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J Mich Dent Assoc November 2024

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Each month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Associationprovides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists. The November issue includes:

• Clinical Feature on discontinuation of lead apron use for dental radiology
• An introduction to the MDA Team and how they can be contacted to serve specific member needs
• A Back Page article on beginning practice and family
• Regular Departments: New Dentist Column, Updates on the MDA Foundation, MDA Services, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters

This month we welcome …

0892: The Gregg Family Papers, 1940-2024, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Anna Catherine “Kay” Kelly Gregg was born in 1920 in Dawson, West Virginia, to Aldridge James Kelly and Mary Leah Lowry. She was raised in Huntington, West Virginia, alongside her four siblings: James Thompson Kelly, Franklin C. Kelly, Bonna Kelly Paul, and Jeanette W. Kelly Scheerer. Kay enrolled at Marshall College in 1940 and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Teachers College on September 12, 1944.

Harrison “Harry” Humphreys Gregg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Daniel B. Gregg and Rebecca Humphreys. He attended the University of Cincinnati and later met Kay Kelly while visiting Huntington. The two …

Empowering Ageing-In-Place, Zidane Tiew, Wei Tin Hiah, Rachel Wen Yi Ngu, Wensi Lim

ROSA Research Briefs

In the past year, three governmental ministries – the Ministry of Health, Ministry of National Development, and Ministry of Transport – have jointly led Age Well SG, a national programme that seeks to support older Singaporeans in ageing well in their homes and their communities. This programme reflects the government’s priority in enabling ageing-in-place, a trend that has been increasingly welcomed by older Singaporeans. Current policies that seek to enable ageing-in-place are centred on three forms of enhancements in the environments in which older Singaporeans live, such as the implementation of Active Ageing Centres, strengthening of support for care needs, …

Targeted Study Of The Effect Of Yeast Strain On Volatile Compounds Produced In Sorghum Beer, Drew Budner, Joseph Carr, Brett Serafini, Samantha Tucker, Elisabeth Dieckman-Meyer, Lindsey Bell, Katherine A. Thompson-Witrick

Chemistry

An increase in the consumer demand and the availability of gluten-free products has led to several brewers investigating brewing with grains other than barley. The primary grain of choice has been sorghum. These new gluten-free beers have a unique flavor and aroma, which previous research has shown is the result of differences in concentration for key chemical compounds, including ethyl butyrate, butyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, ethyl caproate, hexyl acetate, 1-octanol, nonanal, ethyl octanoate, and ethyl decanoate. This study focused looked at the influence different strains of yeast had on the concentration of these key compounds. Beer was brewed using either …

Gulf Coast Faculty Council Minutes - November 14, 2024, Patrick Biber

Gulf Coast Faculty Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Navigating Non-Orthogonality: Exploring Latent Mean Differences In Unbalanced Conditions, Jay B. Jeffries

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Researchers understand that conducting numerous pairwise comparisons between group means increases the Type I error rate, prompting the use of planned contrasts like orthogonal contrast sets. Implicit to orthogonal contrast sets is the principal assumption that groups are balanced in size. Further, when dealing with complex variables like latent constructs, specialized modeling is necessary. Understanding how violations of the assumptions of an orthogonal contrast set and the latent variable model approach can help identify variation in the accuracy of group mean difference. However, hindrances to the accuracy of latent mean orthogonal comparisons when this assumption is untenable remains unsettled. This …

Study Of Graduate Student Instructors’ Attempts To Incorporate And Reflect On Using Discourse Practices In Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, Katie Johnson Sprague

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

Within the last decade, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has made a call to action, asking educators to engage in effective teaching of mathematics which includes having classrooms rich in mathematical discourse (NCTM, 2014). In this nine-week dissertation study, three mathematics graduate student instructors (GSIs) teaching undergraduate students at a large midwestern university enacted discourse practices to promote mathematical discussions as part of a participatory action research study. The participants were video tapped teaching six times and attended four whole group meetings. The whole group meetings were used to discuss the practices, planning, and enactment of the …

'More Is Caught Than Taught:' Parental Cultural And Racial Socialization Beliefs And Practices In The Midwest United States, Sarah Barker Ladd

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

Parents are critical socialization agents for their children, especially in middle childhood. It is through parent-child interactions that beliefs, values, and attitudes can be particularly influential for a child’s identity and social development. In particular, understanding how parents socialize their children has important implications for their own child’s racial identity development and critical consciousness – and later civic engagement and social behaviors. The current study sought to investigate ethnic-racial socialization (ERS) and critical consciousness of parents with children in middle childhood who live in the Midwestern United States. Based on interviews and quantitative survey data from 28 parents, results revealed …

Leading The Way: An Exploration Of Leadership Behaviors In Academic Advising, Amanda Bergeron-Bauer

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

Academic advisors in higher education serve as more than a resource for planning classes. These student affairs professionals also assist with success plans, identifying career paths, connecting students with relevant campus resources, and working through academic and personal concerns. Over time, the field of academic advising has transitioned from a prescriptive form of advising that consisted primarily of transactional interactions to a hybrid approach that incorporates developmental advising or helping to develop the whole student. As institutions emphasize the importance of developmental advising on their campuses, it is necessary for academic advisors to expand their skill sets to better meet …

League Of Women Voters Of The Huntington Area E-Mail Bulletin, November, 2024, League Of Women Voters Of The Huntington Area

League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area Bulletin 2020 - Present

The periodical is published by the League, which is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Guest Editorial, Heidi Bean, Aeon J. Skoble, Lara Watkins, J.R. Webb, Maurice Williams Jr.

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Bridgewater Review Volume 42 Issue 1 Fall 2024 Revised Issue

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Study Of Weavings Of Two Disparate Cultures: Finding The Similarities In Handcrafts, Monica Lowe

Theses

This thesis is a study of the similarities between the traditional weavings of two indigenous cultures who appear to be culturally unrelated, the West African Ewe and the Peruvian Quechua located in the Cusco Province. Its purview includes the purpose it serves, who does the craft, and meanings woven into the textiles. The focus of this thesis is based on a theory that across human cultures, iconographies and archetypes are demonstratively the same, with similar collective, unconscious meanings. The overall theory is that handcrafts are an important consideration when demonstrating a reflection of human cultural similarities in beliefs, community, and …

New Approximations For Monotone Submodular Maximization With Knapsack Constraint, Hongmin W. Du, Xiang Li, Guanghua Wang

Computer Science and Engineering

Given a monotone submodular set function with a knapsack constraint, its maximization problem has two types of approximation algorithms with running time 0(n²) and 0(n⁵), respectively. With running time 0(n⁵), the best performance ratio is 1-1/e. With running time 0(n²), the well-known performance ratio is (1-1/e)/2 and an improved one is claimed to be (1-1/e²)/2 recently. In this paper, we design an algorithm with running 0(n²) and performance ratio 1-1/e^2/3, and an algorithm with running time 0(n³) and performance ratio 1/2.

Hightower Library Receives Grants To Support Continued Student Success And Retention Program, Angiah L. Davis

Georgia Library Quarterly

The Dorothy W. Hightower Collaborative Learning Center & Library at Gordon State College has secured $22,000 in grant funding from a local business and organization to enhance its Library Lending Laptop Program, which was initiated in 2023. This generous support will facilitate the expansion of resources available to students, promoting digital accessibility and fostering academic success within the community. The initiative underscores the library's commitment to bridging the technology gap and ensuring that all students have the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly digital learning environment.

Community Quarantines And Social Protection Programs: Philippine Pandemic Response Viewed Through The Human Security Framework, Leslie Advincula-Lopez, Jessica Sandra R. Claudio, Haraya Marikit C. Mendoza

Development Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Patterns Of "Gen Z" Protests In Contemporary Asia, Bingyu Zheng

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

A Word From The Writing Team (November 2024), Pam Walter, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Publication Spotlight
• Attend our Friday Writing Retreat online
• Check out Biorender’s resources to build better graphics
• And check out Proofig to secure your graphics
• The Theresa and Charles Yeo Writing Prize deadline is December 31st
• The OPWPC Canvas Page offers helpful tools

An Improvement Science Approach To Dual Language Implementation Professional Development, Jazmín García

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The purpose of this Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice (ISDiP) was to enhance and support an elementary school staff’s knowledge on Dual Language Immersion (DLI). This study focused on supporting a group of educators for a school new to a mandated DLI program. Together, the Network of Improvement Community (NIC) and principal created Professional Development (PD) for Seashore Elementary school staff to supplement the DLI implementation process in its first year.There were three sessions of the PD presented to the school staff focused on the three pillars of DLI: (1) bilingualism and biliteracy, (2) grade-level academic achievement, and (3) cross-cultural …

Internal Communication From A Happiness Management Perspective: State-Of-The-Art And Theoretical Construction Of A Guide For Its Development *Retracted*, Luis M. Romero-Rodríguez, Bárbara Mercedes Castillo Abdul Hadi

Artículos científicos

This study aims to conduct a literature review and meta-analysis on the use of Happiness Management strategies in internal communication. The objective was to extract theoretical constructs of dimensions and indicators for the development of a guide for its application, validated by a panel of experts.

Integrating Happiness Management into internal communication can significantly enhance employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. The validated framework provides a detailed guide for aligning internal communication strategies with the Happiness Management principles.

Digital Creative Portfolios As New Spaces For Professional Interaction, Verónica Meléndez Valoria

Artículos científicos

Since the advent of digital platforms that allowed creatives to publicly showcase their portfolios, some of these platforms have evolved beyond their original models. They have transitioned from mere exhibitions to more commercialized and interactive spaces. In these environments, any creative individual can not only display their work but also promote their brand and establish diverse connections, much like any other social network. The article aims to identify key elements and causes of this transformation. Additionally, it seeks to explain the position these platforms hold in relation to other domains. Lastly, it intends to extract implications and unresolved questions for …

Taxonomía De Animación Funcional En Diseño De Interfaces: Validación En El Ámbito Educativo, Raquel Ávila Muñoz, Jorge Clemente Mediavilla, María José Pérez-Luque

Artículos científicos

En este artículo se presentan los resultados de la etapa final del proceso de validación de la taxonomía de animación funcional (TAF). Esta clasificación recoge las funciones que puede ejercer la animación, como componente del diseño visual de una interfaz, para mejorar la usabilidad y lograr una experiencia de usuario óptima. Esta taxonomía se ha desarrollado con el objeto de proporcionar una herramienta que ayude a evitar los usos de la animación potencialmente negativos sobre los que alertan los expertos en usabilidad. Tras una primera fase de validación, llevada a cabo entre expertos, en esta segunda fase se analiza la …

Please Understand My Disability: An Analysis Of Youtubers’ Discourse On Disability Challenges, Shuo Niu

Computer Science

Video-sharing platforms offer a unique avenue for people with disabilities (PWDs) to highlight their experiences, including the challenges and accessibility barriers they face. While creators with disabilities effectively use these platforms to share their life struggles and advocate for societal changes, the scope of research exploring the nature of the discourse activities related to disability challenges remains limited. Our study addresses this gap by conducting a comprehensive qualitative content analysis of 468 videos posted by YouTubers with a range of disabilities, including vision, speech, mobility, hearing, and cognitive and neural impairments. Our findings reveal a predominant discussion on stigma and …

News From Uab Libraries, 11 2024, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Duplicates In The Fast Fashion Industry: Synthesizing Definitions And Comparing Original Designs To Duplicate Examples, Raquel Maranhao Braulino

University Honors Program Senior Projects

The business of fast fashion has expanded tremendously since the nineties (Ozdamar-Ertekin, 2016). This expansion is caused by the market’s demand for low-cost trendy items (Jin et al., 2012), the overproduction of merchandising (Joy et al., 2012), online shopping (Rosskamp, 2018), technology-facilitated designs (Peroni, & Vitali, 2017), and faster delivery processes (Moon et al., 2017). The effects caused by the expansion of the fast fashion industry can be detrimental to consumers' self-concept (Legere, & Kang, 2020), result in the amplification of mass production (Moretta et al., 2013) and can have negative consequences to the environment (Peters et al., 2021). In …

A Method For Teaching Biostatisticians To Write And Critique Specific Aims, Jesse D. Troy, Gregory P. Samsa, Megan L. Neely, Steven C. Grambow, Sarah Peskoe, Emily Slade, Gina Maria Pomann

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

This article describes the design of a single instructional module on writing and critiquing the Specific Aims (SA) section of a grant proposal for a biomedical research study. It begins by discussing the goals and learning objectives for the module. Then, it discusses the typical structure of a SA section to orient readers to the core content. This method is rooted in using an established framework for scientific writing, which is presented in brief, along with examples of how it applies to writing the SA section. Then, the structure of the instructional module is described, including the exercises for participants. …

La Ciudad Como Ecosistema Marino. Investigando Sistemas Metabólicos Urbanos Marinos Para Definir El Marco Conceptual De Un Urbanismo Hidráulico Post- Antropocéntrico., En Edumeet Ecotopías Iv International Conference Of Architecture And Transdisciplinarity 2024 27-28 Nov 2024, Elisa Fernández Ramos, Andrés Jaque Ovejero, Eva Hurtado Torán, Joerg Baumeister

Capítulos de libros

La línea de costa es ficticia. El mar se extiende desde las fosas abisales hasta la cima de las montañas, englobando todo lo que ocurre entre medias, y posiblemente este concepto de borde erróneamente preconcebido es la base de muchos retos a los que nos enfrentamos. La línea que delimita de manera figurada el fin de las ciudades y suele coincidir con esta línea de costa, también es ficticia; la ciudad no solo forma parte del ecosistema marino, sino que se extiende sobre él. La urbanización de los océanos está creando un urbanismo marino cada vez más "viscoso", con un …

Geosciences Affiliated Publications: Snapshot Of The Research Publications 2018-2023, Danna Jaimes-Fajardo, Jeremy J. Smith, Lutishoor Salisbury

University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations

This report provides a snapshot of the research publications for authors affiliated with the Geosciences department at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, for the period 2018-2023. It includes publications by material type; co-author characteristics; ranking of journals according to journal citation reports.

Facilitators And Barriers To Research Participation In Rural Communities, Akachi Awuruonye, Frances Henderson, Christina Ferrell, Kisa K. Harris, Vasan Ramachandran, Ervin Fox M.D.

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This study addresses the underrepresentation of rural communities in research by examining facilitators and barriers in two rural Mississippi counties, emphasizing the need for context-specific exploration. Utilizing focus group interviews with Community Advisory Board members from the RURAL Study, the research explores relationships, trust, and communication as key themes influencing participation. Strong community bonds are both a facilitator and barrier, emphasizing the importance of preserving close-knit ties. Trust, built through training and community recognition, is crucial, while mistrust rooted in historical concerns poses a significant barrier. Communication transparency and strategic engagement are fundamental, with physical spaces prioritized for recruitment. The …

Perceptions Of Texas Small-Scale Producers On Success, Challenges, And The Future Of Agriculture, Katie Tritsch, Ken Mix, Michelle L. Edwards, Manuel Piña Jr.

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The roles and survival of small farms are much debated, and their operators are not well understood. This exploratory study examines the perceptions of Texas small producers using a sample of mostly first- generation farmers who consider agriculture their primary occupation and who use sustainable practices. Semistructured interviews revealed six prominent themes related to small-farmers’ success, challenges, and visions for the future. Of these, personal fulfillment, importance of community, and adaptability and versatility were the prominent themes regarding success. In terms of challenges, small producers felt they were at a disadvantage compared to larger farms. Participants expressed a desire for …