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Titan Success: Faculty Behind The Scenes, January, Thorpe Center

Publications from the Associate Deans

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Navigating Through Systems That Create Inequities: Elementary Teacher Perceptions, Sarah Rector

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This qualitative case study was designed to explore elementary teacher perceptions of what it means to provide an equitable education for their students. These perceptions allow educational leaders insight into how teachers navigate systems that create inequities and what professional development may be needed to further support equitable learning in the classroom. K-5 certified teachers were interviewed twice to gather data on their understanding of educational equity and the correlation between classroom and state testing. Four findings emerged from this study: (a) educators believed that providing an equitable education would create successful adults, (b) educators gained cultural experiences by having …

A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Female Superintendents Within A Southern State: Perceptions Of Leadership And Career Paths Chosen, Stacy Fuentes

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This qualitative study examined perceived leadership styles and the chosen career path of female superintendents within a southern state. While teaching is an occupation chosen primarily by women, the role of superintendent is filled predominantly by men. The superintendent of a school district is responsible for meeting the daily operational needs of the district as well as the instructional needs of the students the district serves. A great deal of research has been done which focused on overcoming obstacles and barriers as women move toward becoming superintendents. The research within this study focused on providing insight into lived experiences and …

The Impact Of Single-Gender Middle School Dance Classes On Participants' Emotional Development, Social Development, And Academic Progress, Cynthia Poke

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Implementing single-gender dance elective programs may promote male students’ social development, emotional development, and academic progress and offset the negative preconceptions of males in dance. Schools that provide their students with single-gender classes vary in their motivation and include a range of learning opportunities that, combined with supportive school and classroom environments, are more likely to result in variable student results (Datnow & Hubbard, 2008). The schools chosen for this analysis were a district public middle school and a private academy that have conducted single-gender dance classes for males over the last few years. There is a need for data …

Changing Adult Behaviors: Examining The Factors Of Change That Facilitate The Mtss Implementation Framework In A Small Rural School District, Briana Whitaker

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This mixed methods study sought to identify the incorporation of support for implementing evidence-based instructional practices within an MTSS framework among teachers and the impact on student growth outcomes in three K-2 schools. The study also determined teacher perceptions regarding how support in adult behavior change, which is the theoretical framework of the study, impacted a shift in their instructional practices utilizing a qualitative survey, one-on-one interviews, and two independent samples t tests. Participants in the study expressed that school climate, principal instructional leadership, purposeful PLCs, and their attitudes about new behaviors best supported them in adopting innovative instructional reading …

Teacher Perceptions Of Adhd And The Impact Of Using Modifications For Students Diagnosed With Adhd In A High School Mathematics Classroom, Andrew Mccully

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This study was designed to examine the instructional modifications teachers use with students who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It determined teacher perceptions of students with ADHD and the impact those perceptions had on participants’ implementation of instructional modifications designed for students diagnosed with ADHD. This study also considered what effect instructional modifications have on the academic achievement of students diagnosed with ADHD within the context of a traditional high school mathematics classroom. Data were collected through participant interviews, classroom observations, and statistical analysis of pre and post-assessment scores. The results of the study showed a lack …

(2023) Alexander Von Humboldt: Explorer, Naturalist, And Environmental Pioneer (2019) By Danica Novgorodoff, Peter Shea

Collected Papers of Peter Shea

As a young boy, Alexander Von Humboldt came up with divergent questions about the birds and mountains and animals he saw, and brought all those questions together under two big questions that stayed important for him over a long life: “How are these things different?” and “How are they nevertheless connected?” As the reader watches Humboldt looking at a hawk and a mouse, volcanoes and farmland, palm trees and pine trees, Europe and Ecuador, Europeans and Indigenous people, one comes to expect what he will say: “They are different, and yet they are connected.” This idea is much bigger than …

Pharmacological Management Of Oral Lesions, Tanishka Taori, Bhinika Wadher, Shefali Maheshwari, Swapnil Mohod, Suwarna Dangore

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Oral ulcerations caused by aphtous lesions, leukoplakia, scarlet fever, syphilis, NOMA, mucormycosis herpetic lesions, candidiasis, discoid lupus erythematous, ulcerative lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, spongy nevus, oral submoucs fibrosis and pemphigus vulgaris are treated in a step-up fashion that may include topical, intralesional, and systemic pharmaceutical treatment. This page discusses the most often used therapy agents, methods, and dosages. Although the emphasis is on local pharmacologic therapy, systemic illnesses that frequently occur with such oral lesions are briefly discussed, as is the appropriate care.

Foraging Behavior In The Eastern Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes Flavipes (Kollar) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), Anugerah Fajar

Theses and Dissertations--Entomology

Foraging is essential for survival, but it can be unpredictably dangerous due to organismal interactions like competition and predation to various environmental factors. Animals have come up with strategies to safeguard foraging. Social insects, with their elaborate division of labor, have developed sophisticated systems of foraging task allocation that allow them to capitalize resources beyond their competitors. In this thesis, I delve into the subjects of foraging behavior, allocation strategies, and the genetic basis of foraging in the eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes, the most widely distributed termite species in North America and one of the most economically important …

Tabo Monastery (996 Ce) A Vernacular Architecture Of Lahaul And Spiti Region Of Himachal Pradesh, India : A Preliminary Investigation Of Deterioration And Conservation Of Murals Of Gser-Khang Gumpha, Amit Kumar Mishra

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Tabo monastery of 996 CE, an example of vernacular architecture of the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the most significant examples of world cultural heritage, being not only a globally significant Buddhist site but also the oldest earthen building in India. Cultural heritage acts as a mirror of human civilization, culture, history, and development. This monastery has its own identity, which tells the story of its glorious past;  the structures of the monastery are the most authentic example of the use of earthen raw materials and indigenous architectural features. The major creative …

Building Adaptations And Laboratory Safety Concerns : A Case Study Of High-Rise Academic Laboratories In A Thai University, Kawin Dhanakoses, Pirasri Povatong, Waricha Wongphyat, Chatchai Wiriyakraikul

NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)

Academic laboratory buildings face unique challenges due to the dynamic nature of laboratory tasks, technological advancements, and the utmost importance of maintaining safety. While flexible design strategies are recommended for laboratory facilities, there is a need to explore the empirical evidence of building adaptations and their impact on safety in real-world cases. This study employs a case study approach to investigate how academic laboratory buildings have been adapted to changing requirements and the resulting implications for laboratory safety. Four high-rise academic laboratories on a university campus were selected as case studies, and data were collected through as-built and updated architectural …

Kisspeptin 54 As Biomarker For Breast And Ovarian Cancer, Zaid Nabeel Elia, Nisreen Waleed Mustafa, Fatimah Kadhim Ibrahim Al-Mahdawi

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Cancer disorders are the world's second leading cause of death caused in 90% of cases but the development of metastasis, that are the clinical result of the extremely invasive behavior of cancer, metastasis is the major cause of cancer-related deaths. The Metastatic suppressor activity of Kisspeptin system was identified cancer cells The current study aimed to reveal the relationship between kisspeptin and CA15-3, Ca125 in women with breast and ovarian cancers. The study included 142 women, 61 confirmed breast cancer 41 ovarian cancer, and 40 apparently healthy control whose ages ranging between 40-57 years. CA15-3, CA125, and kisspeptin-54 were determined …

C-Reactive Protein Level And Lipid Profile Among Sars-Cov-2 Recovered Patients In Baghdad / Iraq, Madha Mohammed Sheet Saleh, Abdulrazzak Jabbar Al-Shawi

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Serum markers in post-discharged SARS-CoV-2 patients and their relationship with disease severity among recovered patients are poorly described and, in many occasions, might be related to residual effects of the disease. To evaluate the C-reactive protein positivity and the lipid profile after 2-7 months of recovery in SARS-CoV-2 patients. The study also pointed out the frequency of clinical manifestations during the illness course. A total of 27 COVID-19 recovered patients (13 males and 14 females) with an age range of 21-40 year (mean 27.2) were participated in this study. Variable frequency of symptoms as high as fatigue (96.3%), neurological symptoms …

The Role Of Staphylococcus Aureus Enterotoxin B (Seb) In The Exacerbation Of Multiple Sclerosis Disease, Ekhlas Saddam Falih, Suhaib Khalid Ibrahim, Suhad Hassan Aubaid

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram- positive bacteria that causes a number of clinical conditions. The toxic shock syndrome toxin (TSST) and the Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins (A, B, C, D, and E) were the first superantigens to be broadly described as T cell activators, and it is these same enterotoxins (A, B, and C) that have been implicated in the severity or development of multiple sclerosis. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in a variety of signs and symptoms, in order to investigate the percentage of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin gene B (SEB) …

Estimation Of Il-23 In Ulcerative Colitis And Crohn’S Disease In Sample Of Iraqi Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Qabas Salman Hayyawi, Mohammed Filyyh Treaf, Ekhlas Saddam Falih

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) are a significant cause of disease burden globally. Interleukin 23 (IL 23) is one of many important cytokines that can be studied in this context. The Interleukin- 23 is a critical aspect of the performing of irritation and is intently tied to it. So there are still many unanswered questions about the function every one of them performs in this orchestra in phrases of their pro- and anti-inflammatory elements. In this study, one hundred age- and sex-matched IBD patients had been included in this study. Measurement of serum IL-23 is done by the use of an …

Assessment Of The Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Postoperative Pain Management Among Nurses In Medical And Surgical Wards At Aga Khan University Hospital, Veronicah Wangui

MSc in Advanced Practice Nursing

Postoperative pain remains a significant global problem despite overall pain management advances. Postoperative pain may alter neural pathophysiology, including peripheral and central sensation, and lead to chronic pain syndrome. Postoperative pain management implies professional care to improve patients’ comfort and early ambulation, decrease analgesia side effects, and reduce chronic pain. Nurses taking care of postoperative patients must be equipped with adequate knowledge and skills to be effective. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and nurses' practice on postoperative pain management among nurses in medico-surgical wards at Aga Khan University Hospital. It is a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study. Data …

Exploring The Effects Of Different Types Of Diets On Preventing And Managing Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Ma. Patricia Diorel Peig

Nursing | Senior Theses

Diabetes is a major health problem that is becoming an epidemic in major countries of the world. Diabetes can affect people of all ages and of all races. However, there is a higher risk of developing diabetes for certain groups of people. As of today, there is still no cure for diabetes. The treatment plan for patients diagnosed with diabetes is to control the level of blood glucose through different interventions. The progression of diabetes is influenced by food behaviors, and diet control is an important aspect of management of this disease. There are different types of diet recommended that …

Medically Accurate Evidence-Based Sex Education And Abstinence-Only Sex Education: Impact On Teen Pregnancies In The United States, Nicole Chiu

Nursing | Senior Theses

The U.S. has funded abstinence-only programs to combat pregnancy rates for a long time. With numerous factors contributing to teen pregnancies, there have been a lot of ways that people have decided to try to decrease the number of teen pregnancies. For example, schools have either decided that they intend to fully educate their teenage students using medically accurate evidence-based sex education or come from a more conservative approach and give abstinence-only education. The objective of this investigation is to identify whether evidence-based sex education or abstinence-only sex education is more effective at combating teen pregnancy and abortion rates. This …

Using Family Focused-Care Solutions To Improve Child’S Quality Of Life, Joshua M. Del Sol

Nursing | Senior Theses

Chronic illness in children impacts not only themselves but their families too. Everyone in the family supports each other and provides each other with pretty much all our physiological needs including our emotional needs. Parents/caregivers are the role models for their young children and really shape the person they become because basic values and their early relationships are formed. A family provides that consistent balance in our life that is the center of our life at a young age. When children are diagnosed with a chronic illness, parents may feel responsible, ashamed, guilty, or angry. Families may turn on each …

Defining Disparate Treatment: A Research Agenda For Our Times, Deborah Hellman

Indiana Law Journal

Both statutory and constitutional laws prohibiting discrimination forbid actions taken on the basis of certain traits. But rarely are those traits specifically defined. As a result, courts fill in these definitions and do so with consequential results. The boundaries they draw often determine whether or not a law, policy, or action constitutes disparate treatment on the basis of a legally protected trait. As disparate treatment calls for a significantly heavier burden of justification than does disparate impact, the key move putting laws, policies, and the acts of individuals into one category or the other happens in this definitional step.

Defining …

Utilizing Machine Learning In Healthcare In An Ethical Fashion, Nishka Ayyar

CMC Senior Theses

This thesis paper explores the ethical considerations surrounding the use of machine learning (ML) solutions in healthcare. The background section discusses the basics of machine learning techniques and algorithms, and the increasing interest in their utilization in the healthcare sector. The paper then reviews and critically analyzes four studies that highlight concerns related to using ML in healthcare, including issues of bias, privacy, accountability, and transparency. Based on the analysis of these studies, the paper presents several recommendations for addressing these concerns. The paper concludes with a discussion on the potential benefits of using machine learning technology in healthcare. Ultimately, …

Embodied: Transgender Identities, The Church, And What The Bible Has To Say, Kaleigh Richardson

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

Kaleigh Richardson reviews Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston Sprinkle, published by David C. Cook, 2021.

Vulcan Historical Review 27 (Complete Issue), Vulcan Historical Review Staff

Vulcan Historical Review

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Business Meeting Report (Secretary's And Treasurer's Report), Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

"A New Normal": The Making Of A Short Documentary On Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Britney Le, Victoria Sutton

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

pp. 9-11

https://www.uab.edu/inquiro/issues/past-issues/volume-11/a-new-normal-the-making-of-a-short-documentary-on-childhood-cancer-survivorship

Inquiro 11 (Complete Issue), Inquiro Staff

Inquiro (undergraduate research journal)

https://www.uab.edu/inquiro/issues/past-issues/volume-11

Distribution Patterns And Factors Influencing Relative Abundance Of The Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys Temminckii) In Mississippi, Luke Pearson, Lucas Haralson, Gabrielle Berry, Grover J. Brown, Carl Qualls

Research, Publications & Creative Work

Macrochelys temminckii (Alligator Snapping Turtle) was recently proposed as a threatened species under the US Endangered Species Act due to current and projected future declining populations range wide. Despite a presumed statewide distribution in Mississippi, the Alligator Snapping Turtle had been documented in only 32 of 82 counties between 1857 and 2012, thus leaving a substantial gap in our knowledge of this species’ distribution. Therefore, we collected credible records from museums, literature, and the general public, as well as directly assessed the current distribution and relative abundance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle in all major river systems (i.e., Pascagoula, Pearl, …

Gross Ecosystem Product Accounting Of A Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System: The Longxian Rice–Fish Symbiotic System, Jianfang Liu, Qian Zhang, Qianyi Wang, Yaoping Lv, Yingqi Tang

Research, Publications & Creative Work

The Rice–Fish Symbiotic System in the Longxian village is the first Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in Asia. This paper examined the value transformation mechanism of the Longxian Rice–Fish Symbiotic System from the micro perspective of material cycle and energy flow and quantified its economic value using the gross ecosystem product (GEP). Using the InVEST model and ArcGIS tools, the GEP was estimated to be approximately CNY 116.51 million (approx. CNY 252,624 per hectare per year). The ecosystem regulating service value occupied more than 80% of the GEP. Within the regulating ecosystem services, the climate regulation value was the …

Physical Activity And The Link Among Stress, Burnout, And Well-Being In Athletic Trainers, Christine E. Pacewicz, Taylor W. Rowley, Jennifer L. Savage

Research, Publications & Creative Work

Stress is a leading cause of burnout in working professionals, including athletic trainers (ATs). One consequence of burnout for ATs is lower perceptions of well-being, which have implications for mental and physical health. Physical activity is known to help reduce stress. Thus, activity may help reduce stress and burnout in ATs while enhancing well-being.

Climate Change Is Leading To Rapid Shifts In Seasonality In The Himalaya, Tenzing Ingty, Angela Erb, Xiaoyang Zhang, Crystal Schaaf, Kamaljit S. Bawa

Research, Publications & Creative Work

Climate change has significantly impacted vegetation phenology across the globe. The general consensus is that the Earth’s vegetation has experienced an advance in the spring phases and a delay in senescence. However, some studies from high latitudes and high elevations have instead shown delayed spring phenology, owing to a lack of chilling fulfillment and altered snow cover and photoperiods. We have used the MODIS satellite-derived view-angle corrected surface reflectance data (MCD43A4) to document the four phenological phases in the high elevations of the Sikkim Himalaya, and compared the phenological trends between below-treeline zones and above-treeline zones. This analysis of remotely …