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From The Executive Director: The African Policy World And Africa’S Problems, Moses K. Tesi

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

Cover And Table Of Contents, Institute On African Affairs

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

Pride Of Dayton Marches Across The Pond For London Band Week, Elisabeth Watson

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

More than 160 students in the Pride of Dayton Marching Band will perform in June at London Band Week.

Voices Raised, Spring 2025, University Of Dayton. Women's Center

Women’s Center Newsletter

Newsletter editor: Gabby Campana

In this issue:

• Leading with Purpose, by Ajá McMichel
• Women and Religion: Resistance, Reverence, and Radical Faith, by Meg Cole
• “One is Not Born, But Rather Becomes, A Woman”: Revisiting The Second Sex, by Nikita Khasgiwale
• Women's History Month, Spring Semester Events
• From the Director's Desk, by Leah L. Ward, Ph.D.

Doc 2025-11 The Faculty Hearing Committee On Grievances Bylaws And Operating Procedures, University Of Dayton. Faculty Affairs Committee

Senate Documents

Faculty Hearing Committee on Grievances Bylaws and Operating Procedures

Ud In The News April 12-25, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Town & Country magazine listed UD among 'the best merit aid scholarships.' Faculty contributed to The Conversation, the Academic Minute, Poets & Quants and RealClearMarkets. Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured a program for neurodivergent students.

2025-4-25 Minutes Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

All Things Marian: Marian Titles, Michele Foley, John T. Myler, University Of Dayton. International Marian Research Institute

Podcast: All Things Marian

No abstract provided.

Examining The Causal Impact Of Prayer On Self-Control And Generosity, Angel R. Rivera-Martinez

Honors Theses

Prayer is a behavior that is characteristic of most religions and spiritualities and a practice important to many people. Although many studies have looked at a wide variety of the possible outcomes and impacts of prayer on behavior and well-being, this research hopes to study the practice of prayer and its outcomes in a more theological lens. In the Bible, the Fruit of the Spirit outlines expected characteristics of a person or community living in accordance with the Holy Spirit. The two aspects of the Fruit that will be studied as variables within this experiment are self-control and generosity. The …

Papal Experts In The News April 21–25, University Of Dayton

News Releases

News outlets nationwide — including NBC, Fox News, NewsNation, Univision and The Wall Street Journal — frequently have sought University of Dayton faculty expertise on the legacy of Pope Francis and what's next for the Catholic Church.

Step-Rate Manipulation For Improved Running Economy At A Performance, Noah Clemens

Honors Theses

The relationship between step rate (SR) and oxygen consumption (VO2) is non-linear, with an individual’s optimal SR minimizing VO2. Prior studies suggest highly trained runners do not self-select this optimal SR, though most research has focused on submaximal speeds. This study assessed whether highly trained male distance runners self-optimize SR at a performance pace. Twelve participants (22.5 ± 3.7 years) completed nine 4-minute treadmill trials at 4.96 m/s. The first trial was self-paced; remaining trials were metronome-cued (170–200 steps/min). VO2 was plotted against SR and modeled with a second-order polynomial to estimate optimal SR. Four participants were excluded due to …

Conduct, Discipline, And Punishment: Representations Of Early Modern Women In Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew And Much Ado About Nothing, Madeleine E. Onderak

Honors Theses

In early modern England (the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries), women’s natures and preferred conduct were frequently discussed in pamphlets, essays, ballads, and conduct manuals. This research project examines how early modern women are represented in William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing and the implications of such characterizations. Early modern literature defines virtuous women as good housewives, obedient, patient, chaste, wise, and pious; they should avoid vanity and submit to men. Early modern depictions of the ideal woman were influenced by the virtues emphasized in Christianity and Classical history and mythology. Women were encouraged to …

Ethical & Effective Federal Artificial Intelligence Policy, Liam J. Row

Honors Theses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the defining achievement of our time, processing vast amounts of data, generating intelligent outcomes, and enhancing our efficiency. As such, AI has the potential for both great benefits and significant harms. First, I reviewed the five most significant and immediate problems posed by AI. After recognizing the problems, I conduct in-depth analysis on the current regulatory structures of the federal government. I examine seven different departments as well as certain state and international regulatory structures to determine what harms are already addressed, where the gaps exist, and where the new policy is necessary. Then, I briefly …

“Almond Moms” And Their Influence On College-Aged Emerging Adults: An Investigation On Eating Cognitions, Behaviors, And Psychological Wellness, Rebecca E. Sutton

Honors Theses

The present study examines the potential psychological and behavioral impacts Almond Moms have on their college-aged children. Previous studies examining how parents influence disordered eating habits found that parental attitudes, specifically maternal attitudes, towards appearance, weight, and dieting are correlated with their children’s likelihood of engaging in disordered eating behaviors. It was hypothesized that college-aged students who report more experiences growing up with an Almond Mom will demonstrate more disordered eating habits and less positive body image. Impulsivity, socioeconomic status, and attachment were predicted to moderate the link between parental experiences and eating habits. Participants were recruited from introductory psychology …

The Correctional Responses To Covid-19: In Ohio, The U.S., And Across The Globe, Kendall E. Visco

Honors Theses

The United States has the largest correctional system in the world, and as a result, the system is vulnerable to various public health issues, the most recent being the COVID-19 pandemic. Correctional institutions across the country were unprepared for a pandemic of this scale, specific to supplies and regulations. As a result, tens of thousands of incarcerated individuals fell sick in outbreaks, and thousands more passed away due to complications. Regulations varied from institution to institution, and policies then and now are still unclear. To prepare for the future, understanding these policies is vital to better understand where successes and …

Four Things To Know About Pope Francis, University Of Dayton

News Releases

From being the first pope to select the name Francis to how he’ll be remembered, here are four things to know about Pope Francis.

Glaucon On Justice And Injustice, Gabriel N. Espinosa

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This paper concerns Plato's The Republic and Glaucon's conversations with Socrates within it. These involve the concepts of justice and injustice, and Glaucon arguing that justice and injustice are two sides of the same coin, and that in the end, the just will commit injustice when push comes to shove. I first covered a brief overview of Plato and The Republic, his life, and the characters within it, along with explaining Glaucon's viewpoint. Afterwards I chose to explain the definition of various words and phrases used by Glaucon in the course of their debate, and a summary of the …

Was Machiavelli /J Or /Srs? | A Summary As To How The Different Lenses Of Machiavelli's Prince Can Be Read, Tiffany M. Doyle

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

My writing for this project was mainly fueled by an internet phenomenon back in 2020-21 where people would use tone indicators in messages to let others know if they were being genuine, joking, sarcastic, etc. My process of writing consisted listening to music, classical so lyrics wouldn't be distracting, as a way to stay focused and to also help fuel some passion within my writing. When a song would roll into a heavy crescendo, I would write in a more firm tone, and when the song would relax, I would take a more smooth approach.

The Urgent Need For Environmental Literacy, Rose Olson

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Within my English 200 course I was taught not only how to write an Op-Ed essay, but how to write one effectively. Over the course of a few weeks my professor provided me with resources on the best way to structure essays of this sort and ways to enhance our writing for any audience to follow. Learning how to write about my own opinion on a topic, as well as encompassing research and educational aspects within the essay was very interesting and useful. Being able to write about something I am passionate about, express my opinion, and educate my reader …

Disconnected Connections, Becket Nash

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This long and arduous process began during the second week of classes when Dr. Rahman had us identify and describe an obstacle to the common good. I first thought about writing on wars and conflict, but later switched to something a little closer to home: relationships, namely how cell phones can impede our ability to form and maintain them. We were then tasked with writing a research proposal, an annotated bibliography, and a summary of peer-reviewed research. Through all of this, I looked over dozens of documents and articles learning all I could about cell phone addiction. I first created …

The Lessons Behind The Bedtime Story, Rachel Roell

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This paper discusses the influence that picture books can have on perceptions of gender and societal expectations, first for children and later for adults. Elementary literature has become a controversial topic in recent years, as censorship has increased. There is a serious fear that children have ineffective and even harmful role models for their gender. I studied how picture books—for both young readers and the adults they will inevitably grow into—have lasting positive and negative impacts on how individuals perceive gender in relation to society and themselves. I evaluated scholarly sources, many of which involved studies that showed how children …

Exploring The Impact Of Echo Chambers On Modern American Polarization, Alex Burkhardt

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This submission is a research report I wrote for my English 198 class. The topic of the report was "Obstacles to the Common Good." I originally wanted to write about the impact of presidential debates on increased political polarization, but my research led me discover a much more pressing issue facing our nation. After months of careful research and peer review, I arrived at the final product which you see today.

Beauty And The Beast (1991) And La Belle Et La Bête (1946): Contrasting Views Of Womanhood Across Varying Cultural Climates, Maddie R. Dietrichs

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

In my english honors course, we are placed into different fairy tale "groups. My group was assigned Beauty and the Beast as the fairy tale we would be offering social commentary on for this essay assignment. I knew I wanted to primarily discuss gender and women's roles in my essay since Beauty and the Beast offers a lot of interesting avenues on what a woman's role is, particularly in the romantic and familial spheres. I chose two different film retellings of Beauty and the Beast for this paper. The first being La Belle et La Bete, a 1946 black and …

Eating Habits Of College Students, Allison M. Lipps

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

The writing process for this project began with research and thinking of how to understand the ways that college affects students' eating habits. I gathered sources, took notes, and created an outline to organize my ideas. I found studies on college and parental influence on undergraduate students' nutritional habits. The first draft I wrote helped shape my argument, which I then revised by improving the thesis, refining transitions, and adding evidence. One of these sources of evidence being data from a survey I conducted in my research. Final edits focused on clarity and flow, in order to insure that the …

Space Food For Thought, Reid Miller

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

For my two podcast episodes "Space Food for Thought" I had a few phases of development. I started by compiling a few ideas through researching various aspects of food in space. After doing initial research I narrowed my focus to two main subjects: space food from the past and the potential future of food in space. From here more research followed as I began to develop my script. It is here that I began to find sound-effects and reliable sources. Once the scripts were completed, I had a session of peer review to get the scripts in the best possible …

Vision For The Future Of Oncology Physical Therapy: Apta Oncology’S Strategic Plan, Christopher M. Wilson, Emily Compagner

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

This article summarizes the 2024-27 strategic plan of the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy. The strategic plan consists of five strategic pillars — advocacy, engagement, education, collaboration, and research. Although the strategic plan is slated for another review in 2027, the 2024-27 strategic plan sets forth the key initiatives to advance the field of cancer physical therapy and oncology rehabilitation. This piece summarizes some key initiatives and how the academy and the profession will aim to achieve the APTA and APTA Oncology visions. For the full 2024-27 strategic plan of APTA Oncology, visit www.oncologypt.org.

Editorial Board Message—Coming Soon: Research Roundups

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

No abstract provided.

Cover And Front Matter, Volume 2, Issue 1

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

No abstract provided.

New Horizons Music Program To Hold 25th Anniversary Celebration Concert, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton New Horizons Music Program will hold a 25th anniversary concert at 3 p.m. May 3, at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts.

A Librarian's Legacy, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

100 years after his birth, Marianist Brother William Fackovec's work in the Marian Library lives on.