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A Contexted Learning Experience: Instructional Strategies For Effective Teaching For Primary And Intermediate Students From Diverse Ses Environments, R. Suzanne Legg

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The aim of my three-article dissertation was to investigate the methods employed by effective teachers to promote academic progress among all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Each article addressed perspectives on effective teaching strategies aimed at closing the opportunity gap from three different contexts. These contexts were 1) a focus group consisting of primary teachers, 2) a focus group consisting of intermediate teachers, and 3) personal reflections from observations of both focus groups pertaining to COVID-19. Recent scores from the Programme for International Student Assessment (OECD, 2023) revealed a growing disparity in academic achievement between students from higher socioeconomic …

Up In Smoke: Indigenous Techniques To Combat Climate Change And Increase Biodiversity, Brad Kerry

Runkle Woods Symposia

Brad Kerry explores how Indigenous land management practices—particularly the use of prescribed fire—can be reintroduced to restore the Runkle Woods to its pre-colonial ecological state. Drawing on archaeological evidence, historical tree surveys, and ecological data, the presentation highlights how periodic, low-intensity fires historically maintained the forest’s biodiversity, promoted fire-adapted species like oak and hickory, and suppressed invasive plants. Kerry advocates for carefully planned, small-scale burns to combat "mesophication"—a shift toward shade-tolerant, fire-averse species—while increasing forest resilience to drought, invasive species, and climate change. The presentation underscores the ecological benefits of fire and outlines practical considerations for reintroducing controlled burns as …

Tooth Sleuths: The Role Of The General Dentist In Forensic Human Identification, Elif D. Aksoylu Dmd, Mph

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about the role of general dentists in forensic human identification through dental records and radiographs.

Va Dent J July, August And September 2024

Virginia Dental Journal

The July–September 2024 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal offers a comprehensive look into the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in dentistry. The issue's scientific focus highlights the important role of general dentists in forensic human identification, emphasizing the critical value of accurate dental records, and presents fascinating oral pathology cases with expert insights. Advocacy updates spotlight the success of the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day and recent regulatory changes, including updates to opioid counseling requirements and botulinum toxin training for cosmetic procedures, as discussed in the Virginia Board of Dentistry meeting notes.

Membership benefits are front and center, …

The Student Movement Volume 109 Issue 8: Festive Memories And Holiday Countdowns, Jacob Elanko, Amelia Stefanescu, Marco Sciarabba, Anna Rybachek, Addison Randall, Aiko J. Ayala Rios, Ember Clark, Katherine Pierre, Charisse Lapuebla, Natalie Reid, Lexie Dunham, Kaara Harris

The Student Movement V. 109 (2024-2025)

HUMANS

The Co-Curricular Dilemma, Jacob Elanko and Amelia Stefanescu

Myanmar Student Association Engages in Community Change, Marco Sciarabba

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A Gift of Gratitude to God: The Danielle Bae Art Exhibition, Anna Rybachek

A Concert of Celebration: The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Performs 'Festive Memories', Addison Randall

Here's What You Missed From the Latest Grammy Nominations, Aiko J. Ayala Rios

Arts and Culture of the Pokagon Band, Ember Clark

NEWS

Andrews University Hosts 'Creation Care' Conference, Amelia Stefanescu

Andrews Student Eli Wilson to Perform Live in Los Angeles, Press Release

Martin Luther King III to Visit Area, Andrews' Deliverance …

Sonderegger Symposium Index, Russell Magnaghi, James Shefchik

Upper Country: A Journal of the Lake Superior Region

No abstract provided.

Co-Ethnic Voting And The Analysis Of Trust Levels In Nigeria, Ayorinde Olanrewaju

Research Papers

Hale's (2008) relational theory posits that when less politically relevant ethnic groups experience marginalization and exploitation from the dominant ethnic groups, it creates an orientation in which these groups trust only their co-ethnics in distributing patronage and public goods. To what extent do variations in institutional trust among ethnic groups influence co-ethnic voting behavior? I argue that levels of trust in the president can be understood as one of the conditions under which voters use ethnic identity to decide their vote choice. When trust in a co-ethnic candidate is high, members of an ethnic group will prefer to vote along …

Something Is Rotten In The State Of Healthcare: Accountability, Affordability, And The Court Of Public Opinion, Isabelle Breier

Duke Law & Technology Review

Many countries worldwide recognize a right to health and provide legal recourse for securing that right. By contrast, for many Americans, there is no legal right or remedy that enables them to access healthcare if they cannot afford it. While there are some statutes and measures in place, such as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and Medicaid, coverage remains piecemeal and access to healthcare is not guaranteed. Conditioning people’s access to healthcare upon their ability to pay violates the foundational bioethical principle of justice. In the United States, individuals and advocates use social media to fill …

Moderating Effect Of Urban/Rural Status, State Of Residence, And Health Risk Factors On Maternal Mortality Among Different Races, Emmanuel Agubata

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Maternal mortality in the United States is significantly higher than in most developed nations and has been increasing since 2000. Persistent between-group disparities among White, Black, and Hispanic women occur in terms of maternal mortality; however, the reason for this is largely unknown. Using the intersectionality theory, this quantitative study examined if racial groups predicted maternal mortality and to what extent relationships were moderated by geographic area and health risk factors. This nonexperimental correlational historical research design addressed three research questions. The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project dataset was used for the analysis. The minimum sample size was 988 cases, …

Scientific Editor’S Note, Tomasz Zalega

European Management Studies

Scientific Editor’s Note

Grapevine Variety Identification—Methodological Aspects: Sample Preparation, Three-Dimensional Positioning And Morphological Comparison, Michal David, Yekaterina Shapira, Avshalom Karasik, Elyashiv Drori, Ehud Weiss

'Atiqot

The grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the most significant fruits in global economy, today as in the past. The international modern wine industry, traditional agriculture and wild populations encompass thousands of grapevine varieties, the differences between them often imperceptible to the naked eye and therefore, necessitating the application of digital technologies. This study aimed at establishing a methodology for analyzing grapevine pips using a 3D scanner, including an optimal protocol for removing the pips’ tissue to improve the botanical identification of recent and ancient specimens. The study presents mechanical, chemical and biochemical methods used to prepare the pips for …

The Identification Of Ancient Wine Through Organic Residue Analysis Of Ceramic Vessels, Ayala Amir

'Atiqot

Wine was a primary commodity in antiquity and prevalent in the Southern Levant Mediterranean-basin regions and Mesopotamia. Therefore, its identification in archaeological artifacts by chemical analysis is of great importance. Many studies of wine residues were conducted on pottery from Mediterranean and Near Eastern sites, using a wide range of approaches to extract and detect organic compounds. This article will evaluate and compare these methods and raise consequent considerations for the interpretation of results to arrive at a historic picture.

Front Matter & Editorial, The Editorial Board

'Atiqot

Wine consumption is an ongoing social act practiced on domestic, religious and state level, and as such, it defines social status, cultural affiliation and identity. The current volume presents a varied range of studies that broadly consider wine, wine production and trade in the Southern Levant.

Curricular Changes Proposed For 2025-2027 Morris Catalog Division Of Humanities, Division Of Education, And Clean-Up Of All Divisions, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

No abstract provided.

Curriculum Minutes 11/14/2024, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Career Event: How To Succeed At Internships And Other International Opportunities, Naserian Olemako, Madeline Griffin, Selene Díaz Martínez, Teresa Mcgarity

LAII Events

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 03:00 pm

Latin American and Iberian Institute (801 Yale Blvd NE)

801 Yale Blvd NE (campus building #165)

About:

Join former awardees of international opportunities to learn about internships, international public service, the Cunningham Fellowship, and more.

Speakers:

Naserian Olemako, BA student in International Studies and Women's Studies

Madeline Griffin, MA student in Latin American Studies

Selene Díaz Martínez, MA student in Political Science

Teresa McGarity, BA student in International Relations

Moderator:

Kaitlin Lewis, PhD student in Anthropology (SCALA)

Navigating Challenges In Higher Education: Narratives Of Undocumented And Daca Recipient Latine Students In Arkansas, Christian Miguel Canizales

Student Theses and Dissertations

The current study investigated the challenges that undocumented and DACA recipient Latine students in Arkansas face and how they navigate their challenges. Furthermore, the study analyzed the ways in which the challenges and navigation methods influenced the student’s sense of belonging and academic performance. The current study provides support to higher education administration who have previously lacked empirical research to aid in guiding their services provide to Latine DACA and undocumented students. Higher education administrations now use the current study as a foundation for enhancing their services to not only Latine students but other minoritized populations as well. Biographical narrative …

Antibiogram Pattern Of Enterococcus Species Among Urinary Tract-Infected Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital In Karnataka, India, Sujatha Bhat, Dushan Uvindu Gunawardana, Delisha Kaur Boparai, Tharinya Kasundie Bamunusinghe

Open Access archive

Background: During the past several decades, enterococci are emerging as an important cause of healthcare-associated infections. They have developed resistance to various antimicrobials previously used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of Enterococcus species among urinary tract-infected patients in a tertiary care hospital, in Karnataka, India. Material and Methods: We have analyzed 4341 culture-positive urine samples received by microbiology laboratory during the year 2021. The bacterial identification was done by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. The antibiotic sensitivity was tested by automated VITEK-2® COMPACT (bioMérieux) system. Results: …

Exploring Community Adaptation To Public Safety Power Shutoff Events: Findings From Two Case Studies Of Unincorporated Mountain Communities In Southern California, Ramiro M. Brown

Master's Theses

As aging electrical infrastructure in the US continues to succumb to unyielding weather patterns brought on by climate change, there is an urgency among Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) to reduce the likelihood of their equipment sparking a wildfire. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) – the intentional de-energization of the electrical grid on high fire weather danger days – have become a staple in IOU Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) since 2018 as one way to avoid wildfire ignitions via electrical infrastructure. One criticism of PSPS events is that they create their own hazard by cutting off power to thousands – sometimes millions-of …

Dr. Rachael Cassidy Interview With Oral History Class 2024 About The New Mexico Historical Review, Holly Guise

Oral Histories HIST 300, Fall 2024

For this interview in Dr. Holly Guise's class, students interviewed Dr. Rachael Cassidy about her previous experience working for the New Mexico Historical Review. She was the first Native person to serve as the Managing Editor of the NMHR.

Montana Kaimin, November 14, 2024, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The Lived Experience Of The English As A Second Language Rn-Bsn Degree Completion Student Integrating To An Online Learning Environment, Sonique Sailsman

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of RN-BSN ESL nursing students who are engaged in learning online and understanding their process of cultural integration.

Genital Hair Removal And Sexually Transmitted Infections: A History And A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Alison O. Marshall

Dissertations

Background: Genital hair removal is a popular practice in Westernized cultures and has been associated with the belief that removal is necessary for hygiene. A body of literature exists that has found that genital hair removal is associated with adverse health outcomes, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This dissertation aims to detail the history of the practice, why the hygiene belief exists, and to systematically review the existing literature that assesses genital hair removal and STIs.

Methods: Historical, socio-cultural analysis from the feminist perspective was performed on the literature to outline why genital hair removal was adopted at a population …

To Be Conscious Or Not To Be, Bjørn Grinde

Animal Sentience

Carolyn Ristau has done a fine job summarizing the work and life of the zoologist Donald Griffin. Most scientists now accept the existence of animal sentience, but identifying which species possess consciousness remains controversial. Griffin defined consciousness as "the subjective state of feeling or thinking about objects and events.” Nonconscious processes are faster and more energy-efficient, however, and often drive behavior. Consciousness probably evolved for complex decision-making, shaped by evolutionary continuity, with feelings as a common currency for evaluating outcomes. Its survival advantage may be limited, and its presence across species varies depending on evolutionary trajectories.

Commonwealth Times 2024-11-13

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Indigenous Use And Conservation Of Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina) At Yakutat, Alaska Since The Sixteenth Century, Aron L. Crowell, Judith Dax̱Ootsú Ramos, Michael A. Etnier

Faculty, Staff, and Students

Sustainable Indigenous resource use reflects balance between animal populations and levels of human consumption, influenced by natural cycles of faunal abundance, community size and subsistence needs, procurement technologies, and the requirements of trade or commodity production. Sustainability is “epiphenomenal” when animal populations are preserved, and community needs met, without deliberate measures to prevent overharvesting. Alternatively, Indigenous conservation—cultural practices that moderate use of a resource to prevent its depletion—may play a determinative role. In this study from the Tlingit community of Yakutat, Alaska in the Northwest Coast cultural region, we interweave Indigenous and scientific perspectives to trace the use and conservation …

The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Later Desistance Among Serious Juvenile Offenders From A Broken Family Composition, Olivia Franklin

Master's Theses

The current study aimed to contribute to the overall knowledge of desistance patterns among juveniles by exploring them among serious juvenile offenders who come from a broken home. Utilizing the Pathways to Desistance (PTD) dataset, this study used logistic regression to examine the impact of family composition on later desistance while controlling for various adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) one might experience. Two research questions guide this study: (1) Does family composition (i.e., “broken homes”) impact later desistance among serious adolescent offenders, while controlling for important criminological predictors (i.e., self-control and antisocial peer influence)? (2) Is the quality of one’s home …

How Does (In)Stability In A Woman’S Family-Of-Origin Influence Her Decision To Leave When She Experiences Intimate Partner Violence?, Xi Wang

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

No abstract provided.

Equipping Leaders For Spiritual Growth At Christ The King Church, Grace Akpofure Nkanga

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Spiritual Growth is foundational for a thriving church and knowledgeable leadership is the key to a spiritually sound church. Thus, this project was planned to meet the Christ the King Church (CTKC) needs of equipping the leaders for spiritual growth. This praxis project sought to fuel spiritual growth among the key leaders of CTKC. Using the Servant Leadership theory of Greenleaf (1970), specialized training was offered to address the participants’ need for greater spiritual growth and awareness. Due to the recognized need for greater awareness and growth among the leaders of CTKC, this qualitative praxis project sought to introduce the …

Impact Of Disruptive Behavior On Academic Performance, Annie R. Franklin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study examined the impact of disruptive behavior on academic performance among high school students in the southeastern United States, a critical area of research given the well-documented connection between behavioral issues and educational outcomes. Disruptive behaviors, including absenteeism, fighting, and misconduct, are linked to significant student Grade Point Average (GPA) declines. This study aimed to explore how these behaviors influence academic performance while also investigating the moderating roles of factors such as gender, race, grade level, and English learner (EL) status. Utilizing a correlational research design, the study employed linear regression analysis and the Hayes Process Macro Model to …