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Hurricane Impacts On Water Resources: A Look At Nature-Based Solutions To Improve Long-Term Resilience, Fautemeh Sajadi Bami

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Severe storms are a common occurrence in the state of Florida. Hurricane events may cause hazards such as flooding, property damage, death, and many others. Such far-reaching impacts may potentially result in dangerous consequences where they occur. Of interest to this study were the impacts on water resources and water quality caused by storms. Hurricanes can bring about a deluge. An apparent excess of water may cause the notion of water scarcity to seem less significant. However, problems with potable water can be quite frequent due to storms.

This research sought to address the impacts of severe storms on water …

Challenges To Implementing Culturally Competent Mental Health Practices With African Americans In Hospital Settings, Eric Ejem

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary And Behavioral Healthcare (I2pbh) Initiative, John Ronnau, Deepu George, Maria Hernandez, Salvador Arellano Iii, Myrna Ruiz

Research Symposium

Purpose: The Interdisciplinary Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare (I2PBH) Initiative will train University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) mental health graduates to deliver high quality, evidence-based Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) services in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) – a high-need, high-demand, medically underserved Hispanic region along the US-Mexico border. Specifically, the I2PBH initiative will train 24 UTRGV mental health graduates annually to deliver high-quality IBH clinical services through the evidence based Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. With a training emphasis on basic/advanced theory and clinical skills in the PCBH model, students will serve as Behavioral Health Consultants (BHC) …

The Transformation Of Social Work In Ukraine Before And During The War, Jaroslaw Richard Romaniuk, Kathleen J. Farkas

Faculty Scholarship

Background: This article aims to review the development of the social work profession in Ukraine and to describe the impact of social, economic and political changes on social work practices and education. Methods: A comprehensive literature review and participant observation methods informed this study. A case study of a Polish community’s response to Ukrainian war refugees illustrates how social workers might capitalize on current social structures to continue strengthening civil society in Ukraine. Findings and Discussion: Social Work, focusing on the fit between person and environment, is shaped by knowledge, culture and belief systems. Ukraine’s history and transition from communist/centralized …

Aggressive Behaviors Related To Delirium In Hospitalized Older Adults: A Systematic Review, Julia D. Trahan

LSU Master's Theses

This is a systematic review of the aggressive behaviors related to delirium in hospitalized older adults. The objective of this study was to review relevant literature regarding the moderation of delirious related aggressive behaviors within a hospital setting and examining the extent of interventions being conducted with aggression being a main factor. The eligibility factors for studies to be included were as follows: diagnosis of delirium, aggressive behaviors or agitation present, study occurring within a hospital setting, the goal of preventing aggressive behaviors, and participants must be over the age of 65. Academic Search Complete, PsychINFO, MEDLINE, SocINDEX, CINHAL Complete …

An Examination Of Credit Accrual And Graduation Rates Through The Modalities Of Instruction In An Online Learning Environment, Jennifer L. Wilkinson

Student Theses and Dissertations

The problem addressed in this study was the high dropout rate and the resulting low graduation rate in alternative virtual school settings. This quantitative correlational case study examined the influence of three instructional modalities on students’ credit accrual and graduation rates in one alternative education virtual high school. The three modalities of instruction included a synchronous pathway, an asynchronous pathway, and a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instructional delivery. The lens of connectivism learning theory served as the theoretical framework that supports understanding the relationships between different modalities of instruction and students’ learning outcomes (e.g., accrual rates and graduation rates) …

The Impact Of Covid-19 Related Stress On Parenting And Community Engagement In A Small Iowa Community, Danny Trip, Savanna Farley

Research in the Capitol

This study addresses the question, “Does COVID-19-related stress and household income during COVID-19 predict parents’ interactions with children and family community engagement one year later?” The hypothesis was that higher levels of COVID-19-related stress and lower household income would predict more negative interactions between parent and the focal child and less community engagement. The participants within this study were drawn from a larger ongoing study, the Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience Project (DYFRP). Control variables included household income, child’s gender, and child’s age. The independent variable was reported COVID-19 related stress and the dependent variables were community engagement, positive parenting …

A Case Study Of Backward Design In A Customized Business English Course For Global Supply Chain Vendors In Francophone Africa, Steven J. Sacco

Global Advances in Business Communication

The present article describes a case study in which the author used domain analysis to create a backward-designed remedial listening comprehension course for global supply chain vendors employed with logistics-focused multinational corporations operating in Francophone Africa. The course is designed to address weaknesses in listening comprehension skills as exhibited by global supply chain vendors in Francophone Africa who work daily with South Asian customers. The weaknesses emanate, in large part, from the existence of World Englishes due to the rise of English as a lingua franca by multinational corporations. World Englishes refers to the existence of “emerging localized or indigenized …

18th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 25, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program. Iowa State University. Honors Program. University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Preserving Linguistic Diversity In The Digital Age: A Scalable Model For Cultural Heritage Continuity, James Hutson, Pace Ellsworth, Matt Ellsworth

Faculty Scholarship

In the face of the rapid erosion of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage globally, the urgency for effective, wide-ranging preservation methods has never been greater. Traditional approaches in cultural preservation often focus narrowly on specific niches, overlooking the broader cultural tapestry, particularly the preservation of everyday cultural elements. This article addresses this critical gap by advocating for a comprehensive, scalable model for cultural preservation that leverages machine learning and big data analytics. This model aims to document and archive a diverse range of cultural artifacts, encompassing both extraordinary and mundane aspects of heritage. A central issue highlighted in the …

Chimes: March 25, 2024, Calvin University

Chimes

Social media company Fizz makes a buzz at Calvin by Ewan Parker

Understanding Title IX, at Calvin and beyond by Savannah Shustack & Liana Hirner

Calvin's summer H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp expands to include boys by Jacob Westra

Chapel underutilized by faculty due in part to scheduling conflicts, other faith commitments by Nolan Cowan

Women's tennis team finishes non-conference schedule strong by Dillion Baumchen

"Gotcha": A new campus tradition? by Ashley Hamons

Profiles Of Latinx Cultural Orientation Among Adolescents: Associations With Internalizing Symptoms And Moderation By Ethnic-Racial Discrimination, Miriam Ortiz, Fantasy T. Lozada, Oswaldo Moreno, Chelsea D. Williams, Brendesha M. Tynes

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

Introduction: The objectives of the current study were the following: (1) to explore multidimensional profiles of Latinx cultural orientation using Spanish language use, familismo, and ethnic-racial identity (ERI) affirmation among Latinx adolescents, (2) to test how Latinx cultural orientation profiles were associated with adolescents' internalizing symptoms (i.e., depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms), and (3) to test whether associations between profiles and internalizing symptoms were moderated by adolescents' ethnic-racial discrimination experiences.

Methods: The study was conducted among a sample of 204 Latinx adolescents (52.4% female; Mage = 14.35, SDage = 1.75).

Results: Latent profile analysis indicated four profiles of Latinx cultural …

Impact Of Energy-Consuming Air Conditioning Systems On People's Thermal Comfort And Preferences: Comparative Study Of Iraq And Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, Omar Al-Hafith, Satish B.K., Pieter De Wilde, Sepide Korsavi

School of Art, Design and Architecture

This study investigates the impact of the intense usage of air-conditioning systems on the thermal comfort requirements of building occupants. It compares the thermal comfort requirements of building occupants in Iraq and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Iraqis have limited usage of air-conditioning units, whilst people in GCC countries intensely operate these systems. Research work underpinning this article involved undertaking a year-long thermal comfort survey in Iraq, and an intensive analysis of thermal comfort studies conducted in GCC countries. Results show that, in Iraq, people experience a 2–50 °C annual indoor temperature range, and their annual comfort range is 14–35 …

Moral Injury From A Non-Combat Perspective: The Lived Experience Of Army Veteran Chaplains, Sarah Vanderzanden

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Rider (2024-03-25), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider Archives

Vol.9 No.24

Impact Of The Lived Experience Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adult Homelessness, Arlene Marcellette Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Level Of Psychological Security Among Syrian Refugee Students In Ajloun Governorate Schools From Their Viewpoint, Ahmad Rathwan, Husni Salem, Loai Al-Issa, Reham Al-Refae

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of psychological security among Syrian refugee students in Ajloun Governorate schools from their perspective and to examine the impact of variables such as gender, educational stage, and type of school on their perceptions of psychological security. A descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire was distributed randomly to 425 Syrian refugee students to collect the necessary data. The results indicated that the psychological security level of the study sample was high overall and in all domains. The study also revealed significant differences at the α = 0.05 level in participants' perceptions of …

The Chronicle, Kennedy Ballinger, Lara Jones, Dashae Engler, Bella Perez, Emily Riley, Riley Dickerson, Maya Pierce, Andy Langager

Campus Chronicle

No abstract provided.

Digital Safe Spaces: Nonbinary Community Building On Tiktok, Xan Daggett

Theses and Dissertations

Queer and trans individuals have long relied on the Internet for community building and support; however, with the introduction of more than 700 anti-trans bills since the beginning of 2023 (Trans Legislation Tracker, 2024), conservatives’ consistent mocking and dehumanization of gender nonconforming people (ADL, 2023; Berg-Brousseau, 2022), and a record increase in violence specifically against nonbinary individuals (Astor, 2023), trans and nonbinary people are turning to online spaces more than ever as they endure this hostile social and political climate. While nonbinary people make up over 60% of trans adults in the U.S. (Kirzinger et al., 2023), there is very …

For Black Women - When The Rainbow Was Not Enough (Shange, 1976, New York City): An Autoethnographic Collection About Spirit Assassination, Teresa Quarles, Tamika Galvin, Sherrie Mcclellan

Dissertations

ABSTRACT

We live in an America where the higher you elevate in your career as a Black woman, the greater your chances of being subjected to racism, discrimination, isolation, and bullying. We are underrepresented in various elevated roles, but we will not let that stop us. As Black women, we can attest to the experiences that we are subjected to with no question about our mental health. The Black community in America has been subjected to a considerable presence of systemic racism, oppression, and violence - with the objectives of exercising authority and oppressing the Black community, as well as …

Juvenile Delinquency As A Contemporary Issue In Nigeria: Understanding The Impacts Of Parenting Styles, Single Parenting, And Marital Discord, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Oluwakemi Abdulrazaq, Victor Ajayi

Department of Sociology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

When addressing juvenile delinquencies in Nigeria, it is important to consider the roles and effects of parenting styles and family structures. Although, there are no universally accepted parenting styles, evidence and studies have pointed to some parenting styles that expose children to delinquent behaviors. We examined different parenting styles comprehensively in this article and how these styles can influence juvenile delinquencies. We also discussed the association between single-parenting and behavioral outcomes; accounting how single-parenting may increase risks of delinquencies. Furthermore, marital discord was discussed and social learning theory by Albert Bandura was adopted to buttress our positions. We concluded that …

Beyond Milestones Online Education Resource For Allied Health Professionals, Sonia Hughes, Carmel M. Blayden Ms, Jennifer Nicol, Susan Sims

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the observed impact of Beyond Milestones online education resource in developing allied health professionals’ knowledge of normal child development and skills in observational assessment. It also aimed to identify the usefulness of the resource and necessary modifications for potential application with allied health professionals working for New South Wales (NSW) Health. While the effectiveness of the resource with medical clinicians has been demonstrated, no evidence was identified regarding the usefulness with allied health professionals. Methods: The study used a crossover repeated measures design to determine the observed impact of Beyond Milestones on developing the …

Natural Language Processing Implementation: Electronic Medical Record Alerts For Child Abuse, James Robbins

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Suspected child abuse in emergency departments is best managed by a specialist team trained to distinguish abuse from non-abuse. Previous researchers have developed clinical decision support tools to aid frontline clinicians recognize often subtle signs of child abuse. However, little is published about the success of integration of these tools into clinical practice. Our objective is to explore the efficacy of a natural language processing tool developed and validated by researchers at Yale by measuring changes in referral rates to Yale’s child protection team before and after implementation of the tool in the form of electronic medical record alerts. This …

Addressing Chaplain Care And Resiliency As Protective Factors To Burnout In Community Chaplaincy, Robin Jonell Ratcliff

Masters Theses

This paper will address Chaplain Care and Resiliency as Protective Factors to Burnout in Community Chaplaincy. There will be a problem stated, literature review covered on the subject, the results of the assessments, scales, and screening used to address burnout. Then the author discusses training and interventions and shows analysis of said training and interventions.

Uncovering The Lifeworlds Of College Students Who Are Food Insecure: An Interpretive Phenomenological Inquiry, Amber L. Kolesar

Dissertations

Food insecurity (FI) is a concern for many college students, and contributes to significant physical, mental, and academic stressors. Experts have described the need for qualitative research. A better understanding of the experience of FI among college students may help to inform future research and interventions to support students on their educational journey. This study sought to interpret the lived experience of FI, with specific focus on the sociocultural context in which students experience FI, and its' contributing factors. Incorporating the philosophical perspective of Merleau-Ponty, the researcher utilized interpretive phenomenological analysis to uncover the life-worlds of food-insecure college students.

Abusive Management And Workplace Trauma In The Mental Health Field: A Phenomenological Study, Amanda White

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Workplace trauma can take place in various forms including abusive supervision or management, workplace bullying, vicarious traumatization, violence, compassion burnout, and workplace stress. For the most part, the perpetrators of these incidents can either be strangers, peers, or management within the organization. The aftermath of workplace trauma can be detrimental to a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and cause work-related issues. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the personal experiences of those in the mental health field who have been traumatized in the workplace specifically by the management within the organization. This study was directed …

A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Quality Standards For Practicing Credentialed Sonographers And Their Interpretation Of An Advanced Ultrasound Practitioner Credential To Increase Patient Safety Outcomes, Leah Klatt Carroll

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to investigate whether advanced sonographer certification in the Diagnostic Medical Sonographic profession (general, vascular, and obstetrics) would support the national quality initiatives of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that involve accurate diagnosis, patient safety, and lessening medical diagnosis errors. The research question(s) focused on sonographers and their perceptions of an advanced credential for qualified sonographers that could offer career advancement opportunities, adherence to patient safety, and increased quality initiatives in ultrasound departments in the United States. Consenting participants derived on a volunteer basis through the National Society of Diagnostic …

The Impact Of Social Emotional Beliefs On Teachers' Self-Efficacy: A Correlative Study, Amber Davis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative, corelative study was to determine if Social Emotional Learning (SEL) beliefs had an impact on teacher self-efficacy amongst teachers within a suburban school district population. Social Emotional Learning programs aim to address students’ negative social and emotional concerns. These negative social and emotional concerns amongst students also have a negative impact on teachers. This study served to educate and provide school level administration data on whether SEL beliefs impact educator self-efficacy. This investigation can guide school districts on developing appropriate and targeted professional development for specific subgroups of teachers. For this study, a sample of …

Employee Engagement In Public Sector Organizations, Rhonda Isler Dent

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Public Administrators recognize Employee Engagement (EE) as a significant component in fostering effective work environments in public sector organizations. EE is a recently established concept on Public Administration's agenda and the mantra for today's workplace, leading organizations to recognize the vested interest in measuring, observing, and increasing employee performance. Evidence suggests EE is vital to an organization's thriving in a competitive global market. The research study evaluated and measured the influences that affect EE in public-sector organizations. A quantitative method using the quasi-experimental design was used to answer the research question and address the corresponding hypotheses. The researcher used the …

Examining Behavioral Variations In Disadvantaged Adolescents: A Cross-Racial Study Of African, Latinx, And Asian American Adolescents, Caleb Kim, Rana Hong

Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works

This study explored racial differences in internalizing and externalizing problems among minority adolescents in impoverished urban communities. The study centered on a sample of 211 participants who were engaged in the 2018 Building Resilience Against Violence Engagement (BRAVE) programs. Their internalizing and externalizing problems were assessed using Youth Self-Report (YSR). The results of a one-way between-subjects Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) uncovered substantial racial disparities, with African American adolescents reporting a higher prevalence of externalizing problems compared to Asian adolescents. Additionally, Latinx adolescents exhibited the highest prevalence of delinquency rate at the p <  .05 level. These findings underscore the strong connection between racial groups and youth problems, emphasizing the importance of considering racial factors in the context of service provision for minority adolescents.