Digital Commons Network^™

The Correlation Between Identifying Needs And Choosing The Appropriate Productive Art For Use / Primary Health Care Centers As An Example, Zinah Muayad Mahmood, Mohammed Jasim Mohammed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The purpose of the study is to identify the need to improve health services in Iraq by determining the efficiency of service in health care centres and working on exploiting limited resources through choosing the most efficient technological art represented by using precast concrete technology to fill the shortfall in the establishment health centres for primary care and to explain the impact of this on saving resources, time, and increasing production efficiency. To achieve this, the quantitative analysis adopted as a methodology in the study by determining the size of the deficit in the infrastructure of health centres for primary …

Criminology As Epistemic Necropolitics, Tamari Kitossa Phd

Social Transformations Journal of the Global South

I argue in this essay that from 1492 to the present, the Global North has used theories of “crime,” its causation and control, as part of a three-pronged epistemic necropolitical attack on the Global South. I suggest that the emergence of critical criminology and its more recent offshoots, given their dependence on the present or hypothetical war making and coercive state, are themselves a part of the problem. I suggest criminology is a Trojan Horse that brings epistemic toxic waste and destruction in the guise of deterministic theories on crime and its control. Like their Inquisitorial predecessors, I suggest criminology …

Shifting The 'White Gaze' On Black Bodies In Philippine Collegiate Basketball: Toward A Structural Understanding Of Covert Racism In The Global South, Satwinder Singh Rehal

Social Transformations Journal of the Global South

In a postcolonial Global South context, the representation of race seems to persist and is manifested through the media scripting of Black African sporting bodies that in effect extends the deployment of the “White gaze,” the effort to explore the Black body within the context of white supremacy. Through a qualitative content analysis of media texts in the Philippines, the paper illustrates how in a postmodern context racial stereotypes literally play out within Philippine collegiate basketball framed by the “White gaze” that expresses a covert form of racism that supports an essentialist deployment of categories of race. The paper ends …

Lagging Behind Others?: An Exploration Of Muslims’ Educational Outlook In Modern Times, Fatima Waqi Sajjad

Social Transformations Journal of the Global South

In this paper I explore how modern Muslims’ educational outlook has been affected by colonial disruptions of the past and coloniality of the present. Focusing on the case of colonial India and modern-day Pakistan, I explore how the colonial intrusion in India dichotomized local Muslim education into two separate, divergent domains: religious and secular, a division that remains intact to date. When a contemporary Pakistani Muslim contemplates the purpose of education, he/she confronts two dominant discourses: 1) secular education discourses that advocate economic growth and catching up with the West as the ultimate purpose of education, and 2) dominant religious …

The Relationship Between Sport-Related Concussion And Sensation-Seeking, Spencer W. Liebel, Kathryn L. Van Pelt, Gian-Gabriel P. Garcia, Lauren L. Czerniak, Michael A. Mccrea, Thomas W. Mcallister, Steven P. Broglio, Care Consortium Investigators

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Faculty Publications

Sensation-seeking, or the need for novel and exciting experiences, is thought to play a role in sport-related concussion (SRC), yet much remains unknown regarding these relationships and, more importantly, how sensation-seeking influences SRC risk. The current study assessed sensation-seeking, sport contact level, and SRC history and incidence in a large sample of NCAA collegiate athletes. Data included a full study sample of 22,374 baseline evaluations and a sub-sample of 2037 incident SRC. Independent samples t-test, analysis of covariance, and hierarchical logistic regression were constructed to address study hypotheses. Results showed that (1) among participants without SRC, sensation-seeking scores were …

Rethinking Rural Homelessness: A Comparison Of The Causes, Solutions, And Services For Persons Experiencing Homelessness In Appalachia Versus Urban Areas In The United States, Casey Frommeyer

Honors Theses

Although homelessness in urban areas has been analyzed extensively, there is little research and data on homelessness in rural areas, specifically in Appalachia. The goal of this research is to shed some light on rural homeless experiences by comparing them to their urban counterparts. Four people from organizations that work with persons experiencing homelessness were interviewed using a snowball sample and asked questions which compare the causes, services, and solutions for homelessness in rural and urban areas. Based on these interviews, it can be concluded that the issues people experiencing homelessness go through, such as mental health problems and stigma, …

Gardner-Webb Students Join Alpha Chi Honor Society, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Members of Gardner-Webb University’s N.C. Zeta Chapter of Alpha Chi hosted the 48 annual induction ceremony on Nov. 15 through a Zoom webinar. Alpha Chi is a national collegiate honor society that promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and honors those who achieve such distinction.

Management Of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers Exploiting Polymer-Based Muco-Adhesive Sponges: In-Vitro And In-Vivo Evaluation, Dalia Attia, Muhammed Ossama, Caroline Lamie, Mohamed Tarek, Hebatallah Wagdy, Mohamed Elmazar

Pharmacy

Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is a well-known painful, inflammatory disease with uncertain etiology for which local symptomatic therapy is only available. The aim of this study was to formulate and characterize muco-adhesive sponges containing a mixture of tenoxicam and miconazole nitrate to manage pain, inflammation and avoid candida infection that may accompany RAU due to poor oral hygiene. Two polymers at different concentrations were used to prepare sponges applying simple freeze-drying. Medicated chitosan (2%) sponges (mC2) showed acceptable physical appearance, surface pH (6.3 ± 0.042), porosity (25.7% ± 1.8), swelling index (5.7 ± 0.11), in-vivo and ex-vivo mucoadhesion time (115 …

Culturally Disruptive Research: A Critical (Re)Engagement With Research Processes And Teaching Practices, Breanne K. Litts, Melissa Tehee, Jennifer Jenkins, Stuart Baggaley, Devon Isaacs, Megan Hamilton, Lili Yan

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Student Research

Purpose

As scholars, educators and policymakers recognize the impact of partnership-based research, there is a growing need for more in-depth understanding of how to conduct this work, especially with and in diverse project teams. The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical examination of adopting a culturally disruptive approach in a research–practice partnership (RPP) that includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, designers and educators who worked together to collaboratively design culturally situated experiences for sixth graders.

Design/methodology/approach

Following a design-based implementation research methodology, data from design and implementation are presented as two case studies to illustrate key findings.

Findings …

Transformative Learning: An Approach To Understand Participatory Action Research, Roshani Rajbanshi, Bal Chandra Luitel

Transformations

Transformative learning is to observe one’s experience that makes one conscious of one’s knowledge and one’s changing view in the learning community. This paper presents reflection on transformation in learning both the theory and practice of participatory action research as experienced through field visits and interacting with the participants. Critical reflective journal entries and discussions on workshops provided source of data. The purpose of this paper is to provide understanding of participatory action research from traditional conventional research and how reflection helped unfold the ideologies of participatory action research. Following the cycle of participatory action research, authors explored the need …

Using Geogebra, Photography, And Vocabulary To Teach Mathematics While Aiding Our Esol Populations, Joseph M. Furner, Noorchaya Yahya

Transformations

This paper shares many important examples of using real world photography and GeoGebra software in teaching math to all students including the ESOL population. ESOL learners can benefit immensely from the use of real-world photography imported into GeoGebra software because new vocabulary and math concepts are concretized. Students are often excited and motivated by photography and technology. Thus, this paper will demonstrate how mathematics teachers can insert photos into GeoGebra Software and then explore math concepts relevant in the photographs, i.e. shapes, symmetry, measurement, fractions, parabolas, etc. By using software and a visual approach to teaching math with photographs, many …

2020-November-30-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Nicole Aldana is an academic advisor in the College of Business and Technology after holding a like position at Georgia Southern University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies and Spanish from Georgia Southern.

Becky Birdwell is a temporary executive aide in the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies after serving as a contract administrator. She holds a B.S. degree in elementary education from ETSU.

Tracy Dixon is a career specialist with the Center for Community Outreach and Applied Research. Before coming to ETSU, she was an operations manager at Leon Ella Enterprises. She holds a B.A. degree in …

Letter - First Quarterly Report On Social Justice And Diversity Initiatives, Christopher Callahan

Presidential Communications

No abstract provided.

2020-2021 Faculty Senate Xxv - November 30, 2020 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: November 30, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

Barriers For Insulin Therapy Initiation Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending The Specialized Center For Endocrinology And Diabetes / Baghdad 2019, Ruaa Zidane, Wijdan Hussein

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: The beginning of insulin therapy is a mutual decision between the health care provider and the patient. People    with   type 2 diabetes   mellitus often   have   strongly   negative attitudes toward insulin therapy. This refusal is often   based on a range of patient concerns and misconceptions. OBJECTIVE: To determine the barriers for insulin therapy refusal among type 2 diabetic patient, and to find the association between socio-demographic characteristic and the barriers of refusal. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted during the period from first of March to 30th of June 2019 in the Specialized Center for Endocrinology and …

Nail Changes In Psoriatic Patients And Their Association With Disease Severity, Zahraa Al-Taie, Hayder Al-Hamamy

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

  BACKGROUND: Nail psoriasis occurs in both adults and children. Nail involvement is associated with significant physical and psychological consequences for a substantial number of patients. The prevalence of nail changes among patients with psoriasis varies between 10 and 55 percent. In most patients, nail involvement follows or is concurrent with onset of cutaneous psoriasis.  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate nail changes in a sample of Iraqi patients with psoriasis and study their association with                the disease severity. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study is a clinico-epidemiological observational cross-sectional study. It was conducted at                       the outpatient clinic at the Center of Dermatology and Venerology/ …

Music As An Alternative Therapy To Midazolam For Sedation In Patients Undergoing Elective Pelvic And Lower Limb Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia, Murad Mola, Aimen Latef

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Almost in all types of surgical operations, patients experienced some kinds of anxiety which is reflected by a perceptible change in some vital signs. Music therapy is an emerging nonpharmacological intervention that had proven effectiveness in different medical conditions. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of music intervention on some vital signs in patients undergoing elective pelvic and lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective randomized study was conducted including a total of 100 patients scheduled for elective pelvic and lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia. Patients were randomly assigned into two equals groups: the intervention …

Workplace Stress, Physical Activity And Eating Behavior And Its Relation To Obesity Among Medical And Paramedical Staff, Baraa Mohammed, Salam Mohammed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Obesity is   a medical condition in  which  excess  body  fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative  effect on health. Obesity increase the likelihood of various diseases and conditions,  particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression OBJECTIVE: To clarify the effect of  work place stress , physical activity and eating behavior as  determinants of obesity. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: A cross-sectional study with an analytic element, was conducted  in eight  hospitals and  primary health care  centers in al-Najaf city selected by a convenient  non randomized sampling …

“When It’S Time To Come Together, We Come Together”: Reconceptualizing Theories Of Self-Efficacy For Health Information Practices Within Lgbtqia+ Communities, Alexander N. Vera, Travis L. Wagner, Vanessa L. Kitzie

Student Publications

This chapter addresses the shortcomings of current self-efficacy models describing the health information practices of LGBTQIA+ communities. Informed by semi-structured interviews with 30 LGBTQIA+ community leaders from South Carolina, findings demonstrate how their self-efficacy operates beyond HIV/AIDS research while complicating traditional models that isolate an individual’s health information practices from their abundant communal experiences. Findings also suggest that participants engage with health information and resources in ways deemed unhealthy or harmful by healthcare providers. However, such practices are nuanced, and participants carefully navigate them, balancing concerns for community safety and well-being over traditional engagements with healthcare infrastructures. These findings have …

Pregnant Women’S Experience During Antenatal Care In Private Clinic Maternity Nursing, Fitri Fujiana, Setyowati Setyowati, Imami Nur Rachmawati

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Maternity nurses are authorized health workers that provide antenatal care, but their roles and function in antenatal care services are not recognized by the public. This research aims to reveal the experience of pregnant women during antenatal visits in private clinic maternity nursing. Six pregnant women selected using purposive sampling underwent an in-depth interview in this descriptive phenomenological study. Data were analyzed through thematic content analysis with Moustakas approach. Three themes were identified in this study: 1) women experience good communication with maternity nurses; 2) women receive family-centered nursing care; 3) the schedule, cost, facility, and types of service meet …

Oncology Nurse Compassion Fatigue Benchmark Project, Jessica R. Hayward

MSN Capstone Projects

Oncology nurses provide care to patients during some of the toughest times in their lives. This care places nurses at risk of developing compassion fatigue which can have negative long-term health impacts. There is currently no formal compassion fatigue education offered to oncology nurses. This lack of training leaves nurses vulnerable to the impacts of unmanaged stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. This benchmark project was completed to bring awareness to the need for a mindfulness-based compassion fatigue course. This course will provide oncology nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage these difficult emotions.

Second Amended Plan

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.

The Guardian, Week Of November 30, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of November 30, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Should A Physician Apologize For A Medical Mistake? – The Controversy Over The Effectiveness Of Apology Law Statutes, Samuel D. Hodge, Jr.

Cleveland State Law Review

There are two approaches that health care providers can pursue in handling a medical error. Is it better for a physician not to admit a mistake and aggressively defend the claim or apologize and try to amicably resolve the matter? There has been a growing movement for physicians to offer words of sympathy or to apologize for a medical mistake as a way of minimizing the impact of a medical error and reducing the chances of a malpractice claim. There are a number of benefits to this approach but critics maintain that an apology is a useless gesture with an …

Buckeyes Against The Boycott: Why Ohio's Law Opposing Bds Is Protected Under The First Amendment, Hannah Kraus

Cleveland State Law Review

In 2016, Ohio became the fourteenth state to enact legislation denouncing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel. Codified as § 9.76 of the Ohio Revised Code, this legislation prohibits any state agency from contracting with a company that boycotts Israel during the contractual period. While the constitutionality of § 9.76 has not been challenged, anti-BDS statutes passed by other state legislatures have faced First Amendment challenges. This Note argues that § 9.76 of the Ohio Revised Code complies with the First Amendment under the government speech doctrine. In 1991, the Supreme Court applied the government speech doctrine in …

Got Bounded Rationality And Political Gridlock? There's A Loan Disclosure Hack For That, Debra Pogrund Stark, Jessica M. Choplin, Andrew Pizor

Cleveland State Law Review

For decades, Congress has primarily relied upon the use of mandatory disclosure forms to protect consumers from entering into ill-advised loans by disclosing the terms of an offered loan before the borrower enters into it. This policy is not likely to change any time soon due to congressional gridlock. Frustratingly, despite improvements, consumers still have difficulties using these forms to obtain the key information and data they need to make wise decisions. These disclosures contain a great deal of information, and assume that consumers are capable of reading, understanding, and using all of it. Contrary to this assumption, research on …

Reopening America's Schools During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Protecting Asian Students From Stigma And Discrimination, Daisuke Akiba

Publications and Research

The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted a rise in stigma and discrimination against people of Asian descent in many areas in the world, including the United States1. Anti-Asian hate incidents, which have ranged from verbal attacks, refusal of service to physical assault, continue to transpire in the U.S., and they put psychological and physical well-being of Asian children at increased risk. Discussions toward reopening of U.S. schools thus far, however, seem to have exclusively included the infection-related concerns and pedagogical consequences of continued disruptions in face-to-face instructions. Hence, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders need to have plans in place …

Walden Bello. Counterrevolution: The Global Rise Of The Far Right. Philippines: Ateneo De Manila University Press, 2019, 175 Pp., Carl Russel Reyes

Social Transformations Journal of the Global South

Excerpt: In the early to mid-2010s, populism was more associated with leftwing movements and parties, the most prominent of which were in Southern Europe (Della Porta 2015). Among these polities reeling from austerity measures that include Greece and Spain, it was only in Italy where a right-wing populist party has gained traction. By the end of the last decade, we saw a global rise of right-wing populism, both of those who have claimed power or were on its cusps. Currently, there is no shortage of extant cases where these movements and its personalities have managed to use social cleavages brought …

Ambiguous Loss, Boundary Ambiguity, And English Learning: How Immigrants' Functionality Is Impacted By Language Proficiency, Shakir Ali

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Due to conflicts in different parts of the world or the prospect of a better life, there are tremendous numbers of immigrants around the world. This study investigates the effect of language learning by immigrants on the level of boundary ambiguity they experience as a result of being separated from extended family. Through the lens of acculturation theory (Schumann, 1976), the study examines if learning a new language helps the immigrant to function within the culture of the host country. In addition, the study relies on the Contextual Model of Family Stress to ascertain if individual, family, or community resources …