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Sex Work And Covid-19: An Intersectional Discussion Of U.S.-Based Sex Worker Experiences During The Pandemic, Sabrina M. Grandia Jan 2025

Sex Work And Covid-19: An Intersectional Discussion Of U.S.-Based Sex Worker Experiences During The Pandemic, Sabrina M. Grandia

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted all forms of industry, including that of sex work. Between October 2020 until November 2022, I did field research and interviews with nine U.S.-based sex workers throughout those months of the pandemic. Using a grounded theory approach, I asked open-ended questions about their entrance into the industry, business practices, and personal experiences before and during the pandemic. Their stories allow us to gain insight into the impact the pandemic had on them as individuals and their broader communities. My analysis highlights a prominent influence of anti-trafficking policy, politicization of the virus, and the impact of Black …

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The Impact Of Guided Goal Setting On Mood And Exercise Performance In College-Age Active Individuals, Payton R. Heaney Jan 2025

The Impact Of Guided Goal Setting On Mood And Exercise Performance In College-Age Active Individuals, Payton R. Heaney

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Mental health challenges are common in college students and student athletes, yet finding accessible and effective methods to improve mood and mood disorders remains under-researched. Mood is closely related to perceived performance, making mood improvements even more important for active college individuals. This study examined whether guided goal setting and health coaching could significantly improve mood as well as perceived performance. Sleep and nutrition were targeted as key factors due to their well-researched connection to mood. Participants of this study were 25 healthy active college individuals aged 18-35. The sports and activities represented in this study were a mix of …

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Elementary Teachers' Knowledge Towards Teaching Physical Education, Hannah Lee Mandy Jan 2025

Elementary Teachers' Knowledge Towards Teaching Physical Education, Hannah Lee Mandy

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This study examined elementary teachers’ preparation in physical education (PE) and its impact on teaching effectiveness for students, including students with disabilities. Twenty-seven teachers completed a survey and three participated in a follow-up focus group where participants were asked to expand on previous questions. Findings revealed limited PE coursework, minimal hands-on experience and low familiarity with the California Physical Education Standards in teacher preparation programs. Additionally, only 74 percent of participants completed a PE course during their teacher preparation program and focus group participants emphasized their preparation programs focused on lesson planning rather than hands on teaching, and the programs …

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Curriculum Addressing Recidivism: A Case Study Of Project Rebound’S Youth Empowerment Program, Julie Stewart Jan 2025

Curriculum Addressing Recidivism: A Case Study Of Project Rebound’S Youth Empowerment Program, Julie Stewart

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Providing effective rehabilitation for justice-involved youth is an increasing priority within the American social justice system, yet remains a significant challenge. The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) at Cal Poly Humboldt uses curriculum to support learning objectives related to emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and emotional maturation, with the broader goal of reducing recidivism among youth in Northern California. Although curriculum design is widely understood in education as essential for effective learning, limited research examines how youth rehabilitation programs in carceral settings use curriculum to address the developmental and learning needs of participants. Using a case study methodology, this research examines how …

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A Comparative Analysis Of Perineuronal Nets In Trout And Zebrafish Models, Adnan Alyan Jan 2025

A Comparative Analysis Of Perineuronal Nets In Trout And Zebrafish Models, Adnan Alyan

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Perineuronal nets (PNNs) are specialized extracellular matrix structures that surround certain types of neurons in the central nervous system. Research from the past few decades has cemented PNNs as an integral player in the closure and onset of critical periods, memory modulation, and neural plasticity. These effects are thought to occur when PNNs form around a neuron and structurally stabilize its synaptic connections. PNNs have been directly linked to behavioral changes, making them of interest to psychologists as well as neuroscientists. Several PNN components, such as Hapln1 and aggrecan such as have been found in zebrafish, a teleost fish (Kang …

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Will Malaysia Become An Active Middle Power?, Bruce Gilley Jan 2025

Will Malaysia Become An Active Middle Power?, Bruce Gilley

Politics and Global Affairs Faculty Publications and Presentations

Malaysia’s economic growth and democratisation since 2003 have vaulted it into the ranks of the middle powers in the international system. However, Malaysia remains hesitant about its middle power status. It has assumed a counterhegemonic or pro-multipolarity role; it has supported some new international rules and institutions; it leads regional governance institutions; and it advocates for small countries on development issues. However, these middle power behaviours are countered by a continuation of traditional Malaysia diplomacy which is inactive in shaping the emergence of superpower China as well as being disruptive and personalistic, most recently because of its embrace of radicalisms. …

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Book Review Of, Form Follows Fever: Malaria And The Construction Of Hong Kong, 1841-1849, Shawn Smallman Jan 2025

Book Review Of, Form Follows Fever: Malaria And The Construction Of Hong Kong, 1841-1849, Shawn Smallman

Politics and Global Affairs Faculty Publications and Presentations

Book Review of: Form Follows Fever: Malaria and the Construction of Hong Kong, 1841-1849. By Christopher Cowell. (Shaw Tin, NT., Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong Press, 2024. 320 pp.)

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Taiwanese Elementary School Teachers’ Mindset Of Content And Language Integrated Learning (Clil) Instruction, Chin-Wen Chien Dec 2024

Taiwanese Elementary School Teachers’ Mindset Of Content And Language Integrated Learning (Clil) Instruction, Chin-Wen Chien

Journal of English Learner Education

Teachers need to undergo a mindset shift in language learning and teaching. This study used both qualitative and quantitative data to explore seven Taiwanese Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) teachers’ mindsets and led to the following major findings. First, the CLIL teachers had a stronger mindset regarding their instructional strategies, lesson preparations, and efficacy, compared to their more moderate mindset regarding their CLIL training and preparation. Secondly, the CLIL teachers had a different mindset regarding language use in their CLIL instruction due to their learners’ English proficiency levels. Finally, their lesson designs were lacking a 4Cs culture. Based on …

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Empowering Multilingual Families By Reconceptualizing Family Engagement, Melissa J. Cuba, Carolyn Waters, Luciana C. De Oliveira Dec 2024

Empowering Multilingual Families By Reconceptualizing Family Engagement, Melissa J. Cuba, Carolyn Waters, Luciana C. De Oliveira

Journal of English Learner Education

One of the most pressing issues in U.S. public schools is the engagement of multilingual families with children who are multilingual learners. So much so, federal policies, such as the Parent and Family Engagement Provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act, prioritize and financially support activities and professional development focused on family engagement. In addition, these policies provide opportunities for families to contribute to agreed-upon school district policy that can reshape family engagement. However, as we reflect on the current sociopolitical context in the U.S., how are school systems creating opportunities for multilingual families to contribute and inform local family …

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Literacy Instruction For English Language Learners In Indiana Elementary Schools Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Haiyan Li, Wayne E. Wright, Trish Morita-Mullaney Dec 2024

Literacy Instruction For English Language Learners In Indiana Elementary Schools Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Haiyan Li, Wayne E. Wright, Trish Morita-Mullaney

Journal of English Learner Education

This mixed-methods study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on elementary school literacy instruction for multilingual learners officially classified as English Language Learners (ELLs) across 35 teachers in four Indiana school districts. Classroom lesson videos and observation rubrics for 19 teachers were collected from the beginning of 2020-2021 school year (during the pandemic) and compared with those collected pre-pandemic from 16 teachers at the beginning of school years of 2018-2019 (n=7) and 2019-2020 (n=9). Findings demonstrate schools made efforts during the pandemic to offer quality literacy instruction within socially distanced classrooms, online synchronous instruction, and hybrid learning environments. However, teachers spent …

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Formation, Operation, And Maintenance Of A Community Advisory Board For Research With Lgbtq+ Parents, Aubrey Jones, Olivia S. Yinger, Rachel H. Farr, Keisa Fallin-Bennett, Sabrina Beiring, Cassi Crouse, Carolyn Greenstrom Dec 2024

Formation, Operation, And Maintenance Of A Community Advisory Board For Research With Lgbtq+ Parents, Aubrey Jones, Olivia S. Yinger, Rachel H. Farr, Keisa Fallin-Bennett, Sabrina Beiring, Cassi Crouse, Carolyn Greenstrom

Transforming Communities

Community-engaged research is becoming increasingly popular to promote health equity. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to describe the formation, operation, and maintenance of a community advisory board (CAB) of LGBTQ+ parents and healthcare providers who work with LGBTQ+ parents. Method: Using Newman and colleagues outline, we describe the formation, operation, and maintenance phases of our CAB process. Inclusion criteria for CAB members is as follows, CAB members must be 18 years of age or older, live in the U.S., and (a) self-identify as LGBTQ+ and have had a child in the NICU more than five years prior to …

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A More Sustainable Future For Dentistry, Jillian Bulter Dec 2024

A More Sustainable Future For Dentistry, Jillian Bulter

Virginia Dental Journal

Jillian Bulter, a biomedical engineering major, became involved in a research project at VCU focused on developing biodegradable plastics to replace single-use plastics in dental clinics. Collaborating with Dr. Eser Tüfekçi and Dr. Todd Kitten, the team tested the effectiveness of these novel plastics in preventing bacterial contamination. Although initial results indicated the need for further development, the project represents a significant step towards more sustainable dental practices.

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Vcu Enhances Cultural Competency And Provides Better Care For Patients, Giovanni Flores Dec 2024

Vcu Enhances Cultural Competency And Provides Better Care For Patients, Giovanni Flores

Virginia Dental Journal

The Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is working to improve healthcare for Hispanic communities by addressing language barriers and promoting cultural competency. With Hispanics making up 19.1% of the U.S. population but only a small percentage of the dental workforce, VCU's HSDA provides Spanish dental terminology booklets and hosts Spanish workshops for students, faculty, and staff. These efforts aim to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking patients and improve their overall healthcare experience.

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Your Vda Membership Could Easily Be Paying For Itself, Karen Wood Dec 2024

Your Vda Membership Could Easily Be Paying For Itself, Karen Wood

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) membership offers significant savings through various endorsed vendors. Members can save on malpractice and group health insurance with RK Tongue, reduce credit card processing fees with BestCard, and get discounts on website design with Prosites. Additional savings are available on encrypted file transfers with iCore Exchange and dental supplies through Torch Dental. These benefits can easily cover the cost of annual dues, making the membership a valuable investment. For personalized assistance, members can contact Karen Wood, Director of Operations.

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Sustainable Dentistry: A Two-Fold Strategy To Recession-Proofing Your Dental Practice, Ashli Klingaman Dec 2024

Sustainable Dentistry: A Two-Fold Strategy To Recession-Proofing Your Dental Practice, Ashli Klingaman

Virginia Dental Journal

The document outlines strategies for recession-proofing a dental practice by focusing on both internal and external tools. Internally, it emphasizes the importance of using a robust practice management system (PMS) with automation features to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effective supply chain management to mitigate financial risks. Externally, it highlights the benefits of digital marketing, telehealth services, and community partnerships to attract and retain patients. By adopting these strategies, dental practices can ensure growth and stability even during economic downturns.

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Virginia Board Of Dentistry Meeting Notes March 8, 2024, Ursula Klostermyer Dds, Phd Dec 2024

Virginia Board Of Dentistry Meeting Notes March 8, 2024, Ursula Klostermyer Dds, Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Board of Dentistry meeting on March 8, 2024, covered various topics, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report from DHP Director Arne W. Owens on legislative activities and staffing changes. Dr. Bryant shared insights from recent dental conferences, while Yetty Shobo, Ph.D., presented workforce data showing trends in the demographics, income, and debt of dentists and dental hygienists. The report highlighted an increase in younger dentists and a decline in dental hygienists since 2022. Regulatory updates and disciplinary actions were also discussed, with 135 new cases received and 154 cases closed, including 11 with violations.

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Six Strong Cybersecurity Actions To Protect Your Dental Practice, Robert Mcdermott Dec 2024

Six Strong Cybersecurity Actions To Protect Your Dental Practice, Robert Mcdermott

Virginia Dental Journal

The document emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for dental practices, highlighting the need for proactive measures to protect patient data and ensure business continuity. Key actions include using cloud services for IT management and automated backups, conducting HIPAA security risk assessments, implementing encrypted HIPAA-compliant email, and adopting cloud ePrescribing. These steps help safeguard against cyber threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the integrity of sensitive information. The document also promotes iCoreConnect's comprehensive security solutions for dental practices.

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Dentistry’S Best Advocate—You, Michaela Mishoe Dec 2024

Dentistry’S Best Advocate—You, Michaela Mishoe

Virginia Dental Journal

The document discusses strategies to address the shortage of dental hygienists in Virginia by promoting dentistry as a career. It suggests partnering with educational institutions, hosting career fairs, empowering staff to mentor, leveraging social media, and using patient interactions to inform about dental careers. It highlights the importance of community involvement and provides resources like the G3 tuition assistance program for aspiring dental professionals. The document also outlines various dental career roles, including dental assistants, hygienists, office managers, and administrators.

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Vda Member Perks Endorses Threadfellows To Enhance Brands, Karen Wood Dec 2024

Vda Member Perks Endorses Threadfellows To Enhance Brands, Karen Wood

Virginia Dental Journal

VDA Member Perks endorses Threadfellows, offering member dentists a 10% discount on branded gear with free logo setup, decoration, and shipping. Threadfellows provides high-quality apparel and items from brands like Patagonia, Nike, and The North Face, helping dental practices enhance their brand. The ordering process is simple, and more information can be found on their website or by contacting Karen Wood.

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Payments In The Practice What Trends Are Affecting Your Bottom Line, Phil Nieto Dec 2024

Payments In The Practice What Trends Are Affecting Your Bottom Line, Phil Nieto

Virginia Dental Journal

Dental practices have seen a significant increase in credit card payments, with the average monthly amount rising from $30,876 in 2019 to $44,925 in 2023. This shift, accelerated by COVID-19, has impacted profitability due to higher processing fees, which increased from 3.06% to 3.53% over the same period. Despite raising prices to counter inflation, the average transaction size has not kept pace with the overall economic inflation rate. Dental practices are encouraged to periodically review their payment processing costs to ensure they are not adversely affecting their bottom line.

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The Roi Of Ethics, Robert Morrison Dmd Dec 2024

The Roi Of Ethics, Robert Morrison Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. Robert F. Morrison emphasizes the importance of ethics in dentistry, highlighting that every interaction with patients impacts their experience and the practice's reputation. He argues that ethics are integral to marketing and business decisions, influencing patient trust and referrals. A strong ethical foundation leads to a positive return on investment (ROI) by fostering patient loyalty and internal referrals, which are crucial for business health. Morrison encourages dentists to think beyond clinical procedures and consider the perspectives of staff, patients, and the community to build a lasting, reputable practice.

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2024 General Assembly Session Review, Tripp Perrin, Missy Wesolowski Dec 2024

2024 General Assembly Session Review, Tripp Perrin, Missy Wesolowski

Virginia Dental Journal

The 2024 General Assembly session, held from January 10 to March 9, saw significant legislative activity with 2,311 bills introduced. Key achievements for the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) included the passage of bills to increase transparency in dental insurance, authorize a dentist and dental hygienist compact for license portability, secure funding for a new VCU School of Dentistry, extend the remote supervision period for dental hygienists, and expand civil liability protections under the SafeHaven™ program. Defensive efforts successfully amended or defeated problematic bills related to medical debt reporting, medical malpractice caps, and universal licensure.

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2024 Dental Days At The Capitol, Laura Givens Dec 2024

2024 Dental Days At The Capitol, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

More than 250 dentists and dental students gathered at Richmond's Omni Hotel on January 18 and 19 for the VDA's annual Dental Days at the Capitol. They met with legislators to discuss important bills affecting dentistry. Speaker of the House Don Scott, whose wife is a practicing dentist, delivered an encouraging keynote speech. VDA lobbyists outlined the association's legislative objectives before attendees headed to the Virginia General Assembly Building, showcasing the power of hands-on lobbying and community strength.

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Through The Looking Glass, Sarah Glass Dec 2024

Through The Looking Glass, Sarah Glass

Virginia Dental Journal

The feature "Through the Looking Glass with Dr. Sarah Glass" explores various cases in oral pathology. It discusses the appropriate biopsy locations and diagnoses for different conditions: a malignant salivary gland tumor in the hard palate, recurrent erythema multiforme with oral ulcerations, and severe dysplasia and superficially invasive squamous cell carcinoma in leukoplakia of the tongue. The importance of including specific tissue types in biopsies for accurate diagnosis is emphasized.

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Effects Of A Non-Invasive Device On Xerostomia; A Pilot Study To Improve Quality-Of-Life, Susie P. Goolsby Dds, Michael Barnett Dds, Caroline K. Carrico Dec 2024

Effects Of A Non-Invasive Device On Xerostomia; A Pilot Study To Improve Quality-Of-Life, Susie P. Goolsby Dds, Michael Barnett Dds, Caroline K. Carrico

Virginia Dental Journal

This pilot study evaluated the effects of the Voutia™ hydration system on xerostomia (dry mouth) and its impact on patients' quality of life. Fifteen patients with confirmed xerostomia used the device for six weeks. Results showed significant improvements in quality of life measures, including the Oral Health Impact Profile and Xerostomia Inventory scores. Stimulated salivary flow increased significantly, while unstimulated salivary flow showed improvement but was not statistically significant. The study concluded that the Voutia™ system effectively improved oral hydration and quality of life for patients with dry mouth, with no adverse events reported. Further studies with larger cohorts and …

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Virginia Dental Workforce Council Report To The Vda House Of Delegates, Paul Logan Dec 2024

Virginia Dental Workforce Council Report To The Vda House Of Delegates, Paul Logan

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Workforce Council's January 2024 report addresses the state's dental workforce challenges, emphasizing the need for more providers, especially in rural areas. The report highlights the impact of the pandemic on dentists' duties, the aging workforce, and the shortage of dental hygienists. It outlines early outcomes, such as improved relationships with educational institutions and new data on workforce needs. Recommendations include making workforce data accessible, promoting dental careers, supporting dental programs, addressing licensure barriers, and supporting federal initiatives to enhance the dental workforce.

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Bridging The Gap: Clearing The Pathways To In-Demand Careers In Dentistry, Ryan Dunn Dec 2024

Bridging The Gap: Clearing The Pathways To In-Demand Careers In Dentistry, Ryan Dunn

Virginia Dental Journal

The document discusses the critical shortage of dental professionals in Virginia, particularly dental hygienists and assistants, which is hindering patient access to essential dental care. Despite high demand for dental programs, limited capacity restricts student admissions. The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) is working with political and educational leaders to address this issue by advocating for increased investment in dental education and training. Efforts include expanding program capacities, improving licensure portability, and supporting mental health initiatives for dental professionals. The goal is to ensure a robust dental workforce to meet the growing oral health care needs in Virginia.

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Why Be A Political Action Member?, Gary Oyster Dds Dec 2024

Why Be A Political Action Member?, Gary Oyster Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Gary D. Oyster, DDS, emphasizes the importance of political action for dentists, highlighting the pressures from insurance companies and workforce demands. He stresses that building relationships with legislators through contributions to state and federal political action committees (PACs) is crucial for effective advocacy. Oyster encourages dentists to participate in fundraisers and engage with legislators to influence dental-related policies. He notes that only a small percentage of dentists currently contribute to PACs and urges more to join to strengthen their collective influence.

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Insuring Dentistry, Sarah Friend Dds Dec 2024

Insuring Dentistry, Sarah Friend Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. Sarah Friend emphasizes the importance of insurance and organized dentistry in protecting the dental profession. While insurance provides financial security against unforeseen events, membership in organized dentistry and advocacy serve as the best "insurance policies" to ensure the profession's future. She encourages all dentists to get involved, contribute, and work together to address challenges and shape the future of dentistry for themselves and future generations.

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Call To Arms, Dustin Reynolds Dds Dec 2024

Call To Arms, Dustin Reynolds Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. Dustin Reynolds, President of the VDA, expresses gratitude for the strong member participation in Dental Days at the Capitol and highlights the success of the 2024 Virginia legislative session. Key legislative victories include the passage of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Bills, Remote Supervision Bills, Safe Haven Bills, and the Dental Insurance Transparency Bill. Dr. Reynolds emphasizes the importance of maintaining and growing membership to continue influencing legislative decisions and encourages members to reach out to colleagues to join or renew their membership. He also highlights the need for increased contributions to the Tooth PAC to further support …

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