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Expectations Towards Aging Among Filipino University Students: Educating The Younger Generations To Combat Ageism, Melanie Tolentino, Marcelo Savassi Kakihara

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The study determined the effect of an online educational webinar on young Filipino’s expectations toward aging. Students from social sciences-related programs and engineering/business programs of a state university in the Philippines were recruited to join an intervention group and a passive control group, respectively. Data was obtained in two time points for both groups through the Expectations Toward Aging Questionnaire (ERA-12). Results showed that the intervention group’s baseline scores improved significantly compared to the control group. Consistent with the previous studies, our data suggests that affordable and short online educational interventions may be effective in reducing ageism among young university …

Exploratory Comparative Review Of The Revolving Door Phenomenon In Government Across Four Aspects, Kwangseon Hwang

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The purpose of this study is to compare the revolving door phenomenon across different types of literature and research. This investigation was conducted through a comprehensive literature review encompassing four categories: legal, academic, governmental, and political-economic research. The review of these various bodies of literature unveiled differing approaches to addressing the revolving door phenomenon. Governmental studies primarily centered on the operational aspects of government and scrutinized whether resources were potentially misused or squandered due to the revolving door. Conversely, legal and academic research placed their emphasis on ethical concerns, conflicts of interest, and the public’s perception of government. They explored …

Filial Experiences And Challenges Of Caregivers Of The Individuals With Tourette Syndrome, Aileen C. Bautista, Rochelle Irene G. Lucas

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition that has physically and psychologically affected individuals afflicted with this condition. Their health situation has an impact on their families’ lives. In this case study, we aimed to examine the various experiences of the family members of the individuals with TS. Informed by the postulations of Ramanathan (2010) and Rivera-Navarro et al. (2014), we interviewed parents and siblings of individuals diagnosed with TS. Through these interviews, our study revealed that family members share the struggles of individuals with TS in dealing with and managing their conditions. They also shared some of their perceptions …

Widening Health Research Initiatives For Older Adults In Malaysia: A Scoping Review Of Exercise- Related Physical Activity, Mark Stephan Felix

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Increasing health concerns among the older adult population in Malaysia may be ameliorated by the use of physical activity/exercise. To aid in this endeavor from an academic perspective, a scoping review was undertaken to map out the extant literature, identify research gaps, and provide directions for future research on the subject of older adults, physical activity/exercise, and health. The PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed, and major academic databases were searched for relevant academic literature. From an initial 42,752 database search results, a total of 15 articles were finalized for data extraction, analysis, and synthesis after four rounds of exclusion. Gaps identified …

Parent And Staff Experiences Of A Feasibility Trial Evaluating Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist In Infants With Acute Viral Bronchiolitis: A Qualitative Study, Julia Harris, Shane M. Tibby, Jos M. Latour

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background: There is limited literature regarding family and staff experiences of participating in clinical trials. A qualitative study was embedded in the NAVABronch feasibility trial evaluating the effectiveness of a novel mode of ventilation, neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA), in infants with acute viral bronchiolitis. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of parents and health care practitioners (HCPs) involved in the NAVABronch Trial. Study Design: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two parents and two focus groups were held with six HCPs. Findings: Four themes were identified from the focus groups: (1) Creating …

Faithful In Friendship: Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Self-Perception As Portrayed By His Relationship With Eberhard Bethge, Greer Bates

The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing

Shortly before Christmas 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer sat at the desk in his cell at Berlin's Tegel Prison to pen letters to the loved ones he left behind when the Gestapo arrested him on charges of conspiracy against the Fuhrer. Bonhoeffer recently passed the eight-month mark since his arrest, and he had given up hope of being released to his family in time for the holiday. "There's probably nothing for it but to write you a Christmas letter now to meet all eventualities," he opened a note to his parents, explaining that he had accepted the fate of not spending Christmas …

"Millions Shall Know Brother Joseph Again": The Joseph Smith Papers Internship, M. Jordan Kezele

The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing

Despited his prophetic Calling, it is doubtful that Joseph Smith knew when he established the Church in 1830 that it would take twenty-four large folio volumes of records to document his fourteenyear ministry. Nor did he foresee the dozens of historians, millions of dollars, and impressive research library that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would devote to the history's assembly. The Joseph Smith Papers Project, commenced in 2001, will publish every known and available document composed or dictated by Joseph Smith from 1828 to his martyrdom in 1844. Magnificent in scope, chis mountain of work encompasses a …

The Impact Of The Gut-Brain Axis On Alzheimer’S Disease, Elissa Wakim

Best Integrated Writing

Elissa’s review for the Graduate Biomedical Review focuses on the links between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain; the gut-brain axis and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. As a student in the Microbiology and Immunology Masters Program Elissa was particularly interested in the gut microbiota and their connection to neurodegenerative disease. She tidily reviewed the literature and wrote a fascinating and compelling piece of work.

Characterizing The Polyamorous Experience Through Research, Kacey O'Harra

Best Integrated Writing

Scientific study of polyamory and the individuals who practice it has seen a sharp increase in the last decade, revealing data and subjective experiences that support their capacity to be closely intimate and fulfilling, to bolster personal development, to provide a positive and stable family environment, and to mutually strengthen the bonds of each relationship involved. Understanding the unique experiences and challenges faced by polyamorous lovers is essential for cultural competence in relational research, clinical practice, institutional regulations, and moving toward greater social acceptance. Examined here are the associated stigmas and their impacts on polyamorous individuals, the motivations people have …

Balancing The Mind: The Role Of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors In Managing Anxiety, Olivia Mace

Best Integrated Writing

Olivia’s senior capstone review article focuses on the role of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram in the management of anxiety. SSRIs have been successfully used to treat depression for decades, with fluoxetine (Prozac) being introduced to the US market in 1987. Recently it has been found that the SSRI escitalopram has efficacy in treating anxiety as well as depression. Olivia’s review is detailed and timely. Unmanaged anxiety and depression are common among students and this review will be of interest to students, parents and the university population in general.

Reintegrating Humanity And Nature In Education And Workplaces, Kristin Johnson

Best Integrated Writing

There has been an observable disconnection between humans and natural environment in select Western cultures over the past 100 years. Reintegration of humanity and nature can be achieved through shifting to a sustainability-focused model of education and the teaching of reflection about natural experiences to children to equip them for sustainable living. Biophilic designs can continue to encourage this shift because the effects are immediately good for both physical and mental health. Green ergonomics can also encourage this reintegration by reducing the friction between the user and the technology in ways that encourage sustainable practices with ease. By combining these …

Best Integrated Writing Spring 2024 - Complete Edition, Wright State University School Of Humanities And Cultural Studies, Kristie Mckiernan, Tracy Smith

Best Integrated Writing

Best Integrated Writing includes excellent student writing from Integrated Writing courses taught at Wright State University. This is the first issue after a 5 year hiatus.

Attitudes And Self-Efficacy Of Swimming Coaches Towards The Inclusion Of Swimmers With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eleftheria Kasagianni, Dimitrios Kokaridas, Panagiotis Varsamis, Vasilis Tsimaras

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes and self-efficacy of swimming coaches regarding the inclusion of swimmers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The sample consisted of 150 Greek swimming coaches with an average age of 29.58 years. Each participant completed the Swimming Coaches Attitudes towards Inclusion Questionnaire for perceptions assessment and the Biddle and Goudas (1997) self-efficacy questionnaire. The statistical analysis used SPSS 27 to calculate Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson product-moment correlations, independent t-tests, and ANOVA. The findings of the study showed that the swimming coaches expressed positive attitudes and a high percentage of perceived self-efficacy towards the …

The Student Movement Volume 108 Issue 19: Where Did You Portu-Go For Spring Break?, Lauren Kim, Savannah Tyler, Madison Vath, Aiko J. Ayala Rios, Lexie Dunham, Melissa Moore, Andrew Francis, Abby Shim, Katie Davis, Anna Rybachek, Nate Miller, Jim Walters, Nathaniel Reid

The Student Movement v. 108 (2023-2024)

HUMANS

Women's History Month Interview: Dr. Vanessa Corredera, Interviewed by Lauren Kim

Food for a Sustainable Student, Interviews by Savannah Tyler

Assistant to the President for Mission and Culture Interview: Willie Edward Hucks II (Diversity Officer), Interviewed by Lauren Kim

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tumbling Through the Decades: A Look at the Early Years of the Andrews University Gymnics, Madison Vath

Men in Black: Student Conductors Take Over AUSO, Aiko J. Ayala Rios

Pilipino Cultural Night: Salika!, Lexie Dunham

NEWS

Updates and Changes from This Year's Board of Trustees Meeting, Melissa Moore

How Andrews Started Offering the Degrees We Know Today, …

A Research Framework To Improve Evidence-Based Practice Surrounding The Resuscitation Response To Drowning In Surf Lifesaving, Elissa Hooper, Aaron T. Scanlan, Shayne D. Baker, Samantha Fien

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Surf lifesaving members are essential first responders who patrol public waterways, performing rescues and resuscitation to individuals in the community when needed. In this way, surf lifesaving members experience arduous physical requirements alongside extensive psychological stress during resuscitation. Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) represents the predominant, frontline lifesaving service in Queensland, Australia; however, little research has explored key aspects of drowning resuscitations involving this organisation, as well as in the broader lifesaving industry, limiting our current understanding on this vital topic. We sought to explore key aspects of drowning resuscitations within SLSQ and create a framework to generate evidence-based practice. …

‘You Have To Respect The Water’: Participant Experiences Of Appreciating And Managing The Risks Associated With Open Water Swimming – A Rapid Ethnographic Study, Mark A. Christie, David Elliott

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Open water swimming (OWS) has rapidly grown in popularity, driven by the purported health benefits of cold-water immersion. A paucity of research remains specifically considering the notable risks inherent in OWS participation, and a lack of qualitative research on freshwater swimming experiences, and safety-related issues therein. This rapid ethnographic study, based at a dedicated OWS lake in the UK, conducted semi-structured interviews with OWS participants (n=17; female=11, male=6). Two core themes emerged: environmental issues impacting OWS experiences and behaviours; and knowledge and education of OWS which highlighted safe/unsafe practices, levels of education for managing risks, personal preparedness, swimming solo/with others, …

A Framework For Thinking About The Future Of Japanese Society In The Face Of Declining Fertility And Population, Hirotaka Nagaishi

Japanese Society and Culture

Japanese society is facing declining birthrates and a shrinking population. According to Yoshinori Hiroi, what is indispensable for promoting regional and urban revitalization and seeking sustainability in this situation is the selection of values and concepts for a desirable society rooted in community. This society will ultimately be realized through policy integration/comprehensive policies.

Therefore, we must envisage a desirable future society, taking the current social situation as the starting point. Robert and Edward Skidelsky see the current capitalist society as a “rich enough, poor enough society,” while Hiroi sees the future society as a “post-capitalist/post-industrial society” and considers it as …

Experiences Of Recent Nebraska Stem Teachers Who Have Left Teaching, Courtney N. Matulka

Educational Leadership Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

Teacher shortages in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields have long been a concern, yet contemporary challenges present a unique predicament. Despite historical recruitment successes, the persistence of this issue has led to temporary solutions that often fall short of addressing the root causes. Consequently, school districts resort to hiring individuals lacking proper certification or expertise, or relying on substitutes, to fill crucial STEM teaching positions. Student academic achievements can be impacted as effective STEM instruction demands not only a deep understanding of the subject matter content but also robust pedagogical practices. To shed light on the complexities surrounding …

A Comparative Analysis Of Births For Women Aged 20-25 Vs. 35-39: An Examination Of Longitudinal Trends Of Volume And Outcomes, Kristy Hampton

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Maternal health impacts the well-being of society as it is commonly viewed as an indicator of public health welfare. Childbirth at an advanced maternal age (AMA) increases the likelihood of less favorable birth outcomes. As births to AMA women have increased over time, it is important to understand the impact age has on birth methods and birth outcomes. This research examined the proportion of births to women aged 20-25 years in comparison to AMA women aged 35-39 years in North Carolina from 2002-2017. The proportions of births to AMA women have increased over time despite increased risk and birth outcomes. …

Comparison Of Raw Accelerometry Data From Actigraph, Apple Watch, Garmin, And Fitbit Using A Mechanical Shaker Table, James W. White Iii, Olivia L. Finnegan, Nick Tindall, Srihari Nelakuditi, David E. Brown Iii, Russell R. Pate Ph.D., Gregory J. Welk, Massimiliano De Zambotti, Rahul Ghosal, Yuan Wang, Sarah Burkart, Elizabeth L. Adams, Mvs Chandrashekhar, Bridget Armstrong, Michael W. Beets, Robert Weaver Med, Phd

Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the raw accelerometry output from research-grade and consumer wearable devices compared to accelerations produced by a mechanical shaker table. Raw accelerometry data from a total of 40 devices (i.e., n = 10 ActiGraph wGT3X-BT, n = 10 Apple Watch Series 7, n = 10 Garmin Vivoactive 4S, and n = 10 Fitbit Sense) were compared to reference accelerations produced by an orbital shaker table at speeds ranging from 0.6 Hz (4.4 milligravity-mg) to 3.2 Hz (124.7mg). Two-way random effects absolute intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) tested inter-device reliability. …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda April 4, 2024, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes – March 7, 2024
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews: https://usu.curriculog.com/
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 2:30 pm

The Psychological Burden Of Nmosd - A Mixed Method Study Of Patients And Caregivers, Darcy C. Esiason, Nicole Ciesinski, Chelsi N. Nurse, Wendy Erler, Tom Hattrich, Ankita Deshpande, C. Virginia O'Hayer

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system with common symptoms of rapid onset of eye pain, loss of vision, neck/back pain, paralysis, bowel and bladder dysfunction and heat sensitivity. The rare, unpredictable, and debilitating nature of NMOSD constitutes a unique psychological burden for patients and their caregivers, the specific nature and extent of which is not yet known. This mixed methods study, informed by both quantitative and qualitative data collected via self-report measures, focus groups, and in-depth interviews, aims to investigate and understand the psychological burden of patients with NMOSD and their caregiver/loved …

Junior Izzy Castillo Crowned Miss Gardner-Webb, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Izzy Castillo was crowned Miss Gardner-Webb on March 24. She also won Most Photogenic and Miss Congeniality. Castillo, of Canton, Ga., is a junior elementary education major. Her talent was a country line dance to Footloose. She received a crown, sash, roses and $300.

Increasing Folic Acid Self-Efficacy In College-Age Women Of Childbearing Age, Kristie Buchanan

Dissertations

Preventative measures taken by women of childbearing age before and during conception limit the risk of fetal defects or complications. One specific measure that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is that all women of childbearing age take folic acid 400 mcg daily. Evidence-based research suggests that taking 400 mcg daily limits the risk of fetal neural tube defects if taken daily and started at least two months before conception. Fetal neural tube defects are classified as defects that damage the baby's spine and brain. The researcher conducted an evidence-based practice project that sought to determine …

Development Of An Integrated Well-Being Scale For Japan, Kyoko Shimada, Masayuki Kiriu

Japanese Society and Culture

Background: Although multiple scales related to well-being have been developed mainly in Western countries, it is important to consider Japanese cultural and historical elements when considering the concept of well-being in Japan. This study attempted to develop an integrated scale that considers Japanese cultural elements and characteristics.

Methods: As a preliminary survey, several Western made well-being scales were evaluated and 2 scales had factor structures that were generally as expected. Therefore, including these 2 scales, a total of 54 items (40 new items that represent characteristics that are important to Japanese) were added as integrated scales in the main analysis. …

Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions Of Rti2 Implementation For Special Education Students In Southwest Tennessee, Dennis Lee Kimbrough

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, March 29, 2024, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Contact-Based Strategies On Improving Mental Illness Stigma And Help-Seeking Behaviors Within Families, B. Michelle Wilks

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Adolescence is a developmental period that often involves extreme physical, psychological, and emotional changes and sometimes the experience of significant personal and social challenges. In addition to these challenges, youth are trying to find their place in the world and developing their identities, which depend heavily on their relationships with others. Adolescents who struggle with their mental health and also fail to develop meaningful connections with others, tend to have poor self-esteem, self-isolate, are ostracized by others, and have a poor social self-concept, all of which are associated with poor mental health and increased risk for suicidal ideation. The impact …

An Empirical Study On The Association Between Public Service Motivation And Job Satisfaction, And Other Factors: An Analysis Of Special Ward Employee Data Using Ordinary Least Squares And Quantile Regression Analysis, Reona Hayashi, Takeshi Fukaya, Masatoshi Minowa, Shigeo Nakajima, Shizuka Kajiwara

Japanese Society and Culture

This study aims to identify the association between public service motivation (PSM), job satisfaction, and other factors using ordinary least squares and quantile regression analyses. The following findings were clarified by analysing survey data from approximately 1,600 special ward employees. Job satisfaction, affective organisational commitment, and job performance are positively associated with PSM. Second, job stress and PSM are negatively associated with PSM. Third, there is a stable positive association between affective organisational commitment and PSM regardless of whether affective organisational commitment is high or low. Fourth, as job satisfaction and job performance increased, the positive association between job satisfaction, …

Individual Behavioral Modeling Across Games Of Strategy, Logan Fields

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

An individual’s actions in a particular environment and with specified resources can reveal their decision-making tendencies and patterns, and by analyzing the variations in cognitive traits among individuals, it may be possible to identify trends that can foretell their future behaviors. This can be a powerful tool in various fields including cognitive modeling, player analytics, computer security, and threat detection. Collectible card games are a fruitful test space for studying cognitive differences in decision-making, as they can have clearly defined and replicable environments and large player bases. As such, in this work, I explore the potential of using two virtual …