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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Effects And Treatments Does It Give Insight On How To Treat Physical Illness?, Lindsay Cook

Academic Festival

PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that results after a person experiences trauma that causes serious negative neurological, biological, and physiological effects. Due to these effects, people with PTSD often seek help by going to many forms of therapy that dramatically resolve their symptoms, even more than pharmaceutical drugs. If the effects from PTSD were caused through traumatic events and can be cured through interactive therapies and treatments that involve mental and physical strengthening even without the help of pharmaceutical drugs, other physical ailments can be influenced by these treatments as well.

2024 Gs4 Student Scholars Symposium Program, Georgia Southern University

GS4 Student Scholars Symposium

Statesboro Campus presentations can be found on Pg. 4-17.

Indigenous Communities Are Disproportionately Burdened By Environmental Contamination, Rae Cade, Danlin Yu, Kyle Whyte, Pankaj Lal, Cortni Borgerson

Student Research Symposium

Indigenous populations are disproportionately affected by both environmental pollution and health disparities resulting in mortality rates 60% higher than their white counterparts. Previous research has revealed instances of pollution from facilities which have caused severe health issues in Indigenous communities. Despite this, widespread geographic studies of the spatial correlation between Environmental Justice (EJ) and Indigenous populations remain lacking. This chapter examines whether Indigenous people in the northeastern United States are inequitably burdened by contamination. I find that Indigenous people are disproportionately exposed to 21 superfund contaminants, regardless of state or federal recognition. The sources of these contaminants varied, ranging from …

The Effects Of A Guided Mindful Walk On Mental Health In University Students, Ashley V. Burdick, Sarah M. Camhi

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(5): 590-601, 2024. College campuses in the United States are experiencing high levels of mental distress without adequate psychological resources to address the need. In addition, the majority of university students do not meet the physical activity guidelines for mental and physical health. Effective and time efficient resources are needed to address poor mental health and low physical activity among university students on college campuses. Mindful walking may be a promising solution. The purpose was to 1) measure change in mental health and 2) estimate physical activity from participation in a guided mindful walk in …

Honors Capstone: Race And Inclusion In Sports, Michael Serafin

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Unveiling The Unseen Impact: Covid-19'S Toll On Mental Health Among Undergraduate Students In The United States, Irene Katehis

Academic Festival

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a multifaceted impact on the mental health of college students in the United States. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between having a loved one affected by COVID-19 and depression severity among college students. This was a secondary data analysis of the Pioneer Study Health and Wellbeing Survey. Data included d 258 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted. The results of the Chi-square analysis revealed a marginally significant relationship between having a loved one affected by …

The Expression Of The Hijab In American Sports Culture, Nicholas Duca

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme I: A Review Of Current Literature, Victoria Tabulov

Academic Festival

Angiotensin-converting enzyme I (ACE) is a zinc- and chloride-dependent carboxypeptidase. In mammals, there are two isozymes of ACE: somatic ACE (sACE) and germinal ACE (gACE). Generally, ACE affects numerous mammalian processes, including renal development, male fertility, hematopoiesis, erythropoiesis, myelopoiesis, and immune responses, although the mechanism(s) are not well-known. The specific role(s) and mechanism(s) of gACE have not been elucidated, with sACE having a far more expansive body of literature—thus, human sACE will be the primary focus of this Review. Human sACE is primarily involved in blood pressure regulation via degradation of bradykinin (BK) and conversion of angiotensin I (Ang I) …

Implementing Mental Wellness For The Geriatric Population, Marly Ackley

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

The Present And Future State Of Entrepreneurship, Ana-Maria Georgescu

Academic Festival

Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone to a thriving economy. However, the field is susceptible to change with time. Therefore, it is advantageous for new and established entrepreneurs to learn about trends and predictions in the near future, which are categorized into the three Ms: Market, Marketing, and Management. The three Ms will mainly explore the positive impacts technology and social shifts will bring to entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Exploring The Relationship Between Political Regime Type And Cancer Mortality, Jessica Estevez

Academic Festival

This paper aims to establish a relationship between political regime type and public health outcomes. Looking specifically at cancer mortality, I employed a mixed-methods research approach to examine a potential relationship. I hypothesized that there would be a strong relationship between cancer mortality rates and regime types showing that democratic regimes have better outcomes due to democratic countries prioritizing public health more than autocracies. Initially, the paper provides an overview of the global cancer burden and outlines the political regime types in Canada and Russia, juxtaposed with their respective freedom scores. I then conducted statistical analysis, including regression analysis, to …

The Prevention Of Pressure Sores Related To Immobility Through Communication Improvement And Vigilance Of The Healthcare Team, Ella Baker

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Women In Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, And Power In The Colonial Era, Domenic Bartolo

Academic Festival

Women in Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, and Power in the Colonial Era delves into the intricate relationships between gender roles, societal standards, midwifery, and the development of medical practices by analyzing the involvement of men in midwifery, a domain traditionally dominated by women. The integration of men into female-centric spaces reveals contradictions in societal norms of the era. This study explores how this integration not only mirrors but also worsens the moral decline of society, raising concerns about the impact on women's behavior and social values. Additionally, it discusses witch accusations and the exploitation of midwives' shortcomings for political purposes and …

X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Of Historic Art Paint Pigments, Sofia A. Stirpe, Juergen Thieme

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

Utilizing synchrotron radiation, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) microscopy enables researchers to deduce the elemental composition of paint pigments with a higher sensitivity and resolution than that of lab-based XRF instruments. With this information, art historians can date paintings by examining the elemental makeup of paint pigments and the time periods in which they were used. One painting, Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, has been duplicated by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and other artists, leading to confusion over which artworks are Brueghel masterpieces or copies by other artists. Art historian Maurizio Seracini, retaining a painting that could be assigned …

A Bug’S-Eye View: Examining The Impact Of The Bug Squad Exhibit At A Local Children’S Museum, Vanessa Veretelnikov

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

To be sustained and prosper as a business, children museums must appease the children while also retaining their caregivers. In this way, it is important to consider the interactive exhibits chosen for children that will spark play, creativity, engagement, and development. Hands-on playing is vital in the development of a child, as it promotes their ability to progress socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Specifically, The Bug Squad at the Discovery Center in Binghamton, NY targeted this need to play directly, as its combination of hands-on learning and activities gauged the attention of the children throughout the museum. The purpose of this …

Mouse And Magnetic Mouse Pad That Serves As An Auxiliary Power Generator For It., Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Today the majority of computer peripherals are equipped with either standard batteries or rechargeable ones. This disclosure relates to the field of displays and accessories and aims to introduce a magnetic mouse pad that, in collaboration with the mouse charges the device's battery, extending its overall battery life.

This concept leverages well-established principles from the field of physics, yielding results in energy generation. Specifically, the principles of Faraday and Gauss' laws serves as the foundation for elucidating how energy can be harnessed and effectively utilized in the context of the mouse pad and the mouse.

A solenoid will be incorporated …

System And Method For Interchangeable Virtual Currency In An Electronic Payment Processing Network, Akshay Chopra, Robert Juan King Lee, Kaitlyn Sandford, Dimitrios Kalogirou, Farrukh Umarov

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure includes a system and method for interchangeable virtual currency in an electronic payment processing network. The method includes receiving a transaction request initiated by a point-of-sale (POS) device including a payment device identifier and a transaction amount in a fiat currency. The method also includes determining a virtual currency identifier associated with the transaction request based on the payment device identifier. The method further includes determining an issuer system based on the payment device identifier and transmitting a transaction authorization request to the issuer system including the transaction amount and the virtual currency identifier. The method further …

The Blackfriars Dance Concert Spring 2024 Playbill, Providence College Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

The Blackfriars Dance Concert Spring 2024

April 26, 2024, 7:30pm

April 27, 2024, 2pm

Director, Wendy Oliver

Lighting Design, Michael Clark Wonson

Dances:

“You and I”

Choreographer: Kiley Vallee, ‘26

Dancers: Emma Daigneau, Olivia Dailey, Alyssa Dalto, Gabriella Girard, Liddy Graney, Caroline Guanci, Heidy Guzman, Emma Preston, Caroline Puccini, Alyssa Rago, Kiley Vallee

Music Composer & Performer: Lady Gaga

“All These Things That I’ve Done”

Choreographer: Grace McEvoy, ‘25

Dancers: Jade Bocciarelli, Katie Kudla, Julianna Martin, Caroline Puccini, Emma Preston, Grace Sittig

Music Composer: Brandon …

Functional Analysis And Intervention Of Multiply Controlled Behavior, Nicole Carbonelli Rosa

Thesis Projects

More than one function may control problem behavior. Functional analysis helps identify the potential sources of reinforcement that maintain the problem behavior. Interventions such as functional communication training (FCT) and extinction (EXT) have proven effective in decreasing problem behavior and increasing compliance among children with intellectual disabilities. This paper aims to conduct a functional analysis and treatment for children with multiply controlled behaviors by replicating and extending the works of Neidert, Iwata, and Dozier (2005). Intervention procedures consisted of FCT and EXT and were based on each relevant function of behavior for each participant. As a result of the intervention …

Mauvais Coulee Hydrologic Simulation Data, Sharhad Wainty, Taufique H. Mahmood, Christopher Spence, Diane F. Van Hoy

Datasets

The authors compiled a hydrologic model for the Mauvais Coulee Basin using Cold Region Hydrologic Platform. The datasets include observed and simulated streamflow, observed climatic data, land use maps and hydrological representative unit maps (HRU) maps. This study detected a mechanism of hydrologic change to wetting using a cold region hydrologic model during 1990-2004 period.

The Bacon, April 26, 2024, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2023-2024

Campus gossip: Sonsma spotted; Doctors hate him! How BV retains his youth; Kllen does WHAT?!? The secret life of campus toddler; Top placers to get engaged on campus?!!; Colenbrander Ghost on chaos streak; 10 things big caf is hiding;

The Student Movement Volume 108 Issue 21: 150: Andrews University Celebrates 150 Years, Reagan Westerman, Lauren Kim, Nate Miller, Lexie Dunham, Nailea Soto, Melissa Moore, Andrew Francis, Abby Shim, Reagan Mccain

The Student Movement v. 108 (2023-2024)

HUMANS

Andrews Adoration, Interviewed by Reagan Westerman

Looking Back, Interviewed by Lauren Kim

Senator Projects with Morgan Williams, Interviewed by Lauren Kim

Events Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary, Andrews University Student Movement Staff

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Cautionary Tales of Summers Unused, Nate Miller

The Last Repair Shop: A Review, Lexie Dunham

A Trip to the Past!, Nailea Soto

NEWS

Cosmic Phenomenon Comes to Andrews: 2024 Eclipse, Melissa Moore

AU Founder's Day Celebrates 150th with Students, Andrew Francis

President Taylor and Pastor Anderson Completing Their First Year, Nate Miller

The Student Movement: Representing Students Since 1915, Melissa Moore

IDEAS

Is Nuclear Power …

Improving The Mental Well-Being Of Children Hospitalized With Chronic Illness, Emily Pedersen

Psychology Honors Projects

The psychological well-being of children hospitalized with chronic illness is of vital importance (Eccleston et al., 2015). In the first part of this project, I documented factors that influence their well-being and identified potential pathways for enhancing psychological health. In the second part, I did qualitative research in the form of interviews with four healthcare professionals who work closely with hospitalized children. I offer recommendations based on their observations, including a new type of staff position and closer collaboration among hospital staff.

Étant Donnés: Checkmate, Rrose Sélavy, Callagh Mays

Art and Art History Honors Papers

Marcel Duchamp’s final work of art, Étant Donnés: La chute d’eau, 2. Le gaz d’eclairage (Given: 1. The Waterfall, 2. The Illuminating Gas), installed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, was debuted after his death in 1968. The work was revealed to have been produced in secrecy between 1946-1966 and installed according to the artist’s detailed instructions. As viewers approach, they are confronted with an antique wooden door save for two peep holes, through which they find a motionless naked figure supporting a gas lamp, foregrounding an animated waterfall. The female form presenting a phallic object, the gas lamp, and …

The Santa Clara, 2024-04-26, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Theorizing Folk Cinema, Cora M M Lewis

Media and Cultural Studies Honors Projects

This honors project theorizes the concept of folk cinema. The project grapples with the complex history of the study of folklore and cinema’s historic inaccessibility as a medium in order to position folk cinema as a revolutionary project capable of reimagining both cinema and folklore. Avoiding concrete definitions or the urge to label any specific films as folk cinema, the project explores folk cinema theoretically through the experimental Spanish short film Aguaespejo Granadino, the films of the Bolivian Third Cinema filmmaking collective the Ukamau Group, and finally my own creative intervention via the creation of a short diary film.

Largeness And Accessibility Of Sparse Sets, Oscar Quester

Honors Program Theses and Projects

One of the main goals in the study of Ramsey Theory is to find “order” in seemingly “random” structures. For example, Van der Waerden’s Theorem tells us that given any r-coloring of the positive integers, there will exist arbitrarily long monochromatic arithmetic progressions. The theorem places no requirement on the gap (common difference), d, of the arithmetic progression – it can be any natural number. With this in mind, we ask if we are still guaranteed arbitrarily long monochromatic arithmetic progressions when we restrict the possible values of d to some subset D ⊆ N. We also ask a similar …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Pulse, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Spring 2024 Talisman:

• Hunter, Leah. Pulse
• Muscutt, Carson. High on Bluegrass – Jordan Riehm
• Meyers, Jeffrey. Science of Movement – Exercise Science
• Murray, Debra. Pasture to Plate – Agriculture
• Murray, Debra. Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
• Coffee, Bobbi. Passion, Pain, Curiosity – Innovation Campus
• Story, Miriam. Drafts of a Postcard (October 2023)
• Johnston, Katelyn. Beyond Sound – Deaf
• Hunter, Leah. One Good Week – Madison Weis
• Alali, Cecilia. Crafted Cadence – Speech Team
• Blankenship, Alisa. Loving You
• Sandlin, Ellie. Here After – Death
• Booth, Pandora. Rooted in Rhythm – Step Shows
• Booth, Pandora. Horoscopes
• Pulse Playlist

Counting The Cost: An Examination Of Substance Use Disorder As Found In The Lives Of Six Female Vocalists, Cierra D. Doss

Recital Papers

Counting the Cost: An Examination of Substance Use Disorder as Found in the Lives of Six Female Vocalists

St. Mary Basilica, Cyndi C. Parker

Reports

For the MFA's Historic Preservation course titled 'Building Materials Conservation', this is a case study of a historic building. Built in 1842, St. Mary Basilica is a landmark building for the small town of Natchez, the oldest city in the state of Mississippi. It’s one of the oldest religious buildings in the south, the first cathedral in the state, consecrated by the Roman Catholic church, and remains the state’s only Basilica, of which there are less than one hundred in the country. This research paper explores its history and examines its architectural significance, as well as its restorations throughout its …