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Syrian Refugee Camps In Jordan: An Assessment, Athena-Rose Jennings

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Syrian Refugee Camps in Jordan: An Assessment explores how and why the Government of Jordan created camps to house its 670,000 Syrian refugees. Examining Jordan’s four Syrian refugee camps, Jennings considers to what extent their different operating models are effective and why. Metrics of camp effectiveness include degree and type of support from non-Government of Jordan humanitarian actors, the availability of education and medical care in the camps, and the degree to which camp residents themselves engage in the camp communities. She posits that using the camp model affords Jordan greater internal security, and influence over refugee matters internationally by …

Loneliness In Students' Own Words, Stephanie Burris, Benjamin Sargent

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Loneliness has been shown to have detrimental effects to both physical and mental health. A 2017 survey of Pepperdine undergraduates found 69% of student felt lonely, compared to the national average of 64%. This study sought to understand loneliness through students' own words. Focus groups, divided by gender, were conducted and participants were asked to discuss their experiences of loneliness at Pepperdine. Additionally, participants were asked to create a list of words that come to mind to describe loneliness. Data from the focus groups were analyzed by identifying key themes and sub-themes and quotes from the participants were coded and …

Effect Of Locality Recognition On Aggressive Behavior In The Red Swamp Crayfish, Procambarus Clarkii, Brett K. Muramoto, Tyler Farley

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Climate change affects habitat globally, facilitating the expansion and rapid proliferation of invasive species which damage the newly invaded ecosystem. Intraspecific aggression among an invasive species is an important focus in ecological studies because it can contribute to their overall success as invaders. The crayfish species, Procambarus clarkii, inhabits freshwater streams in the Santa Monica Mountains (Los Angeles, CA) as an aggressive invasive predator. These invasive crayfish are well known for their highly aggressive interactions with conspecifics. It has been shown that body size, temperature, sex, and level of hunger influence their levels of aggression. However, there is a …

Creating Communities Of Learning: Engaging Through Project-Based Learning, Monica Nudd, Thomas Huntress

Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference

Join us for a hands-on session designed for K-8th grade educators where you will practice methods and receive tools that will help you facilitate project-based learning in your classroom. Learn how to connect your learners through engaging them in collaborative activities that meet the standards. Assessment will be part of this engaging session and resources will be available with ready-to-go lessons.

Principals Who Influence A Positive School Culture, Evelyn Savory

Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference

Are you a K-12 Adventist school principal or would like to be one? If you find yourself constantly thinking of and creating ways to sustain a positive learning environment at your school you are not alone. Many studies suggest that the struggle to maintain a positive culture in schools is directly tied to principals’ leadership characteristics (Beaudion and Taylor, 2004; Peterson and Deal, 2002). This breakout session will present four key principal characteristics that help maintain a positive culture in Adventist K-12 schools. Opportunity will be given for principals to share other strategies that work in their environment. Beginning principals, …

Medical Trauma: Developing A Model For Medical Traumatic Stress, Audrey Ryan

Lesley University Community of Scholars Day

The working title of my dissertation is Betrayal of the Body: Medical Diagnosis as a Trauma. This exploration of the concept of medical trauma is focused on how people with a new medical diagnosis experience and perceive it as an acute or prolonged trauma. Because medical diagnoses are quite common, and many illnesses are curable, treatable, or short-term in nature, they are often times not perceived as traumatic events. However, many illnesses are chronic, incurable and life-threatening, or life-shortening such as cancer, autoimmune diseases (e.g. multiple sclerosis) and neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s, ALS). In these specific instances, a medical …

Flawed Goddesses: An Exploration Of Expressive Arts Therapy Theory Through Personal Narrative, Karen Estrella, Lora Williams

Lesley University Community of Scholars Day

Flawed Goddesses is a graphic arts and performance-based exploration of Jungian theory applied to Expressive Arts Therapy for healing the psyches of breast cancer patients. Jungian approaches within expressive arts therapy use active imagination, myth, archetypes and creative exploration. Dr. Karen Estrella, Expressive Arts Therapy core faculty, brings her interest and research into the ways in which personal narrative shapes theory building - in particular she will make reference to Gloria Anzaludua's and bell hooks' work. Lora Williams, first year Expressive Arts Therapy master’s student, brings her writing and artistic explorations from her own breast cancer recovery journey. Together, they …

Connecting The Clas Reads Text To First-Year Writing Course Themes And Objectives, Sara Clark, Leah Van Vaerenewyck, Robert Wauhkonen, Alison Pasinella

Lesley University Community of Scholars Day

Research suggests that successful Common Read Programs (CRPs) often integrate the Common Read (CR) text into classroom syllabi across multiple disciplines (Maloy, Counihan, Dupre, Madera & Beckford, 2017). This panel aims to explore how the Lesley Community can best integrate the CLAS reads text into first year courses by sharing strategies from four Fall 2018 first-year writing courses. Given that some faculty view mandated adoption and use of a CR text as infringement on academic freedom (Benz, Comer, Juergensmeyer, & Lowry, 2013) and others struggle to make effective use of the texts in their courses, the panelists will share ideas …

Forgotten Children & Bonds That Heal: The Critical Nature Of Attachment, August Ashbaker

Lesley University Community of Scholars Day

Human attachment is one of the most critical factors in proper neurological and physiological development. Attachment is built through the mutuality of emotional impact, as well as the regular reception of physical touch. Infants and children who have been deprived of these vital necessities through the lacking initiatives of their caregivers—through neglect—display visible signs of its physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impact. Research has found neglect to be the highest risk factor for permanent damage to brain development in comparison to other forms of complex trauma (i.e. chronic caregiver interpersonal trauma in childhood); it is also the most prevalent …

Engaging Students In Renewable Energy, Donita L. Legoas

Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived)

This session will share lesson plans, research, and strategies involving renewable and nonrenewable energy concepts acquired through the Georgia Southern summer Energy program offered through a National Science Foundation grant at Georgia Southern University.

Working in the engineering lab with a professor and two graduate students, teacher participants designed a cost effective, efficient dual-axis solar tracker with an Arduino microcontroller and sensors. Light, humidity, temperature, and compass sensors were used to establish a relationship between solar intensity, humidity, and temperature. In addition, a smaller, similar dual-axis tracking model was designed and fabricated to utilize with students in the middle school …

Preparing Future Interdisciplinary Scientists, Hagar Ibrahim Labouta, Jennifer Adams, Natasha Kenny, Max Anikovskiy, Leslie Reid, David Cramb

Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived)

We examine how authentic interdisciplinary science experiences allow undergraduate science students to transfer their learning beyond the initial learning context. We show that when undergraduate science students practice science in an authentic interdisciplinary science environment, they better excel as future interdisciplinary scientists. We recommend design principles to help other science programs foster an effective interdisciplinary community of science practice in their contexts. The presenter will engage the participants in discussion on how to incorporate these principles in other educations STEM contexts.

Using Math Acceleration To Address Deficiencies Of Stem Students, Jesse W. Kiefner

Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019) (Archived)

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) developed the Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) in 2009 to address student deficiencies in mathematics. At CCBC, approximately 70% of incoming students are not college-ready and must complete developmental coursework in English, reading, or math. AMP allows students to register concurrently for consecutive math courses, allowing students to complete math coursework in half the time. STEM students with developmental math needs have the most to gain; completion, retention, and engagement have increased since implementing this corequisite learning model! Attendees, primarily from the higher education environment, will learn about the nuts-and-bolts of this model, best …

Effects Of Sexual Health Interventions On The Sexual Health Behaviors Of Young Adults, Zoe Lang

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors And Therapies For Vascular Dementia: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Lauren Davis

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Dementia, a result of vascular disease, leads to vascular cognitive impairment. There are a variety of disease processes and mechanisms thought to contribute to vascular dementia. As the population continues to age, the cost and burden to care for those with dementia will grow exponentially. There are currently few studies that consider therapies for this disease as there is no known cure.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify the risk factors and health behaviors that contribute to vascular dementia. A secondary objective is to review the proposed treatments for vascular dementia.

Method: A search …

Effective Health Promotion Programs That Increase Medication Adherence Within The Hispanic Population: An Integrative Literature Review, Yaquilin Rubio

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Effective Health Promotion Programs That Increase Medication Adherence Within The Hispanic Population: An Integrative Literature Review, Yaquilin Rubio

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Tertiary Interventions For Child Survivors Of Adverse Childhood Experiences, William Shuman

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been shown to have long term detrimental effects on health of those who experience them. There is research that links ACEs and poor health outcomes, some of which are caused by health harming behaviors, which are more common in those who experience ACEs. Intervening early and through teaching appropriate coping strategies to children who experience ACEs could be a way to decrease their poor health outcomes.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative review of the literature was to find research conducted regarding tertiary evidence-based practice interventions nursing professionals can use to help children …

Integrative Literature Review: Health Impacts Due To The Lack Of Level I Trauma Centers In American Indian And Alaskan Native Communities, Laura Sandoval

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Research suggests that the lack of level I trauma centers should be investigated as a strategy to improve overall health status and provide economic opportunities for American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to explore what research had been conducted about the effects on the health status of American Indian and Alaskan Natives living on reservations that lack trauma I centers.

Methods: This integrative literature review used a data matrix method of correlational research.

Results: The lack of funding for IHS; children, diabetes, mental health and substance abuse patients are the …

How Early Interventions Such As Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And Social Skills Help Improve The Quality Of Life For Those Diagnosed With Autism, Lianne Malab

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The prevalence of autism rises every two years. Although there is no cure, research can help determine the best ways to manage autism and help improve lifestyle choices as well as social skills.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore research done on autism and how early interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and social skills training can help improve the quality of life.

Methods: This integrative literature review will use Judith Garrard’s data matrix method to help organize and synthesize the data.

Results/Findings: The analysis revealed common themes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy …

The Impact Of Physical Activity On Quality Of Life In People Living With Multiple Sclerosis, Meagan Kehoe

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive disease that often leads to disability. There is currently no cure for MS and treatment includes disease modifying therapies and symptom management strategies. Research suggests that physical activity can improve many of the symptoms associated with MS. Further research on the overall impact of physical activity in this population, as well as, which physical activity interventions produce the greatest impact is needed.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore previous research on the impact of physical activity on quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. As …

Barriers To Quality Communication Between Interdepartmental Nurses During Patient Handoff And Their Elimination: Integrative Literature Review Proposal, James Fitzpatrick

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Medication errors are an issue in all medical providers try to avoid at all cost. Nurses especially are at high risk for medication errors because they are responsible for patient hand-offs at the beginning and end of each shift. As a nurse during hand-off you must gather all pertinent information about each of your patients while also preform regular responsibilities of a nurse. Barriers to quality communication between nurses during hand-off are a key issue and are to blame for many errors occurring by nurses. This papers goal is to address these barriers to quality communication and discuss strategies …

Implications Of Communication Intervention That Impact Quality Of Life For Adults Diagnosed With Locked-In Syndrome: An Integrative Literature Review, Mariam K. Philobos-Sieczka

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Implications of Communication Intervention That Impact Quality of Life for Adults Diagnosed with Locked-In Syndrome: An Integrative Literature Review

Mariam Philobos-Sieczka

Research Sponsor Elizabeth P. Anderson RN, PhD

Background: Locked-in syndrome (LIS), or pseudo coma, is a condition in which the patients are conscious but cannot make contact with the world outside their own body. How does one define such an arbitrary phrase as “Quality of life”? This alone is difficult to measure for those who can communicate, but is harder in patients with LIS. Only the patient him or herself can tell us their own quality of life. Notwithstanding, …

The Association Between Electronic Cigarettes And Traditional Cigarettes In The Youth: An Integrative Literature Review, Anam Hussain

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are seen as a “healthy” alternative in comparison to traditional cigarettes. However, the increased use of e-cigarettes as a new trend among the youth, may serve as a gateway to traditional cigarette use.

Objective: The integrative literature review aimed to provide a comprehensive review of current research on the association of e-cigarettes with the use of traditional cigarettes in the youth.

Method: An integrative literature review was used to examine and summarize previous research on the correlation between the use of electronic cigarettes and traditional cigarette in the youth population.

Findings/Results: The analysis revealed …

Effects Of Social Media On Vaccine Hesitancy, Elissa Sillars

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Vaccine hesitancy is rapidly increasing among parents of children under 12 causing a delay or refusal to vaccinate. This hesitancy stems from a negative bias among parents regarding the safety and necessity of vaccination due to misinformation or presence of conflicting information. Research suggests the source parents receive information contributes to their decision to, or not to vaccinate. The importance of obtaining credible sources of information were discussed throughout this study.

Objectives: The purpose of the integrative literature review is to explore where and how parents receive information on vaccinations and does the source and credibility of information …

Persistent Appalachian Health Disparities: An Integrative Literature Review, Richard R. Trosper

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Persistent Appalachian Health Disparities: An Integrative Literature Review

Richard Trosper

Research Sponsor: Elizabeth P Anderson RN, PhD

Background: The area surrounding the Appalachian Mountains is referred to as Appalachia. There are 420 counties in 13 states which are considered to be part of the Appalachian region (Shapiro, 2001). Despite the progress made by the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, health in Appalachia still falls far behind that of other parts of America (Widner, 1990). This disparity has been termed and utilized in research in the realm of limited health care access, different diseases, and health related problems confused with the complexity …

Efficacy And Cost Effectiveness Of Three Cam Therapies On Wound Healing: Acupuncture, Probiotics, And Intentional Comfort Touch, Jacquelyn A. Alderson

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Three CAM Therapies on Wound Healing: Acupuncture, Probiotics, and Intentional Comfort Touch

Jacquelyn Alderson

Research Advisor: Dr. Young-Me Lee, PhD, RN

Background: Wound healing is a pervasive medical and economic issue, and increasing the speed of healing would augment financial and physical quality of life on personal and global levels. Current medical treatments can be costly and time consuming, however, so complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies may provide a way to enhance the speed and efficacy of wound healing without an excessive financial burden on the patient and the healthcare system.

Objective: …

Effect Of Equine-Assisted Therapy (Hippotherapy) On Gross Motor, Postural Control And Performance Outcomes Of Children With Cognitive And Developmental Disabilities, Paule T. Nguendang

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Effect of Equine-Assisted Therapy (Hippotherapy) on Gross motor, Postural Control and Performance Outcomes of Children with Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities

Paule Nguendang

Research sponsor: Michelle Neuman MA, MSN, RN, PPCNP-BC

Background: Hippotherapy, which is a subset of Equine-assisted therapy, is defined as a use of horses as a therapeutic intervention for treatment of physical and psychosocial rehabilitation in children with development, cognitive and intellectual disabilities. This therapy has been used for many years to access or evaluate the treatment benefit horses have on children and adult with similar disabilities.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore existing literature …

Hispanic/Latino Populations And Cardiovascular Disease, Hannah Marquez

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Hispanic/Latino populations are the fastest growing minority group, with the top three subgroups being Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban individuals.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to review current literature and identify the specific risk factors related to cardiovascular disease among Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban populations living in the U.S.

Methods: An integrative literature review was used to achieve the purpose.

Conclusion: The goal of this integrative literature review was to compare and contrast the cardiovascular risk factors for Mexican, Puerto …

Online Versus Traditional End-Of-Life Care Education In Nursing: An Integrative Literature Review, Emily Wolff

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Professional nurses spend more time with patients who are dying than any other health care professional. However, studies show that nurses feel unprepared, or unequipped, to provide adequate end-of-life (EOL) care to these patients, which has directed many organizations to dedicate resources to the development of effective EOL care education programs. The most effective and efficient method for EOL care education delivery is yet to be determined.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to examine the existing research regarding the efficacies of online and traditional EOL care education methods for professional nurses because the reported …

Challenges To Breastfeeding Initiation And Nursing Implications For Intervention, Falynn Beauford, Tiffany Frencher

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Challenges to Breastfeeding Initiation and Nursing Implications for Intervention

Falynn Beauford & Tiffany Frencher

Research Sponsor Elizabeth P. Anderson RN, PhD

Background: Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for babies, provides them with antibodies for improved health outcomes, and lowers chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. However, many mothers may not be receiving the support needed to initiate and continue breastfeeding for at least six months as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Objectives: To explore the influential factors identified to impact whether or not a mother decides to initiate and continue breastfeeding after giving birth at a BFH-I facility. …