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Malleability Of Abortion Attitudes, Allison Leip Jan 2024

Malleability Of Abortion Attitudes, Allison Leip

Theses and Dissertations--Family Sciences

Although abortion attitudes have been thoroughly investigated and population-level attitudes have not changed much over the past half-century, polls and research inquiring about abortion attitudes tend to ask isolated questions about if, and in what circumstances, abortion should be legal. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which abortion attitudes both varied and changed according to several contextual factors. A multiple-segment factorial vignette was conducted with 530 respondents in the state of Kentucky. Overall, most respondents held strong attitudes on access to abortion, both before the rationale was provided and regardless of the rationale provided. However, …


Acting On Routine Outcome Monitoring, Virginia Courtney Jan 2024

Acting On Routine Outcome Monitoring, Virginia Courtney

Theses and Dissertations--Family Sciences

This thesis explores the application of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) informed approach in achieving clients’ therapeutic objectives via systematically tracking client progress over the therapy process. The study utilized the Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Research Network (MFT-PRN), a specific tool that aids the tracking of therapy progress, to gather relevant client data. The data consisted of therapy progress for 27 individuals the author worked with, 1,001 individuals from the Individual Relational and Finance Therapy Clinic, and 4,424 individuals from the MFT-PRN-Network. Upon collecting this data, progress trajectories were generated using Microsoft Excel to compare the author’s clients’ …


Assessing Endophyte Frequency Distributions And The Effect Of Epichloë Brachyelytri In The Chemotypic And Genotypic Diversity Of Brachyelytrum Erectum, Rachel Ann Sneed Jan 2024

Assessing Endophyte Frequency Distributions And The Effect Of Epichloë Brachyelytri In The Chemotypic And Genotypic Diversity Of Brachyelytrum Erectum, Rachel Ann Sneed

Theses and Dissertations--Plant Pathology

Seed-transmissible epichloid fungal endophytes are best known for their roles as defensive mutualists in cool-season grasses. Historically, the discovery of fungal endophytes was driven by investigations of plant toxicity to livestock, followed by extensive study of their alkaloids and protection against insects and nematodes. Epichloae can produce four classes of alkaloids: ergot alkaloids, lolines (saturated aminopyrrolizidines), indole–diterpenes, and peramine. It is increasingly evident that these hereditary symbionts have much more diverse chemical profiles both in individual populations and between them. To this end, differences in chemotypic profiles of these symbionts may translate to different evolutionary and environmental advantages across plant …


Determining Population Structure In Kentucky Parascaris Univalens Specimens, Constance Finnerty Jan 2024

Determining Population Structure In Kentucky Parascaris Univalens Specimens, Constance Finnerty

Theses and Dissertations--Veterinary Science

Parascaris univalens is a highly pathogenic nematode that affects the gastrointestinal system of young horses. When unaddressed, this parasite causes severe intestinal impactions and even death. Parascaris univalens is also found to have an emergence of anthelmintic resistances, causing a concern for horse owners. Despite its clinical significance, very little work has been done on Parascaris univalens to identify its population structure. This study aimed to determine the population structure of Parascaris univalens through Illumina next generation sequencing (NGS) on three hierarchical categorizations: within a horse, within an isolated herd, and within horses in the state of Kentucky. A total …


Genomic Studies Of The Equine Bloodworm, Strongylus Vulgaris, Nichol Ripley Jan 2024

Genomic Studies Of The Equine Bloodworm, Strongylus Vulgaris, Nichol Ripley

Theses and Dissertations--Veterinary Science

Strongylus vulgaris is the most pathogenic nematode parasite of grazing horses worldwide. This gastrointestinal parasitic nematode is in the family Strongylidae under the subfamily Strongylinae, or Strongylins. While the epidemiology, complete life cycle, and high pathogenicity of the fourth and fifth larval stages of S. vulgaris are well established, we understand very little about its biology. This parasite is renowned for its unique life cycle and capacity to cause arterial damage, leading to significant health and economic impacts for the equine industry. It also is the most intensively documented Strongylin; however, S. vulgaris has yet to gain drug resistance as …


Temporal Changes In The Genome Of Apicomplexan Parasite Sarcocystis Neurona Sn3, Jamie Norris Jan 2024

Temporal Changes In The Genome Of Apicomplexan Parasite Sarcocystis Neurona Sn3, Jamie Norris

Theses and Dissertations--Veterinary Science

Sarcocystis neurona is an apicomplexan parasite and the main etiologic agent behind Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), the most diagnosed neurologic disease in horses living in the Americas. Technical advances that arose from the human genome project between 1990 and 2003 and the corresponding “omics” revolution in research have allowed scientists novel approaches to study organisms. Herein, we sought to leverage bioinformatic advances and new sequencing platforms to provide an improved understanding of the biology of S. neurona. At the outset of this project, reference genomes from two different S. neurona strains (SN3.e1 and So SN1) were available. A new and …


Autism In Agricultural Education: A Case Study Of An Adolescent With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Their Parent On Career And Technical Education, Grace Miller Jan 2024

Autism In Agricultural Education: A Case Study Of An Adolescent With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Their Parent On Career And Technical Education, Grace Miller

Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a unique and often misunderstood diagnosis. Little is known about the experiences of adolescents with ASD. As students with ASD graduate high school, many are under- and unemployed. Career and technical education (CTE) in U.S. schools is intended to prepare all students for careers post-secondary. Agricultural education is one of the predominate career clusters within CTE. This qualitative single case study sought to create a platform for both a student and their parent to share their experiences in agricultural education and CTE. Participants were an adolescent with ASD who had taken at least one year …


Exploring The Impact Of An Appalachian Higher Education Institution Had On Fostering Solidarity, Capacity, And Agency Of Female Appalachian Students Seeking To Positively Influence The Quality Of Life For Themselves And Appalachian Communities, Analiese Mitchell Jan 2024

Exploring The Impact Of An Appalachian Higher Education Institution Had On Fostering Solidarity, Capacity, And Agency Of Female Appalachian Students Seeking To Positively Influence The Quality Of Life For Themselves And Appalachian Communities, Analiese Mitchell

Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development

Appalachian women navigating higher education encounter multifaceted challenges, often confronting marginalization and a lack of representation within academic spaces. This study investigates the experiences of female Appalachian students at Mountain University in Kentucky, aiming to shed light on their journey and the university's impact on their lives and communities. Drawing on qualitative data from interviews, the research explores themes of solidarity, capacity, agency, and Quality of Life. Findings reveal a robust sense of solidarity among Appalachian peers and faculty, fostering a supportive environment conducive to personal and academic growth. Participants express opportunities to engage with their communities positively, contributing to …


The Efficacy Of Wetland Treatment Systems Used To Treat Runoff Mixtures From Different Landscapes Across Kentucky, Emily Nottingham Jan 2024

The Efficacy Of Wetland Treatment Systems Used To Treat Runoff Mixtures From Different Landscapes Across Kentucky, Emily Nottingham

Theses and Dissertations--Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

The overarching goal was to improve our understanding of the cumulative effect of increased use and occurrence of commonly detected contaminants of potential concern (CPCs) on nitrogen (N) transformation processes in wetlands. The central hypothesis was that those various mixtures of nutrients and CPCs entering treatment wetlands impact N removal pathways. The first study assessed the current state of the literature on the implications to N removal in wetlands in the presence of pesticides and antibiotics. 181 primary studies were identified. Removal efficiencies for nitrate varied widely across the studies, with CPCs impacting microbial communities. A knowledge gap remains in …


Beyond The Game: Gamification, Sports Betting, And Fantasy Sports In Modern Sports, Kyler A. Ripley Jan 2024

Beyond The Game: Gamification, Sports Betting, And Fantasy Sports In Modern Sports, Kyler A. Ripley

Soaring: A Journal of Undergraduate Research

The gamification of fantasy sports and sports betting is real in our society today and has become incredibly useful, but policymakers need to create laws to protect consumers.


The New Straightjackets: How Prisons Have Come To Be The Mental Illness Solution, Parker A. Wolfe Jan 2024

The New Straightjackets: How Prisons Have Come To Be The Mental Illness Solution, Parker A. Wolfe

Soaring: A Journal of Undergraduate Research

This paper examines the current mental health resources that are available in prisons, as well as the correlation between deinstitutionalization and the rise of individuals struggling with mental illness within prison walls.


Transitioning From The Juvenile Justice System For Students With Disabilities, Michelle Cain Jan 2024

Transitioning From The Juvenile Justice System For Students With Disabilities, Michelle Cain

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

Youth with disabilities are disproportionately involved in the juvenile justice system. However, there is limited research on how individuals with disabilities interact with support services or how their experiences may differ from youth without disabilities. The present study examined transition supports for youth exiting juvenile justice placements. The study utilized a semi-structured appreciative interview process. The purpose of utilizing an appreciative inquiry lens was to push past problem-focused ideas and highlight transition supports that have been successful. The primary research questions addressed the supports and services that have allowed youth with disabilities to successfully return to the comprehensive educational setting, …


Relationship Between Cognitive Distortions And Burnout Among Primary Care Physicians, Wilson Albarracin Jan 2024

Relationship Between Cognitive Distortions And Burnout Among Primary Care Physicians, Wilson Albarracin

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

Burnout is a depleted state characterized by three components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment (Wong et al., 2020). A widespread problem among physicians, burnout may increase the likelihood of committing occupational errors (Buran & Altın, 2021). The medical profession encompasses many demanding responsibilities related to direct patient care (Amanullah & Ramesh, 2020). Burnout associated with the recent pandemic may have led to medical malpractice lawsuits and even jeopardized patient safety (Sung et al., 2020). Along with burnout, physicians are at a greater risk of developing psychiatric disorders and committing suicide than the general population (Ofei-Dodoo et al., 2021; …


Establishing A Future-Proof Framework For Ai Regulation: Balancing Ethics, Transparency, And Innovation, Marcia Narine Weldon, Gabrielle Thomas, Lauren Skidmore Jan 2024

Establishing A Future-Proof Framework For Ai Regulation: Balancing Ethics, Transparency, And Innovation, Marcia Narine Weldon, Gabrielle Thomas, Lauren Skidmore

Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law

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The Kids Are All Right: Why States Should Stop Violating The Rights Of Transgender Kids, Christopher Vanderwolk Jan 2024

The Kids Are All Right: Why States Should Stop Violating The Rights Of Transgender Kids, Christopher Vanderwolk

Student Works

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Should Your Buzz Support The Fuzz? A Discussion On Recreational Cannabis Generated Revenue And Its Place In Municipality Budgets In An Era Of Heightened Scrutiny Of Local Law Enforcement, N. Farid Jan 2024

Should Your Buzz Support The Fuzz? A Discussion On Recreational Cannabis Generated Revenue And Its Place In Municipality Budgets In An Era Of Heightened Scrutiny Of Local Law Enforcement, N. Farid

Student Works

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The Cryptocurrency Two-Step: How The Cftc’S Wins In Mcdonnell, My Big Coin Pay, And Monex Eroded The Agency’S Jurisdictional Limits, Jonathan R. Romeo Jan 2024

The Cryptocurrency Two-Step: How The Cftc’S Wins In Mcdonnell, My Big Coin Pay, And Monex Eroded The Agency’S Jurisdictional Limits, Jonathan R. Romeo

Student Works

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A Twenty-First Century Duck Test: Assessing State Action Doctrine And The Future Of The First Amendment In The Era Of Social Media, Dylan A. Lembo Jan 2024

A Twenty-First Century Duck Test: Assessing State Action Doctrine And The Future Of The First Amendment In The Era Of Social Media, Dylan A. Lembo

Student Works

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Make Way For Tomorrow: Understanding Film Exhibition’S Past, Present, And Future, Robert A. Picciano Jan 2024

Make Way For Tomorrow: Understanding Film Exhibition’S Past, Present, And Future, Robert A. Picciano

Student Works

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The “Unrelated To” Requirement As It Relates To Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity In Asylum Claims, Shaina Colombo Jan 2024

The “Unrelated To” Requirement As It Relates To Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity In Asylum Claims, Shaina Colombo

Student Works

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A Moral Crusade: From Crates To National Cohesion, Madeleine Kardek Jan 2024

A Moral Crusade: From Crates To National Cohesion, Madeleine Kardek

Student Works

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Why Equal Protection? The Threat The Equal Protection Clause Poses To Icwa And The Need For A Broader Constitutional Law Canon, Patricia E. Calderone Jan 2024

Why Equal Protection? The Threat The Equal Protection Clause Poses To Icwa And The Need For A Broader Constitutional Law Canon, Patricia E. Calderone

Student Works

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The Need For Guidance Of The “Adverse Action Requirement” In Light Of The Chambers Decision, Victoria C. Schaefer Jan 2024

The Need For Guidance Of The “Adverse Action Requirement” In Light Of The Chambers Decision, Victoria C. Schaefer

Student Works

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Social Security Disability “Offsetting” & The Moral Hazard Of Disability Insurance, Alexandra Shapiro Jan 2024

Social Security Disability “Offsetting” & The Moral Hazard Of Disability Insurance, Alexandra Shapiro

Student Works

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The Ministerial Exception As Both The Floor And The Ceiling: Conforming State Religious Exemptions To The Ministerial Exception, Jessica Masi Jan 2024

The Ministerial Exception As Both The Floor And The Ceiling: Conforming State Religious Exemptions To The Ministerial Exception, Jessica Masi

Student Works

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Post-Pandemic Access To Healthcare: Legal Implications Of Telehealth Treatment With Buprenorphine For Opioid Use Disorder, Carmela Dolgetta Jan 2024

Post-Pandemic Access To Healthcare: Legal Implications Of Telehealth Treatment With Buprenorphine For Opioid Use Disorder, Carmela Dolgetta

Student Works

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Reforming State Policies On Sex Education Through Local Elections: Navigating The Intersection Of Parental Rights And The Fourteenth Amendment, Alyssa Duffy Jan 2024

Reforming State Policies On Sex Education Through Local Elections: Navigating The Intersection Of Parental Rights And The Fourteenth Amendment, Alyssa Duffy

Student Works

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Platonic, Thomistic, And Lockean Thought And The Law On Solitary Confinement, Matthew D. Schwartz Jan 2024

Platonic, Thomistic, And Lockean Thought And The Law On Solitary Confinement, Matthew D. Schwartz

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A Fundamentally Alienable Right:# How The Kelo Decision Put A Price On The Right To Property, Brian M. Moon Jan 2024

A Fundamentally Alienable Right:# How The Kelo Decision Put A Price On The Right To Property, Brian M. Moon

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The Future Of Telehealth In Medical Licensing Regulations Post-Pandemic In The United States: A Comparison To The European Union And Australia, Jacquelyn Twaddle Jan 2024

The Future Of Telehealth In Medical Licensing Regulations Post-Pandemic In The United States: A Comparison To The European Union And Australia, Jacquelyn Twaddle

Student Works

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