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Don't Get Caught With A Cauti, Jill Williams

IdeaFest 2024

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Changes In Motivation And Intention To Change Multiple Health Behaviors Associated With A College Health Course, Joshua Worthington, Carrie Aigner

IdeaFest 2024

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Affects Of Common Fishing And Recreational Beaches On Dead Seabird Abundance Found Onshore, Nikkie Villagrana

IdeaFest 2024

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Improving Nutritional Delivery To Pediatric Patients On Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Jennifer Ruiz-Boada, Sarah Brunner, Tara Benton, Vimal Chadha

Presentations

INTRODUCTION: Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is used in critically ill children with acute renal failure. CRRT can lead to malnutrition by removing essential proteins and micronutrients. Malnutrition is associated with worse outcomes, including increased length of stay and mortality. CRRT guidelines suggest the importance of early nutrition and ensuring high protein intake. After evaluating our CRRT patients, we found sub-optimal adherence to the guidelines. This Quality Improvement project aimed to increase the percentage of patients achieving 75% of their goal protein and caloric intake by day 5 of CRRT initiation by 15% by August 2023. METHODS: A multidisciplinary group …

Worker Debt And Worker Exit, Rachel Dempsey, David H. Seligman

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

One of the primary ways in which workers exercise power in the employment relationship is by leveraging competition among employers through the threat that they may go work for an employer that would pay them more or treat them better. Increasingly, employers have tried to undermine this core component of worker bargaining power through stay-or-pay contracts that charge workers penalties or threaten them with damages actions for leaving jobs before they have completed a prescribed term of employment. These contracts are intended and function to constrain worker mobility, suppress wages, and enable worker mistreatment. Through case studies of contemporary litigation …

Noncompete Law, The Uniform Act, And The Ftc Proposed Rule, Stewart J. Schwab

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

This Article summarizes the Uniform Restrictive Employment Agreement Act and compares it to the proposed Federal Trade Commission rule that bans noncompete agreements. The Uniform Act regulates the whole family of restrictive employment agreements, including noncompetes but also confidentiality agreements, nonsolicitation agreements, no-recruit agreements, payment-for-competition agreements, and training-repayment agreements. By contrast, the FTC rule covers only noncompete agreements and their functional equivalents. Both the Uniform Act and the FTC rule cover all workers, including employees and independent contractors. While the FTC rule bans noncompetes for all workers, the Uniform Act bans agreements for low-wage workers (defined as those earning less …

Whose Lane Is It Anyway: Anticipating The Effects Of The Supreme Court's Major Question Doctrine On The Department Of Labor, Daniel Woodruff

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

The Major Question Doctrine has emerged as an apparently powerful new tool for courts when deciding issues involving federal agencies. In West Virginia v. EPA, the Supreme Court bolstered a major questions exception that had operated in the background of previous Court decisions, labeling it the Major Question Doctrine. Under the Major Question Doctrine, courts must ask if the question presented by an agency’s rule is an economically or politically significant question. If the court decides that it is, the court must identify clear congressional authorization for the rule to uphold the rule. This Note briefly follows the development …

A Political Canary: An Empirical Study Of The Correlation Between Hatch Act Complaints And How The Electoral College Votes, Raimund P. Stieger

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

The American public witnesses hundreds, if not thousands, of violations of the Hatch Act—an administrative law designed to keep partisan politics out of Government—each year. This study aimed to determine whether there is a correlation between the number of Hatch Act complaints reported in the fiscal year leading up to a Presidential election and how divisive the political landscape is during that Presidential election. Political divisiveness was defined as how close the winning Presidential candidate was to receive fifty percent of the electoral college. To assess the theory that an increase in Hatch Act complaints is an early indicator of …

Why Didn't You Leave?: Resolving The Circuit Split On Admitting Battered Woman Syndrome Testimony For Duress Defenses, Dylan Uhrig

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

In 1979, Lenore Walker developed the theory of Battered Woman Syndrome. Walker’s theory provided a framework for understanding the rationales and actions of those trapped in abusive relationships. Since then, expert testimony on Battered Woman Syndrome has been held admissible in a number of contexts in the criminal justice system. Yet, the federal circuit courts are divided on the admissibility of expert testimony concerning Battered Woman Syndrome when used to support a duress defense. This Note provides a brief overview of the theory of Battered Woman Syndrome and its criticisms. This Note then discusses the decisions and reasoning constituting the …

The Florida Digital Bill Of Rights: Providing Expanded Consumer Protection In The Digital World, Veronika Balbuzanova

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

The Florida Digital Bill of Rights comprises a statutory framework designed to regulate the use and collection of Florida consumers’ personal data in the digital world. This Article breaks down the components of the new statute and explores its preliminary successes and shortcomings, particularly from an enforcement perspective.

Making Beggars Out Of Victims: How Florida's Claim Bill System Leaves Claimants To Languish, Logan Grutchfield

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

Within its waiver of state sovereign immunity, Florida requires plaintiffs who secure a judgment against the state, or one of its public entities, to seek legislative approval for payment of the judgment when it exceeds the statutory threshold. This Note explores the history of Florida’s waiver of sovereign immunity and the harm perpetuated by Florida’s claim bill system while also examining the unique features of Florida’s claim process. This Note then reviews other state approaches to sovereign immunity and recommends solutions for Florida’s claim system.

Constructing A Taxonomy Of Financial Consumer Protection Policy And Assessing The New Consumer Duty In The United Kingdom's Financial Sector, Iris H-Y Chiu, Wai-Yee Wan

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review

The article critically examines the UK's Consumer Duty, introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), arguing that while it represents a significant step in financial consumer protection, it falls short in addressing welfare outcomes and distributive justice. The Duty focuses on consumer empowerment but neglects key aspects of consumer citizenship, such as access to essential financial services and guarantees of product quality. The article proposes a taxonomy of consumer protection levels to evaluate the Duty's effectiveness and advocates for a more robust framework that prioritizes financial inclusion and long-term consumer welfare.

One Size Does Fit All: A Quasi-Federal Solution To The Euro-Centric Structural Shortcomings Of The Icc, Anivesh Bharadwaj

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review

The article critiques the International Criminal Court's (ICC) centralized structure in The Hague, arguing that it undermines transparency, accessibility, and legitimacy, particularly for victims and witnesses in remote regions. The author proposes a "quasi-federal" framework to decentralize the Court, enabling regional proceedings while maintaining a central Appeals Chamber and Presidency. This restructuring aims to address structural flaws, enhance deterrence, and improve justice delivery by bringing proceedings closer to affected communities.

Tennessee Student Fees Report 2023-24, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Tennessee Student Fees Report

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University Of Tennessee Southern, Student Participation And Success 2022-2023, Report Supplement To The Tennessee Higher Education Fact Book, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Higher Education Fact Book

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Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program 2024 Annual Report, Recipient Outcomes Through Fall 2023, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Financial Aid Reports

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Tennessee Higher Education Fact Book 2023-2024, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Higher Education Fact Book

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Articulation And Transfer In Tennessee Higher Education 2024 Report, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Academic Programs and Workforce Reports

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Improving The Pipeline For Tennessee's Workforce, Academic Supply For Occupational Demand Report 2024, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Academic Programs and Workforce Reports

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Chairs Of Excellence Annual Report 2024, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Academic Programs and Workforce Reports

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Tennessee Highway Safety Office Tennessee Fy 2024-2026 Highway Safety Plan, Tennessee. Department Of Safety & Homeland Security.

Highway Safety Office

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Leading From The Middle: Arts Administrators' Beliefs About The Impact Of Arts Education On High-Needs Students, Sofia Fojas

Dissertations

Research on arts education notes the positive impact of arts education on educational outcomes for students, particularly students of color, students in poverty, and students needing additional academic support. Students living in low-income communities receive different educational opportunities than those in high-wealth districts. This disparity is especially true for highly mobile and high-needs students of color. Arts education has made positive differences in student outcomes. This qualitative study examined the beliefs of county arts leads, leaders in the middle, situated between the California Department of Education and their local school districts, and how they can be empowered to be change …

Role Of Wave3 As An Actin Binding Protein In The Pathology Of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Lamyae El Khalki, Khalid Sossey-Alaoui

Faculty Scholarship

Breast cancer, a prevalent global health concern, has sparked extensive research efforts, particularly focusing on triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), a subtype lacking estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor, and epidermal growth factor receptor. TNBC's aggressive nature and resistance to hormone-based therapies heightens the risk of tumor progression and recurrence. Actin-binding proteins, specifically WAVE3 from the Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome protein (WASP) family, have emerged as major drivers in understanding TNBC biology. This review delves into the intricate molecular makeup of TNBC, shedding light on actin's fundamental role in cellular processes. Actin, a structural element in the cytoskeleton, regulates various cellular pathways essential …

How And Why Teachers Taught About The 2020 U.S. Election: An Analysis Of Survey Responses From Twelve States, Paul G. Fitchett, Brett L.M. Levy, Jeremy D. Stoddard

Educational Theory and Practice Faculty Scholarship

This study explores social studies teachers’ self-reported instruction about teaching the 2020 election in U.S. secondary schools. We analyzed survey responses from 1,723 secondary social studies teachers from 12 states (3 left-leaning, 3 rightleaning, 6 battleground) collected in the weeks after the election, examining self-reported pedagogies, topics taught, and overall frequency of teaching about the election. Respondents reported teaching about the election more frequently if they taught courses in civics or government and/or if they had greater control over their curricula. Analyses indicated that teachers’ demographic characteristics, teaching contexts, and ideologies about civic education were related to the election-related topics …

One's Health Versus One's Right To Vote: How The Covid-19 Pandemic Changed The Legal Landscape Of Absentee/Mail-In Voting In The United States From The 2020-2024 Election Cycles, Tracey B. Carter

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

How voting took place during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, especially the increased use of absentee/mail-in ballots, has been a point of discussion and debate throughout the United States since the 2020 election cycle. This Article takes an in-depth look into absentee/mail-in voting throughout the United States in early 2020 (pre-pandemic), during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and from 2022–2024 (post-pandemic), including a discussion of litigation filed in various states related to the use of absentee/mail-in ballots from the 2020–2024 election cycles. This Article recommends that more states should expand their access to voting by passing no-excuse absentee/mail-in voting laws …

Real Estate Recycling: Supporting Office-To-Residential Conversions, Kate Hamman, Kiara Sims

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

Following decades of zoning constraints, over-dependence on commercial land uses, and the recent trend toward work-from-home policies, U.S. downtowns are struggling to maintain tax revenues sufficient to keep downtowns vibrant and safe. One potential means of partially addressing these challenges is through greater government support of converting empty office buildings into affordable residential housing. Such office-to-residential conversions can increase affordable housing stock, promote social justice, mitigate climate change, and revitalize city cores. Unfortunately, a variety of structural, legal, and financial constraints presently make these conversion projects unduly difficult and expensive. This Article first highlights how office-to-residential conversions could help mitigate …

Parental Beliefs About Mental Health And Available Support, Michele O'Geare

Master's Theses

This study adds information to the field by investigating the relationship between parental beliefs about mental health and the services they use to support their child’s mental health issues. The study targeted 224 parents from a private K-12 school in the Midwest. The school was selected because of the many students from diverse backgrounds. This study does not intend to influence parental beliefs but investigates ways families seek support for their children. Descriptive statistics like mean and standard deviation were combined to analyze quantitative data used to interpret parents’ beliefs toward mental health and the use of specific mental health …

The Nature And Role Of Health Laws In The Writings Of Ellen G. White, Lehel Somogyi

Master's Theses

The Topic

Since the founding of their denomination, Seventh-day Adventists have advocated a particular concept of health based on the visions and writings of denominational co-founder Ellen G. White (1827–1915). According to her writings, certain natural laws are crucial for maintaining health. These laws are often called “the laws of health” or “the eight laws of health” and include principles such as diet, exercise, water, temperance, and hygiene. In Seventh-day Adventist circles, Ellen G. White is usually perceived as the originator of these health principles. Some scholars suggest that she simply borrowed her health principles from other contemporary health reformers. …

Seven Properties Of Highly Effective Problems, Thomas Ales, Kevin Peterson, Constantine Roussos

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

In an effort to provide more critical thinking opportunities in their courses, instructors are embracing the power of problem- and project-based learning (PBL). In this paper we address the importance of problem quality when utilizing PBL. We list seven important properties that a high-quality problem should have. We conclude with an example of a problem that possesses all seven properties.

Familial Consequences Following Deconversion: Perceived Parental Openness, Intrinsic Religiosity, And Impact Of Familial Repair, Michaelia R. Conway

Master's Theses & Other Graduate Student Works

This January 2024 Master of Science in Psychology thesis at Lipscomb University looks at how previous research on deconversion from a Christian religious background to atheism indicates that individuals experience negative social consequences with family, friends, and community groups when they disclose that their beliefs have changed (Marriott, 2015); (Dollinger, 2018). Past research has shown that mothers are impacted by their emerging adult child’s deconversion (Marriott, 2015). Studies also indicate that parents who are extrinsically religious and less open to new experiences are more likely to dismiss their emerging adult child’s worldview (Marriott, 2015). These findings are all derived from …