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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of U.S. Anti-Slavery Legislation Through The Lens Of Supply Chain Management, Alexander Marion Mingus Apr 2018

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of U.S. Anti-Slavery Legislation Through The Lens Of Supply Chain Management, Alexander Marion Mingus

Honors Theses

Whether knowingly or unknowingly, business supply chains are often tainted with slavery and forced labor practices. In an effort to address this reality, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (CTSCA) requires companies in California to publish a statement disclosing companies’ efforts to prevent this potential abuse. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the California legislation by observing media trends and collecting expert interviews and data from business leaders, academics, and legislators. The data reveals both strengths and weaknesses in the California bill, which informs future attempts to create antislavery legislation addressing corporate supply chain abuses. The CTSCA …

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The Stigma Of Homelessness As An Identity: Homelessness As A Gendered Condition, Jamie Vieson Apr 2018

The Stigma Of Homelessness As An Identity: Homelessness As A Gendered Condition, Jamie Vieson

Honors Theses

The main goal of my thesis is to articulate the problem of homelessness. In order to do this, I examine philosopher Eva Kittay’s work on disability and equality. Throughout her work, Kittay uses the terms human interconnectedness, oppression and citizenship. These three terms serve as the major concepts I explore. Human interconnectedness highlights the links that humans share with one another as interdependent beings. Oppression is the term used to describe how certain individuals or groups in society are treated unequally or are rejected from society. Finally, exploration of citizenship shows the importance of identities in society and how they …

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Chronic Administration Of Probiotic L. Rhamnosus Increases Anxiety-Like Behavior In Group-Housed Male Long Evans Rats, Parker Maddison Griff Apr 2018

Chronic Administration Of Probiotic L. Rhamnosus Increases Anxiety-Like Behavior In Group-Housed Male Long Evans Rats, Parker Maddison Griff

Honors Theses

Early life stress is a risk factor for later development of alcohol use disorders and anxiety disorders in humans. Using rodent experimental models, we know that rats experiencing social isolation as early-life stress exhibit greater anxiety-like behavior and alcohol consumption than rats housed in groups. Examining potential preventive strategies, we investigated the effects of probiotics, which have previously been shown to decrease rodent anxiety-like behavior, on the relationship between early-life stress and anxiety-like behavior in rats. We hypothesized that probiotics consumption would decrease anxiety-like behavior in socially isolated rats, as well as in rats housed in groups. To our surprise, …

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Health Policy Responses And Infrastructure Re-Use In Host Cities Of Mega-Sporting Events In Non-Traditional Host Countries, Andrew Kramer Apr 2018

Health Policy Responses And Infrastructure Re-Use In Host Cities Of Mega-Sporting Events In Non-Traditional Host Countries, Andrew Kramer

Honors Theses

The IOC has increased their focus on long-term effects for hosts of the Olympic Games, coinciding with increased academic interest in studying the positive and negative legacies of mega-sporting events in the host city. Recently, cities in relatively underdeveloped countries have won bids for mega-sporting events. City officials and the IOC have begun marketing mega-sporting events as transformational events for underdeveloped cities’ economies, urban infrastructure, social landscape, and health. The thesis investigates the impact of hosting mega-sporting events for public health and infrastructure in three case studies: the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 2014 Winter Olympics …

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Personality Types And Self-Reported Eating Habits, Thomas R. Lawler Apr 2018

Personality Types And Self-Reported Eating Habits, Thomas R. Lawler

Honors Theses

People with different personality types lead very different lifestyles; these personality types also affect the eating habits of an individual. Poor eating habits can lead to a myriad of health problems, including obesity and diabetes, while healthy eating habits can promote longevity. An associated problem is inaccurate reporting of eating habits by research participants and medical patients. While many studies have been conducted to examine the relationship between eating disorders and personality types, very few, if any, have examined the effects of personality types on actual eating habits as well as perceived eating habits. The proposed study will test for …

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Evidence In Online Political Discourse: How Everyday Citizens Argue About Politics On Social Media, Diane Leverich Apr 2018

Evidence In Online Political Discourse: How Everyday Citizens Argue About Politics On Social Media, Diane Leverich

Honors Theses

This thesis project examines evidence use and participatory dynamics in political conversations on the social networking site Reddit.com. Reddit.com is a network of user-created, interest-based forums in which users, or Redditors, engage in discourse with others about any topic of their interest. I selected the politically-motivated forum, or subreddit, r/PoliticalDiscussion for examination and collected 1,000 of its most recent conversations, or threads, to compose a data corpus. I read, categorized, and analyzed these conversations in terms of how Redditors participated in the subreddit and how they incorporated evidence into their discussions of politics. Two rounds of qualitative data coding revealed …

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The International Committee Of The Red Cross Managing Neutrality In An Increasingly Public, Media-Hungry World, Mercedes C. Ramsey Apr 2018

The International Committee Of The Red Cross Managing Neutrality In An Increasingly Public, Media-Hungry World, Mercedes C. Ramsey

Honors Theses

One of the oldest humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has long been a cornerstone around which all other humanitarian NGOs are built. The ICRC conforms to strict principles regarding their behavior and practices so that they can provide aid to those who need it around the globe. As NGOs began using both traditional and social media to their advantage to promote certain causes, the media and public began to push back, pressuring humanitarian NGOs to adopt some causes or speak out on others. Through analyzing ICRC media communications during both the Nigerian Civil …

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Interference Of The Inflammasome Via Interferonβ, Madeline Sauer Apr 2018

Interference Of The Inflammasome Via Interferonβ, Madeline Sauer

Honors Theses

Metabolic disorders such as type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity are known to have a chronic low grade inflammatory tissue environment as well as an increase in excess lipids. Current research suggests that a tightly regulated oligoprotein complex known as the NLRP3 inflammasome is highly activated in T2DM and obesity. However, it is not well understood the interplay between excess lipids, which was previously shown in our lab to cause lysosome damage, and inflammation. A key transcription factor that is known to have both an inflammatory effect as well as an effect on lipid metabolism is PPARγ. For this …

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When Feminism Meets Hip-Hop, Kylie Thompson Apr 2018

When Feminism Meets Hip-Hop, Kylie Thompson

Honors Theses

This paper was conceived from an interest to apply my understanding of race and gender to a genre I love: hip-hop. Hip-hop began as a socio-political genre and as a means of advocacy via its ability to mobilize listeners toward social change. As hip-hop became more popular, its recognizable features were taken and appropriated for mass production and consumption, applying economic pressure to severely obstruct its original purpose and function. Yet, hip-hop continues to lay claim to being an important artistic genre through artists’ innovative adaptation of form and the presence of deeper political critiques. While these social critiques have …

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“Eat, Sleep, Hydrate, Masturbate!” Sexuality Education, Digital Media And Creator Identity Implications, Emma Venetis Apr 2018

“Eat, Sleep, Hydrate, Masturbate!” Sexuality Education, Digital Media And Creator Identity Implications, Emma Venetis

Honors Theses

The introduction of sexuality information to young people has been a point of tension in our society for decades as adults argue over how, when, or if young people should learn such information. However, with the rise of digital technology, the ability of adults to regulate young people’s access to information about sexuality has minimized significantly. Yet the curriculum in sexuality education classrooms continues to be debated while little research has been done examining the easily-accessible information that lives on the Internet. This thesis analyzes two popular sexuality education channels on YouTube, sexplanations and lacigreen, with subscriber counts ranging from …

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Reconceptualizing Space: Multisensory Rooms And The Immersive Art Experience, Melanie Zebrowski Apr 2018

Reconceptualizing Space: Multisensory Rooms And The Immersive Art Experience, Melanie Zebrowski

Honors Theses

The modern human being lives in human built society, very much separated from the natural world. Often, the thoughts, ideas, and feelings that filter through from our built environments do more to disconnect us from ourselves and the present moment rather than help us feel centered in it. As an artist, I’ve set out to build a multisensory, immersive art installation with the intent to use this space as a way to connect more deeply to ourselves and our surroundings. This thesis is an exploration into the psychology of lived-in spaces as well as an experiment to see if installation …

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Orpheus, Spring 2018: Borderlands, University Of Dayton Apr 2018

Orpheus, Spring 2018: Borderlands, University Of Dayton

Orpheus: UD's Literary and Artistic Magazine

No abstract provided.

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Remembering Dr. King, Shawn Robinson Mar 2018

Remembering Dr. King, Shawn Robinson

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Terri Freeman, University of Dayton alumna and president of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the Kennedy Union ballroom on campus as part of events during April to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Mary In The News: March 27, 2018, Michael Duricy Mar 2018

Mary In The News: March 27, 2018, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

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College Faculty In The News: March 26, 2018, University Of Dayton Mar 2018

College Faculty In The News: March 26, 2018, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Interim Director Anthony Talbott, students and other representatives of the Human Rights Center recently engaged in several media conversations about the increase in human trafficking when large, national events such as the NCAA First Four games come to our community.

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Mary In The News: March 22, 2018, Michael Duricy Mar 2018

Mary In The News: March 22, 2018, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

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2018 Program: Honors Student Symposium, University Of Dayton. University Honors Program Mar 2018

2018 Program: Honors Student Symposium, University Of Dayton. University Honors Program

Honors Student Symposium

No abstract provided.

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Fighting For Indigenous Rights In The Trump Era, Tereza M. Szeghi Mar 2018

Fighting For Indigenous Rights In The Trump Era, Tereza M. Szeghi

English Faculty Publications

American Indians are actively resisting President Donald Trump’s efforts and working to achieve their civil and human rights, even as US federal and state governments work to erode them.

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Mary In The News: March 16, 2018, Michael Duricy Mar 2018

Mary In The News: March 16, 2018, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

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Being On The Other Side, Elizabeth Kyle Mar 2018

Being On The Other Side, Elizabeth Kyle

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

UD students get a behind-the-scenes look at tournament coverage.

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Lights, Camera, Action!, Dave Larsen Mar 2018

Lights, Camera, Action!, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Zombies are invading the University of Dayton campus, but a scrappy group of students is trying to defeat them with makeshift weapons such as hockey sticks, croquet mallets and frying pans.

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March Madness 101, Shannon Shelton Miller Mar 2018

March Madness 101, Shannon Shelton Miller

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Sport Management students get a behind-the-scenes at the First Four, hosted at UD Arena.

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College Faculty In The News: March 9, 2018, University Of Dayton Mar 2018

College Faculty In The News: March 9, 2018, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Hunter Phillips Goodman, executive director of the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community, and a group of engaged students discuss Campus Ministry's Impact Conference and the important role student activism plays within the local community.

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Mary In The News: March 9, 2018, Michael Duricy Mar 2018

Mary In The News: March 9, 2018, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

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What A Student Can Teach You About Cybersecurity, Rachel Smith Mar 2018

What A Student Can Teach You About Cybersecurity, Rachel Smith

UDit Educational and Promotional Materials

Cybersecurity is increasingly relevant in our society, yet the average person doesn’t know enough about it. Every day, new stories break about companies -- big or small -- being compromised. Hacking with ransomware, phishing, brute force, and denial of service attacks are increasingly common and serious.

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University Of Dayton Magazine. Spring 2018, University Of Dayton Magazine Mar 2018

University Of Dayton Magazine. Spring 2018, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. Articles include "At the table: No one should go hungry," "God in the chaos: Reflections on Iraq and faith," and "The separation of church and space."

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Q&A With Catholic Library Association Members: Brother Andrew Kosmowski, S.M., Andrew Kosmowski Mar 2018

Q&A With Catholic Library Association Members: Brother Andrew Kosmowski, S.M., Andrew Kosmowski

Marian Library Faculty Publications

Brother Andrew Kosmowski, S.M., a librarian in the Marian Library at the University of Dayton, describes his career, his work, his library, his vision for the Catholic Library Association, and why he became a Marianist brother.

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2018: Kathy Webb, Elisabeth Spector Mar 2018

2018: Kathy Webb, Elisabeth Spector

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2018: Trailblazers.

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Misguided Meanders: The "Trail Of Fraud" Under The Public Disclosure Bar Of The False Claims Act, Susan Schneider Thomas, Jonathan Z. Desantis Mar 2018

Misguided Meanders: The "Trail Of Fraud" Under The Public Disclosure Bar Of The False Claims Act, Susan Schneider Thomas, Jonathan Z. Desantis

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

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And They're Off, Michelle Tedford Mar 2018

And They're Off, Michelle Tedford

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

There's a Flyer around every corner.

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