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Transgender Family Transitions: A Sibling Perspective, Mariessa Robles M.S.

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

As more families are seeking professional help to navigate issues surrounding gender, there is a growing need for clinicians who can assist in the family transition that accompanies an individual’s gender transition process (Coolhart, Ritenour, & Grodzinski, 2018). While family therapy literature is currently expanding to address families with a transgender member, existing psychological thought mostly centers therapeutic focus on the identified transgender individuals and their parents, neglecting the roles and experiences of siblings in this process (Blumer, Green, Knowles, & Williams, 2012). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of those who had a sibling …

Calcium Involvement In The Mechanism Of Action Of Limonene As A Penetration Enhancer For Topical/Transdermal Drug Products, Rucha Suresh Pathak

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

The addition of chemical permeation enhancers (CPE) to a topical dermatological formulation is the prevalent approach to improve permeability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) across the stratum corneum. Terpenes have been used as CPEs for a long time since they are safe and non-irritating. Limonene is one such terpene majorly found in essential oils extracted from citrus fruits and many varieties of cannabis. Studies performed using Limonene as PE show that Limonene was able to increase the flux of the drug by many folds. Limonene acts as an agonist to transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) receptor – the activity …

Investigation Of Dosing Interval Differences For Nepafenac Ophthalmic Suspensions: A Suspension-Specific Pbpk Model With Improved In Vitro Dissolution Data, Xu Sun

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

Nepafenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of inflammation associated with cataract surgery. It is marketed as two ophthalmic suspensions—NEVANAC® (0.1% administered three times a day) and ILEVRO® (0.3% administered once a day). The primary mediator of pain relief is amfenac, which is a metabolite of nepafenac. The primary goal of this project was to explain how was the dosing interval affected by changes in formulation properties. The approach incorporated three novel elements. 1) A physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model that is specific to this application for nepafenac and amfenac was constructed, which allowed tracking the specific …

Schizotypy And Theory Of Mind: The Roles Of Emotion Regulation Difficulties And Negative Affect, Richard Andrew Norman Glisker

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

Theory of mind (ToM) impairment, emotion regulation (ER) difficulties, and negative affect have been identified as major deficits in schizotypy. The existing literature on schizotypy and ToM has yielded inconsistent findings, with some studies finding ToM deficits in overall schizotypy, other studies finding ToM deficits in only specific schizotypy dimensions, and other studies finding no ToM deficits in schizotypy at all. The current study proposed to address these discrepant findings by using a measure of overall schizotypy, the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire-Brief Revised (Updated; SPQ-BRU) and a new measure specific schizotypy dimensions, the Multidimensional Schizotypy Scale (MSS). The current study used …

Aggression, Avoidance, Shame And Narcissism In Fragile Masculinity, Israel Zev Meth

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

The overwhelming representation of males in physically aggressive acts and violent crime suggests that masculinity contributes to the gender discrepancy. Fragile masculinity, a term denoting the cultural mandate and the individual’s perception that manhood is precarious, has been posited as particularly meaningful in understanding the etiology of aggression and relational avoidance in men. Empirical work suggests that there is a link among these constructs (Vandello, 2013), but the literature has not fully explored variables that may inform or impact these connections. Based on psychodynamic theories of narcissism, shame and aggression, this study aimed to empirically test their impact. Mediation and …

The Avoidance Of Shame: A Function Of Anxiety In Insecure Attachment, Sasha Justine Mann

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a distressing condition characterized by excessive worry, and treatment outcomes are often unsatisfactory. Research has identified worry as an avoidance mechanism to manage interpersonal and emotional distress. Insecure attachment creates vulnerabilities for GAD, and research has demonstrated that emotion dysregulation plays an explanatory role in the association between insecure attachment and anxiety symptoms. The current study supported the role of emotion dysregulation in GAD for individuals with insecure attachment. Shame, measured explicitly and implicitly, was investigated as an additional mediator in the relationship between insecure attachment and anxiety. A sample of 355 adults completed self-report …

Experiences Of Self And Other In The Development Of Psychopathy: Examining The Effects Of Childhood Maltreatment Through Attachment, Mentalization, Cognitive Empathy, And Dissociation, Jenna Adele Rose

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

Though psychopathy is a construct that garners much attention for its insidious and destructive impact on society, its etiology has been understudied. Conceptualized as being comprised of factor 1 (affective, interpersonal) and factor 2 (behavioral) traits, much existing research focuses on the development of the more easily observable factor 2 traits. Childhood maltreatment and disorganized attachment have been identified as key factors leading to the development of psychopathy. The current study utilized psychodynamic theories to narrow in on additional factors that may influence this relationship, such as mentalization, cognitive empathy, and dissociation, and sought to test them empirically. While all …

The Effects Of Music On Emotion Regulation And Stress In Test Performance, Jorge Eduardo Alvarenga

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of music on stress and emotion regulation and whether the emotional valence of the music attended to would result in differences in the resulting stress and emotion dysregulation experienced by individuals. A sample of 181 college students, ages 18-50 were recruited via posted flyers and a digital portal for students to volunteer in studies in exchange for class credit and were then randomly assigned to one of two music conditions (music with positive or negative emotional valence). The sample completed a number of self-report measures related to positive and …

No Pain, No Gain? Attachment Anxiety, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, And Empathy In A Therapist Sample, Dara Salem

Selected Full-Text Dissertations 2020-

This study used the wounded healer phenomenon, which suggests that people who have undergone experiences of suffering may have acquired empathic strengths allowing them to be more effective healers (e.g., Wolgien & Coady, 1997), as a springboard from which to explore issues related to distress and empathy in a therapist sample. It proposed anxious attachment and sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), constructs which have been associated with both distress and empathic ability, as operationalizations of the wounded healer phenomenon. Using the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET-R; Baron-Cohen et al., 2001), this study explored whether these variables may promote …

Mental Health And How It Affects Academic Performance In Special Education Students, Jenna L. Newberger

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Mental health is an important topic about which many people have heard or learned about. It affects all people in various ways and can especially affect careers, schooling and social lives. Because of this, it is imperative to understand how mental health correlates with students and their academic performance. This literature review with application thesis reviews many aspects of mental health and school performance through the exploration of scholarly articles. First, it explores what mental health is and all it entails. It then moves on to assess school performance and what can affect it. Lastly, the review correlates the two …

Designing And Implementing A Nursing Curriculum On Opioid Use Disorder, Caitlin Crowley, Casey Palmer, Jessalyn Rombocos

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Recognized as a nationwide epidemic, the problematic use of opioid substances is known as OUD: Opioid Use Disorder. The effect of this disease has been felt in our communities, workplaces, and personal lives and its true impact has yet to be fully realized. This highlights the urgent need for informed and compassionate caregivers with an ability to recognize, care for, and empower those suffering from OUD. The purpose of this community service project is to design and implement an educational module focusing on the many facets of OUD, including the pathophysiology, interventions, harm reduction techniques, treatment options, and naloxone training. …

Trauma-Informed Midwifery Care: An Integrative Review, Lisa M. Gregory, Tiffany J. Negley

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Introduction: Trauma exposure is a common experience for people of all ages and demographics, especially women. During vulnerable times such as pregnancy and childbirth, midwives can address these concerns by providing trauma-informed care (TIC) and preventing retraumatization. As these issues are brought to light in health care, standardization in educating and equipping midwives on TIC in the health care setting is needed. The aim in this systematic literature review was to investigate the actions and conversations midwives need to incorporate in their routine antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care to integrate TIC. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using CINAHL, …

Effective Methods Of Teaching Phonological Awareness And Phonics To Individuals With Reading Difficulty, Lydia C. Stevenson

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Reading struggles have been a constant and pervasive issue for individuals. Reading struggles can be caused by various factors, such as poor reading instruction or, in some cases, a reading disability. Throughout the decades, there have been many schools of thought on the most effective ways to teach reading. In this body of research, the literature provided explores studies that report on effective methods to teach phonological awareness and phonics skills using systematic and explicit methods. In addition, studies comparing explicit and systematic methods of instruction to instructional methods that are not categorized by explicit and systematic methods are explored. …

Social Emotional Learning And Its Needs And Benefits For Students With Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, And Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Mariah Kay Uphoff

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the lifetime process of developing skills that enable healthy relationships with others and with the self, has continued to grow in importance as educational programs emphasize more and more the value in educating the student as a whole. Research shows the need and benefits of incorporating an SEL curriculum into the lives of students, especially those with disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD). Without the skills that come from proper SEL training, students with disabilities tend to struggle in everyday life in areas such as mental health, social …

Collaborative Teaching In The Inclusive Environment: A Review Of Teaching Models, Benefits, Barriers And Preparation, Travis B. Rotegard

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This literature review explains the definition of collaborative teaching (co-teaching) in the inclusive environment. It explores the co-teaching models, and the opinions of those models through the lens of professionals and students. This review also covers the outlook professionals and students have on the benefits and difficulties of co-teaching. Lastly, it reviews if and how professionals are being adequately prepared for co-teaching. This study found that co-teaching is not a one size fits all method for being effective co-teaching teams. Teachers must understand the co-teaching models and understand their students’ needs to ensure they are servicing students in an effective …

Autism Across The Globe, Megan N. Haack

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The purpose of this study was to investigate what autism is like across the globe. Autism is a developmental disorder that is associated with social difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors. The prevalence of autism diagnoses had increased significantly in the United States. Since autism impacts every aspect of an individual’s life, it is important to understand the implications an autism diagnosis has on the individual and the family. Additionally, culture is a strong force in life. Culture shapes social expectations and the way behavior is perceived. Therefore, the study reviewed previous research that investigated autism in a variety of cultures. …

Autism, Anxiety And The Impact Of Therapeutic Practices And Evidence Based Strategies, Roberta L. Luby

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This literature review examined research on the prevalence of anxiety disorders in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for managing anxiety symptoms. Studies consistently demonstrated high anxiety rates, ranging from 40% to 91.6%, with specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder the most common among autistic adolescents. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emerged as one of the most effective evidence-based interventions for managing symptoms. Family-focused CBT showed promise in treating anxiety symptoms in young children with ASD, along with modified CBT using visualized language. Mindfulness-based therapies and exposure therapy also proved effective in …

Evidence-Based Writing Strategies To Build Proficient And Lifelong Writers, Amanda Sue Vaughn-Traaseth

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Writing is an essential skill that teaches many ways for students to explain, inform, persuade, defend, and express themselves in a way that communicates a clear and concise message that will be used abundantly throughout their educational, professional, occupational, and personal worlds after high school. The 21st-century classroom is a place with growing concerns for student progress toward varied learning goals. A significant area of interest across all content areas is the need for better writing instruction for students, as students continue to struggle to achieve writing proficiencies. This thesis identifies and provides teachers with effective evidence-based practices such as …

Parental Involvement And Middle-School Student Education, John Michael Schetinski

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Parental involvement in education has long been recognized as a significant factor in shaping the academic success and overall development of middle school students. This thesis seeks to provide an analysis of the impact of parental involvement on middle school students' educational experiences, academic achievements, and socioemotional growth. This thesis also explores the various components of parental involvement, ranging from communication and academic support to participation in school activities. The research examined in this literature review used both qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate the comparisons between different forms of parental involvement and students' academic outcomes. Additionally, this body of …

Implementing Trauma-Informed Approaches To Improve Outcomes For Students In High-Poverty Schools, Kimberly N Davis

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the likelihood of negative outcomes throughout life. ACEs are traumatic events that occur between ages 0-17 and can induce a toxic stress response negatively impacting brain development, body function, behavior, and academic performance. ACEs elevate the risk of decreased executive functioning, increased learning and behavioral difficulties, and lower school engagement, attendance, and academic performance. Childhood poverty increases the risk of ACE exposure and decreases resources that buffer the impact of toxic stress, increasing the likelihood of negative life outcomes. Improving academic outcomes for children in poverty requires educators to understand the impact of trauma on …

Umsl Bulletin 2022-2023, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Bulletins

The 2022-2023 Bulletin and Course Catalog for the University of Missouri St. Louis.

Employee Salary Report [University Of Missouri - St. Louis] 2023, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

UMSL Salary Report

No abstract provided.

Puppetry For A Total War: French And German Puppet Plays In World War I, Didier Plassard

Representing Alterity through Puppetry and Performing Objects

Comparing German, Austrian and French puppet repertoires composed during or in the aftermath of WW1, this paper examines how these productions took part in the “bourrage de cranes” (brainwashing) of public opinions, instilling the hate of other nations in the minds of the youngest.

Undergraduate Catalog Of Studies, 2022-2023, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Undergraduate Catalog of Studies

No abstract provided.

Town Of Wilmot, New Hampshire Annual Reports Of The Town Officers, Boards, And Other Agencies For The Year Ending December 31, 2022., Wilmot Town Representatives

Wilmot, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Panarchy Theory For Convergence, Shana M. Sundstrom, David G. Angeler, Jesse Bell, Michael J. Hayes, Jennifer Hodbod, Babak Jalalzadeh‑Fard, Rezaul Mahmood, Elizabeth Vanwormer, Craig R. Allen

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Coping with surprise and uncertainty resulting from the emergence of undesired and unexpected novelty or the sudden reorganization of systems at multiple spatiotemporal scales requires both a scientific process that can incorporate diverse expertise and viewpoints, and a scientific framework that can account for the structure and dynamics of interacting social-ecological systems (SES) and the inherent uncertainty of what might emerge in the future. We argue that combining a convergence scientific process with a panarchy framework provides a pathway for improving our understanding of, and response to, emergence. Emergent phenomena are often unexpected (e.g., pandemics, regime shifts) and can be …

The Search Behavior Of Terrestrial Mammals, M. Noonan, C. Martinez-Garcia, C. H. Fleming, A. R. Little Et. Al

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Impacts Of Algal Blooms And Microcystins In Fish On Small-Scale Fishers In Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria: Implications For Health And Livelihood, Amber F. Roegner, Jessica R. Corman, Lewis M. Sitoki, Zachary A. Kwena, Zachary Ogari, Jared Babu Miruka, Ame Xiong, Chelsea Weirich, Christopher Mulanda Aura, Todd Rex Miller

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Lake Victoria, bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, provides one of the largest freshwater fisheries in the world and supports millions in small-scale fishing communities. Historical environmental change, including population growth, nutrient loading, introduced invasive species, and rising temperatures, has resulted in eutrophication and persistent cyanobacterial harmful algae blooms (cyanoHABs) over recent decades, particularly in the shallower gulfs, bays, and inlets. CyanoHABs impact fisheries and food web dynamics and compromise food and water security for nearshore fisher populations. In this study, we examine the socialecological impact of freshwater blooms on fisher health in one of these eutrophic regions, Winam Gulf …

Panta Rhei Benchmark Dataset: Socio-Hydrological Data Of Paired Events Of Floods And Droughts, Heidi Kreibich, Elliot Wickham, Et Al.

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

As the adverse impacts of hydrological extremes increase in many regions of the world, a better understanding of the drivers of changes in risk and impacts is essential for effective flood and drought risk management and climate adaptation. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive, empirical data about the processes, interactions, and feedbacks in complex human–water systems leading to flood and drought impacts. Here we present a benchmark dataset containing socio-hydrological data of paired events, i.e. two floods or two droughts that occurred in the same area. The 45 paired events occurred in 42 different study areas and cover …

Revisiting The Carbon–Biodiversity Connection, John Gamon

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

This article is a Commentary on Schuldt et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16697

The link between biodiversity and ecosystem function has long been a subject of intense interest and debate among biologists, going back to the time of Charles Darwin, whose ideas on species interactions presaged subsequent discussions of biodiversity and ecosystem function (Peterson et al., 1998). Since then, many considerations of community diversity have centered on the importance of species or functional diversity for maintaining system resilience in the face of disturbance, analogous to the way that interwoven threads maintain the function and integrity of fabric. While our language, concepts, and methods …