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Advancing The Alabama Black Belt Food Corridor: A Stakeholder-Driven Approach Through The Alabama Black Belt Food Systems Alliance, Kristin Woods, Tana Shealey

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

A convergence of factors led to the need to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to empower small-scale farmers in the Alabama Black Belt Region to safely scale up operations and access new markets. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is renewed interest from government, producers, and consumers in strengthening local and regional food systems. This has led to a greater number of wholesale and retail market opportunities for farmers in the region. A newly formed Alabama Black Belt Food Systems Alliance (ABBFSA) endeavored to gather stakeholders to advance the Black Belt Food Corridor (BBFC) food system. …

Opioid Overdose Associations In The United States Among Pregnant And Postpartum Women During 2019-2023, Permecia Winston-Dixon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The rising trend of opioid-involved overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women in the United States from 2019 to 2023 represents a pressing public health issue. This population faces increasing risk due to opioid use and co-occurring mental health conditions, yet remains underrepresented in research. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the association between opioid involvement among pregnancy-associated overdose deaths, while controlling for pandemic periods (pre-COVID: 2019, peak COVID: 2020–2021, post-peak COVID: 2022–2023). Grounded in the syndemic theory, this study addressed two research questions Grounded in syndemic theory, this study addressed two research questions focused on opioid-involved …

Level 1 Stabilization: Managing Nursing Trauma In Critical And Acute Care, Leslie Okhirkhian

DNP and Student Works

High-acuity environments (emergency departments and critical care units) do not hold a monopoly on trauma, and it is not limited solely to the experience from the perspective of the patient. Nurses routinely mobilize in response to life-threatening events, detouring resource and attention in a coordinated effort to stabilize critically ill patients. Though essential for patient survival, the cumulative psychological burden of such events on nurses is often disregarded or dismissed. Repeated exposure to mortality and emotionally charged clinical presentations can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress. Yet the burden of resilience is often placed on the individual nurse. …

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

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Beyond The Survey: Performance Assessments For Higher-Order Sustainability Literacy In Higher Education, Gregory Vincent Massara, Courtney B. Ryan, Mary Ellen Mallia

Educational Policy & Leadership Other Graduate Student Scholarship

Purpose This study explores how a performance-based assessment measures students’ higher-order sustainability competencies in ways that multiple-choice or scaled-survey tools, common ways to assess sustainability literacy, may not.

Design/Methodology/Approach This exploratory case study created a performance task for a first-year honors writing and critical inquiry course. Students (n=9) analyzed a scenario across environmental, social, and economic domains. A rubric measured students’ abilities to address all three domains and articulate a feasible and balanced solution supported by credible evidence.

Findings Students demonstrated proficiency in defining the three sustainability domains but tended to struggle to balance them. Choosing scenarios in familiar local …

Edges That Touch, Tommi Bonomo

LSU Master's Theses

Gender, a social construct, exists on a spectrum that is shaped by social, cultural, and embodied experience. Edges That Touch examines the instability of gender through the lens of combat sports, focusing on the way the hypermasculine environment abstracts femme identities. Informed by my lived experience, the work investigates the paradox in which empowerment and alienation coexist and destabilizes gender binaries.

Edges That Touch uses experimental graphic design processes and mixed media to recreate the psychological landscape and emotional realities that I navigated as a cisgender woman in the world of combat sports. I use visual techniques that obscure legibility …

Teachers' Perspectives On The Inclusion Of Children With Autism In Preschool And Kindergarten Programs Within Inclusive Classrooms In Saudi Arabia, Budur Alsalamah

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a significant increase in the number of students with autism being integrated into mainstream classrooms. This is thanks to laws and regulations enacted to provide appropriate education for students with special needs, particularly those with autism, in less restrictive environments. This is a positive step towards providing equal educational opportunities for students with special needs. However, teachers' views on integrating children with autism into mainstream education remain varied. Studies have shown that teachers with positive attitudes towards inclusion are more likely to provide inclusive education in the classroom (Dev & Hayes, 2015). This …

Perceived Partner Substance Use, Genetic Predispositions, And Their Associations With Problematic Alcohol Use, Emotional Well-Being, And Relationship Quality, Megan E Cooke, Kathleen K Bucholz, Vivia V. Mccutcheon, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Romantic relationships are important contexts for substance use and emotional well-being. We tested the hypotheses that (i) genetic predispositions for alcohol consumption would be positively associated with partner substance use, (ii) partner substance use would moderate genetic influences on one's own alcohol outcomes, and (iii) partner discordance in substance use would be associated with lower emotional well-being and relationship quality.

METHODS: Analyses included 2,357 participants (M

RESULTS: Participant PGS

CONCLUSIONS: The results highlight the importance of partner substance use in etiological models of alcohol use, emotional health outcomes, and relationship quality.

“I Think I Failed Them Again”: Exploring Perceived Signs Of Parental Disappointment And Its Impact On Adolescents’ Emotional Well-Being, Ixchel Rain V. Atienza, Jimmy Stephen A. Asuero, Szarina Anne S. De Guzman, Renee Mai

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Parental expectations significantly shape adolescents' emotional well-being and self-perception, especially in Philippine culture, where family honor and obligations are expected. Perceived parental disappointment can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and self-doubt, affecting self-esteem and personal development. While much of the existing research focuses on parental perspectives, there is little research and understanding of how adolescents internalize these experiences. This study examines the narratives of Filipino adolescents on perceived parental disappointment, highlighting its emotional and psychological effects. This study utilized interviews in order to collect the lived experiences of Filipino adolescents aged 18-19, residing in Binan and Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Through …

Development Of “Defaketicon” An Educational Deepfake Awareness Website For Senior High School Stem-Technology Students, Killua Andrei S. Nava, Sofia Agatha D. Atienza, John Carlo A. Tan, Trisha Nicole E. Sese, Iyana Magdalene O. Montoya, Krizjof Myke B. Gaspar, Gio Angelo P. Garcia, Princess Angel E. Miraflores, Jann Bryanne S. Ashby, June Ray O. Filler, Juan Antonio D. Gulles, Laurence Andrew B. Marquez, Aledd Dwayne M. Valenzuela, Tony M. Dulay, Keith Andrew C. Mira

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study addresses the increasing threat of deepfake media by developing   “Defaketicon” an educational website designed to raise awareness among senior high school STEM Technology students at Adamson University. The primary objective is to evaluate the students’ perceptions of the website in terms of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. Using a convergent mixed-method approach, the researchers conducted a non-experimental descriptive design for the quantitative data and a narrative inquiry for the qualitative aspect. A total of 117 students participated through simple random sampling, while 8 were purposively selected for in-depth qualitative analysis. Findings from the quantitative …

From Field To Marketplace: Nil, Identity Dynamics, And Well-Being Among College Athletes, Kathryn Heinze, Landy D. Lu, Hairou Ren, Sara Soderstom

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

The rapid expansion of name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities has reshaped the U.S. college sport landscape, yet limited research has examined how NIL engagement affects athlete identity and well-being. This study investigates the relationships among NIL engagement, identity salience, and stress. Survey data were collected from 351 Division I athletes across four major conferences. Regression analyses indicated that greater NIL commitment was associated with heightened athlete identity salience and increased NIL-related stress. NIL satisfaction emerged as a protective factor, predicting lower stress, whereas perceptions of fairness were not significantly related to stress. Brief open-ended survey responses provided explanatory context, …

Walang Plano? Walang Pera? Walang Problema!: How Effectuation Drives Msmes To Flourish, Ronin Clay L. Ong-Iko, Ranz Johann Yang Mendoza, Rhoniel D. Mitra, Jehu I. Caones, Miguel Ethan Amiel P. Catipon, Generie Montero Manuel

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Globalization has significantly impacted economies worldwide, presenting both business opportunities and challenges. In the Philippines, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital economic drivers. However, despite their importance, MSMEs often face systemic barriers such as limited capital, restricted market access, and insufficient institutional support. This study, grounded in Sarasvathy’s Effectuation Theory—which emphasizes leveraging existing means, minimizing risks, forming partnerships, and embracing uncertainty—investigates how Filipino micro-entrepreneurs navigate decision-making under resource constraints. Unlike traditional predictive models, effectuation is more suited to uncertain environments. This research examines Filipino entrepreneurial experiences that would validate the application of effectuation principles in the Philippine context …

Discrepancy Of Task Allocation With Job Description In Connection To Key Performance Indicators (Kpis) Of A Selected Cooperative In Valenzuela City, Rhenjie Jusoy, Lowella Grace Ibañez, Sarah S. Molina

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Task allocation discrepancy in employees job description has become a critical concern in modern workplaces, particularly when it is linked in the management’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In response to that, this study explored how employees perceive the effects of the occurrence of task allocation discrepancy on workplace productivity as this aimed to explore the reasons and the effects behind these occurring issues in order to address these gaps and generate solutions, by focusing on key themes such as adaptability, workplace acknowledgment, skill development opportunities, and work motivation. Through the use of phenomenological research design, the study employed open-ended surveys …

Paper From Food Waste: Replacing Protective Packaging In Online Shopping With Allium Sativum (Garlic) Peels, Sakura C. Alangui, Rachelle D. Dangilan, Sophia A. Nolasco, Angelina P. Ruebe, Ariston F. Zaparita, Illuminada S. Menzi

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

The environmental impact of plastic packaging is a growing global concern, with the rise of online shopping and its dependence on single-use plastics like bubble wrap. This study examines the potential of Allium sativum (garlic) peels as a sustainable protective packaging material, evaluating their durability, biodegradability, and acceptability in comparison to conventional bubble wrap. Specimens of garlic paper and bubble wrap were then tested under different parameters. Under durability, the results showed that garlic peel paper had a mean tensile strength of 416.80 N/m, comparable to bubble wrap at 453.90 N/m, with no significant difference in tensile strength. In terms …

Self-Reflexive Vs. Engaged Senior High School Students Of Adamson University: Levels Of Social Consciousness And The Intensity Of Relational Aggression Towards Brand Boycotting, Savannah Nicole S. Granado, Anne Lizette C. Rago, John Ren L. Elamparo, Eunyce Jezreel M. Delos Reyes, Angeline L. Evangelista, Lara Julianne M. Rodenas, Lizethe Zabdiel B. Rosario, Amiella S. Fabriaga, Rael Adrian L. Alvarez, Lorenzo Matteo M. Caballa, Jasmin Faith F. Dumalanta, Shelyn Cornel B. Mijares, John Gabriel L. Cabia-An

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Brand boycotting is a form of non-violent protest that refers to people refraining from buying a product from a brand that does not align with their morals and values. There is still a significant gap in the level of social consciousness and the intensity of relational aggression of Senior High School Students in Adamson University and its correlation, to which this study aims. The study used a correlational design to assess the relationship between the two variables without manipulating it, wherein the results indicated that the respondents have low self-reflexivity and are moderately disengaged. However, the respondents slightly lean towards …

Effects Of Subliminal Advertising As Emotional Marketing Used By Coffee Shops To The Consumer Behavior Of Students From De La Salle University, Ivymae Joy A. Macatiag, Lia Amor V. Dait, Antoine Li Nikolai L. Soliman

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

This study analyzes the influence of subliminal advertising as a form of emotional marketing on the consumer behavior of students from De La Salle University. It examines how subtle, subconscious advertising techniques used by coffee shops can affect purchasing decisions and emotional connections with brands. The research aims to: (1) analyze the effects of subliminal advertisement on consumer behavior, (2) examine their emotional impact on students aged 18–24, and (3) identify which emotions are most effective in promoting customer engagement and repurchasing. Using a quantitative method, data was gathered through a survey. Findings reveal that among emotions such as love, …

Tochi, Julia Mae B. Angeles, Luigi Trevor L. Lui, Princess Bianca T. Sy, Jacques Philippe G.N. Tang, Roderick Pangindian

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

TOCHI was founded to provide comfort and care to people seeking everyday relief and relaxation. With this in mind, the company created a hand pillow that serves as a solution to many issues and pains people face daily. May these are cramps, body pain, or lack of relaxation, the product’s heating and cooling aspect, as well as its therapeutic aroma greatly assists in relief. The team behind TOCHI includes Bianca Sy, Julia Angeles, Jacques Tang, and Luigi Lui, serving as the Resource Manager, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, and Finance Manager respectively. By January 27, 2025, the company had been registered …

Clinicians’ Perceived Preparedness To Support Clients Who Have Co-Occurring Disorders, Jessica A. Love Jordan, Joseph Day

Journal of Applied Disciplines

Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are prevalent, yet many clinicians feel underprepared to provide integrated care for this population. This study explores the factors influencing clinicians' perceived preparedness and objective knowledge in treating clients with co-occurring disorders. Data were collected from 131 clinicians using the CODECAT EZ 2.0 and TIP ZIP assessments to evaluate their competence in co-occurring disorders treatment. Results indicate that while participants held positive attitudes toward integrated care, their practical knowledge and skills were often rated as average or below. Education, clinical experience, and continuing education were found to significantly influence both perceived preparedness and …

The Classroom Assessment Self-Efficacy Survey For Preservice Teachers: A Validation Study, Yiyun Fan, Timothy Folger, Connor Sondergeld, Toni A. May, Gregory E. Stone

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Preservice teachers often lack confidence in classroom assessment, highlighting the need for robust tools to measure assessment self-efficacy. The Classroom Assessment Self-Efficacy Survey (CASES) was designed to address this need. It comprises 24 items across two subscales: Evaluating Others’ Confidence (EOC) and Personal Performance Confidence (PPC). This study examined the psychometric properties of CASES using 223 responses from preservice teachers. Rasch modeling and other statistical techniques were applied to evaluate validity evidence based on response processes, internal structure, and relations to other variables. Results showed that CASES functioned as intended. Rating scale use was consistent with expectations, and reliability and …

Early Childhood Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions Of Scientists At Work, Tenisha L. Powell, Susan Green

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Early childhood teachers play a vital role in creating young children’s perceptions about science and scientists. Stereotypical perceptions of scientists and science may be detrimental to young children because these beliefs limit the possibility that science is accessible to all. To assist children in broadening their thinking about science, teachers must first gain knowledge about their own beliefs and perceptions. Several researchers have found that "teachers tend to teach in the same ways in which they were taught when they were students" (Finson, Thomas & Pedersen, 2006). In this study, 33 early childhood pre-service teachers were asked to "draw a …

How To Use Second Life® As A Teaching Strategy For Sexual Health Education, Fredanna A.D. M'Cormack, David P. Aguilar, John F. Yannessa, Chandrika F. Johnson

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The multi-user virtual environment (MUVE), known as Second Life (SL™) has been used extensively for educational purposes. Yet less studied are applications of this environment to health education topics. Equally lacking are clear instructions to guide the educator in both establishing this useful learning environment, and an application of the environment to educational topics that can be difficult to discuss face to face. The objectives for this manuscript include the development of an understanding of the technical parameters necessary to use Second Life, and methods to apply sexual health education content within the Second Life virtual world. The target audience …

Fertilizing Critical Thinkers With Questioning, Reflection, And Metacognition, Janis Mcwayne, Tracy E. Meetze, Shirley Carr Bausmith, Daljit Kaur

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

At a southeastern liberal arts university, a qualitative research course was offered to graduate students who taught in a rural impoverished public school setting. The intent of the course was to teach them how to use qualitative methods to improve teaching and assessment of their students. There is a learning curve associated with fully implementing qualitative methods. Within a year after course completion, we interviewed the teachers individually and then conducted a focus group with all participants to learn how they were implementing and evaluating their qualitative skills. The findings revealed they have used qualitative methods to assist their students …

Full Issue: Volume 3, 2010, Christopher Burkett

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.

The Boys Like Action And The Girls Like Emotion: Teaching Social Studies In Single-Sex Classrooms, Timothy Lintner

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The State of South Carolina has embraced single-sex education to a greater degree (and at a quicker pace) than any other state in the union. Yet, given this push for single-sex classrooms, there is scant research that specifically addresses what instructional practices “work best” when teaching boys and girls separately. This study focuses on the practices and perceptions of teaching social studies within select single-sex elementary classrooms.

No Kidding About "Kiddie Lit": The Importance Of Supporting Novice And Experienced Teachers In Using Children's Literature To Enhance Literacy, Engage Critical Thinking, And Encourage Equity, Linda Karges-Bone

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The importance of preparing teacher candidates to use children's literature as a tool for encouraging literacy and providing equity in their future classrooms is a common thread in Teacher Preparation programs. However, the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of candidates in today's programs may be at odds with what university faculty and the demands of the classroom require. Candidates' own literacy and appreciation of children's literature demonstrates troubling inconsistencies that could impact their own and their future students' performances. This article examines the current situation and offers strategies for engaging candidates and classroom teachers in the pursuit of children's literature to …

Investigation Of Screening Instruments In K-5 Programs, Mary Steppling, Mihaela Sabo Sweeney

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This study compared two speech and language screening instruments (The SpeechEase and the South Carolina Curriculum Screener) to determine which screening protocol was more accurate in identifying preschoolers at risk for academic delays in elementary school. Ninety-six children were administered both of the screenings and received either a Pass or Fail score. The screening results were compared with the students' academic performance as recorded on subsequent report cards. Statistics were performed to evaluate correlations between the students' screening results and their academic performance. Statistical measures showed that both screening instruments have moderate ability to predict academic outcomes in kindergarten children. …

Perceptions Of Middle School Principals' Leader Behavior, Jennifer C. Etheridge, Edward P. Cox

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This study utilized Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) (2003) to measure perceptions of leadership behavior of South Carolina public middle school principals. Three data sets were analyzed: 1) self perceptions of principals' leadership behavior, 2) teachers' perceptions of their principals' leadership behavior, and 3) the congruence of principals' and teachers' perceptions of principals' leadership behavior. The thirty LPI statements were divided among five behavioral areas: 1) Model the Way, 2) Inspire a Shared Vision, 3) Challenge the Process, 4) Enable Others to Act, and 5) Encourage the Heart. Principals rated their leadership behaviors slightly more positively than their …

Perceptions Of Required Elementary Education Courses For Special Education Majors, Sharon Sanders, Paula Schubert

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Approximately half of the students receiving special education services currently spend 80% of their time in the regular classroom, often with the special education teacher acting as a co-teacher. The use of inclusion to provide access to the general curriculum for these students challenges institutions of higher education to revisit the preparation of future teachers. In this article, results are presented from a survey administered to special education majors by two university instructors. The results of the survey indicated an apparent lack of understanding of the collaboration required between special education and general education teachers and the role of content …

The Pedagogical Implications Of School Choice Initiatives In South Carolina, A. Scott Henderson

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

School choice theory (SCT) is an important component of contemporary discussions about educational reform. For the past several years, South Carolina lawmakers have attempted to enact legislation based on SCT principles. These attempts, albeit unsuccessful, illustrate recurring concerns and suggest a need for teacher preparation programs to address more fully the pedagogical implications of school choice initiatives.

Full Issue: Volume 2, 2009, Christopher Burkett

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.