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Impact Of A Narrative Language Intervention On Language, Behavior, And Self-Concept Among Bilingual Children With Developmental Language Disorder, Nancy Tarshis Ma, Ms, Ccc-Slp, Kathleen Mcgrath Mss, Lsw, Ida Barresi Ma, Ccc-Slp, Risa Battino Ms, Ccc-Slp, Bcs-F, Sarah Henderson Msed, Ms, Ccc-Slp, Shankar Viswanathan Drph, Jee-Young Moon Phd, Karen Bonuck Phd

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

The growing research on narrative interventions is promising but has gaps regarding cultural/linguistic diversity and outcomes beyond language. We evaluated whether a structured, oral narrative intervention affects narrative language, problem behaviors, and self-concept in a diverse group of children with developmental language disorder. A 10-session intervention was implemented within routine care. Baseline and follow-up data included: (a) Narrative recordings—coded by therapists using the CUBED Narrative Language Measure, (b) Child Behavior Checklist—a parent-reported behavioral assessment, and (c) the Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale. Among the sample’s n = 33 children, aged 6-16, 55.6% were bilingual. Post intervention, participants’ narrative language scores improved …

Exploring Parental Perspectives On The Transition To Kindergarten For Children With Disabilities, Kari Alberque, Somer Matthews

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

This qualitative interview study explores the personal narratives of parents of children with disabilities regarding the transition of their child to kindergarten. Informed by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, we conducted six parent interviews during the kindergarten year to collect insights about their experiences, challenges, and sources of support. This study aimed to inform the development of effective practices that support families during this critical transition period. Through reflexive thematic analysis, we identified several themes from the data, which include: (1) challenges in understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the transition process, (2) the value of parent-to-parent support networks, (3) …

Treating Children Impacted By Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (Fasd) With Play Therapy, Kristy Donaldson

Forensic Scholars Today

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Notes And News, The Auk

The Auk

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Notes And News, The Auk

The Auk

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Notes And News, The Auk

The Auk

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Notes And News, The Auk

The Auk

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In Memoriam: James Cushing Merrill, William Brewster

The Auk

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Watson's 'The Behavior Of Noddy And Sooty Terns', J. A. Allen

The Auk

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Adaptive Worlds: Generative Ai In Game Design And Future Of Gaming, And Interactive Media, Jay Ratican, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

Generative AI is revolutionizing the field of game design, introducing unprecedented adaptability and personalization in gameplay. The latest advancements in AI-driven engines enable real-time content creation, offering dynamic, player-driven experiences that diverge from traditional pre-programmed narratives. This shift marks a transition toward "choose your own adventure" formats, with an unlimited number of variations in levels, enemies, collectibles, and weaponry, tailored to each player's decisions. Google's GameNGen, for example, showcases AI's capacity to recreate classic games like DOOM, learning and generating gameplay in real time. These innovations are not restricted to gaming alone; they extend to edutainment, television, and film, where …

Abriendo Caminos: A Case Study Of An Online Bilingüe Msw Program, Celeste Natividad Sanchez

Dissertations

Latine students are underrepresented in social work education. This case study focuses on the Online Bilingual MSW (OBMSW) Program, the first bilingual (Spanish and English) and online MSW program in the mainland United States. The purpose of this study was to explore and have a greater understanding of how the OBMSW program is providing an alternative educational pathway specifically for Latine students. Purposeful sampling was used to identify seven interview participants who have had direct involvement in the creation, design, and/or implementation of the OBMSW program. A document review of program documents was also conducted. Data were analyzed using the …

Symphony Orchestra

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Program for the Symphony Orchestra concert on Sep. 6, 2024.

Sadomasochistic Sensations: A Phenomenological Analysis Of Black Ontology, Embodiment, And Transcendence, Sam Forrey

Master's Theses

Over the past fifteen years, feminists have challenged the notion that sexual sadomasochism perpetuates racial and gender-based violence, and instead claim that the practice can be a powerful site to control and subvert oppression. In this thesis, I contribute to this growing discourse and argue that sensations experienced during practices of Black sexual sadomasochism and attention to the feelings and affects that arise from them can be used to mediate Black being in a violently antiblack United States. Through applications of Black feminist thought, Black anti-humanism, and phenomenology, I claim that antiblack oppression denies Black people the experience of tactile …

The Mediating Influence Of Accounting Information Relevance On Mitigating Information Asymmetry Via It Governance Implementation, Thabit H. Thabit, Salman Hussin Abdullah

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research investigates the mediating role of Accounting Information Relevance (AIR) in mitigating Information Asymmetry (IA) through the implementation of Information Technology Governance (ITG) practices within the context of private commercial banks in Iraq. IA is a persistent concern in financial markets and firms, as it can lead to adverse consequences such as agency problems and reduced efficiency. The sample for this research comprises 99 employees from five private commercial banks operating in Iraq, and data analysis is conducted using the Smart PLS. By focusing on the unique setting of Iraq's private banking sector, this research contributes to the existing …

The Fuzziness Models With The Proposed New Conjugate Gradient Method For The Classification Of High-Dimensional Data In Bioinformatics, Omar Qusay Alshebly, Suhail Najm Abdulla

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The development of the subject of bioinformatics may be attributed to the exponential growth of biological data, namely the huge amount of high-dimensional gene expression data. The discipline of bioinformatics efficiently tackles issues in molecular biology through the use of optimization, computer science, and statistical methods. The present study introduces a new optimization strategy, namely the proposed conjugate gradient method (PNCG), for the purpose of learning a fuzzy neural network model using the Takagi-Sugeno approach. This study presented a novel algorithm that addresses the issue of delayed convergence seen in the Polak Ribière Polyak (PRP) and Liu-Storey (LS) techniques by …

Grit And The Military Service Member: How Cultivating Grit Enhances Performance, Resilience, And Mental Health, Phillip R. Jenkins

Faculty Publications

The transition from asymmetric warfare to Great Power Competition has brought the role played by Airmen to the forefront of the conversation. When uncontested operations, superior weaponry, and more detailed intelligence are not guaranteed, the weight of victory rests on the shoulders of Airmen. The exploration of grit and the role it plays in the development and sustainment of mental wellness, resilience, and performance has emerged in this context as a linchpin quality. The idea that an inherent drive, determination, and strength of purpose could offset the impact of stress—both combat and noncombat—is deeply compelling. However, leaders cannot look to …

The Cuculid[Ae] Of The A O U List, Elliott Coues

The Auk

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Indian Bird Names, The Auk

The Auk

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Ornithophilologicalities, Professor Elliott Coues

The Auk

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Vol. 24, No. 9 - Whole No. 88, David Bratman

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.

Vol. 24, No. 5 - Whole No. 84, David Bratman

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.

Confabulation And The Criminal Justice And Mental Health Systems: An Introduction To A Complex Topic, Jerrod Brown, Robert Biehn, Deb Huntley, Cameron R. Wiley, Jeffrey Riley, Janina Cich

Forensic Scholars Today

Confabulation occurs when an individual inaccurately recounts memories or events that are untrue or chronologically out of sequence but does so without the intent to deceive. The source of this behavior is often misunderstood, associated with a broad range of disorders, and continues to be problematic for criminal justice professionals and mental health professionals alike. It is important to establish a better understanding of the topic of confabulation to implement appropriate and necessary interventions for clients. This article provides an overview of the types of confabulation that can occur as well as relevant information and suggestions for how professionals can …

Spartan Daily, September 5, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 163, Issue 6

September 5, 2024, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Racializing Digital Campus Spaces: A Critical Phenomenological Approach To Understanding (Re)Production Of Whiteness In Digital Campus Ecology, Victoria Elizabeth Callais

Dissertations

The landscape of higher education campus environments continues to change as student populations diversify (Parsons, 2023; Renn & Reason, 2013) and campus spaces extend into the digital realm. This critical phenomenological study examined organizational features that racialize digital campus ecology by examining the phenomena of interest, racialized digital campus spaces (RDCS). Through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with undergraduate students that focused on their experiences with RDCS and semi-structured interviews with administrators that focused on the organizational infrastructure and campus digital culture, findings revealed a complex understanding of campus ecology when reflecting on issues around race. I introduce Augmented Reality …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda September 5, 2024, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes – April 4, 2024

• Program Proposals

• Semester Course Approval Reviews:

• College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences,
• Caine College of the Arts,
• Jon M. Huntsman School of Business,
• Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services,
• College of Engineering,
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
• S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources,
• College of Science,
• College of Veterinary Medicine,
• Other

• Other Business

• Adjourn: 3:00 pm

Educational Policies Committee Agenda September 5, 2024, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes – April 4, 2024

• Subcommittee Reports –

• Curriculum Subcommittee,
• Program Proposals,
• Academic Standards Subcommittee,
• General Education Subcommittee

• Other Business

• Adjourn: 4:00 pm

Exploring The Incumbent Early Childhood Workforce As Teachers Who Student And Students Who Teach: A Phenomenological Study, Kate Maxine Connor

Dissertations

The professionalization efforts within the early childhood workforce continue to push for current workforce members to return to college to earn associate or baccalaureate degrees. Leaders of these efforts have called for higher education institutions to be flexible and supportive. At the same time, there is little research on the experiences of teachers returning to college, particularly those attending community colleges where most early childhood higher education programs exist. This hermeneutic phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of early childhood teachers returning to school to earn their Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood while working in classroom settings. …

Request Strategies Used In Instant Messaging In Whatsapp Groups (Wags): Portraying The Pragmatic Competence Of Efl Students, Nawras Rahim Abourahim, Nunung Suryati, Yazid Basthomi

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This study aims to investigate the request strategies used by students and their lecturers through Instant Messaging (IM) in WhatsApp groups (WAGs). This study used a qualitative research design to analyze the language used by students and their lecturers in WAGs. The data was collected through the analysis of WAGs conversations between students and their lecturers. Previous studies have extensively argued that students are less polite language users when sending texts to their lecturers, and the current study sought to examine the politeness strategies used by the students. The data analysis was carried out in the light the theory of …

Navigating Culture And Family In Post-Secondary Education As Nigerian American College Students, Funmilayo Ojikutu

Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation is to examine how Nigerian Americans and their families understand academic success, identity, and family influence. This research study aims to understand these three areas by examining the experiences of five Nigerian American undergraduate students and their respective families. The data for this study was collected through individual interviews, focus groups, and an artifact analysis. Through using the Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity framework, findings demonstrated the importance of balancing identities, community, legacy, and shifts in generational mindsets. The findings in this dissertation offer larger discussions related to differences within the Nigerian community, the impact …