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Compassion Fatigue- Exploratory Analysis For The Risk And Protective Factors Amongst Substance Abuse Counselors, Thomas Gogolin, Margaret Lee

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Theoretical Proposal

Coping With The Loss Of A Beloved Pet: A Different Type Of Grief, Sheri Cobarruvias

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Theoretical Proposal

April 14, 2022, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

The Wheels On The Bus Go Round And Round: Rethinking The St. Louis Busing Program, Tango Walker, Ketosha Harris

Dissertations

This autoethnography shares our personal experiences and counter-narratives in the St. Louis busing program. Through our mission we expound on experiences and real-life situations as seen through our lens as a student and a mother in the St. Louis busing program. Critical race theory (CRT) was used as an essential framework allowing us to focus on the following four tenets: counter-stories, permanence of racism, whiteness as property, interest convergence. (Anderson, et al., 2017). Critical race theory (CRT) is the framework in social sciences that examines society and culture as it relates to categorization of race, law and power (Lynn & …

Friendship In A Pandemic: Test Of An Experimental Intervention To Boost The Protective Effect Of Friendship Quality, Hyewon Hong

Honors Theses

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the decrease of general wellbeing and increase in loneliness for many people. Friendships hold a well-established link to positive physical and mental health outcomes, particularly through the social support given by close, high-quality friendships and the improvement of friendship quality may be a novel way to counteract recent declines of mental health. The current research seeks to establish the efficacy of a created intervention designed to increase the friendship quality of an emerging adult population (N = 116). The theory behind the creation and implementation of such an intervention is discussed. The efficacy of …

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In A Brazilian Context: Treatment Of Three Cases, Luana D. Laurito, Carla Pereira Loureiro, Livi Faro, Rafaela Venâncio Dias, Bianca Torres, Maria Eduarda Moreira-De-Oliveira, Samara Dos Santos-Ribeiro, Gabriela B. De Menezes, Leonardo F. Fontenelle, Carter H. Davis, Michael P. Twohig

Psychology Faculty Publications

Previous research indicates that a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, there are no studies to date of ACT for OCD in Latin American populations. Because socio-cultural context influences OCD symptomatology, it is worth adapting and testing ACT for OCD in such cultures. Three patients seeking treatment for OCD at a public health center in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil were treated with 16 sessions of ACT and ERP. All participants showed decreased OCD scores from baseline to post-treatment that remained lower at follow-up, suggesting …

Haymarket Internship, Enkh-Ariun Munkhgerel Ms.

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Currently, I intern at Haymarket Center in the Women’s Integrated Program. I work with women of all backgrounds experiencing drug and substance use disorder. My responsibilities include group counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy, chemical dependency, and coping mechanisms. I facilitate two group sessions a day on Mondays and Tuesdays. Moreover, I provide one-on-one counseling for individual clients if their primary counselor is busy or absent. My groups comprise of lectures affiliated to recovery, worksheets, and activities. Upon completion, I collect and report group notes onto our Haymarket online system for patient records and progress.

A Mixed-Methods Assessment Of Human Well-Being Related To The Presence Of Companion Animals During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Bindi Bennett, Suzie Cosh, Jack Thepsourinthone, Amy Lykins

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

COVID-19 and the measures used to curb the pandemic (e.g., lockdowns, isolation) have significantly impacted mental health and well-being. This study sought to investigate the role of companion animals in alleviating stress and improving mental health during the pandemic. In this study, 250 Australian adults completed measures of well-being and life satisfaction, animal dependency, perceived emotional support from animals, and animals’ effect on mood. Employment and living with others were the strongest predictors of positive life satisfaction and well-being, while greater dependency on companion animals for emotional support and companion animals’ negative effects on mood were associated with reduced life …

Something Fishy In Seafood Trade?, Kathy Baylis, Lia Nogueira, Linlin Fan, Kathryn Pace

Cornhusker Economics

The safety of food imports continues to be in the spotlight. Globally, each year, contaminated food causes almost 1 in 10 people to fall ill and 420 thousand people to die (WHO, 2017). Protecting consumers from unsafe foods is complicated by the increased role of international trade in our food system. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that disease outbreaks associated with imported food increased from 1996 to 2014, with fish and produce being the main culprits (Gould et al., 2017). For example, in 2019, two separate cases of tuna from Vietnam were found to have sickened …

Spectrum, Volume 48, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Helping Ukraine from Fairfield -- Senior Week is Just Around the Corner -- Is Mike Pence Running for President? -- The Expansion of Campus -- Covid Burnout in Nurses -- Student to Release "Keepers of the Blue" Documentary -- Audrey's Corner: The Importance of Mental Health -- Graduate Programs Rank Among The Best -- The Last Musical of the Year -- The Biggest Night in Music -- SHU Equestrian Riding High after IHSA Regionals -- Rookies on the Radar -- Teamwork, Effort, and Focus Highlight SHU Softball Red Team -- Editorial: Julie Dunn

Documents From The April 13, 2022 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). The following resolutions were discussed:

SB95-21/22: Resolution Amending ASUM Governing Documents to Improve Efficiency of Resolution Processes

SB102-21/22: Resolution Authorizing the Withdrawal of Funds from Zero Base Carryover for a Contracted Service

SB103-21/22: Resolution Encouraging the Native American Studies Department to Add More Indigenous Language Courses

Collaboration Networks Of The Implementation Science Centers For Cancer Control: A Social Network Analysis, Rebekah R Jacob, Ariella R Korn, Grace C Huang, Douglas Easterling, Daniel A Gundersen, Shoba Ramanadhan, Thuy Vu, Heather Angier, Ross C Brownson, Debra Haire-Joshu, April Y Oh, Robert Schnoll

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Multi-center research initiatives offer opportunities to develop and strengthen connections among researchers. These initiatives often have goals of increased scientific collaboration which can be examined using social network analysis.

METHODS: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded Implementation Science Centers in Cancer Control (ISC

RESULTS: Of the 192 invitees, 182 network members completed the survey (95%). The most prevalent roles were faculty (60%) and research staff (24%). Almost one-quarter (23%) of members reported advanced expertise in IS, 42% intermediate, and 35% beginner. Most members were female (69%) and white (79%). One-third (33%) of collaboration ties were among members from different centers. …

The Social Impacts Of Religion: Implications For Social Work Practice, Alasia Johnson

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Behind Closed Doors: A Look Into Gender Violence In The Military, Holly Rigel

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

For decades the Army has been plagued by scandals involving soldiers assaulting soldiers and horrible violence that has left many broken or dead. Gender violence is a topic that is often not discussed enough among the general public and military personnel. Despite having the Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention or SHARP program in effect since 2008 as well as revising several policies to help to address the issue of gender violence, it remains at an all time high. But why, despite all of the training that the soldiers and leadership receive is this still an issue within the ranks. Taking …

Independent - Apr. 12, 2022, Monty Stites

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.

Student Well-Being In Middle Schools: The Impact Of Mental Health On Young Adolescents, Tamaya M. Varnedoe

Honors College Theses

Adolescence is a crucial period for emotional and physical development. It is important to acknowledge the physical and emotional changes to an individual’s mental well-being as it can affect their social and emotional habits. The purpose of this study is to identify the role mental health plays in the academic success of young adolescents by exploring Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) programs within middle schools. Through this research, the research seeks to determine the best practices teachers and counselors recommend to adequately support middle school students.

The Connection Between Body Modification And Personality, Taylor Shoemaker

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

Previous research has been inconsistent in its findings regarding the associations between body modifications (e.g., piercings, tattoos, augmentation, scarification, split tongue) and the Big Five personality traits (i.e., openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism). All traits have been found to be significantly correlated with body modification in at least one study, but their significance differed from study to study. The purpose of the current study was to examine the associations between body modification and each domain of personality concurrently to add to the literature surrounding differences between modified and unmodified individuals. To participate in this study, participants were asked …

College Faculty In The News: April 11, 2022, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues.

Thalamic Shape Abnormalities Differentially Relate To Cognitive Performance In Early-Onset And Adult-Onset Schizophrenia, Derin J. Cobia, Chaz Rich, Matthew J. Smith, Pedro Engel Gonzalez, Will Cronenwett, John G. Csernansky, Lei Wang

Faculty Publications

Early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) shares many biological and clinical features with adult-onset schizophrenia (AOS), but may represent a unique subgroup with greater susceptibility for disease onset and worsened symptomatology and progression, which could potentially derive from exaggerated neurodevelopmental abnormalities. Neurobiological explanations of schizophrenia have emphasized the involvement of deep-brain structures, particularly alterations of the thalamus, which have been linked to core features of the disorder. The aim of this study was to compare thalamic shape abnormalities between EOS and AOS subjects and determine whether unique behavioral profiles related to these differences. It was hypothesized abnormal thalamic shape would be observed in …

The Echo: April 11, 2022, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Taylor receives $5 million gift from Sweetwater founders — Sutherland runs for re-election — US Supreme Court denies Gordon College’s appeal — ‘President Lindsey Live’ interview series begins — Global Need-to-Know — Navigating the Asian-American identity — Sarah Malak: Journey from Egypt to Taylor — Chapel: Please hold your applause — COVID creates new service norm — Korean Christianity sets example — Chorale find community in Alaska through music — Cellar Door — Naatz’s journey to Taylor through the highs and lows — ASIA Org promotes cultural awareness — Professor’s podcast creates community — A fresh look at scheduling classes …

Inspire Student Research & Engagement Conference [Program] April 11-12, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

“Many People Have No Idea”: A Qualitative Analysis Of Healthcare Barriers Among Yazidi Refugees In The Midwestern United States, Falah Rashoka, Megan S. Kelley, Jeong‑Kyun Choi, Marc A. Garcia, Weiwen Chai, Hazim N. Rashawka

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on inequities in healthcare access faced by immigrant and refugee communities. To address ongoing disparities, there is an urgent need for ecological approaches to better understand the barriers that hinder and resources that facilitate access to healthcare. This study investigates barriers to healthcare system access faced by Yazidi refugees in the Midwestern United States.

Methods: Informed by the Interpretative Phenomenological Approach, three focus group meetings with a community advisory board were conducted between September 2019 and January 2020. The nine-member focus group included social workers, healthcare providers, and members of …

Google Translate And Biliterate Composing: Second-Graders' Use Of Digital Translation Tools To Support Bilingual Writing, Lindsey Rowe

Publications

Research is needed exploring how teachers and students in English-medium schools transform classrooms to welcome and value bilingualism and biliteracy. This article draws on social literacies and placed resources perspectives to explore how one classroom of second-grade students used Google Translate as a tool to support their biliterate composing. Constant comparative analyses revealed three patterns related to students' use of this tool. Students used Google Translate to support their inclusion of bilingual text and to interact with peers. They also negotiated limitations around the use of Google Translate. Examples of each pattern are used to illustrate how students interactionally engaged …

Engaging Teaching Today Conference 2022 - Schedule, Barb Bird

Engaging Teaching Today Conference

Schedule for the 2022 Engaging Teaching Today Conference at Taylor University.

Theme: Faith Integration at Taylor

How Is Covid-19 Impacting Student Mental Health And Academic Outcomes A Year Later: A Follow Up Study, Janice Snow

Student Research Symposium

In April 2020, we examined the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on undergraduates, mental health distress, and decreases in grades during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic via a national online survey. The current study is a follow-up to this survey a year later in April 2021. Undergraduate students were recruited for a survey both years (two independent random samples) via instructor announcements, email, listserv, or social media. In spring 2020, higher depressive symptoms, general anxiety, and academic distress were associated with a reported decline in grades. Perceived grade declines were also correlated with higher financial concerns and risk for …

"Building The Plane While It's In The Air”: Examining Institutional Response To Covid-19 And Impacts On Graduate Students, Raquel Wright-Mair, Candice Peters, Gabrielle A. Mcallaster

Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education and Student Affairs

As a result of institutional neglect and under preparation, graduate students threaded their way through the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustices across the U.S. with minimal to no support and resources. In this manuscript, we discuss the oversights in institutional response, and management of these crises, explicating the difficulties that ensued from the academy’s failure to anticipate, critically consider, and meet the nuanced needs of graduate students before and during the COVID-19 crisis. We also highlight intersectionality as a valuable framework that enables us to identify, analyze, and address the range of concerns of graduate students. Lastly, we posit three …

Welcome And Goals, Kelli J. Armstrong

Mercy Summit on Equity and Inclusion

No abstract provided.

Social Justice Internship: Catholic Charities Grant Writing, Rebekah Lin Follis

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation portrays my experience with the Social Justice Internship Program and my internship with Catholic Charities Grant Writing Department. Grant writing is important to community development and the implementation of social justice services. Through my internship I have been able to improve my writing skills, research skills, and my knowledge of how nonprofit funding truly works.

The Beacon, April 8, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Drew Schmidt; NW celebration of research display; Bublé steps out of his usual Christmas cave; Struggling plot meets simple hero action movie; The missing piece to the English department; Sharing their gifts and love of God through music; Welcher discusses purity culture; SOSs planned for this summer; Why we must stand firm with others; Political deception is not pro-life; Would you rather be a human or a zombie?; Softball splits against Concordia in home opener; NW men’s tennis fall to Concordia in windy match; Red Raider eSports back in action this semester; The Humans vs. Zombies tradition; Business …

2022 Western Michigan University Assessment In Action Conference, Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Assessment in Action Conference

Included here is the program from the 12th Annual Western Michigan University Assessment in Action Conference held virtually on April 8, 2022. The conference, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, is a one-day event where those new to outcomes assessment can come and learn fundamental knowledge about the field, but it is also a place where those who have worked as leaders in outcomes assessment can come and extend their knowledge and skills and network with colleagues. Conference offerings included learning opportunities on various assessment topics for both academic and learner supports units.

More information can be found on …