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Generational Harmony Saves The World: How The Power Of Generation Theory, Gen Z Youth, And Activism Can Mitigate The Climate Crisis, Ryan Hill

Undergraduate Scholarship and Creative Works

This paper explores generations as a concept for understanding and explaining the relationship between major sociohistorical events and societal members, posits generation succession as a way in which long-term social change occurs, compares and contrasts the perceptions of the major generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials) created by popular media and scholarly research, illuminates characterizations of the youngest and still-emerging Gen Z, discusses what major sociohistorical events during the time of their adolescence have folded Gen Z into a distinct group with a common generational consciousness, outlines how anthropogenic climate change is a real phenomenon with harmful consequences already affecting …

Exploring Social Media Usage And Its Effects On College Students' Mental Health: A Mixed-Methods, Intervention Study, Kimanh Le

Health and Kinesiology Theses

Background: Social media can cause detrimental effects to college students’ mental wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to examine UT Tyler students’ social media usage and its effects on mental health such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and the fear of missing out (FoMO). The researcher wanted to see if one specific social media site, Instagram, had more deleterious effects compared to other social media platforms and if reducing time usage would help improve mental health.

Methods: A mixed-methods, intervention design was used. An online quantitative survey link, which contained questions about demographics, social media usage, and mental health …

A Mixed Methods Study Of Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students In Kenya, Sylvia Waweru

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Significance and Background: Kenya has been experiencing an increase in cultural and ethnic diversity. As a result of cultural differences, health disparities among ethnic groups in Kenya are increasing. A component of patient centered care involves the incorporation of cultural aspects of health and illness in the delivery of nursing care. Understanding cultural competence of nursing students will provide guidance on educational needs related to cultural competence.

Purpose:. The purpose of this study was to assess nursing students’ cultural competence (CC) in the areas of cultural awareness, knowledge, sensitivity, skills, encounters and desire. Nursing students’ views on caring for …

Association Of Satisfaction With Treatment Decision And Failure Of Nonoperative Management Of Appendicitis In Children., Rebecca M. Rentea, Shawn D. St Peter

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

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Gabriel(Le) Et Marcel(Le): La Fluidité Du Genre Dans Gabriel (1839) De George Sand Et Madame Adonis (1888) De Rachilde, Elisa Rodriguez

French Honors Papers

George Sand and Rachilde, two important French female writers of the 19th c, discuss androgynous characters and borderline homosexual relationships in their works. They are part of a larger literary trend obsessed with liminal characters who are neither masculine nor feminine, or maybe both? This project studies the ambiguity of gender in Francophone literature in the 19^th c, specifically in George Sand’s Gabriel (1839) and Rachilde’s Madame Adonis (1888). Through a close study of two characters - Gabriel(le) and Marcel(le) -, we will discuss sex, gender and sexuality, and explore the ways in which the protagonists maneuver gender boundaries …

Covid-19 And The Subsequent Change On Buyer Behavior, Chloe J. Chadwick Miss

Honors Capstones

The purpose of this Honors Capstone research project is to gain insight and understanding into how buyer behavior may or may not have changed after by the COVID-19 Pandemic through the perspectives of sales professionals, marketing professionals, and consumers themselves. This research project compared data from literary based research, 1:1 interviews, and three unique mass surveys dispersed on LinkedIn to gather information from multiple touch points. There were limitations to this research given the Pandemic is ongoing and there continues to be adjustments to this global phenomenon. Additionally, data collection from interviews and surveys was strictly voluntary and survey responses …

The Black College Student: How Success On A College Campus Is Influenced By Race, Jeffon F. Stubbs

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the racial identity of Black and African American students at Rowan University impacts the success of those students. Success was evaluated from three perspectives - academic success, social aptitude, and emotional wellness. In addition to conducting a comprehensive review of literature related to this topic, an independent research design was carried out to assess how student success is affected by race. A qualitative survey was constructed and distributed to residential students at Rowan University who identified themselves as either Black or African American. The survey asked questions to ascertain the experiences …

May 2, 2022 - First Reading - Resolution To Update Policy On Sexual Harassment And Other Sexual Misconduct, Ohio University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Resolutions

No abstract provided.

“Willfully Defiant: Understanding The Role Of Authority And Racialized Punitive Burdens”, Riley Mccoy

Honors Thesis

“Willful defiance” describes a type of student behavior that intentionally disrupts classroom order against a teacher’s direct commands. In 2013 the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education reduced the use of willful defiance suspensions as it was the disciplinary category with the largest racial disparities. Despite initial positive outcomes following the policy change, LA Unified still maintains a racial disparity in its expulsion rates and use of willful defiance. In this thesis, I investigate the remaining racialized outcomes through a structural analysis of behavioral discipline policies. Willful defiance policies represent a direct interaction between the structure of the classroom, student …

Und Strategic Planning Focus Group Notes: Student Aerospace Advisory Council, University Of North Dakota

LEADS Development Documents

Notes from a May 2, 2022 UND strategic planning focus group with the Student Aerospace Advisory Council. The notes capture student perspectives on aerospace education, student experience, campus culture, communication, affordability, advising, facilities, and opportunities for strengthening UND’s future.

Aswc Senate Constitution (Updated 2022), Amber Brost

ASWC Governing Documents

No abstract provided.

“A Heart Felt Toy System”: How Can Materials, Structured, And Unstructured Play, Impact Toy Innovation, And Design, Mary Keenan Mcloughlin

Theses

The pervasiveness of single use plastic for toy production has created the cultural consciousness that most things are disposable. The moment you’ve deposited something in the trash you are no longer responsible for it and for some, it no longer exists. A material’s lifespan, origin, and sensory experience can be positive factors in its inclusion for a design. I chose to study organic materials and how they can be used for toys and aspects of play. As a case study, I created a felt vehicle toy system that rethinks the way we use organic materials for toy applications. I then …

Poster Design: Possible Future Living Space For Overpopulated Hong Kong, Rong Dai

Theses

According to the official statistics of China, Hong Kong’s limited land space has always struggled with overpopulation, and cheap cage homes quickly became an easy solution for many poor people. However, terrible and cramped living conditions not only make physical activities difficult, but also deprive residents of their basic housing rights. People can not envision what the living space will look like in the future, and they lack a sense of what a healthy community is. This project intends to visualize a possible future living space through illustration and information diagrams, giving the audience who live in overpopulated countries an …

Kitchen Cooking System Designed For Wheelchair Users, Boheng Huang

Theses

This project is a system to help wheelchair users use the kitchen more conveniently. The kitchen is an indispensable place in everyone's daily life. However, for wheelchair users, the height of the kitchen countertop is too high, which makes them unable to easily take the items on the kitchen countertop and causes difficulty, complexity and a lack of safety to their daily life. The kitchen system project in this paper can solve the problem that the height of the kitchen console is inconsistent with that of wheelchair users. A small table that can adjust the height of the desktop can …

A Smart Walker That Reduces Falls And Injuries, Jungwhan Park

Theses

Most of the elderly fall in their homes. As a result, the elderly may be socially, psychologically, fatally affected. Living spaces and the safety of residents are essential factors so that the elderly can lead an independent life. The purpose of this study was to develop a protective product for the elderly that will decrease the impact of falls and reduce injuries. Living alone, a slippery floor, a lack of exercise, spatial cognitive ability problems, dark environment or low vision, are the top five factors that showed the highest risk of falls. The results of this study is expected to …

Biohelm Smart Hockey Helmet: A Conceptual Wearable System For Protecting And Empowering Female Athletes, Anthony Parrucci

Theses

Women’s ice hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and needs the most articles of protective equipment. At the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level, not only do these athletes need to adapt to team issued equipment that rarely fits comfortably or safely but must also consider the important facets that impact overall performance. The main objective of this project is to promote inclusivity while protecting, empowering and educating athletes in an ethical, noninvasive manner to positively impact the culture of women’s sports. Overexertion at the NCAA level increases exponentially due to the intense training and …

Portable Exercise Equipment For Chinese Middle School Students To Stimulate Their Interest In Exercise, Bowen Zhang

Theses

This study was intended to explore how to enhance Chinese junior high school students' interest in physical education classes and develop lifelong exercise habits through assembled multifunctional exercise equipment. By combining traditional exercise equipment with interactive software, new teaching possibilities for physical education for middle school students were explored. For this case study, the test participants were physical education teachers and students in China. By comparing the designed exercise models with traditional exercise equipment in terms of functionality, material comfort, and attractiveness, the discussion results showed that students had a positive relationship between enhancing physical activity and using the new …

Basketball Footwear, Adaptable Vamp Modular Mid-Sole To Better Match Foot Shape And Player’S Needs, Zihan Luo

Theses

The left and right feet are not exactly symmetrical, including the form, muscle strength, yet the left and right sneakers on the market are equal. Through the configuration of modular basketball shoe mid sole, users can choose their own basketball shoes that fit both feet. This project is a basketball footwear works those problems mention above.

Steam Toys: Empowering The Next Generation Of Women In Stem, Grace Newman-Lapinski

Theses

Even in 2022, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields continue to be dominated by men. Starting from an early age, women are systematically pushed out of STEM fields. Three main reasons contribute to this – gender bias, lack of role models, and a lack of opportunity for skill building at an early age. This paper proposes that STEAM (STEM + Art) toys are critical to empowering the next generation of women in STEM. By mixing art with STEM, STEAM toys provide kids with the opportunity to explore these complex fields of study in creative ways. By making use of …

Between Rights And Rites: The Ironies Of Crisis And Contract, Jeffrey M. Lipshaw

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Protecting The Pandemic Essential Worker, Mechele Dickerson

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Reparations For Racial Wealth Disparities As Remedy For Social Contract Breach, Martha M. Ertman

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Restorative Justice For Fraternity/Sorority Life, Kyley Knudson

Masters Projects

Greek Life organizations were established on the values of friendship, philanthropy, and academic excellence. The way that Greek life has developed, no long exemplifies those values. In recent years, Greek Life has come to the forefront of public attention tragedies like hazing, sexual assault, binge drinking, and student death. In addition, these are the events and qualities that people think of when they think of Greek life. This project explores Geek life culture by analyzing literature on the students who join Greek life, the environment they interact with, and the outcomes that those produce. After identifying those cultural issues within …

Changing Course, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Short Term And Long-Term Efficacy Of Calcipotriene/ Betamethasone Dipropionate Foam Combination, Ahmad Jalili, Anthony Bewley, Michael Sticherling, Linda F. Stein Gold

Dermatology Articles

Psoriasis is a well-known chronic disease characterized by the development of erythematous, indurated, scaly, pruritic plaques on the skin with cycles of remission and symptom flare-ups. The management of patients with chronic plaque psoriasis has been more challenging since the Covid-19 pandemic as health care professionals have had to adapt to remote consultations for some patients, and patients have had to adapt to the changing health landscape. The rapid resolution of psoriasis symptoms especially those with a substantial impact on quality of life can improve patient satisfaction and adherence, making it an important factor in successful treatment. Cal/BD foam contributes …

Comparison Of Collaborative Goal Setting With Enhanced Education For Managing Diabetes-Associated Distress And Hemoglobin A1c Levels: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Brian Hertz, Javad Razjouyan, Suja S Rajan, Nipa Kamdar, Jasmin Lindo, Lea Kiefer, Praveen Mehta, Aanand D Naik

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

IMPORTANCE: Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent and morbid condition. Poor engagement with self-management can contribute to diabetes-associated distress and hinder diabetes control.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of Empowering Patients in Chronic Care (EPICC), an evidence-based intervention to improve diabetes-associated distress and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels after the intervention and after 6-month maintenance.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This hybrid (implementation-effectiveness) randomized clinical trial was performed in Veterans Affairs clinics across Illinois, Indiana, and Texas from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017. Participants included adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c level >8.0%) who received primary care …

Reporting Of Concussion Symptoms In High School Aged Athletes, Aimee Hite, Patrick Karabon, Neil Alpiner

Posters

INTRODUCTION
Each year, one to two million concussions occur in the youth populations and constitute 8.9% of all high school athletic injuries. However, current literature lacks studies that focus on concussion symptoms. This study sought to ascertain the prevalence of reporting concussion symptoms and continuing to play while experiencing symptoms in high school aged athletes.

Post-Concussive Visual Symptoms In Teens Undergoing Rehabilitation, Daniel Ludema, Neil Alpiner

Posters

INTRODUCTION
Visual symptoms are commonly reported in those who have experienced mild TBI. However, there has not been much research on other types of visual disturbances commonly seen in the post-concussive period. The goal of this study was to identify novel visual symptoms seen in post-concussive teens.

Prospective Qualitative Analysis Of Minimally Invasive Repair Of Pectus Excavatum, Timothy Elton, Diane Studzinski, Robert S. Morden, Pavan Brahmamdam

Posters

INTRODUCTION
Pectus Excavatum is the most common chest wall deformity and is frequently corrected with the Nuss procedure. Although this procedure has existed for several decades, new strategies are being adapted to reduce complications and improve efficiency. The aim of this study is to perform a qualitative review of the patient experience after minimally invasive repair of Pectus Excavatum.

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum In Children Is Not Associated With Esophageal Perforation, Kevin Roby, Catherine Barkach, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Begum Akay, Pavan Brahmamdam

Posters

INTRODUCTION
We hypothesize that esophageal perforation is not a common etiology for spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), and that SPM is a self-limited disease not requiring routine admission.