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David Bowie: Face The Strange, Alannah Egan

Proceedings of GREAT Day

Pop icon David Bowie (1947-2016) was a pioneer in the music industry and the arts as a whole. In addition to his innovations in music, Bowie made strides in the effort to further the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and the movement for gay rights. In this paper, I argue that David Bowie used his music and androgynous fashion alongside his personal life to commit himself to the cause of LGBTQ+ rights. I also show how Bowie’s rise to fame coincided with the Space Age and how he capitalized on the public’s excitement over the unknown to illustrate how and …

Laborers And Laundrymen: Sinophobia And The Formation Of American Masculinities, Adam Comstock

Proceedings of GREAT Day

This paper analyzes pre-existing scholarship and primary sources to connect 19th–20th century anti-Chinese sentiment to the notions of masculinity in the Americas. It takes a trans-national approach, examining Chinese labor migrations to both Anglo- and Latin-America and the effect they had on notions of gender. The paper argues that frontiersmen in the Americas, many of whom engaged in non-normative gender and sexuality practices, used anti-Chinese xenophobia to reinforce traditional masculinity. Connecting phenomena of race, gender, and sexuality, it takes an intersectional approach to history.

Wonder At Overcoming Anxiety: Feelings Of Self, Negative Emotions And Encounters With The Ugly In Wonder Experiences, Kate O'Neil

Proceedings of GREAT Day

Fuller (2012) defines wonder experiences from a positive perspective, with an added emphasis to the beauty of life, the unexpectedness of life, and the inexplicable nature of life itself. He distinguishes wonder from awe when he states: “wonder differs from awe, however, in that it isn’t accompanied by fear or submission. Wonder diminishes the sense of self, yet does so without inducing interpersonal submissiveness” (p. 70). However, my experiences addressing anxiety experiences suggested to me how movement away from negative experiences can allow one to see the good from those ‘bad’ experiences, which in turn emits wonder. In order to …

Gertrude Blanch's Human Computers, Celia Henry

Proceedings of GREAT Day

Do you ever feel there is a lack of recognition of women mathematicians? In this paper, we will be diving into Gertrude Blanch’s contribution to the world of mathematics. She has strong connections in business and mathematics. She is known for being a leader of the Mathematical Tables Project (computing organization) and pioneered algorithm designs for humans and mechanical computers. Reading this paper will give you information about Blanch’s designs and explanations of where she came up with the ideas and how they affected the future of mathematics.

The Silent, Spoken Stress: How A Lack Of Dialogue Perpetuates Vocal Issues And Lowered Quality Of Life In Educators, Peighton Cervoni

Proceedings of GREAT Day

This presentation examines the heavy burden of vocal issues and stress amongst educators in the Southern Tier of New York. Teachers are deemed one of the most at-risk groups of people for contracting vocal disorders according to the International Labor Organization (Araújo et al. 2008). Female teachers are disproportionately affected by vocal issues as caused by both biological and sociocultural factors. This disproportion then translates into their teaching, which then in turn affects their students’ learning and their job satisfaction. By incorporating evidence from articles, personal correspondence, and formal interviews with educators of various concentrations, this study demonstrates that teachers …

Reproductive Characteristics Of The Stripetail Darter (Etheostoma Kennicotti) Relative To Monogenean Gill Parasite Infection In Estill Fork In North Alabama, Joy L. Garcia, Zeina Celine Sleiman, Corinne N. Preacher, Bruce Stallsmith

Southeastern Fishes Council Proceedings

What relationship exists between Aethycteron sp. gill parasite infection and the reproductive characteristics of stripetail darters, Etheostoma kennicotti? 450 E. kennicotti were collected over 11 months from Estill Fork in Jackson County, Alabama. Gonads were removed and photographed. All oocytes were counted and then classified into one of four developmental stages based on size and appearance. Gill parasites belonging to the monogenean genus Aethycteron were excised, photographed, and counted. Sexual dimorphism in length and mass was observed in E. kennicotti. The number of males found at the 25> mm SL range far outnumbered the females while almost all …

Factors Influencing The Perceptions Of Human-Computer Interaction Curriculum Developers In Higher Education Institutions During Curriculum Design And Delivery, Cynthia Augustine, Salah Kabanda

The African Journal of Information Systems

Computer science (CS) and information systems students seeking to work as software developers upon graduating are often required to create software that has a sound user experience (UX) and meets the needs of its users. This includes addressing unique user, context, and infrastructural requirements. This study sought to identify the factors that influence the perceptions of human-computer interaction (HCI) curriculum developers in higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing economies of Africa when it comes to curriculum design and delivery. A qualitative enquiry was conducted and consisted of fourteen interviews with HCI curriculum developers and UX practitioners in four African countries. …

Perception Of Emotional Intelligence And Self Efficacy For School Business Officials At K-12 Districts, Agha Mirza

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy in Chief Business Officials (CBOs) working in School Districts in the state of California.

Methodology: The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy characteristics, employing a quantitative, correlational research design. The study involved a non-experimental approach to establish correlations between the identified variables and an explanatory design to elucidate the relationship between variables. Correlational research has been established as the most effective approach for examining correlations between phenomena and distinct population samples, which made …

Programs Agenda 4-16-24, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

2024 April 16 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Past Meets Present For Museum Project Manager, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Greta Koshenina combines passions for ancient Rome and the modern South Like most 18-year-olds, Greta Koshenina came to the University of Mississippi unclear of what she wanted to do with her life. But through her studies in the College of Liberal Arts and at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, she discovered her

Enhancing The First-Year Experience Program For Community College Students: Creating A Cohort Model To Encourage Success, Engagement, And Sense Of Belonging, Vicky Herbel, Christina Cox, Amy M. Koehler, Kim Mercurio, Barbara Stratman

Dissertations

Community Colleges are facing significant challenges to enrollment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impending enrollment cliff which will require higher education administration to adapt, get creative, and lead change in recruiting and retention strategies. Using the Sense of Community Theory (Serason, 1974) and the Involvement Theory (Astin, 1984), this study aims to evaluate student success, engagement, and sense of belonging. Through a qualitative comparative case study, students in a Men of Color (MOC) cohort, a pre nursing (NUR) cohort, and a baseline group of students in the standard college success seminar course enrollment were evaluated using in vivo, …

Diverse Gamers: Resistance Through Video Gameplay, Breon Rose

Dissertations

With most of the global population engaging with video games, it is crucial to understand the relationship between gaming and the holistic health of players. However, counseling scholarship exploring the relationship between gaming technology and mental health is nascent. Moreover, ethical guidelines in counseling require professionals to further their awareness and competence while working with underrepresented populations (American Counseling Association; ACA, 2014). To address the preceding statements, this two-study dissertation focused on expanding awareness and clinical understanding of video game technology and human experience. The first study used quantitative methods to examine the relationship between race-related stress, motivations to play …

Planning, Outcomes, Oversight: A Linguistic Analysis Of New Jersey Statutes And Reports From 1970 To 1999, Sharon E. Mccann

Theses and Dissertations

Between the decades of 1970 through 1999, there were major shifts in higher education in New Jersey. Utilizing a grounded theory approach this dissertation created a database of legislation, hearings transcripts, and education reports. Searching this database for commonly used terminology, this dissertation was seeking a pattern in language use that could demonstrate the incursion of neoliberal economic terminology into the way high education was discussed during these years. A grounded theory exploration, this dissertation does not claim to have achieved a proven connection between the language shift and decisions made by education leadership. All it can demonstrate is that …

Trajectories Of Self-Management And Independence In Youth With Spina Bifida: Family-Related Predictors Of Growth, Monique Ridosh, William Howard Adams, Colleen F. Bechtel Driscoll, Fabiola Magana, Kathleen J. Sawin, Grayson Holmbeck

Nursing: School of Nursing Faculty Publications and Other Works

The purpose of this study was to assess family-related predictors of self-management trajectories in youth with spina bifida (SB). Participants with SB completed the Adolescent/Young Adult Self-Management and Independence Scale (AMIS II) interview across four time points. Family functioning, family-related stress, and perceived family support were assessed by multiple reporters and multiple methods. Growth in AMIS II total self-management and the AMIS II subscales (Condition and Independent Living) were estimated using linear mixed effect models as a function of family factors, after controlling for socio-demographic, condition-related, and neuropsychological variables that had been found to be significant predictors of self-management in …

The Prospector, April 16, 2024, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

No abstract provided.

Wetland Restoration Falls Short Of Fixing Gulf Of Mexico Dead Zone, Robbin Ray

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Electronic Learning Media E-Module Open Source-Based On Planetary Type Starter System For Vocational Students, Andri Setiyawan False, Doni Yusuf Firdaus False, Suwahyo Suwahyo False, Lelu Dina Apristia False, Sanli Faksi False, Muhammad Syamsuddin Nurul Iman False, Fadhlan Muchlas Abrori False, Guillermo Bautista Jr.

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

Post-pandemic COVID-19 learning that is carried out in a hybrid manner experiences problems, one of which is minimal self-learning supplements, which affect students' understanding of the material. This study aims to develop an e-module using Sigil software on planetary-type starter system material. Hopefully, it can support improving students' knowledge of the material. This research uses the Research and Development (RnD) method with the ADDIE model. The results of this product were tested on a limited basis by using a one-group pretest-posttest design in class XI TKRO-A with 30 students. The results showed that the E-module that had been developed received …

To Decipher Genomic Evolution Of Dengue Virus And To Probe The Activation Mechanism Of A Her2 Directed Chimeric Antigen Receptor Toward Computer Aided Drug Design (Cadd), Mariya Hryb

Theses and Dissertations

This study encompasses three significant chapters focusing on diverse yet interconnected aspects of pharmaceutical research. Chapter 1 delves into the complexities of drug development, emphasizing the challenges and the pressing need for advanced technologies to streamline the process. Computational methods like Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) extend their scope beyond small molecules, aiding in the design of intricate biomolecules vital for biomedical advancements, especially in immunotherapy. Chapter 2 introduces the Near-Neutral Balanced Selectionist Theory (NNBST) validated through analysis of Dengue virus evolution. The unique features observed align with NNBST, surpassing existing theories. This approach offers a deeper understanding of viral evolution …

Ucc Minutes 4-16-24, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

Efficacy Of An Online Mindfulness Training To Improve Well-Being In K-12 Teachers: A Randomized Waitlist Controlled Trial, Katelyn Naomi Jackman

Theses and Dissertations

Concerns about the mental health and well-being of K-12 schoolteachers have never been more urgent, with stress levels, burnout, and rates of attrition reaching historically high levels. Mindfulness-based interventions may be a professional development option for teachers to better meet the demands of their career with skills such as mental flexibility, emotion regulation, resilience, empathy, compassion, and interpersonal skills. This study examines the efficacy of the Mindfulness for Humans (MfH) course, an online, self-directed mindfulness curriculum that is grounded in evidence-based practices, is easily accessible and scalable, relatively brief, and requires little or no work on the part of the …

A Hybrid Communication System Using 5g Cellular And Ads-B For Uavs In High-Density Airspaces, Coulton Lee Karch

Theses and Dissertations

Robust communication is required to provide a safe airspace for the large numbers of unmanned aerial systems that are coming to the National Airspace System (NAS). This thesis explores methods for providing robust communication to large numbers of vehicles in the NAS. Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ASD-B) is a transmission system that can transmit to and is currently required on all manned aircraft. Unfortunately, ADS-B suffers connectivity problems when supporting large numbers of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The 5G Cellular protocol can support large numbers of UAS, but connectivity suffers with an increase in distance and interference. Using a 5G cellular …

Improving Wifi Sensor Network Security Through Unassociated Device Communication Using Wireless Latency Shift Keying, Jacob Edward Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

IEEE 802.11 (WiFi) only has two modes of trust--complete trust or complete untrust. The lack of nuance leaves no room for sensors that a user does not fully trust, but wants to connect to their network, such as a WiFi sensor. Solutions exist, but they require advanced knowledge of network administration. We solve this problem by introducing a new way of modulating data in the latency of the network, called Latency Shift Keying. We use specific characteristics of the WiFi protocol to carefully control the latency of just one device on the network. We build a transmitter, receiver, and modulation …

Gps-Denied Localization Of Landing Evtol Aircraft, Aaron C. Brown

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis presents a dedicated GPS-denied landing system designed for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system employs active fiducial light pattern localization (AFLPL), which provides highly accurate and reliable navigation during critical landing phases. AFLPL utilizes images of a constellation comprised of modulating infrared lights strategically positioned on the landing site, to determine the aircraft pose through the use of a perspective-n-point (PnP) solver. The AFLPL system underwent thorough development, enhancement, and implementation to address and demonstrate its potential in navigation and its inherent limitations. A proposed method addresses the limitations of AFLPL by using an extended …

Auditory Feedback Decreases Timing Variability For Discontinuous And Continuous Motor Tasks In Autistic Adults, Nicole M. Richard Williams, Luc Tremblay, Corene Hurt-Thaut, Jessica Brian, Julia Kowaleski, Kathrin Mertel, Sebastian Schlüter, Michael Thaut

Faculty Scholarship

Introduction: Autistic individuals demonstrate greater variability and timing error in their motor performance than neurotypical individuals, likely due at least in part to atypical cerebellar characteristics and connectivity. These motor difficulties may differentially affect discrete as opposed to continuous movements in autistic individuals. Augmented auditory feedback has the potential to aid motor timing and variability due to intact auditory-motor pathways in autism and high sensitivity in autistic individuals to auditory stimuli. Methods: This experiment investigated whether there were differences in timing accuracy and variability in autistic adults as a function of task (discontinuous vs. continuous movements) and condition (augmented auditory …

Quality Of Life And Well-Being Of Breast Cancer Patients While Following A Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Surveillance Protocol, Madisen L. Prasek

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

With breast cancer being one of the most common cancers in women globally and treatments being one of the greatest risk factors for secondary lymphedema (Eaton et al., 2020; He et al., 2023; Jørgensen et al., 2021), it is essential to understand how a breast cancer diagnosis and treatments affect an individual’s quality of life (QoL) and well-being. This capstone project aimed to gain in-depth clinical skills in lymphedema care, specifically in breast-care related lymphedema (BCRL), and educate on the psychosocial needs of the breast cancer population, with an emphasis on how being at risk for or diagnosed with BCRL …

Mypov: Promoting Self-Efficacy And Empowerment Amongst Foster Youth, Hanah Friel

Senior Capstone Papers

Trauma is a key player in the lives of young people within the child welfare system. Adverse childhood experiences define the course of life for many foster youths prior to entering the system, and for many, exemplify their time during and after foster care. The results of this trauma are often overwhelming and far-reaching, as traumatic behaviors often take the form of distrust and dysregulation. Moreover, trauma can disrupt one’s sense of safety and contribute to feelings of disempowerment. For many, it is rare that our lives are representative of a complete lack of opportunity for self-efficacy and empowerment; however, …

Exploring Caregivers Of Individuals With Dementia’S Self-Efficacy: A Qualitative Study, Julia Seymour Otd, Kristin Domville Drot, Mot, Otr/L, Cody Cox Otd, Med, Otr/L, Plcc

Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

A qualitative research study was done by conducting in-person and virtual interviews with past and current caregivers of individuals with dementia. This study was done to get a better understanding of caregiver self-efficacy, and how Occupational Therapy can be a solution and an advocate for caregivers.

Research Finds Existing Wetland Conservation Falls Short Fixing Gulf Of Mexico Dead Zone, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Energy-Absorbing Helmet For Safer Football, Aidan Laudeman

Honors Theses

Football-related injuries are a common occurrence and are often detrimental to the player’s health. Force impacts frequently occur at the front, back, and sides of a player’s helmet, resulting in head injuries like concussions. The goal of this project is to reduce recurrent head injuries by designing a solution involving the use of energy-absorbing metallic materials that are inserted into a football helmet. These energy-absorbing materials are configured in target zones inside the helmet to reduce the acceleration of the head based on impact locations. The chosen materials are nitinol and spring steel, which display energy-absorbing properties. Various energy-absorbing material …