2022 Survey Of Illinois Law: Selected Elementary And Secondary Education Legislative Changes, Phil Milsk

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

In a typical Illinois General Assembly session year hundreds of bills are introduced concerning elementary and secondary education. The bills cover a range of subjects including school funding, taxation, the responsibilities of the State Board of Education, duties of local school boards and administrators, student health and wellness, student discipline, school safety and security, the rights of students with disabilities and other matters. The 2022 session was no exception. This article is a summary of 2022 Illinois legislation impacting K-12 education that passed both houses of the General Assembly and became law.

Shareholder Proposals And Social Policy, Creighton R. Meland Jr.

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Social policy’s role in shareholder proposals is the focal point of this Article. The SEC sets standards for the social policy issues allowed to be submitted to a shareholder vote but will not define social policy or describe the agency’s methods. The SEC determines whether a proposal appears on a range of environmental and social matters, such as climate change, human rights, and corporate political activities. Generally, shareholder proposals related to a company’s ordinary business operations are matters reserved for the board of directors. However, when these same matters trigger SEC-determined social policy questions, they must often be put to …

Effects Of Urban Borders On Synanthropic Mesopredator Movement And Risk Of Toxoplasma Gondii Infection In The Protected Lands Of Key Largo, Florida Usa, Kelly A. Crandall

Theses

Protected lands are an important source of food, shelter, and reproductive opportunities for wildlife, especially in urbanizing landscapes. When urban development abuts the edges of protected lands, synanthropic species can alter their foraging behaviors and movement to utilize human-supplemented resources throughout the urban-wild interface. Therefore, urban edges on protected lands can have pronounced effects on animal movement and ecosystem function. There is also increased risk of disease transmission where high densities of wild animals exist, or where domestic animals and wild species are interacting. In particular, members of the family Felidae, including domestic cats (Felis catus), can transmit the pathogenic …

The Effect Of Chronic Exercise On The Self-Perceived Mental Well-Being Of College Students, Joshua Hardy

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

A Qualitative Inquiry Into Female International Doctoral Students Challenges And Stressors, Sameer Ahmed, Maya Jaber

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Objective: A qualitative inquiry to explore the challenges and stressors female international doctoral students experience. Background: Student challenges and stress result in attrition and non-completion of doctoral programs. Using Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory framework, the study connected the theory subsystems to the challenges and stressors female international doctoral students experience. Method: The study analyzed the lived experiences of five female international doctoral students at an Illinois research institution, using a qualitative approach (phenomenology). The participants were interviewed using themed theoretical framework questions. Results: The results identified concerns related to all subsystems. Academic (microsystem and mesosystem) challenges included a lack …

Evaluating Student Success On The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination At A Midwest University, Stacey Mckinney

Ed.D. Capstone Reports

The purpose of the study is to determine if preparatory measures, including the HESI exit examination and an on-campus board review course, helped increase first time pass rates on the NBDHE at a Midwest University. I compared national pass rates and school pass rates and observed school pass rates have been consistently below the national average for seven years. I utilized four cohorts of graduating students. One group was not provided with any preparatory measures, two groups were provided with the HESI examination only, and one group was provided with the HESI examination and an on-campus board review.

Student’s HESI …

Cannabinoid Receptors 1 And 2 In Equine Testicular Tissue, Jaron Deschamp

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

The Practical Application Of In-Vitro Tissue Digestion As A Means Of Producing Species-Specific Larval Diets And The Impact Of Dietary Protein Composition On Growth And Metabolism In Freshwater Fish, Giovanni Settle Molinari

Dissertations

The heavy reliance on live feeds is currently restricting the growth and sustainability of the aquaculture industry, therefore, the overall goal of this research was to improve the utilization of formulated dry diets at first feeding of larval fish. This was done with a specific focus on the production and provision of the optimal dietary protein form and composition. Chapter 2 aimed to provide an efficient protein source for larval fish by using same-species muscle and endogenous enzymes to produce hydrolysates and by providing a series of diets with increasing molecular weight protein fragments through larval development. Largemouth Bass (Micropterus …

Selenate-Mediated Impacts On Mercury Methylation By Pseudodesulfovibrio Mercurii With Dissolved And Nanoparticulate Mercuric Nitrate, Md Sayeduzzaman Sarker

Theses

Inorganic mercury (Hg) is converted to potential neurotoxic methylmercury (MeHg) by a natural process called Hg methylation. MeHg can be biomagnified in the food chain, thus the consumption of Hg-contaminated fish contributes to harmful human health issues. Selenium (Se) inhibits the Hg bioavailability to the methylating bacteria by forming mercuric selenide (HgSe). Pseudodesulfovibrio mercurii, a type of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) cultures were grown in anaerobic environments using an estuarine sulfate lactate growth medium to evaluate the effects of Hg concentrations, bacterial growth phase, and sodium selenate in the Hg methylation process. Bacterial cultures contained two types of mercuric (II) nitrate, …

Effect Of Strategic Blending Of Food Industry By-Products With Protein Supplements On Performance Of Growing And Finishing Beef Cattle, Richard Augustine Atedi Bien

Theses

The objective of this research was to evaluate the impact of strategical blending of by-products of pea protein extraction such as pea molasses (PMS) and pea starch and fiber (PSF) with canola meal (CM) or distillers dried grains (DDGS) on the growth performance, rumen fermentation, and total tract nutrient digestibility of beef cattle. Preliminary evaluation (study 1) involved 4 runs of in vitro and two runs of in situ to evaluate the rumen fermentation and nutrient degradation of strategically blended CM. The treatments included regular CM (CM), CM blends containing PMS and PSF at 5% (CM5) and 10% (CM10) levels …

The Effects Of Pre-K On Emergent Literacy Skills In Rural Diverse Kindergarten Students, Kari Kilquist

Ed.D. Capstone Reports

AN ABSTRACT OF THE CAPSTONE REPORT OF

Kari Kilquist, for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Administration, presented on March 5, 2024, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Title: The Effects of Pre-Kindergarten on Emergent Literacy Skills on Rural Diverse Kindergarten Students

Major Professor: Dr. Saran Donahoo

This study aims to investigate the influence of diverse public and private Pre-K programs on the development of emergent literacy skills in kindergarten students. Recognizing the pivotal role of early childhood experiences in shaping lifelong outcomes, the research attempts to discover the efficacy of current pre-kindergarten programs in promoting early literacy competencies for …

Beyond The Classroom: Influence Of A Sustainability Intervention On University Students’ Environmental Knowledge And Behaviors, Dawn Christina Null, Kristin Hurst, Leslie A. Duram

Publications

On college campuses, environmental science education largely takes place in classrooms, thereby limiting impact on the full student body. By implementing an educational intervention in an informal campus setting, this study tested an approach aimed at expanding the reach of environmental learning. Students at a mid-size Midwestern university were exposed to a food-focused environmental and climate education intervention consisting of sustainability trivia and marketing materials displayed in dining halls. Prior to exposure, students completed a pre-test, followed by a 5-week intervention, then a post-test. Comparing correct responses between pre-test and post-test, we found a significant increase in environmental and climate …

Faculty Incentive Programs For Open Educational Resources: A Scoping Review, Amber T. Burtis, Jennifer J. Horton, Mary K. Taylor

Morris Library Data Sets

No abstract provided.

Protocol For Cannabis Cloning, Jose Leme, Spencer Schuchman, Kaitlin Creager, Amy Boren, Karla Gage

Articles

The aim of this protocol is to provide suggested guidelines for cannabis cloning.

The Relationships Between Physical Activity Behaviors And Self-Perceived Fear And Anxiety Of Covid-19, Psychological Distress, Sleep Disturbance, And Life Satisfaction, Tien-Jung Lee

Research Papers

This research study aimed to investigate the correlations between international students’ daily physical activity behaviors and their self-perceived fear and anxiety of COVID-19, psychological distress, sleep disturbances, and life satisfaction. The study found a significant weak positive correlation between VIG and FAC, suggesting that as international students engage in more vigorous physical activities, their fear and anxiety related to COVID-19 tend to increase (r=0.425, p

A Study Of Policies And Responses To Chronically Absent Students In Illinois High Schools In The Four Southern Most Regions Of The Illinois Associaiton Of School Administrators, Charles Shain Crank

Dissertations

No abstract

Relationships Among Development, Growth, Body Size, Reproduction, Aging, And Longevity - Trade-Offs And Pace-Of-Life., Rong Yuan, Erin Hascup, Kevin Hascup, Andrzej Bartke

Articles

Relationships of growth, metabolism, reproduction, and body size to the biological process of aging and longevity have been studied for decades and various unifying "theories of aging" have been proposed to account for the observed associations. In general, fast development, early sexual maturation leading to early reproductive effort, as well as production of many offspring, have been linked to shorter lifespans. The relationship of adult body size to longevity includes a remarkable contrast between the positive correlation in comparisons between different species and the negative correlation seen in comparisons of individuals within the same species. We now propose that longevity …

Fat And Queer: A Qualitative Exploration Of Womens' Experiences Of Fatphobia, Jaidelynn Keeley Rogers

Dissertations

A paucity of psychological research exists on the topic of fatphobia, a type of pervasive oppression that occurs for people with plus-size, large, and/or fat bodies. Much of the research that exists about fatphobia focuses on medical ideals, the associated weight stigma, and how these are related to fat people’s physical health. Medical researchers have determined that weight stigma is actually more harmful to fat people's health than being fat. Fatphobia impacts women at disproportionate rates. Plus-sized, queer, lesbian, bisexual, and pansexual (LGBTQ+) women may be at a heightened risk for experiencing marinization as a result of their intersecting identities …

Western Water Network: A Case Study In Water Network Formation, Travis Warziniak, Robert Heinse, Alexander Fernald, Michael Gaffney, Kristiana Hansen, Bret Hess, Lyla Houglum, Ginger Paige, Qin Zhang

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Increased water scarcity and drought frequency are creating water management challenges for many communities in the western U.S. In response, the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors sponsored a virtual summit in August 2020 to develop a framework for identifying and addressing the most pressing water issues in the western United States (the West). Summit attendees were research scientists, university extension specialists and professionals, and federal/state agency representatives with knowledge and expertise of water management in the West. The summit elicited opinions from 54 experts on pressing water issues and possible methods for addressing them. A follow-on survey of …

Strategy-Specific Differentiation In Response To Resources And Drivers Of Spring Migration Phenology In Rocky Mountain Elk, Storm Crews

Theses

Elk (Cervus canadensis) are known to exhibit high movement strategy diversity compared to other ungulate species. Most elk populations are migratory or partially migratory, presenting unique conservation and management challenges. For example, successful maintenance of multiple seasonal ranges and connectivity between them is necessary to conserve populations with migratory behaviors. Further study of the structure and maintenance of movement strategy diversity within partially migratory populations is needed to assist management and refine fundamental ecological theory. Improved understanding of the determinants of elk migratory timing is also important, with the dynamics of significant drivers likely to shift under future climate change …

Differential Movement Response Of Silver Carp To Individual And Environmental Conditions In The Illinois And Wabash Rivers, Taylor Mogavero

Theses

Knowledge about the spatial dynamics of invasive species is essential to predict, restrict, and prevent their spread to new areas. Invasive Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) populations are expanding on all fronts and are threatening to establish in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Understanding their movement patterns is vital to prevent their populations from spreading further and to improve management efficiency. This study looked at multiple factors to understand which have an influence on the movement of invasive Silver Carp in two different river systems. Chapter 1 examined the relationship between individual and environmental factors—including length, body condition, temperature, and discharge—and movement …

Acting Locally: Vegetable Gardening In Southern Illinois, Aimee L. Trojnar

Dissertations

This dissertation explores the everyday practice of home and community vegetable gardening in a small southern Illinois city. The project engages with questions of how diverse elements of practice interact over time in the development of both gardens and gardeners, dwelling particularly on how the material agency of nonhumans contributes to what emerges. Combining a broad investigation of societal influences and constraints involved in gardening practices with a granular focus on material interactions in the garden, I consider the kinds of relationships individuals forge with the nonhuman environment in a modern, Western context and how they do so. Understanding such …

2022-2023 Annual Report, Southern Illinois University Board Of Trustees

Annual Report Archive

No abstract provided.

Differences In Static Stretching Vs Dynamic Stretching In The Vertical Jump, Blaine Britton

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Predictors For Student Success On The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (Nbdhe), Jennifer S. Sherry

Ed.D. Capstone Reports

The primary focus of this research was to determine if any link exists to pre-entry grade point average (GPA), science-based didactic dental hygiene course GPA, and graduation GPA and success on the National Board of Dental Examinations, Inc. (NBDHE).

Results were gathered through NBDHE score reports from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s (SIUC) dental hygiene program as well as GPA and course grades from the SIUC Registrar’s office for graduates from the Class of 2012-2022. Pre-entry GPA, graduation GPA, and individual science-based didactic dental hygiene courses were evaluated by using the course grades “A, B, or C” as “pass” and “D …

An Empirical Analysis Of Asylum-Seeking, Migration And International Trade, Olawale David Adisa

Dissertations

This paper aims to provide an empirical analysis of asylum seeking, migration, and international trade. These issues are among the most pressing challenges of our time and understanding the various factors that drive these phenomena and the relationships between them is crucial. Through rigorous analysis and examination of real-world data, this paper aims to contribute valuable insights into these topics. The paper is structured into three chapters, each focusing on a specific area of investigation. The first chapter explores the impact of asylum decisions on future asylum applications. Utilizing a panel data approach that covers 205 countries from 2000 to …

Responses To Many Anti-Aging Interventions Are Sexually Dimorphic., Andrzej Bartke, Erin Hascup, Kevin Hascup

Articles

There is increasing appreciation that sex differences are not limited to reproductive organs or traits related to reproduction and that sex is an important biological variable in most characteristics of a living organism. The biological process of aging and aging-related traits are no exception and exhibit numerous, often major, sex differences. This article explores one aspect of these differences, namely sex differences in the responses to anti-aging interventions. Aging can be slowed down and/or postponed by a variety of environmental ("lifestyle"), genetic or pharmacological interventions. Although many, particularly older studies utilized only one sex of experimental animals, there is considerable …

Responses To Many Anti-Aging Interventions Are Sexually Dimorphic., Andrzej Bartke, Erin Hascup, Kevin Hascup

Articles

There is increasing appreciation that sex differences are not limited to reproductive organs or traits related to reproduction and that sex is an important biological variable in most characteristics of a living organism. The biological process of aging and aging-related traits are no exception and exhibit numerous, often major, sex differences. This article explores one aspect of these differences, namely sex differences in the responses to anti-aging interventions. Aging can be slowed down and/or postponed by a variety of environmental ("lifestyle"), genetic or pharmacological interventions. Although many, particularly older studies utilized only one sex of experimental animals, there is considerable …

Underrepresented Journey: The Wall Hit By Administrators Of Color On The Path To Becoming A Power Five Conference Athletic Director, Ronald Reeves

Ed.D. Capstone Reports

An Abstract of the Research of

Ronald Daniel Reeves, for the Doctor of Education degree in Education Administration, presented on January 25, 2023, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

TITLE: UNDERREPRESENTED JOURNEY: THE WALL HIT BY ADMINISTRATORS OF COLOR ON THE PATH TO BECOMING A POWER FIVE CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Carmen Suarez

There has been little to no research on Power Five Conference administrators of colors since the beginning on the Power Five Conferences in 2014. The purpose of this study is to examine the path, for minorities of color, to becoming senior administrators within the Power Five …

Statewide Assessment Reveals Spatiotemporal Variability Of Iron In Iowa Lakes, Tania Leung, Elizabeth D. Swanner

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

The micronutrient iron has been noted to play a crucial role in regulating phytoplankton growth; however, most studies have focused on large lakes with persistent phytoplankton blooms that are known to undergo iron limitation, such as Lake Erie. Iron abundance in boreal lakes is also known to correlate with dissolved organic carbon and increased iron concentrations causing "browning." To assess the spatial distribution of dissolved Fe (DFe) in lakes throughout Iowa, a landscape once dominated by prairies, DFe was measured in surface waters of 124 lakes distributed across the state over the 2018 summer season. Thirty lakes were selected for …