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Cell Phone Alerts Impair Certain Aspects Of Visual Attention And Driving Performance, Kayla Sansevere

Capstone Showcase

Distracted driving, particularly cell phone use while driving, is a major contributor to motor vehicle crashes. However, a person doesn’t have to physically interact with a cell phone to be distracted. The current research explored the visual and performance costs that cell phone alerts pose to drivers, and if individual differences in executive function capacity can potentially moderate these costs. In a simulated driving environment, 23 young drivers encountered intersections with and without (i.e., baseline) a ringing cell phone. In both intersections, drivers’ attention was captured by the ringing cell phone significantly more than it was captured by other objects …

The Fear Of Reinjury And Motivational Influences Contributing To An Athlete's Return To Sport, Erica Moyer

Capstone Showcase

ERICA MOYER

The Fear of Reinjury and Motivational Influences Contributing to an Athlete’s Return to Sport

Recovery from injury can be a difficult and lengthy process both physically and psychologically. Research that exists on the subject on injury recovery and return to sport mainly focuses on the importance of physical recovery, while discounting the psychological side. Fear of reinjury and motivation are two psychological concepts that contribute to an injured athlete’s decision of whether or not to return to sport. These factors are prominent during the recovery phase, up until and including a return to athletic competition. Self-determination theory provides …

Adhd: Not Overdiagnosed, Misdiagnosed, Krista Graham

Capstone Showcase

There has been much debate surrounding the over- or under- diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One reason for this debate is that ADHD is a commonly misdiagnosed disorder. This leads to negative consequences for those who have been misdiagnosed and receive stimulant medication management. Misdiagnosis of ADHD is likely due to the interaction of four main factors. First, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has a lower validity for ADHD diagnosis than previous editions. Second, primary care physicians (PCPs) are responsible for the vast majority of ADHD diagnoses but have a …

A Natural Remedy: Nbccpt Approach In School For Adhd Diagnosed, Kiran Patel

Capstone Showcase

Nature-based child centered play therapy (NBCCPT) is a non-directive approach that can be practiced by the counselor in a natural environment consisting of natural tools. The approach allows a child to lead a therapy session without the counselor’s input. Such an approach can be beneficial for children with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially in a school setting. Therapy in school can aid families that cannot afford outpatient therapy as well as allow counselors to track the child’s therapy progress. In school, counselors can utilize an outdoor garden to conduct NBCCPT with the help of five stages, planning, preparing, planting, …

Comprehensive Elderly Care: Moving Towards A Person Centered Care Model Of Dementia Care, Evan Cerebe

Capstone Showcase

Person Centered Care, or PCC is a framework of care which emphasizes the importance of individuality and individually based needs. This framework takes into account all aspects of the human being, such as their personality and personal history. This stands in stark contrast to the traditional model of care, the medical model, which focuses on the disease and its treatment, rather than the psychosocial needs of the individual. Proper care in the psychosocial realm is a necessity within elderly populations with Dementia. This is because Dementia manifests itself differently depending on the person. This, along with the incredible rate of …

The Effect Of Deep Pressure Therapy On The Health Of Individuals With Developmental Disorders, Kaitlin Faulcon

Capstone Showcase

Many individuals with Autism (ASD), Anxiety, and other disabilities seek out tactile input, in the form of Deep Pressure Therapy, to calm themselves during stressful situations. First developed in Eastern culture and massage, Deep Pressure Therapy evolved into a mainstream technique used by various populations, including neurotypicals. Weighted blankets, compression vests, and other materials are useful in treatment but have their limitations as well. These garments and tools provide tactile input that positively impacts the individuals' biological functions, self-reported anxiety, and other essential factors. Other sensory treatments like exercise and swaddling provide similar effects but not specific to the deep …

Why Adolescent Athletes Are More Susceptible To The Effects Of Stress On Injury Vulnerability: Linking Stress-Induced Neurological Restructuring To Behavioural Outcomes And Possibility For Injury, Shannon Ryan

Capstone Showcase

Nearly 8.6 million injuries occur each year overall, with approximately 65% consisting of adolescent athletes (Sheu 2016). This literature review serves to explain the pathway in which stress can increase injury vulnerability in adolescent athletes and why adolescents are more vulnerable. Based on previous biology, neuroscience, and psychology research, a comprehensive background on the stress-injury vulnerability relationship has been developed. Injury vulnerability is the likelihood of sustaining an injury and can be increased due to the neurobehavioral outcomes of stress induced restructuring of the brain. The major brain regions affected by stress-induced neuroanatomical restructuring include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal …

Adapting Implicit Stereotype Expectation Through Perspective Distancing, Cheyenne Perez

Capstone Showcase

Investigated within this study is how stereotype expectations might be affected when violated or reinforced, and how distancing the self from the expectation via a different perspective can allow for recognition that it can be wrong and even changed. This research is motivated by an interest in how stereotype expectations develop throughout life and experiences, and how the tendency to defend them when challenged can hinder understanding of other views. In a real world setting, placing a person in a distanced perspective could allow for change in their personal expectations and become less prejudiced/more accepting. Within the lab setting, this …

Narcan Training And The Public Perception Of The Opioid Crisis, Megan Burch

Capstone Showcase

As the opioid epidemic continues to increase, new ways of getting overdose victims the drug naloxone have been implemented. Some of these measures include allowing nonmedical personnel the ability to administer the drug to someone experiencing an overdose. With these new laws being enacted, it is important to look at how the public feels about the increasing public access to naloxone. This article will review literature and research on the increase of training sessions on the administration of naloxone and public attitudes towards naloxone. The paper also reviews an increase in demand for similar training programs to become mandatory for …

Factors Of Physical Activity In Youth, Joshua Held

Capstone Showcase

JOSHUA HELD

Factors of Physical Activity (PA) Levels in Youth

PA levels in youth can help to predict PA levels in adults, improve cognitive function in youth, and is associated with improved health-quality of life, blood pressure, and even mental health in adults. Thus, it is imperative to understand the various factors associated with motivating and hindering PA levels in youth and how these factors can translate into the PA habits of their adult lifestyles. The factors analyzed in this study are socio-economic status, adult influence, social influence, sedentary lifestyle, and physical/mental health. These factors overlap and differ in their …

Level 2: Un Voyage Aux Urgences / A Trip To The Emergency Room, William Anderson, Elizabeth Adebambo

The Global Library

To you, young reader, we dedicate this book. May it encourage you to read and reread again.

My name is Elizabeth Adebambo. I am American. I am a student at the university of KSU, in Georgia. I would like to become a nurse. I love dancing, singing, and playing basketball.

My name is William Anderson. I am American. I am 17 years old. I am a student at the University of KSU, in Georgia. I study biology and I like playing football.

À toi jeune lecteur nous dédions ce livre. Puisse-t-il t'inciter à lire et relire encore.

Je m'appelle Elizabeth …

Level 2: La Petite Orange / The Little Orange, Kaitlyn Burns

The Global Library

I dedicate this book to my family and to Kennesaw State University.

My name is Kaitlyn Burns. I'm 22 years old. I live in Acworth, Georgia. I study history at Kennesaw State University. I love history. I love reading and writing.

Je dédie ce livre a ma famille et a Kennesaw State University.

Je m'appelle Kaitlyn Burns. J'ai 22 ans. J'habite à Acworth, Georgia. J'étudie l'histoire a Kennesaw State University. J'aime l'histoire. J'aime lire et écrire.

Level 2: Une Journée Avec Ma Mère / A Day With My Mother, Shanice Cooper, Nekabari Meabara

The Global Library

I dedicate this book to my niece who loves to express herself, to all of Shanice's babies, and to you young reader.

My name is Shanice Cooper! I am a student at Kennesaw State University. I study English. I have two sons, and I am pregnant with twins. I love reading to my kids.

My name is Nekabari Meabara. I am a student at Kennesaw State University. I study political science and French. I love singing and spending time with my family.

Je dédie ce livre a ma nièce qui aime s'exprimer, a tous les bébés de Shanice, et à …

Level 1: Rencontrez Ma Famille ! / Meet My Family!, Skylar Barr

The Global Library

To you, young reader, I dedicate this book. May it encourage you to read, read, and read again!

My name is Skylar Barr. I study art history. I love reading.

À toi jeune lecteur je dédie ce livre. Puisse-t-il t'inciter à lire, lire et relire encore !

Je m'appelle Skylar Barr. J'étudie l'histoire de l'art. J'aime lire.

Level 2: Où Vont Les Parents? / Where Do Parents Go?, Kirk Stauffer

The Global Library

I dedicate this book to the imagination of young people.

Hi! It's me, it's Kirk Stauffer. I am 62 years old, I study Middle-Age history, German, and of course French. I am not an author, but my wife is an author, my daughter Is a script writer, and my son is an author as well. During my free time, I do cycling in Atlanta, USA and around the world.

Je dédie ce livre aux imaginations des jeunes.

Salut! C'est moi, c'est Kirk Stauffer. J'ai soixante-deux ans, et j'étudie l'histoire du Moyen Âge, l'allemand, et bien sûr le français, Je ne …

Cochlear Implants And Executive Function In Children: A Current Review Of Literature, Jessica Bonezzi, Dr. Alex Meibos

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

We systematically reviewed existing research on cochlear implantation and executive function to determine if children with bilateral profound hearing loss with cochlear implantation have executive functioning levels similar to their normal hearing peers. Overall, we wanted to know if cochlear implantation resulted in executive functioning in deaf children. A systematic analysis of research was performed using the Preferred Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) technique. Research comparing unilaterally implanted children to bilaterally implanted children shows that bilaterally implanted children scored higher on verbal IQ tests. Research comparing predominately bilaterally implanted children to norms presents split results.

Impact Of Chain Architecture On The Thickness Dependence Of Physical Aging Rate Of Thin Polystyrene Films, Gregory Brown, Elizabeth Lewis, Bryan D. Vogt

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

The dynamics of polymer thin films have been demonstrated to be significantly altered from the bulk, but the origins of such differences are not well defined. In this work, we seek to understand the differences in the structural dynamics (or physical aging) of polystyrene (PS) through branching and other well defined architectures (comb and centipede). The aging dynamics of ultrathin films (< 30 nm) differ from relatively thick films (100-150nm) with linear PS thin films aging more rapidly than the relatively “bulk-like” thick films. Ellipsometric measurements are used to characterize the physical aging rate of the films. The change in film thickness and refractive index as the films are held below the glass transition temperature (T_g) provides a simple measure of the physical aging. In this study, four different architectures (linear, comb, 4 arm star, and centipede) will be investigated. For each PS architecture, the aging rate will be determined for film …

Tracking The Implementation Of A New Telepsychiatry Inpatient Consult Service At A Separate Campus Of A Large Tertiary Care Health Network, Michael S. Yoon Bs, Katherine B. Martin Md, Rory L. Marraccini Md, Edward R. Norris Md, Fapa, Fapm

USF-LVHN SELECT

No abstract provided.

Creating A Lgbtq Mini-Course For Ms3s, Madeline Barnes, Jeanne L. Jacoby Md

USF-LVHN SELECT

No abstract provided.

Determining K-Levels For Lower Extremity Amputations: Are We Documenting Enough?, Michelle Hong, James J. Goodreau Md

USF-LVHN SELECT

No abstract provided.

Mi Casa No Es Tu Casa: Attitudes Of Rio Grande Valley Police Regarding Immigration And Crime, Catherine E. Burton, Gordon A. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Extremism In Society, Gordon A. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

What Are They Saying? How To Use Interviews For Research And Assessment In Libraries, Dan Broadbent

Faculty Publications

• Assessment in libraries is an essential part of managing library resources to meet the needs of patrons and stakeholders.
• How to do it?
• Interviews can provide more deep and rich information than simple surveys.
• But... they are also more complicated and time consuming.

Exposing The Imposter: Imposter Syndrome & Legal Writing Faculty, Sara L. Ochs

Events at Dickinson Law

Legal academics often report crippling feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, symptoms of a widespread trend labeled as “imposter syndrome.” Experts have defined this phenomenon as a “deep and sometimes paralyzing belief that we have been given something we didn’t earn and don’t deserve and that at some point we’ll be exposed.” Given the evident hierarchies in legal academia, these feelings are especially prominent among legal writing faculty, and even more so among those in untenured positions. Using empirical data acquired from law professors, this presentation will analyze the prevalence and causes of imposter syndrome among legal writing faculty and will …

Research Instruction At Yale Law School, Julie Graves Krishnaswami

Events at Dickinson Law

At Yale Law School, the Law Librarians take a holistic approach to providing legal research instruction. With that approach, we meet students where they are – academically and curricularly – through courses, reference consultations, guest lectures, and workshops. We provide elective research instruction in a variety of fora to meet the needs of our students. Our research courses are elective and are supplemented by workshops and guest lectures in clinical and doctrinal courses, and for student groups. Yale Law School students recognize the need for research instruction, and we have expanded our offerings to meet demand. The Law Library’s holistic …

Making Two Separates Equal: Combining Graduation Requirements And Research And Writing Skills, Ann Walsh Long

Events at Dickinson Law

ABA Standard 303 requires that a law school offer a curriculum that requires each student to satisfactorily complete at least one professional responsibility course, one upper-level writing course, and one or more experiential course(s) totaling at least six credit hours. While the same class cannot count toward more than one of these requirements, Interpretation 303-1 allows one course to count as "either as an upper-class writing requirement or as a simulation course provided the course meets all of the requirements of both types of courses and the law school permits a student to use the course to satisfy only one …

The Traditional Legal Analysis, Research, And Writing Course: Does Subject Synthesis Serve Students Best?, Anna Hemingway, Sherri Keene

Events at Dickinson Law

Most law schools’ first-year curriculums include a course on legal analysis, research, and writing. At many law schools, the synthesis of these subjects into one course is considered the best way to teach first-year law students basic lawyering skills. Recently, however, law schools have begun to separate the topics into stand-alone courses. This presentation will review the different models law schools are currently using and will explore additional opportunities to remix the individual topics with other first-year courses.

Incorporating Short Writing Exercises Into Traditional Exam Courses: How To Do It & How To Encourage Others To Do It Too!, Candace Centeno

Events at Dickinson Law

This presentation will discuss how to incorporate short writing exercises into a traditional exam class & how to encourage others to do the same. The presentation will first briefly discuss a sample writing exercise used in an upper level elective that also has a final examination; in sum, the writing exercise builds upon the email analysis instruction provided in the 1L Legal Writing Program. This short exercise provides an opportunity for the professor to help students refine their writing and organization & to see if the students are understanding basic concepts. The presentation will then explore ways to encourage other …

Connect 4: Student + Research + Writing + Theory, Nicole R. Chong

Events at Dickinson Law

We often see first-year law students failing to make connections between research, writing, and theory. First-year students tend to view their classes in separate silos. As students advance into the upper-level curriculum, the failed connections are exacerbated. Students are unable to connect what they learned in the first year of law school to the classes they are now taking in their last two years of law school. Additionally, upper-level faculty who assume that the students are making connections when they are not further compound this connection problem. The connection failure can result in a number of problems. How do we …

From The First Day Forward: Integrating Legal Research Into Law School Doctrinal Courses, Clanitra S. Nejdl

Events at Dickinson Law

This presentation focuses on the benefits of partnering with doctrinal professors to integrate legal research into law school doctrinal classes. The presenter will discuss best practices for the integration process. She will also share ideas and tips for developing meaningful collaborations with doctrinal faculty members and explain how she worked with Civil Procedure professors to integrate research into their classes.