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Pomegranate (Punica Graantum) Peels As An Agricultural Waste For Removing Of Cd(Ii), Cr(Vi), Cu(Ii), Ni(Ii), Pb(Ii) And Zn(Ii) From Their Aqueous Solutions, G. M. Taha, A. E. Arifien, S. El-Nahas

International Journal of Global Health and Health Disparities

Pomegranate (Punica graantum) peels as an agricultural waste was used as an adsorbent for removal of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn ions from simulated aqueous solutions. The adsorption process was carried out using the batch method. Various effective parameters such as pH, initial metal ion concentration, and adsorbent dose, shaking time, particle size and temperature were investigated. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) of Punica graantum peels were done. The efficiency of Punica graantum peels toward removal of metal ions was ordered as Pb²⁺ < Cr⁶⁺ < Cu²⁺ < Cd²⁺ < Zn²⁺ < Ni²⁺, with the …

Weaving A Rhetorical Web: Hillary Clinton's Presidential Announcement Speech, Nichola D. Gutgold

Iowa Journal of Communication

Hillary Rodham Clinton suffered a difficult relationship with the press as first lady, and though she successfully won a senate seat and re-election in New York, she had to re-introduce herself to a national audience. In a You-Tube style presentation that featured the first lady turned senator and aspiring presidential candidate comfortably seated in her well appointed living room, Clinton promised to "start a conversation" with voters. Hillary Clinton's announcement speech embodied the characteristics of feminine political rhetoric, combined with the use of electronic media to fashion an image of the candidate that was at once reminiscent, modern, and novel.

Midlevel Dental Practitioners: Addressing The Oral Health Crisis, Tena Geis

Graduate Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Defining Family: Naming, Orientation, And Redemption In The Case Of Terri Schiavo, M. Chad Mcbride, Karen L. Daas, Paige W. Toller

Iowa Journal of Communication

This paper undertakes a detailed analysis of the Terri Schiavo case as it was covered in popular media. Drawing on Burkean theory, we argue a critical issue in the case was a struggle between Terri's parents and husband to be seen as the more legitimate family in order to determine the duration and extent of Terri's medical care. We discuss how the private debate over Terri's health and the decision to remove her feeding tube entered into the public scenes of legal and political action. This shift to the public scene represented problems for the parties directly involved in the …

An Exploration Of The Diagnostic Criterion, Etiology, And Treatment Of Binge Eating Disorder, Amy C. Ebert

Graduate Research Papers

An exploration of the DSM IV-TR research diagnostic criterion of Binge Eating Disorder (BED), its etiology, and viable treatments was conducted. The purpose of this literature review was to provide more information for mental health professionals treating clients who may fit the criteria for BED. Published research literature and treatment manuals were utilized in this review. It was concluded that there are many potential risk/maintenance factors linked to the development of BED, and that treatment interventions involving mindfulness appear to be effective in minimizing the symptoms of BED. Given the current obesity statistics among U.S. adults, it seems quite important …

Earthwatch Expedition: Taking Research Experiences To The Classroom, Katherine J. Megivern

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

I participated in the Live from the Field Earthwatch Expedition - Mammals of Nova Scotia, through a fellowship awarded by Wells Fargo. During this experience I participated in research to study the abundance of mammals in Nova Scotia and determine the effect of climate change on natural systems. After this experience I developed an inquiry project for my students in which they study the populations of insects. The students develop their own questions, collect data and make sense of their research. By investigating populations, students are encouraged to see the wonderful biodiversity right in their backyard! This article Promotes National …

Front Matter - Table Of Contents - Preface

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Food For Thought: The Imagination-Intellect And The Role Of Empathy, Mary E. Weems

Iowa Journal of Communication

This auto/ethnographic essay expands upon my imagination-intellect theory (See: Weems, 2003) by exploring the role of empathy in developing a social consciousness, which is its fifth component. In it, I describe my creative process and discuss the various degrees of empathy I've experienced. It includes three creative writings as exemplars of the kinds of empathy I continue to explore in my work and to facilitate with teacher education and other students at the university and k-12 level.

The Segmented Assimilation Approach To Immigration And Adaptation: I Am The "New Second Generation", Charee Mooney

Iowa Journal of Communication

The segmented assimilation approach is a sociological theory that examines the assimilation outcomes of second generation immigrant peoples, or those born in the United States with at least one foreign-born parent. This is the story of how l a Vietnamese immigrant child, researched segmented assimilation as I grappled to understand why other immigrant children seemed to be on so many different life paths. This is also the story of how I avoided and then attempted to confront and reclaim my lived experiences. In the process, I realized that family solidarity and support have always been my reason and my purpose.

Walking With Grandma Through Cancer And Caregiving, Mindi Ann Golden

Iowa Journal of Communication

This autoethnographic account employs Continuity Theory to examine my experience caregiving for my grandmother in the last year of her life. Little is known about grandchildren as caregivers. I use the routine of walking at the beach with my grandmother to frame my caregiving journey. Our walks implicitly reflect a desire and drive for continuity in the context of profound change. I explicitly discuss internal and external continuity across various contexts and situations throughout my year as a caregiver.

Introduction: Worlds Of Meaning, Identity, And Contradiction, Christopher N. Poulos

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Contradicting (My)Self: An Autoethnographic Exploration Of Whiteness, Heteronormativity, And Masculinity, Brandon D. Stow

Iowa Journal of Communication

This piece utilizes performative writing, poetry, and autoethnographic personal narrative to explore tensions that emerge from the clash between my "academic identity" as a critical scholar and my subject position as a heterosexual white male. These pieces focus on interrogating social, cultural, and political systems of power utilizing performance autoethnography as a tool with which to deconstruct whiteness and heteronormative privilege. This piece offers an in-depth, performative gaze at what the critical negotiation of whiteness looks and feels like on the level of lived experience.

Aspergers Syndrome, Miquel K. Anastasi

Graduate Research Papers

Aspergers Syndrome has recently become a "popular" topic in the mental health fields. More and more school aged children are being formally diagnosed with the disorder. Yet, many professionals do not truly understand the nature of Aspergers syndrome beyond being a form of autism. In this paper Aspergers Syndrome is defined and compared with Autism and the causes and possible treatments are discussed, particularly from biological and sociocultural points of view.

Promoting The Development Of Creativity In Students, Amy M. Anderson

Graduate Research Papers

Creativity may contribute to student success in each of ASCA's key areas of student development: career, academic, and personal-social. However, the wide range of theoretical constructs of creativity may impede school counselors seeking methods for supporting creative development. This literature review explores various definitions of creativity and suggests a recently proposed developmental model may be most useful to school counselors in conceptualizing all students as creative and capable of growth. Using this model, the paper examines research into factors influencing creativity, including personality, self-efficacy, appropriate feedback, the perception of judgment, mood and affect, and motivation, and suggests practical ways school …

University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 2008-2009, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

Message From President Benjamin Allen ... Inside Front Cover
Mission Statement ... 1
UNI Organizational Chart ... 2
UNI Administration ... 3
Definitions of Terms Used ... 4
Calendar ... 6
New Students ... 7
Enrollment ... 17
Alumni ... 51
Faculty and Staff ... 59
Budget and Finance ... 77
Academic Departments ... 87
Colleges ... 103
Graduate College ... 113
Library ... 127
General Information ... 129
Peer Institutions ... 143
References ... 151

Reactive Attachment Disorder, Kalen J. Espy

Graduate Research Papers

Reactive Attachment Disorder, or RAD, has several possible causes usually stemming from traumatic childhood events. The attachment disorders were initially explored in 1948 by John Bowlby which led to the attachment theory being established in the 1960's. Attachment is the bond a child makes with other human beings, allowing for a healthy emotional and psychological growth. Attachment is developed primarily from birth to two years of age and up to the age of five.

There are four attachment styles and four phases that a child must go through to develop a healthy attachment to a caregiver. A child who is …

Panther First Recipients Of 2009, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Panther First Awards

The Panther First Award identifies and rewards employees who have provided excellent customer service to customers, co-workers, or other members of the UNI community. This is the list of recipients from 2009.

Remasculating The Emasculated: Railroad As The Means Of Regaining Chinese Man's Masculinity In Frank Chin's "Railroad Standard Time" And "The Eat And Run Midnight People", Sabiha Sorgun

Short Story

No abstract provided.

Promoting Resilience In School-Aged Children, Sherry Rizzuto

Graduate Research Papers

This paper reviews the literature related to resilience in children who are considered at risk. The purpose of the paper is to describe common risk factors that put children at risk, what defines resilience, and what protective factors and processes develop resilience in these at-risk children. The paper concludes by examining interventions for school counselors to promote resilience in school-aged children.

Attachment And The Schools, Jennifer N. Allan

Graduate Research Papers

In order to be effective workers in the schools, school staff members must be able to form some sort of relationship with individual students. The ability of students to form relationships depends upon the attachments they have formed with their caretakers. The purpose of this literature review was to explore different types of attachment, interventions that can be used with students who have attachment issues, and how attachment can affect schools all of which are given from. the perspective of a school counselor. The literature review investigates and summarizes the impact both healthy and unhealthy attachment has on a student …

Community Potluck And Town Hall Meeting Flyer

Postville Project Documents

A poster announcing a conversation about comprehensive and humane immigration reform held November 22, 2009 in Decorah, Iowa.

Story Of Our Lives Spanish Poster For Chicago Performance, Teatro Indocumentado

Postville Project Documents

A poster announcing the performance of La Historia de nuestras vidas on March 22, 2009 at the Luther Memorial Church in Chicago.

Story Of Our Lives Kate Blair's Directors Notes, Kate Blair

Postville Project Documents

The stage directions for la Historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives, written by the director Kate Blair.

Central College, Pella, Iowa, October 21, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

Mary McCauley recounts the experience of serving those impacted by the Postville raid and some of their experiences working at Agriprocessors. She also recounts some of the responses, positive and negative, from people around the United States on their efforts to provide aid to those impacted.

Response To Receiving Cristine Wilson Medal For Equality And Justice, From Iowa Commission On The Status Of Women, August 29, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

Mary McCauley briefly recounts the experience of helping those impacted by the Postville raid in accepting the Cristine Wilson medal.

Story Of Our Lives Written Statement From Co-Director Alex Skitolsky, Alex Skitolsky

Postville Project Documents

A commentary on the creation of the play La Historia de Nuestras Vidas: The Story of Our Lives written by the co-director of the play.

Postville Raid Information

Postville Project Documents

Brief explanation of the Postville raid, what happened after, and what can be done to assist those impacted.

Why Charlie Darwin Matters More Than Ever: Introducing Students To Evolution And The Nature Of Science, Brian Ellis, Anne H. Weaver

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In celebration of Charles Darwin's 200 Birthday and the 150 anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, On the Origin of Species, this is the first in a series of articles that highlight Darwin's relevance for teachers today and provide lesson plans to bring his work into your classroom. We begin with an introduction to Charles Darwin's life and work through storytelling, a first person monologue as a way to introduce students to several key concepts including the nature of science and a basic understanding of what lead Darwin to the concept of evolution.

Investigating Solutions Through Inquiry, Dana Frits, Chris Siguenza

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In this article we discuss how many activities have valuable ideas, but important modifications must be made to make the activity more effective and mentally engaging. This article discusses the modification of a “cookbook” solubility lab into an inquiry activity, which increases student decisions and the promotion of higher-order thinking skills. We also address the critical role of the teacher in making the lesson effective. This article promotes National Science Education Standards A, B and G and Iowa Teaching Standards 2, 3, 4, and 6.

Learning Theories: Pillars Of Teacher Decision-Making, Jerrid Kruse

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In the last issue, I articulated the argument that learning “styles” are not the most valuable way to understand learners. Yet, if learning “styles” do not sufficiently explain learning, how can we better conceptualize learning to inform our instruction?