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The Current Volume 30 : Issue 4, Nova Southeastern University Sep 2019

The Current Volume 30 : Issue 4, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Binge Eating And Body Image In A Sample Of The Deaf College Population, Connie H. Hills, Emily Smith Rappold, Marie Egbert Rendon Sep 2019

Binge Eating And Body Image In A Sample Of The Deaf College Population, Connie H. Hills, Emily Smith Rappold, Marie Egbert Rendon

JADARA

Binge eating and perceptual distortion in body image are two characteristics common to persons with eating disorders. The current study was conducted to see if: (1) the incidence of binge eating in deaf college students is as prevalent as is that among hearing college students and (2) deaf women have different perceptions in body image than hearing women. One hundred deaf students completed written questionnaires administered simultaneously in sign language and spoken English. Results showed that 17% of the deaf college students surveyed reported current binge eating and that 46% of the female deaf college students over estimated their body …


Conceptualizing Discursive Analysis As A Culturally Contextualized Activity, Stephen Baffour Adjei Sep 2019

Conceptualizing Discursive Analysis As A Culturally Contextualized Activity, Stephen Baffour Adjei

The Qualitative Report

Discursive psychology recognizes the primacy of the social and relational nature of human life. Research participants whose discourses (empirical data) we analyze do not exist independent of material and social world. In this paper, I attempt to develop an understanding of discursive analysis of social and psychological phenomena as a culturally contextualized activity in which discursive researchers analyze and interpret participants’ discourses in the light of the cultural context in which the discourses are embedded. First, I provide a brief background to discursive psychology. Second, I discuss the cultural embeddedness of discursive analysis. I then conceptualize discursive data analysis as …


The Current Volume 30 : Issue 3, Nova Southeastern University Sep 2019

The Current Volume 30 : Issue 3, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Exploration Of The Experiences And Viewpoints Of Faculty Members On Continuing Education Webinars: A Qualitative Study, Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari, Kobra Abouzari-Gazafroodi, Fatemeh Zaersabet Sep 2019

Exploration Of The Experiences And Viewpoints Of Faculty Members On Continuing Education Webinars: A Qualitative Study, Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari, Kobra Abouzari-Gazafroodi, Fatemeh Zaersabet

The Qualitative Report

Continuing education is necessary to improve the professional knowledge and skills of graduates of medical sciences, which may be implemented via e-learning. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and viewpoints of faculty members participating in continuing education webinars. The participants consisted of 15 faculty members selected purposefully and with maximal variation regarding their sex, age, the field of specialization, academic rank, and work experience. Data were collected through semi-structured individual face-to-face interviews. Data analysis of these transcripts using a qualitative content analysis approach revealed 3 themes and 9 sub-themes. The main themes included “Moving across the boundaries of …


Building Constructivist Learning Environment At Senior High School In Indonesia, Harjali Harjali Sep 2019

Building Constructivist Learning Environment At Senior High School In Indonesia, Harjali Harjali

The Qualitative Report

Constructivist learning environment enhances students to be actively participating in the classroom activity. The way is through relating students’ real-life situation with the knowledge that will be learned, thus, students are able to develop their comprehension of constructing a conceptual meaning of knowledge. It is essential to consider the students’ perspectives toward constructivist learning since they are the center of learning. The objective of this study is to investigate the teachers’ perception towards the implementation of constructivist in a language lesson. Six teachers were selected as the participants using purposive sampling technique. The data were obtained through in-depth interviews and …


An Autoethnographic Narrative Of The Relation Between Sexuality And University In Post-Revolutionary Iran, Nassereddinali Taghavian Sep 2019

An Autoethnographic Narrative Of The Relation Between Sexuality And University In Post-Revolutionary Iran, Nassereddinali Taghavian

The Qualitative Report

The main question that is addressed in this presentation is how we can interpret the situation of sexual relations in the context of higher education in Iran. The article is formed as an autoethnography, focusing on the relationship between sexuality and university in post-revolutionary Iran. Data are gathered from my own lived experiences at university both as a student and as a lecturer during about 25 years of academic life and interpreted by the technique of systematic introspection. I explore specific problems regarding sexuality at Iranian universities, such as sexual harassment and the relationship between male university professors and their …


The Capstone Journey: Exploring Design, Delivery And Evaluation In An Undergraduate Management Discipline Context, Heather Stewart Dr, Luke Houghton, Clare Burns Sep 2019

The Capstone Journey: Exploring Design, Delivery And Evaluation In An Undergraduate Management Discipline Context, Heather Stewart Dr, Luke Houghton, Clare Burns

The Qualitative Report

The focus of this paper is the development of a capstone management course and the application of educational action research through continual learning. In this article, we use the continual learning frame of plan, do, study, and act to underpin an educational action research design on the development of a capstone management course. As part of an Active Learning Trial, the development of the capstone experience has been captured in the embodiment of that experience. Our aim is to guide other academics in developing their own capstone course, particularly, within management with extension into other disciplines. Through continual improvement, we …


Identification And Cloning Of Putative Serine Protease Inhibitor (Serpin) Genes In Rice (Oryza Sativa) And A Preliminary Approach To Generate Rnai Using The Cloned Sequences, Santanu De Sep 2019

Identification And Cloning Of Putative Serine Protease Inhibitor (Serpin) Genes In Rice (Oryza Sativa) And A Preliminary Approach To Generate Rnai Using The Cloned Sequences, Santanu De

Biology Faculty Articles

Programmed Cell Death (PCD) is an important mechanism of plant immune response against diseases. Serine protease inhibitors (‘serpins’) are a conserved superfamily of proteins that inhibit serine protease targets and prevent programmed cell death (PCD) in plants, in absence of pathogen infection. In this project, putative serpin genes in rice (Oryza sativa) which are homologous to necrotic/‘Nec’ serpin genes in Drosophila are identified by bioinformatic analyses. This is followed by cloning of specific exon sequences of the rice serpin genes identified. Finally, one of the cloned sequences is utilized in a series of steps to produce interfering RNA …


The Current Volume 30 : Issue 2, Nova Southeastern University Aug 2019

The Current Volume 30 : Issue 2, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.


A Sikh Boy’S Exclusion In Australian School: A Phenomenological Study Of Parent’S Response, Kanwarjeet Singh, Jane Southcott Aug 2019

A Sikh Boy’S Exclusion In Australian School: A Phenomenological Study Of Parent’S Response, Kanwarjeet Singh, Jane Southcott

The Qualitative Report

Diasporic relocation and resettlement ideally generate new experiences for diasporic communities and their host societies. At times, host societies (in general) and education (in concomitance) could remain impervious towards the unique cultural practices of diasporic communities, fostering a cultural gap. Such gaps may result in conflicts that impact social engagement, including education, posing cultural and educational challenges for diasporic people. Towards realisation of social justice and whilst balancing diversity, contemporary multi-cultural Australian society and educational institutions may cultivate the enactment of exclusion for students with unique diasporic cultural backgrounds. Hence, the search for equity within Australian education may remain elusive. …


Hope, Courage, And Resilience In The Lives Of Transgender Women Of Color, Nadine Ruff, Amy B. Smoyer, Jean Breny Aug 2019

Hope, Courage, And Resilience In The Lives Of Transgender Women Of Color, Nadine Ruff, Amy B. Smoyer, Jean Breny

The Qualitative Report

There is a lack of qualitative and strengths-based knowledge about the lived experience of transgender women of color in the US. To address this research gap, a Photovoice project was undertaken with five transgender women living in a small urban area. Thematic analysis of the participants’ discussion of their photographs identified three major themes: hope, courage, and resilience. Analysis suggests a framework for understanding these women’s lived experiences and the psychosocial tools that they use to negotiate their daily lives and persevere in the face of interpersonal and structural oppression.


Frenemies In The Academy: Relational Aggression Among African American Women Academicians, Wendi S. Williams, Catherine Lynne Packer-Williams Aug 2019

Frenemies In The Academy: Relational Aggression Among African American Women Academicians, Wendi S. Williams, Catherine Lynne Packer-Williams

The Qualitative Report

Black women academicians represent a highly educated group that at times hold positional power within institutions of higher education. In this paper, the authors utilize a critical race feminist frame to explore their experiences with relational aggressive dynamics within higher education work settings. Using auto-narrative qualitative methodology, they collected data through scholarly personal narratives in the form of journals. The entries were analyzed by utilizing an intersectional lens with a focus on coping. Data analysis yielded four themes framed as coping with frenemy dynamics between individuals and contexts. The authors consider the contribution of individual, institutional and structural elements.


Precision Nomenclature For The New Genomics, Harris A. Lewin, Jennifer A. Marshall Graves, Oliver A. Ryder, Alexander S. Graphodatsky, Stephen James O'Brien Aug 2019

Precision Nomenclature For The New Genomics, Harris A. Lewin, Jennifer A. Marshall Graves, Oliver A. Ryder, Alexander S. Graphodatsky, Stephen James O'Brien

Biology Faculty Articles

The confluence of two scientific disciplines may lead to nomenclature conflicts that require new terms while respecting historical definitions. This is the situation with the current state of cytology and genomics, which offer examples of distinct nomenclature and vocabularies that require reconciliation. In this article, we propose the new terms C-scaffold (for chromosome-scale assemblies of sequenced DNA fragments, commonly named scaffolds) and scaffotype (the resulting collection of C-scaffolds that represent an organism's genome). This nomenclature avoids conflict with the historical definitions of the terms chromosome (a microscopic body made of DNA and protein) and karyotype (the collection of images …


Exploring Preparation Of Pre-Service Teachers’ English Proficiency And Pedagogy: Stories From An Efl Teacher Education Program, Abdul Hadi Aug 2019

Exploring Preparation Of Pre-Service Teachers’ English Proficiency And Pedagogy: Stories From An Efl Teacher Education Program, Abdul Hadi

The Qualitative Report

Many English teachers today are non-native speakers of English graduating from Pre-service English Teacher Education (PETE) programs in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. They undertake their teaching career in a strategic but challenging linguistic and educational situation. This paper reports findings from such a situation based on a qualitative case study of a PETE program at an Indonesian university that aimed to explore the nature of curriculum provision in preparation to develop pre-service teachers’ English proficiency and pedagogy. Data were collected from pre-service teachers, teacher educators, and program administrator using interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations. Results of …


Walkabout Cognition, Andrew Bowen, W. Matthew Collins, Leanne Boucher Aug 2019

Walkabout Cognition, Andrew Bowen, W. Matthew Collins, Leanne Boucher

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


The Lived Experiences Of Chinese International Students Preparing For The University-To-Work Transition: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Ian M. Lertora, Jeffrey Sullivan Aug 2019

The Lived Experiences Of Chinese International Students Preparing For The University-To-Work Transition: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Ian M. Lertora, Jeffrey Sullivan

The Qualitative Report

Chinese international students have been the largest growing number of international students on U.S. college and university campuses for the last ten years. However, there is minimal research literature that pertains to Chinese international students’ experiences on U.S. campuses and currently no research literature that reflects the entirety of their experience studying in the U.S. The purpose of thisphenomenological qualitative study was to give a voice to Chinese international students who are preparing for the university-to-work transition to better understand their experiences as international students in the United States, specifically the types of transitional stressors they experienced and how they …


Predictors Of Subjective And Objective Memory, Nanda M. Mamane, Lindsay L. Craig, Ashley M. Stripling, Jonathan Tory Toole Aug 2019

Predictors Of Subjective And Objective Memory, Nanda M. Mamane, Lindsay L. Craig, Ashley M. Stripling, Jonathan Tory Toole

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


The Experience Of Latino Family Caregivers Of Individuals With Schizophrenia, Ivanna Juliusburger, Adriana L. Wilson, Claire Kuefler, Kelly Reyes Aug 2019

The Experience Of Latino Family Caregivers Of Individuals With Schizophrenia, Ivanna Juliusburger, Adriana L. Wilson, Claire Kuefler, Kelly Reyes

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Autism Spectrum Disorder In Older Adults: A Novel Treatment Approach, Corin L. Osborn, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis Aug 2019

Autism Spectrum Disorder In Older Adults: A Novel Treatment Approach, Corin L. Osborn, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Between The Topf And Performance On The Nfl Concussion Battery, Vijay Bajnath, Ryan Bennett, Jason Jimenez, Charles J. Golden Aug 2019

The Relationship Between The Topf And Performance On The Nfl Concussion Battery, Vijay Bajnath, Ryan Bennett, Jason Jimenez, Charles J. Golden

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Not Immune To Mental Health Problems: The Prevalence Of Depression And Anxiety In Student-Athletes, Lindsay L. Craig, Robert E. Seifer, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis Aug 2019

Not Immune To Mental Health Problems: The Prevalence Of Depression And Anxiety In Student-Athletes, Lindsay L. Craig, Robert E. Seifer, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Let’S Talk About Sex: Higher Frequency In Older Adult Sexual Activity, Jessica S. Reinhardt, Zaver Moore, Ryan Bennett, Ashley M. Stripling Aug 2019

Let’S Talk About Sex: Higher Frequency In Older Adult Sexual Activity, Jessica S. Reinhardt, Zaver Moore, Ryan Bennett, Ashley M. Stripling

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Healthcare Satisfaction: Veterans Using The Va Versus Civilians Using Other Healthcare, Corin L. Osborn, Scarlet P. Woods, Jonathan Tory Toole, Ashley M. Stripling Aug 2019

Healthcare Satisfaction: Veterans Using The Va Versus Civilians Using Other Healthcare, Corin L. Osborn, Scarlet P. Woods, Jonathan Tory Toole, Ashley M. Stripling

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Depression And Diabetes In Older Adults: Cognitive And Functional Consequences, Madison B. Lenox, Victor Tran, Diana Hincapie, Ashley M. Stripling Aug 2019

Depression And Diabetes In Older Adults: Cognitive And Functional Consequences, Madison B. Lenox, Victor Tran, Diana Hincapie, Ashley M. Stripling

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Ethnic Differences In Consequences Of Substance Abuse Change, Edward J. Zacka, Christian Delucia, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis Aug 2019

Ethnic Differences In Consequences Of Substance Abuse Change, Edward J. Zacka, Christian Delucia, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Bicultural Training For Intergenerational Acculturation Gap Conflict In Iranian American Families, Scarlet P. Woods, Corin L. Osborn, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis Aug 2019

Bicultural Training For Intergenerational Acculturation Gap Conflict In Iranian American Families, Scarlet P. Woods, Corin L. Osborn, Ashley M. Stripling, John E. Lewis

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Understanding The Association Between Discrimination And Sleep From An Intersectional Perspective, Ana Martinez Garcia, Paula M. Brochu, Alexandria V. Gonzalez, Ana I. Fins Aug 2019

Understanding The Association Between Discrimination And Sleep From An Intersectional Perspective, Ana Martinez Garcia, Paula M. Brochu, Alexandria V. Gonzalez, Ana I. Fins

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Sleep Efficiency And Perceived Sleep Quality Mediate Cardiometabolic Risk And Psychological Distress, Alexandria V. Gonzalez, Paula M. Brochu, Ana Martinez Garcia, Ana I. Fins Aug 2019

Sleep Efficiency And Perceived Sleep Quality Mediate Cardiometabolic Risk And Psychological Distress, Alexandria V. Gonzalez, Paula M. Brochu, Ana Martinez Garcia, Ana I. Fins

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.


Burnout And Secondary Trauma Among Forensic Psychologists, Korey Abbriano, Kristi M. Wong, Haylee Davis Aug 2019

Burnout And Secondary Trauma Among Forensic Psychologists, Korey Abbriano, Kristi M. Wong, Haylee Davis

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.