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“Pms Is Not Just A Cliché”? A Media Framing Analysis Of Pms And Pmdd In The New York Times, Gleyce Any Sales De Castro

Communications Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

Journalists in health news are often responsible for creating, adapting, and editing scientific information for media consumers. This inherently involves some media “framing”, even if neither they nor the audience is attuned to it. Scholars agree that news media can increase awareness about health, as well as jeopardize individuals’ notion of health. Importantly, news outlets can also encourage social equality through education (du Pré, 2017). One such health news topic, severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), is emerging in journalistic discussion regarding its distressing impact upon women and assigned females at birth (AFAB). Analyzing a top-read newspaper …

Bard Observer, Vol. 21, No. 3 (December 2023), Bard College

Bard Observer, 2020 - 2029

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Microbiome Of The Eye And The Potential Of Probiotic Use In Optometry, Rachel Hartgerink

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

While the eye was once considered free of resident bacteria due to its efficient immunity mechanisms, recent studies have determined that most healthy eyes contain a variety of microbiota. Many studies have been aimed at classifying bacteria that are part of the core microbiome of the eye and the conditions under which they differ. As with gut health, a dysbiosis of ocular bacteria could correlate to disease, which presents the idea of treatment with probiotics to help regulate the microbiota of the eye. This study utilized growth assays to determine a common probiotic’s effect on bacteria that can be found …

Art Of Aging – A Portraiture Study, Alaina Mann

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

The process of aging can be viewed through different lenses within our society. In the past, scientists and medical professionals performed various studies to better understand and analyze different facets of aging, medicine, and health in general. Historically the arts have reflected multiple aspects of medicine and treatments while more recently, the arts have been used in a research capacity to provide different ways to represent illness, suffering, and care. This study used art-based research methods and portraiture to gather qualitative observations on the older populations within our community. Data collected included drawings, a field journal, and interviews. This study …

New Problem, Same Old Ecpa: Facebook, Inc. V. State Of New Jersey And The Electronic Communications Privacy Act’S Growing Inadequacy, Austin Fauni

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

No abstract provided.

One Step Forward Or Two Steps Back For The Music Industry: Analyzing The Statutory And Practical Issues In Title I Of The Music Modernization Act, Gabriel Ross

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

No abstract provided.

Communication Monographs Fall 2023 Newsletter, Martina Santia, Srividya Ramasubramanian

CODE^SHIFT Research

No abstract provided.

The Underrepresentation Of Black Females In Cybersecurity, Makendra Latrice Crosby

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

The significance of cybersecurity methods, strategies, and programs in protecting computers and electronic devices is crucial throughout the technological infrastructure. Despite the considerable growth in the cybersecurity field and its expansive workforce, there exists a notable underrepresentation, specifically among Black/African American females. This study examines the barriers hindering the inclusion of Black women in the cybersecurity workforce such as socioeconomic factors, limited educational access, biases, and workplace culture. The urgency of addressing these challenges calls for solutions such as education programs, mentorship initiatives, creating inclusive workplace environments, and promoting advocacy and increased awareness within the cybersecurity field. Additionally, this paper …

Rising Threat - Deepfakes And National Security In The Age Of Digital Deception, Dougo Kone-Sow

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This paper delves into the intricate landscape of deepfakes, exploring their genesis, capabilities, and far-reaching implications. The rise of deepfake technology presents an unprecedented threat to American national security, propagating disinformation and manipulation across various media formats. Notably, deepfakes have evolved from a historical backdrop of disinformation campaigns, merging with the advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to craft convincing but false multimedia content.

Examining the capabilities of deepfakes reveals their potential for misuse, evidenced by instances targeting individuals, companies, and even influencing political events like the 2020 U.S. elections. The paper highlights the direct threats posed by …

Lip(S) Service: A Socioethical Overview Of Social Media Platforms’ Censorship Policies Regarding Consensual Sexual Content, Sage Futrell

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

The regulation of sexual exploitation on social media is a pressing issue that has been addressed by government legislation. However, laws such as FOSTA-SESTA has inadvertently restricted consensual expressions of sexuality as well. In four social media case studies, this paper investigates the ways in which marginalized groups have been impacted by changing censorship guidelines on social media, and how content moderation methods can be inclusive of these groups. I emphasize the qualitative perspectives of sex workers and queer creators in these case studies, in addition to my own experiences as a content moderation and social media management intern for …

Nursing News & Views - December 2023, Joanne Miller Rn

Nursing Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Bridgewater Review, Vol. 41, No. 1, December 2023

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Wac Report Writing Across The Curriculum (Wac) 2023 Summer Institute, Jonathan Shirland, John Mulrooney, Sean Mcpherson

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Book Review Solito: A Memoir By José Javier Zamora, José Lara

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

The Association Between Clinical And Research Measures For Motor Development In Preschool-Aged Children, Kacie Gray

2023 Fall Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Early childhood is a time when lots of physical growth and development occurs. Motor development is split into fine and gross motor skills. Many factors could inhibit proper motor development including home environment, time spent with others, school and class size and involvement, parent involvement, amount of physical activity, and more (Derikx et al., 2021). A child’s motor development is crucial because of the impact impediments may have on one’s physical, social, and emotional health. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between clinical and research measures of motor development in 3 and 4-year-olds and explore the …

Nuclear Argonaute Hrde-1 Is Required For Proper Development And Maturation In C. Elegans, Hadeel Ali Zourkout

2023 Fall Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) maintain transgenerational gene silencing in C. elegans. siRNAs are loaded into Argonaute proteins to form an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which functions in the nucleus or cytoplasm. In the nucleus, RISC directs the establishment of H3K9 trimethylation (H3K9me3) to silence loci. One nuclear Argonaute protein is HRDE-1. Here, we show that HRDE-1 is required for development and maturation in C. elegans. Brood size assays of hrde-1 mutants and wild-type (N2) hermaphrodites grown at permissive temperature (20℃) and under heat stress conditions (25℃) were performed to examine the number of eggs laid, eggs hatched, and matured progeny. …

Isomorphic Trends In State Nil Laws, Andrew Godfrey

Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses

On July 1, 2021, the NCAA released their interim NIL policies, reversing its stance from prohibiting college athletes from being compensated for their name, image, or likeness to permitting college athletes to acquire compensation in return for the use of their NIL by third parties unrelated to the athlete’s institution. As such, state NIL laws, which have only existed since 2019, have become the primary measure on what is or is not permissible in relation to NIL. State NIL laws have already evolved repeatedly since their creation, thus causing confusion on what the state NIL laws permit and prohibit. These …

Can Music And Artificial Intelligence Influence Customer Behavior In-Store?, Isra Qureshi

2023 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Businesses use music to influence consumer engagement and product perceptions. For instance, a retail store in China in 2021 utilized artificial intelligence to manipulate in- store music based on customer facial expressions. This paper reviews the literature on music in retail and discusses how business analytics, such as artificial intelligence, can increase customer satisfaction. The paper focuses on how in-store music and artificial intelligence affect customer behavior. Papers addressing the use of music in retail spaces or artificial intelligence in retail were included. Using Web of Science, I collected 52 papers on in-store music and customer behavior, and 79 papers …

I Pledge Allegiance: Language, Information, And How The American Far-Right Forms Its Identity, Joshua Marvine

Political Science Undergraduate Honors Theses

This study examines how the modern “alt-right” converged with mainstream Conservative politics following the election of Donald Trump. It explores how in the 21st Century, as in the past, right-wing social movements use language to prompt violence from their adherents. While far-right information networks have existed for decades, this study explores the ways in which modern networks allow for a greater convergence between disparate movements on the right, creating a more unified information web and understanding of reality. This convergence contributes to extremist ideas gaining larger and more mainstream platforms, granting them a global reach and significant influence in domestic …

The Effects Of Augmented Reality On Perceived Credibility And Photo Editing Motivation, Jose Zarate

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Applications Of The Guided-Mode Resonance Sensor In Multiparametric, Transmissive, And Picomolar Regimes, Joseph Anthony Buchanan-Vega

Electrical Engineering Dissertations - Archive

Guided-mode resonance (GMR) sensors are developed and implemented for multiparametric label-free sensing, transmission sensing, enhanced reflection sensing, and low analyte concentration sensing; these are the topics presented in this work. The complete biosensor – capable of label-free multiparametric data collection – is designed, fabricated, and implemented. Multiparametric data collection has previously been relegated to one variable on the sensor surface and one bulk media variable. We use a lookup table and the novel application of an inversion algorithm to simultaneously determine two variables on the sensor surface and one bulk media variable. Multiparametric data sets are required to monitor multiple …

Why Are We Creatives? Understanding The Psychology Of Creativity Between Children And Adults With References To Leonardo Da Vinci And Michelangelo Buonarroti, Jordyn R. Garca

2023 Fall Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

This paper examines the differences in creativity between children and adults, including certain components that can influence creativity, or in certain instances, can also diminish it. With the support of biographers, clinical psychologists, and scholars, this paper also includes information regarding the lives of two of the world’s most well-known artists, and in certain instances the challenges they faced regarding childhood and mental health. Growing up, it is often encouraged that children should develop their creativity and learn to make their own decisions without fear of failure. However, it is not commonly accepted in society for an individual to want …

The Effects Of Poloxamer 188 On Wound Closure In A Mouse Brain Endothelium Model, Mia Claire Grubbs

Bioengineering Theses - Archive

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) plays a crucial role in maintaining central nervous system homeostasis and, if structurally and functionally compromised, can lead to severe neurological consequences. This thesis explores the therapeutic potential of Poloxamer 188 (P188) in the context of BBB wound healing. P188, FDA-approved copolymer that is known for its cytoprotective properties, is examined for its impact on endothelial monolayers through in vitro scratch wound assays. The study aims to establish a consistent endothelial monolayer model, quantify wound healing dynamics, and assess the efficacy of P188 at varying concentrations. The thesis goals include detailed methodologies such as cell culture …

Closing Educational Gaps: One Inquiry Experience At A Time, Caroline Soliman

2023 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Learning is a large component of everyday life, with most occurring in an educational setting. As students navigate the school system year after year, existing educational gaps increase. This study observed inquiry learning techniques in the classroom to assist students in making connections with new and previous knowledge while helping students understand the new material they are learning. Students across multiple classes in the same grade and school were taught their regularly scheduled lesson plan, but it was designed as an inquiry lesson plan. The students then wrote down what they observed/ learned and any connections they made. Those journal …

Just Extracurriculars?, Emily Gold Waldman

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications

Extracurricular activities have been the battleground for a striking number of Supreme Court cases set at public schools, from cases involving speech to religion to drug testing. Indeed, the two most recent Supreme Court cases involving constitutional rights at public schools--Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022) and Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. (2021)--both arose in the extracurricular context of school sports. Even so, the Supreme Court has never fully clarified the status of extracurricular activities themselves. Once a school offers an extracurricular activity, is participation merely a privilege? Does the fact that extracurricular activities are voluntary for students affect …

Re-Regulating Dietary Supplements, Jessie L. Bekker, Alex Flores, Michael S. Sinha

Journal of Food Law & Policy

In 1994, Congress introduced the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) to create a regulatory framework for the dietary supplement industry. Despite the increased market size of dietary supplements, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) pre-market authority to regulate the introduction of dietary supplements into the stream of commerce has remained subdued. Under DSHEA, the FDA has limited authority to review dietary supplements before entering the market. Unlike pharmaceuticals, which must be proven safe and effective prior to approval and marketing, dietary supplements can be sold to consumers without such reassurances. We call on Congress to amend DSHEA to …

Growing Agriculture Literacy’S Presence In America’S Classrooms, Emily Stone

Journal of Food Law & Policy

“Americans, as a whole, were at least two generations removed from the farm and did not understand even the most rudimentary of processes, challenges, and risks that farmers and the agricultural industry worked with and met head-on every day.” This quote perfectly describes the mindset of agriculture stakeholders in 1981 as they began to realize the drastic steps our education system had taken away from using principles of agriculture in K-12 education. As they saw it, Americans were moving out of rural America, away from farms, and becoming less connected to the food they daily consumed. Simultaneously, the education system …

The Contradictory Nature Of U.S. Laws And Nutrition Programs And Their Effects On Infant Feeding, Lily Patel

Journal of Food Law & Policy

The contradictory nature of U.S. laws, including the laws concerning infant feeding, though supposedly aligned with policies to promote wellness in Americans, can exacerbate gender and race inequality and work against the National Strategy. The overarching goal of U.S. laws concerning infant feeding is to ensure that infants are fed, nourished, and receive proper nutrition. However, the laws often appear to be directly contradictory to one another in the priorities they are promoting.

Comparing City Park Perspectives: Users Vs Organizers, Kalli Hull

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

Green spaces and parks are an essential aspect of a healthy community. Incorporating parks into the landscape of a city can benefit the community. Understanding the relationship between park management and park users is important for creating the most effective use of space and accessibility. This project looks at the comprehensive viewpoints of both park managers and park users through a series of interviews and reviews of previous research and literature. Logan City, Utah is used as the location of interest for collecting and determining outcomes. This project displays the key findings of the priorities and viewpoints of both park …

Mechanical Properties Of Natural Osmia Lignaria Silk And Recombinant Expression Of The Silk Proteins, Jackson Morley

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

The use of petroleum-based plastic and the subsequent waste has led researchers to explore alternatives in the form of biopolymers. Spider silk and hagfish intermediate filaments show the potential to be advantageously utilized in textile and biomedical industries. Bee silk is a sparsely studied biopolymer that has shown potential to be added to these other impressive biopolymers. Osmia lignaria, is a solitary bee native to the western United States. Silk from these bees can be isolated while the larvae are spinning their silk. The silk from these bees has been mechanically tested for strength, stress, strain, and elasticity. Cocoon …