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Beyond Assistance: Amplifying The Lived Experiences Of Marginalized Communities Navigating Support Service Systems In Mississippi, Karla Mccullough, Rodney Washington, Angela A. Omondi

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Background

Perceived dehumanizing experiences when interacting with social assistance caseworkers and providers can contribute to negative perceptions of the service system that may impede enrollment and retention of families in need thereby contributing to health disparities.

Purpose

This study aimed to use secondary analysis of qualitative data to explore the interaction between social services workers/providers and recipients from the perspectives of families seeking social support services in Mississippi.

Methods

This study analyzed secondary qualitative data from a sample of (n=15) representatives in Mississippi. Data was analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.

Results

Participants reported perceived dehumanized experiences such …

Characteristics Of Growing Churches. Quantitative Analysis., Ago Lilleorg, Rein Murakas

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

Abstract

This article presents a study of church growth using statistical analysis methods that identify the attitudes of members of a growing church with an analysis of them to understand the church growth process. The study of growing churches was conducted in nine protestant churches in Estonia with 350 participants. The article reveals four attitudinal characteristics that accurately describe growing churches: (a) the role of the church clergy in organizing the life and activities of the churches; (b) an open, encouraging, and positive atmosphere in the churches; (c) an active orientation towards serving the community; (d) a longing for God's …

Zeami's Buddhism And Noh In Kurosawa's Ikiru, Ronald S. Green

Journal of Religion & Film

This paper explores the influences of Noh drama theorist Zeami Motokiyo on Akira Kurosawa's 1952 film Ikiru. While Kurosawa's adaptations of traditional Japanese arts are well documented, this study uniquely demonstrates how specific Noh aesthetics shaped this film. It analyzes how Kurosawa's direction of actor Takashi Shimura embodies Zeami's aesthetic principles of awareness of impermanence (mujō), profound mystery (yūgen), and no-mind (mushin), which are performative expressions of Buddhist philosophies. Kurosawa employs four methods developed by Zeami: the use of masks, sparseness in settings and costumes, singing, and the application of an …

Instructional Systems Design: The Diffusion And Adoption Of Technology: (Volume 2), Cassandra Celaya (Author), Pamela J. Downing (Author), Jessica Shifflett (Author), Debbie Gdula (Author), Tracie Barr (Author), Miguel Ramlatchan (Author & Editor)

University Administration Bookshelf

Instructional designers, instructional systems designers, and other educational technologists are, by their nature, innovators. These professionals apply and extend the applied science of learning, systems, communication, and instructional design theory to help students learn. Technology in some capacity is used to make the connections between subject matter experts, teachers, instructors, and their learners. It is common for instructional designers to seek new tools, techniques, and innovations for the improvement of learning, access, quality, and student satisfaction. However, the adoption and diffusion of new educational technology and innovation is a complex process that depends on many variables. Understanding these processes and …

Undergraduate And Graduate Course Descriptions, Fall 2024, Wright State University

Course Descriptions

Wright State University undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from Fall 2024

Northwest Houston Academic Center Newsletter- October 2024, Elizabeth Jean Brumfield

Newsletter Collections

No abstract provided.

Texas Institute For The Preservation Of History And Culture Newsletter - October 2024, Texas Institute For The Preservation Of History And Culture

Newsletter Collections

No abstract provided.

Graduate Studies Newsletter (Fall 2024), Csusb - Office Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Press releases and game statistics for WKU men's basketball team from August to December 2024.

High School Students Chemistry Learning Skills: Empirical Studies On Lombok Island, Eka Junaidi, Yunita Arian Sani Anwar

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

This study aims to assess the chemistry learning skills of high school students on the island of Lombok. Our study evaluated gender, grade level, learning style, learning interest, school location, and school status in students' chemistry learning skills with the researcher's instrument. This descriptive study involved 467 students from four districts/cities on Lombok Island. The questionnaire has thirty statements into five dimensions: responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration in group work, and initiative. Empirical data were analyzed using ANOVA, LSD, and Scheffe's test. The results showed that gender, grade level, learning style, interest in learning, and school status significantly affected students' …

Southern Register. 2024.3 (Fall 2024), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture

Southern Register

No abstract provided.

Impulse, Fall 2024, Jill Fier, Micayla Standish, Jerome J. Lohr College Of Engineering

Impulse (Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Publication)

2 | Math Teacher Counts Her Blessings
3 | New Roles for Burckhard
4 | Three New Department Heads
6 | New Faculty and Staff
8 | Taking Engineering on The Road
10 | Dennis Helder Named Distinguished Alum
12 | Mccomish Endowment Making an Impact
14 | Innovate Sodak Supports Local Projects
16 | R1 the SDSU Way
18 | Nation’s Top Civil Engineering Student Chapter
22 | Hunter Wallster Setting Records
24 | Jenna Currier: When Passion Meets Talent
28 | Student Teams Compete
30 | RASC-AL Team Overcomes Setback
32 | Break the Ice Team Comes Home …

Reading Feyerabend Between Philosophy Of Science, Hermeneutics – And God, Babette Babich

Articles and Chapters in Academic Book Collections

This essay seeks to make the case for reading hermeneutic philosophy of science with Feyerabend. In addition, there is the question of science, as Nietzsche raises this question along with Feyerabend’s programmatic recommendations for traditional philosophy of science. Including a discussion of method in history as in theology and philology, including Nietzsche’s hermeneutics, this essay reviews Feyerabend’s exchanges with Lakatos along with the resistance of mainstream philosophy of science to hermeneutics as such. A discussion of Feyerabend’s ‘gods’ engages what he invokes as ontological abundance as well as his criticism of the limitations of Popper’s critique of Parmenides requiring both …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 65 Number 2, Fall 2024 [Print Issue 62:2], Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - INCREASING ACCESS Discerning one’s dream requires a whole set of experiences based on community, opportunity, and, yes, cash. Leslie Griffy

16 - UNPACKING UTOPIA It seems like billionaire-backed utopias are popping up all over the map. What does it take to build a perfect city? Lauren Loftus

22 - A WEALTH OF WELL-BEING In his new book, Professor Meir Statman explores a holistic approach to financial and life well-being. Leslie Griffy

26 - A WOMAN'S PLACE Despite being denied access to the priesthood, Catholic women find new ways to lead. Leslie Griffy

The Association Between Adjustment Disorder Symptomatology And Impulsivity, Jayden M. Burrell, Hope E. Dobbs, Tamanna K. Patel, Lawson D. Whaley

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Online Poster Presentation

• Service-Learning

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ ‭ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬ ‭, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

Newsletter Fall 2024, University Libraries

Annual Reports & Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Fall 2024, History Department, Csusb

History Department Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

Regional Integration And Social Cohesion In Africa: The Roles Of Multilevel Development Initiatives, Lillian Smith

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

This study examines the interplay between regional integration and social cohesion in Africa, highlighting the roles of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), specifically the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). Using the New Regionalism Approach (NRA) as a theoretical framework, the paper explores how the AU and UN, through initiatives like Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) respectively, seek to address Africa’s development challenges. However, the analysis underscores that structural barriers rooted in colonial fragmentation, socio-economic inequalities, and governance deficits continue to impede progress. By juxtaposing case studies from various African countries, the research demonstrates how sub-regional and …

Fall 2024 Community Program Guide, Academy Of Lifelong Learning

Program Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Assessing Sustainability Literacy In Green School Through Citizen Science Project On Biodiversity Learning, Nur Hamidah, Topik Hidayat, Siti Sriyati, Ton Hadibarata

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

The research aims to measure students' sustainability literacy after participating in a citizen science project. The subjects of this research were students at one of the state senior high schools (SMAN) in Bandung. The descriptive method with a quantitative approach was used in this research. The research was conducted over four weeks with a total of 12 hours of meetings in two classes with 72 students. Random sampling was used to establish the research sample. Data collection used assessment of students’ sustainability literacy questions after they completed citizen science projects. Descriptive analysis was used to conclude the data. The finding …

Immigrant Integration In Akureyri, Iceland: Identifying Ways To Cultivate A ‘Sense Of Belonging,’ From The Perspective Of Foreigners, Eliana Goldstein

Iceland: Climate Change and The Arctic

Iceland has experienced significant demographic changes since the 1990s. As climate change intensifies, raising the global temperature, migration to cooler climates such as Iceland will increase. To minimize ‘othering’ and rhetoric conducive to anti-immigrant environments, Iceland must work on integration issues, especially while opportunities and perceptions of other groups are still manageable. Through a series of interviews and discussions with foreigners in Akureyri and a focus group with employees from the University Centre of the Westfjords, integration was defined as a ‘sense of belonging’ and the ability to communicate with the native majority. To aid integration, this study identified a …

Suny Cortland Handbook 2024, State University Of New York College At Cortland

SUNY Cortland Handbook

No abstract provided.

How Can The Empathetic Power Of Literature Create Social Change?, Amy L. Zeigler

English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Reforming Community Structures: The Public Library's Impact On The Midwestern Author, Mary Sabo

English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

Public libraries, though increasingly overlooked, are pivotal spaces for Midwestern communities. Public libraries are fundamental institutions for those in their community and have consistently remained this way, due to the safety they provide as constant outlets for public life. Established in the late 1800s, the emerging public library system developed itself with the foundational goal of reforming society and addressing issues of “public vice” such as “drinking, gambling, and prostitution” (Goldstein 214). The following research discusses public libraries and librarians' continuous support for the moral health of society and how the public library has influenced Midwestern literary careers, specifically that …

Issue 57, Anna Nelson

NoteBooth

Fall 2024

Gender In Tanzania: People’S Perceptions On Changing Female Gender Roles In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Samantha Rice

Tanzania: Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology

Traditional gender roles have existed in Tanzania for centuries and are only now beginning to change as the country becomes increasingly globalized and more immersed in the global scene. Many studies in Tanzania focus on the lived experiences of women and women’s equality from an outsider’s perspective. Few focus on the general population’s perception of the state of gender roles and how they are changing. The city of Dar Es Salaam is uniquely exposed to external influences, being a large commercial city growing more rapidly than most cities in Africa. By using a questionnaire and the general population of Dar …

A Green Exercise Lifestyle: The Relationship Between Outdoor Exercise, Nature Connection, And Pro-Environmental Behavior, Carolyn Casey

Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action

This study investigates the hypothesized relationship between green exercise, nature connection, and pro-environmental behavior, exploring how engagement in outdoor exercise influences individuals' environmental attitudes and behaviors. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through surveys, interviews, and personal reflection. Findings reveal that outdoor exercise participants exhibit equal or stronger connections to nature and higher levels of pro-environmental behavior than their indoor counterparts– nature connection scores for outdoor groups were consistently equal to or higher than those of indoor groups, and their pro-environmental behavior scores significantly surpassed indoor groups. Subgroup trends highlighted unique patterns, such as a productivity-driven focus among pool …

Crime, Corruption, And Construction: Exploring The Impact Of The “Construction Mafia” On Public Infrastructure Development, Sada Kalbach

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Recent government policies and a state-led focus on “radical economic transformation” have spawned a range of business forums, colloquially known as the “construction mafia,” seeking to capitalize on economic reform. However, competition for construction contracts have led to the widespread use of intimidation, violence, and government corruption within the eThekwini Municipality. This research seeks to understand how the construction mafia in eThekwini impacts the local government’s ability to develop public infrastructure, as well as the extent to which government responses enable or hinder organized criminal networks in the construction industry. Utilizing a qualitative method of semi-structured one-on-one interviews and notes …