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Enhancing Learning Through Sign Language, Christopher Lane Pomeroy

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Developmental disabilities, such as cognitive delays or autism, are often associated with challenges in verbal communication. These challenges can limit a student’s ability to engage and demonstrate understanding in academic settings. Identifying alternative forms of expression, such as manual sign language, can be crucial in promoting learning within special education environments. This paper explores research on the physical and mental skills involved in using manual sign language for communication, examines interventions that use sign language to enhance understanding and basic communication, and discusses the potential for generalizing sign language as a tool in academic and societal contexts.

A Pilot Study Of Factors Affecting Student Veterans’ College Choice, Phillip A. Olt, Whitney Whitaker, Seth D. Kastle, Taylor Kriley

Advanced Education Programs Faculty Publications

This study considered the factors that student veterans considered when choosing where to attend higher education. This is a report of results from a survey implemented in a nationwide pilot study. Respondents (N = 111) gave greater weight in college choice to items generally associated with college satisfaction, such as cost, program availability, and supports, over “military friendly”-type marketing. These findings are important to those practitioners and institutions serving student veterans, as there are great time and financial costs that result from ineffective approaches to recruiting and retaining students.

Silencing Jorge Luis Borges The Wrongful Suppression Of The Di Giovanni Translations, Wes Henricksen

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

How A “Superstar” Ceo Exposes The Necessity For Third Party D&O Insurance, Angela N. Aneiros, Karen Woody

Scholarly Articles

he influence that “superstar” CEOs have over a company’s board of directors can be alarming. Among other things, Elon’s ability to skirt personal liability for seemingly obvious breaches of duty has raised concerns within the realm of corporate governance and corporate regulation. While much has been written on Elon’s influence on Tesla’s board of directors, one area of the law that often gets overlooked that has exacerbated Elon’s corporate governance issues, is that of directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance. While personally insuring board members seems like a very "Elon" move, it could have broader implications beyond Elon. Are “superstar” …

The Mouse In The Museum, Maggie Colangelo, Bernard Means

Virtual Curation Lab's Comic Publications

Find out about America's first successful public museum of art and natural history from a unique perspective: a mouse! The museum mouse guides you through Charles Willson Peale's Philadelphia Museum from its founding in his own home to its eventual establishment in what is now called Independence Hall. You will encounter a killer bear, an eagle that has seen better days, and the massive bones of an extinct elephant: the mastodon. This gripping tale is brought to you by Maggie Colangelo and Bernard K. Means, co-creators of Founding Monsters, Founding Monsters Tales, Mystery of the Missing Megafauna, and Tales from …

Annual Report Of The Town Of Shelburne, New Hampshire For The Year Ending December 31, 2023., Shelburne Town Representatives

Shelburne, NH Annual Reports

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Town Of Belmont 2023 Annual Report., Belmonth Town Representatives

Belmont, NH Annual Reports

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Town Of Boscawen, N.H. 2023 Annual Report With 2024 Town Warrant And Budget., Boscawen Town Representatives

Boscawen, NH Annual Reports

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How Students Benefit From Trauma Informed Instruction And Strategies, John Michael Webb

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Trauma-informed teaching is a life changing undertaking that recognizes the important impact of trauma on students’ lives and learning experiences. This thesis provides a concise overview of the key principles and benefits of trauma-informed teaching. To understand trauma, teachers/service providers need to know that trauma can take many forms, including physical, emotional, or psychological abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. It is very important for teachers to recognize that trauma is widespread and can significantly obstruct a student’s ability to thrive in school. This thesis has been written to define trauma and inform special education teachers on how to apply …

Impact Of Cell Phone Use On Student Engagement And Academic Success, Matthew Kenutis

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This paper examines the impact cell phone use has on student engagement and academic success in high school students. Through a comprehensive study of literature reviews, this paper aims to evaluate the positive and negative effects of cell phone use in the classroom and the policies deemed effective at increasing learner engagement and academic success. This paper offers insights for administrators, educators, and parents to better understand and address the challenges and opportunities that cell phones pose in the classroom setting.

Annual Reports Of The Officers, Trustees, Agents, Committees, And Organizations Of The Town Of Plaistow, New Hampshire For The Year 2023., Plaistow Town Representatives

Plaistow, NH Annual Reports

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Town Of Pittsfield, New Hampshire Annual Reports For The Year Ending December 31, 2023., Pittsfield Town Representatives

Pittsfield, NH Annual Reports

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Worst Practices: Departmental Predictors Of Police-Involved Deaths In Minnesota, 2013–2022, Joseph D. Ramlet

Capstone Projects

For decades, police departments in every part of the United States have been scrutinized for incidents of excessive and unjustified force. Some departments kill more of the citizenry than others, both with and without justification. Attention is drawn to Minnesota in the decade since the advent of the Black Lives Matter movement, through and after the murder of George Floyd and subsequent racial reckoning. Existing scholarship categorizes factors as individual and contextual, both of which are included in partial least squares regression performed on crowdsourced data and responses to Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics surveys from 29 departments in …

Profile: Celebrating Sustainability, Communications And Marketing

Profile (1996-)

In this issue: Zavada is First Morton Gneiss Professor; Cougar Days of Giving Event is Resounding Success; Planned Giving is Way for Alum to Give Significant Support; New at UMN Morris: Degree in Three; Cofer Named Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean; Pandemic Challenges Led to Improved Chemistry Lab; Kapemni Program Created with NSF Grant; UMN Morris Archives Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant; Morris Model Wins Competition to Energize Rural Communities; UMN Morris Included in Food Justice Initiative Funding; DuHamel Receives McKnight Musician Fellowship Grant; Peters Receives JEDI Award; Brugger Named Fellow of the Geological Society of …

Town Of Piermont Annual Report For Year Ending December 31, 2023., Piermont Town Representatives

Piermont, NH Annual Reports

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Annual Reports Of Hu, Sonja Woods

University Archives

No abstract provided.

Town Of Hopkinton Annual Reports - 2023., Hopkinton Town Representatives

Hopkinton, NH Annual Reports

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Town Of Farmington Annual Report 2023., Farmington Town Representatives

Farmington, NH Annual Reports

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Intentional Learning Theory: Validating Its Measurement, Sarah Mollman, Timothy J. Muckle, Margaret Martinez

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

The purpose of this article is to describe and analyze the psychometric properties of the Learning Orientation Questionnaire (LOQ), which have not been previously published. Psychometric validation involves the accumulation of proper empirical evidence to confirm measurement of the intended construct, and to justify the intended uses of the scales. LOQ is based upon the intentional learning theory, which is a comprehensive, holistic learning theory. Through the expertise of the LOQ’s developer, educational researcher, and psychometrician, this article presents evidence of LOQ’s reliability and validity according to published best practices for scale development and validation. LOQ is a reliable and …

Linda Knauer Apology And Forgiveness Survey, Sam And Pearl Oliner

Apology and Forgiveness Survey

No abstract provided.

Unforeseen Consequences Of Visual Literacy: Alternative Mechanisms For Creating A More Inclusive Environment, Lorin Jackson, Kelleen Maluski, Jonathan Pringle

MUSC Faculty Bookshelf

Acknowledging the commendable efforts of colleagues in articulating significant concepts and theoretical approaches to enhance visual literacy within the LIS field, this work critically examines the Visual Literacy (VL) Framework. The analysis calls for a more inclusive representation of diverse experiences, particularly those of individuals with disabilities. Drawing inspiration from the conceptualization of critique as care, the study emphasizes a collaborative approach to integrate social justice, equity, and inclusion principles better into LIS work. While recognizing the VL Framework's value as a starting point, the study identifies gaps related to universal accessibility and challenges in the language used. The chapter …

Annual Report Of The Town Officers, Town Of Stoddard, New Hampshire 2023, Fiscal Year Ending 2022., Stoddard Town Representatives

Stoddard, NH Annual Reports

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Alcohol Use And Alcohol Use Disorder Differ In Their Genetic Relationships With Ptsd: A Genomic Structural Equation Modelling Approach, Tulsi Patel

VCU's Medical Journal Club: The Work of Future Health Professionals

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with an increased alcohol use and increased risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). Previous literature suggests that the genetic association between PTSD and alcohol use differs from that between PTSD and AUD. Researchers in this study used a genomic Structural Equation Modeling, genomicSEM, to analyze data from a larger genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Participants in the study were of European descent.

Researchers investigated the genetic association between PTSD, alcohol use, and AUD through these large scale statistical analyses. Researchers observed a significant improvement in model fit (p < .001). Genetic correlations (rG) between PTSD and AUD were positive (rG: .36, p < .001), while those between PTSD and alcohol use were negative (rG: -0.17, p < .001). Researchers observed that when specific variables for alcohol use and AUD were isolated, key differences resulted in genetic association with PTSD, which indicated that the genetic makeup of alcohol-related behaviors is different in individuals with PTSD.

Annual Reports Of The Officers, Trustees, Agents, Committees, And Organizations Of The Town Of Windham, New Hampshire For The Year Of 2023., Windham Town Representatives

Windham, NH Annual Reports

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The Post-Ongwen Case Period And The Reconciliation Process In Northern Uganda: Local Communities As A Site Of Knowledge, Christelle Molima Bameka

Scholarly Articles

By providing victims with more space in the Ongwen case, the International Criminal Court (icc) has significantly contributed to the healing of the trauma and community reconciliation in northern Uganda. That said, this court has also raised issues that could affect local efforts to achieve peace, namely the positioning of victims of child soldiers vis-à-vis criminal child soldiers. Drawing on qualitative data collected through focus group discussions with some community members from locations under investigation by the icc, this sociolegal study examines the victims’ narratives about child soldiers and the different ideas of human rights that emerge. Then, it explores …

Annual Report Of The Town Officers Of Wilton, Nh For The Year Ending December 31, 2023., Wilton Town Representatives

Wilton, NH Annual Reports

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A Statewide Study Of Secondary Cte Policies, Practices, And Procedures, Avery D. Anderson

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the perceptions of selected CTE directors regarding policies, practices, and procedures in West Virginia. Specific CTE components investigated included philosophy and rationale, structure, curricula, partnerships, evaluation, challenges, and future goals. Purposeful and snowball sampling were used to select study participants (N=20) who were active CTE directors in West Virginia. Participants had to possess at least one year of experience as a CTE administrator in their current position to be eligible for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the 20 directors to gather their perspective regarding CTE policies, practices, and procedures. …

The Specter Of Homelessness In Community And How To Address It, Amy Meigs

Hare & Bell Writing Contest

In a 2023 campaign launched by the City of Lawrence, Kansas, housed individuals were encouraged to report their unhoused (or homeless) neighbors to the government. The unhoused person would then face a warning to vacate, in addition to potential disciplinary action such as individual citations on the grounds of illegal camping, even though there are not enough approved spaces to which they can move (Hornbostel). Unfortunately, measures that have led to the criminalization of those without a roof over their heads have not been isolated incidents.

Modulation Of Diet-Induced Gut Inflammation In Slowing Initiation Of Hematologic Malignancies, Esther Nyarkoa Mensah

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The intestinal tract serves as a host to an extremely complex microbial system. Microbes in the gut regulate their metabolism in response to chemicals generated by other microorganisms as well as nutrition supply from dietary intake. Alterations in gut bacteria have been implicated in the development of metabolic disorders such as obesity and the progression of diseases such as Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Although the cause of obesity is multifactorial, the consumption of high-fat or sugar-rich diets (Western diets) has been proposed as a significant contributor to this global epidemic. Obesity is a major public health concern that has been extensively …

Democracy And The Unconscious, Ali Aslam, David Mcivor, Joel Alden Schlosser

Political Science Faculty Research and Scholarship

This essay examines the relationship between democracy and the unconscious. It does so by understanding democracy through the repressed desire for shared power by a collective actor that has episodically realized itself, in ways that haunt political languages, practices, and aspirations. Democratic flourishing rests upon erotic practices through which the demos transgressively transforms politics by embracing what we refer to as democratic narcissism. Democratic decline and impasse are symptomatic of repressed desires for power that have required the people’s abjection rather than coalescing into a self-affirming narcissism of the demos.