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Lookism: An Examination Of Inequality In Appearance Within Diversity Practices, Hynndie Ozirus, Alyssa Dana Adomaitis

Publications and Research

During the formation of the United States, much of unification has centered on power and the privileged. This history is often painful to speak on in the communities with people of color. Rhodes (2010) discussed cultural injustices of being unattractive in a society appearance- obsessed with potential for “looks” to influence hiring practices, such as better career options and higher pay. The purpose of this was to investigate the issue of how lookism is defined and studied in the media especially in regards to people of color. The review of literature examines the relationship between income, education, as well as …

Police Officers Use Of Ketamine To Subdue Alleged Criminals, Maria Onofre

Honors Program Theses and Research Projects

This review highlights the recent use of ketamine to subdue alleged criminals as an anesthetic. The history and usage of ketamine are studied as a focus on the implementation of ketamine to treat different human needs. The properties and similarities to PCP are compared. All forms of administration, both legal and illegal, and dosages are studied. The review is concluded by a look at the use of ketamine by law enforcement, especially by the Aurora police department.

The Evolution Of Blood Flow Restricted Exercise, Eduardo D. S. Freitas, Murat Karabulut, Michael G. Bemben

Health & Human Performance Faculty Publications

The use of blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise has become an accepted alternative approach to improve skeletal muscle mass and function and improve cardiovascular function in individuals that are not able to or do not wish to use traditional exercise protocols that rely on heavy loads and high training volumes. BFR exercise involves the reduction of blood flow to working skeletal muscle by applying a flexible cuff to the most proximal portions of a person's arms or legs that results in decreased arterial flow to the exercising muscle and occluded venous return back to the central circulation. Safety concerns, especially …

Positive Charter Rights: When Can We Open The “Door?”, Michael Da Silva

Osgoode Hall Law Journal

Whether the Supreme Court of Canada can and should recognize so-called “positive” rights (viz., rights that require the performance of certain actions, possibly including the provision of goods, by the government) under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms remains contentious. Binding Supreme Court precedent states that there are no positive Charter rights—at least under sections 7, 12, and 15, under which demands for positive action are most controversially raised—but positive aspects of Charter rights could be recognized in the future. Yet the circumstances under which such recognition would be appropriate remain opaque. This work suggests that the law of …

Use Of Internet Of Things (Iot) Applications In Modern Library Activities And Services, Jignesh Makwana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Change is the law of the world and it can take a step towards development, be it in person, institution, or in thing. If the library is known as an institution that serves the community i.e. the university of the people then the library also needs to change over time. The most important inventions of the present time are computers and computer technology, if we talk about this technology in the context of libraries, a new age of computing technology that many people refer to as the Internet of Things (IoT). The present study was conducted with the main objectives …

Utilization Of Indigenous Knowledge And The Attainment Of Sdgs In Africa: Issues And Challenges, Kayode Gboyega Oyeniran, Gboyega K. Oyeniran Ph.D, Gboyega Kayode Oyeniran (Phd) Cln

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This paper looks at the challenges Nigerian faced in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the contributions which indigenous Knowledge (IK) provides in attaining these goals. The paper observes that despite the challenges faced, Nigeria has the potential to attain the SDGs by 2030 provided there is sustainable effort and involvement by all stakeholders. The paper contends that the indigenous knowledge (IK) is a significant resource which could contribute to the increased efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of the development process in Nigeria. IK is defined as the basis for community – level decision making in area …

Fermentation And Cell Wall Degradation In Guineagrass And Italian Ryegrass Silages, Mitsuhiro Niimi, O. Kawamura

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Guineagrass (Panicum maximum Jacq.) was ensiled at the room temperature and Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.) was ensiled at the room temperature and at 30 under the laboratory conditions. As a result, the acetic acid silage was made from Guineagrass and the lactic acid silages were made from Italian ryegrass. The loss of cell wall components during ensiling was the most in hemicellulose followed by NDF, but those of cellulose and AD-lignin were slight. In the hemicellulosic monosaccharides, the loss of hexose (galactose and glucose) was relatively high and that of pentose (arabinose and xylose) was relatively low …

Evaluation Of Forage Sorghum Silages With The Addition Of Sorghum Grain, M. De León, E. Ustarroz, M. A. Brunetti, C. Boetto, M. Bulaschevich

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of additional sorghum grain and stage of maturity of forage sorghum silage on the animal performance. Two feeding trials were conducted with forage sorghum silage made at different stage of plant maturity. In trial 1, early silage was made with the crop harvested in early bloom stage. Four diets based on different ratios of silage: sorghum grain were evaluated: 100% silage (ES); 80% silage: 20% dry grain (ES20D); 60% silage: 40% dry grain (ES40D) and 60% silage: 40% wet grain silage (ES40W). In trial 2, late silage was made with …

Influence Of Additive Aiv-2000 And Pre-Wilted Big Bale On Silage Quality, Animal Performance And Rumen Metabolism, Jonas Jatkauskas, V. Vrotniakienė

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Silage treatment with AIV-2000 or making of silage big bales resulted in a higher level of lactic acid and organic matter digestibilities and reduced concentrations of butyric acid and ammonia-N. Feeding AIV-2000 treated and big bale silages increased weight gains of young fattening bulls by, respectively, 5.44 and 6.77% in comparison with the ordinary made silage. AIV-2000 treated and big bale silages affected microflora activity in the rumen. Infusoria count was higher by 13.5 and 30.34% (P < 0.05), VFA concentration increased by 0.39 and 8.45%, the pH value decreased by 0.05 and 0.1 unit, the content of total nitrogen was by 14.67 and 18.73 mg/100 ml, protein nitrogen by 14.12 and 16.63 mg/100 ml and non-protein nitrogen by 0.53 and 1.39 mg/100 ml higher, respectively for AIV-2000 and big bale groups in comparison with the control group.

Quality And Nutritive Value Of Mott Dwarf Elephantgrass Silage With Biological Additives, T. Clavero

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This experiment was conducted to study the effects of cellulase enzymes and lactic acid bacteria on the fermentation characteristics, chemical composition and nutritive value of Pennisetum purpureum cv Mott silage. Five kinds of preparation were tested: sugar molasses (control); sugar molasses and cellulase enzymes; cellulase enzymes; concentrate of lactic acid bacteria and sugar molasses and concentrate of lactic acid bacteria. Significant differences (P< 0.05) were found in fermentation quality and chemical composition of control silage as compared to the biological additives treated silage. Addition of cellulase enzymes and lactic acid bacteria resulted in decrease of pH value, cell wall content and increased lactic acid concentration. The biological additives increased silage intake and daily live weight by growing steers.

Effects Of Different Additives On Silage Quality Of Napiergrass, Y. K. Cheng, C. S. Chen, P. W. Peng

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Objectives of this experiment were to determine the effects of different additives on silage quality of napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum). The cultivar of TLG2 with high water soluble carbohydrates was used to making silages added with or without 5 and 10% corn meal or wheat bran, and then treated with or without enzyme. Crude protein, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, water soluble carbohydrates and volatile fatty acid contents of silage were determined to evaluate silage quality. From the results, it showed that var.TLG2 could be making good silages without any additives but the dry matter was low. Adding …

Session 2.3 Burgess Shale Fossils In Yoho National Park, Rylee Sharkey, Krystal Tran, Martin Morales

The Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

The Burgess Shale Fossils found in Yoho National Park are some of the oldest, most well-preserved, soft-bodies organisms ever found. These fossils provide valuable knowledge of Cambrian organisms and the origins of multicellular life. The construction of The Canadian Pacific Railway ultimately led to the discovery of these fossils by making the Kicking Horse Valley accessible to tourists, adventurers, and most importantly to our story, geologists. The railway can be seen as a vehicle of exploration, but for the First Nations peoples, it was a vehicle of exploitation that had harmed the natural environment and exploited their artifacts and resources. …

Creativity In Supervision Using The Integrated Developmental Model Of Supervision, Kyle Bellinger, Stacia Carone

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Clinical supervision is a primary task of the professional counseling supervisor. The American Counseling Association (2014) Code of Ethics includes requirements for supervisors to be competent in the delivery of supervision. The Integrated Developmental Model (IDM) (McNeill & Stoltenberg, 2015; Stoltenberg & Delworth, 1987) is a widely accepted supervision model (Salvador, 2016) that can be utilized to conceptualize supervisees’ levels of expertise and corresponding skills. The use of creativity in supervision has been reported to improve counselor insight and resulting conceptualizations of and relationships with clients (Lahad, 2000). The IDM of supervision, in conjunction with creative interventions can be implemented …

Session 2.1 The Great Barrier Reef, Nathan Thompson, Esmeralda Barrientos, Spencer Tennant, Aspen Arbuckle

The Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

A timeline of chronological events connected to the Climate Action, Life Below Water, and Quality Education SDGs. We will connect how climate change caused reef decay to education and restoration efforts, after people realized what was happening and then making climate goals and ecological goals. SDG Theme: SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land Type: Short talk (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides)

Session 2.2 Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, Shelby Baker, Sophia Thomas, Hunter Ritchie

The Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

The Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries: Wolong, Mt. Siguniang, and Jiajin Mountains is the largest panda sanctuary in the world. This sanctuary helps conservation efforts not only for pandas, but for forestry and bamboo, and other land species as well. Because pandas are such a "cute" species, this helps to inspire people worldwide to become passionate about their conservation efforts. This park has a rich history, and is sandwiched between multiple big cities, making it a refuge for wildlife and people alike. SDG Theme: SDG 15 – Life on Land Type: E-poster

“Road Home” From Glasgow Youth Summit; Voices Of Optimism And Agents Of Change, Youth Environmental Alliance In Higher Education

The Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

"Road Home" from Glasgow Youth Summit; Voices of Optimism and Agents of Change. Conference Proceedings for The 4th Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education.

The present compilation contains abstracts of research projects presented at the 4th Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Bounding Our Liberation Together: Toward Pedagogies Of Coalitional Liberation, Rae L. Oviatt, Stephanie F. Reid

Michigan Reading Journal

This article draws on the long history of movement building, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies, and abolitionist solidarity in presenting a way to bridge ELA standards and humanizing curriculum. The authors’ present their vision of pedagogies for coalitional liberation through five actionable and manageable tenets of practice. These tenets have been formulated to guide teachers in designing their own units or lessons. Each tenet is described in detail and accompanied by classroom examples from a critical qualitative research inquiry that foregrounds one pre-service teacher’s intentional curriculum co-design. The examples show how teachers can move with their students moving from theory …

Expanding Vocabulary With Children's Books, Sara J. Churchill, Kathleen Everts Danielson

Michigan Reading Journal

This article will briefly examine why it is important to explicitly teach vocabulary and review some of the best practices in vocabulary instruction, including three prominent strategies for teaching vocabulary: read alouds, developing word consciousness, and interactive activities. Following that is an annotated bibliography of children’s picture books that highlights selections that are useful for teaching vocabulary. Summaries of the texts and instructional suggestions are provided.

Full Issue: Volume 54, No. 1

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.

D Essai, Natalie Joelle

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

No abstract provided.

Oxidative Stress Indices In Asd Children In Sub-Sahara Africa, Ishiaq Olayinka Omotosho, Adekunbi Olufunke Akinade, Ikeoluwa Abiola Lagunju, Momoh A. Yakubu

Faculty Publications

Background: The pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains a medical challenge even in the developed world. Although genetics and epigenetic factors have been variously indicted as major causes of the disorder, development of oxidative stress especially in the formative years of children has equally gained prominence as an etiological basis of the disorder. Oxidative stress is characterized by the production of excessive amounts of free radicals, decreased levels of antioxidants with the attendant imbalance in oxidant/antioxidant ratio. This study was designed to determine the levels of essential metals [magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu)] and toxic metal, lead …

Oral Absorption And Drug Interaction Kinetics Of Moxifloxacin In An Animal Model Of Weightlessness, Dong Liang, Jing Ma, Bo Wei

Faculty Publications

To investigate the effect of simulated weightlessness on the pharmacokinetics of orally administered moxifloxacin and the antacid Maalox or the antidiarrheal Pepto-Bismol using a tail-suspended (TS) rat model of microgravity. Fasted control and TS, jugular-vein-cannulated, male Sprague-Dawley rats received either a single 5 mg/kg intravenous dose or a single 10 mg/kg oral dose of moxifloxacin alone or with a 0.625 mL/kg oral dose of Maalox or a 1.43 mL/kg oral dose of Pepto-Bismol. Plasma concentrations of moxifloxacin were measured by HPLC. Pharmacokinetic data were analyzed using WinNonlin. Simulated weightlessness had no effect on moxifloxacin disposition after intravenous administration but significantly …

Correlation Of Economic Status And Trace Metals Concentrations In Surface Soils In The Houston Metropolitan Area., Sanata Dama

Dissertations (2016-Present)

Urban surface soils are contaminated by trace metals from various anthropogenic sources such as traffic and industrial facilities. Socio-economically disadvantaged communities are generally located closer to these sources and likely exposed more to toxic metals. This study aims to investigate the surface soil contamination by trace metals. Surface soils were collected from parks (n=75) and playgrounds of elementary schools (n=6) located in 33 postal codes split into four groups with different economic status (average annual household income) and industrial emissions (releases reported to the Toxic Release Inventory). Postal codes were ordered into high/middle income (> $40,000/year) without emissions, high/middle income …

Look, Don't Touch, Shreya Mahesh '22, Temi Ijisesan '22

History of the Environment

This book follows two children, Georgia and Dakota, on an adventure where they learn about the importance of understanding and respecting wilderness.

Wofford Today Winter 2021, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Wofford Today

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Trading Services In The Development Of The Country's Economy, F.B. Abdurkarimov

Economics and Innovative Technologies

Abstract. This article discusses the negative impact of COVID-19 on the sharp decline in production and consumption worldwide, the disruption of global production chains and trade links, falling commodity prices on world markets and deteriorating conditions. emphasis is placed on the implementation of an active foreign trade policy to enter the world market, to pursue a foreign trade policy aimed at further strengthening their position in the interests of national producers.

Managing Well-Being Values Of Employees - Keys To Successful Human Resource Management, Y. Yakubova

Economics and Innovative Technologies

The latest literature on human resource management indicated the employees well-being is positively correlated with their productivity and creativity at work. Understanding what shapes the well-being and ability to manage it is now prerequisite to successful employee and talent management. The question arises, what determines well-being and what values drive employees well-being? The discussion below revises through the latest findings in the field and provides a useful insight for the professionals in the related disciplines. Some of the key factors determining subjective well-being have been identified below. It is intended that the findings can also benefit the employee management methods …

The Independent Ed. 9 Vol. 1, Rollins College Students

The Independent

Managing Staff

Em O'Malley, Editor-in-Chief

Taylor Ingrassia, Rising Editor-in-Chief

Francisco Wang Yu, Chief Creative Officer

Scott Novak & Mary Catherine Pflug, Co-Founders

Designers/Artists

Ghina Fawaz, Dassika Gilkey, Katie Monaghan, Konstantin Freiherr Von Stein

Editors

Senior Editors: Alekhya Reddy, Julie Bennie

Copy Editors: Aqsa Hasan, Carlie Henning, Jiya Manchanda

Contributors

Adrianna Arosemana, Mona Belakbir, Delaney Benton, George Carpenter, Paula Espinosa, Taylor Ingrassia, Arielle Junca, Madison Linn, Roo Morton, Em O'Malley, Alekhya Reddy, Sydney Schenone

How Long Has The College Presented Its Annual Festival Of Christmas?, Mackenzie Ciske '17

Ask the Abbot

Abbot Pennings answers a question about Festival of Christmas, archived from the SNC website.

Southern Adventist University Commencement Program December 16 And December 17, Southern Adventist University

Commencement Programs

Program for Southern Adventist University December graduation. The commencement service took place at the Iles Physical Education Center on December 16 and December 17, 2021.