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Bhc Hosts Two Events To Promote Brain Health Across The Community, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

School of Education and Health Sciences Blog Archive

At its most basic, a collective is a group of individuals who work together toward a common goal. The term usuallyexplains a group that doesn’t have a strict hierarchy (more on that later), but that makes decisions, you guessed it,collectively. So, when the Brain Health Collective (BHC) gets together, that’s exactly what they do. They bring in experts (those with lived experience, professionals, families, and friends of individuals who have experienced brain injuries) who all bring their wisdom, experience, and networks to better serve our community.

A090: Development And Efficacy Evaluation Of Virtual Reality (Vr)-Based Personalized Exercise Prescriptions For Perimenopausal Women, Runze Zhu, Zekai Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Perimenopausal women (aged 45–54) frequently experience climacteric symptoms such as vasomotor disturbances, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular risks due to declining ovarian function and estrogen levels. Approximately 75% of women report varying degrees of discomfort, with 80% exhibiting at least one symptom (e.g., sleep disorders, mood fluctuations). Conventional exercise prescriptions often lack specificity to address individual health disparities and comorbidities (e.g., osteoporosis, metabolic dysfunction). This study aimed to develop a virtual reality (VR)-based personalized exercise prescription system to enhance exercise adherence through immersive experiences and evaluate its efficacy in alleviating perimenopausal physiological and psychological symptoms. A personalized exercise prescription generation system was …

A096: Artificial Intelligence Empowering Physical Education In Higher Education: Logical Tensions And Practical Pathways, Yangguiyi Zhao, Ke Wang, Yaohong Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Driven by the strategies of “education digitalization” and “integration of sports and education”, artificial intelligence (AI) technology is reshaping the core values and practical pathways of physical education in higher education. As AI empowers the construction of university sports systems, it has become a key driving force in addressing the challenges of traditional physical education and responding to educational needs. However, AI-driven educational innovation is not a linear evolution; the interplay of its internal logical tensions and external practical constraints necessitates systematic research and pathway exploration. Method: This study systematically explores the multidimensional tensions and coordinated development pathways of artificial …

A114: The Impact Of Online Screen Sedentary Behaviors On Depressive Symptoms Among Children And Adolescents, Mingming Guo, Wenle Chen, Junkai Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Previous research suggests that screen-based sedentary behaviors increase the risk of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents. However, the specific associations between various online screen sedentary behaviors and depressive symptoms remain unclear. Therefore, this study conducted a two-year nationwide cross-sectional survey to examine how different types of online screen behaviors affect depressive symptoms in children and adolescents. Method: Drawing on data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), a total of 4,289 students aged 10–18 years (2,001 females) were surveyed in 2020 and 2022. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D8). The frequency of …

Bridging Traditions: An Exploration Of Orchestral And Contemporary Bass Clarinet Performance Practice, Patrick Burke

Research Theses

This thesis presents a practice-led investigation into bass clarinet performance, examining how orchestral and contemporary traditions may be explored as an integrated artistic practice. Grounded in a reflective, semi-autoethnographic methodology, the research traces the evolution of my performance practice through exploration of repertoire, modes of collaboration and critical reflection. Rather than seeking prescriptive models or definitive outcomes, the study embraces the exploratory nature of artistic research, allowing insights to emerge through practice and experience.

Situated within my ongoing work as a professional clarinettist, the research is informed by active engagement across orchestral, solo, chamber, and collaborative contexts. The thesis demonstrates …

A Thank-You Gift To My Dad: Illustrations Based On Olaf Stapledon’S Star Maker, Alex Combs

Journal of Conscious Evolution

This essay reflects on a series of etchings created as a personal tribute to my father, Allan Leslie Combs, and inspired by Olaf Stapledon’s Star Maker. Blending memoir, art, and cosmological imagination, the article explores creative gratitude, spiritual vision in science fiction, and the connection between art and consciousness.

Keywords: Allan Leslie Combs, Olaf Stapledon, Star Maker, consciousness and creativity

Real-World Multicenter Assessment Of Sustained Clinical Outcomes After Digital Deep Brain Stimulation, Alireza Gharabaghi, Sergiu Groppa, Elena Casas, Alfons Schnitzler, Laura Muñoz-Delgado, Vicky L. Marshall, Jessica Karl, Lin Zhang, Ramiro Alvarez, Mary S. Feldman, Michael J. Soileau, Lan Luo, Benjamin L. Walter, Chengyuan Wu, Hong Lei, Damian M. Herz, Devyani Nanduri, Claudia A. Salazar, Corneliu Luca, Daniel Weiss

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Remote, internet-based deep brain stimulation programming for Parkinson's disease accelerates clinical benefits postoperatively by improving access to therapy adjustments compared to in-clinic optimization. After completion of the initial digital programming phase, we show that clinical outcomes, quality of life, and safety remain sustained over at least twelve months under routine care conditions. Embedding a randomized trial within a larger cohort study enables long-term, real-world evaluation, offering a scalable and pragmatic model for assessing complex digital interventions in routine clinical care. (NCT05269862 registered on 2022-03-08 and NCT04071847 registered on 2019-08-28).

Resilient Leadership In Action: The Rhetoric And Relationships Of Abraham Lincoln For Today’S Public Administration, Wayne Morris Baker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Public administration faces growing volatility and complexity, requiring leadership models that extend beyond traditional management paradigms. This qualitative, historical-explanatory case study introduces and tests a multidimensional theory of resilient leadership in public administration through the rhetoric and relationships of Abraham Lincoln during his presidency. Guided by one central and four sub-research questions, the study analyzes fifty-six of Lincoln’s letters, speeches, and memoranda alongside fifteen diary entries by Navy Secretary Gideon Welles. Using a dual framework that integrates the Four-Factor Leadership Model and the proposed five-dimensional resilient leadership model: adaptability and learning, ethical decision-making and integrity, collaborative governance and stakeholder engagement, …

A Qualitative Exploration Of Global Remote Leadership, Melissa Morrison

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Leaders of organizations have faced many changes with respect to remote work. As face-to-face interactions decrease, the opportunities and challenges of technological and digital advancement further the complexity of remote work. Leaders serve as prominent figures who use remote technology to communicate and interact with employees that report to them. The relationship between remote work and the development of meaningful social interactions remains largely unexplored (Clark et al., 2018). This phenomenological study explored the described experiences of remote leaders, the role that identity development plays in the success of leadership remote work, how their identity development impacts their well-being and …

A Phenomenological Study Exploring Christian Women Emotional Traumatic Symptoms Post Spousal Infidelity, Tracy Y. Davis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The discovery of spousal infidelity has been recognized in the literature as a devastating breach of marital commitment. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe women of faith’s experiences with emotional trauma after discovering spousal infidelity in the Northeastern United States. This study’s theoretical framework is guided by Schlossberg’s transition theory, which aims to answer the following research questions: How do women of faith describe emotional trauma after the discovery of infidelity? How does infidelity affect the psychological, emotional, and physical functioning of women and their social systems? How do participants describe their spiritual relationship with God after …

Evaluating Theories On End-Of-Life Dreams And Visions With Similar Phenomena In Trauma-Related Populations, Christopher Channy Vinson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A grounded theory approach was used to conduct a study on participants (N=24) who were veterans with trauma-related dreams or who had a near-death experience. Research questions were designed to qualitatively examine the lived experiences of dreams and visions in a non-end-of-life setting. This allowed the data to give greater insight into the end-of-life phenomenon and deepen the body of knowledge on dreams and visions in general. A survey consisting of the PTGI-SF, LuCiD, NExS, and the Greyson NDE, along with open-ended survey questions designed to record dream narratives for a thematic analysis, was used. The dream narratives were coded …

Exploring The Counselor Identities Of Latina Counselors Through The Lens Of Their Familial, Cultural, And Religious Contexts: A Phenomenological Study, Samuel Landa

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Developing a counselor identity is an essential component of becoming a counselor. There are several factors influencing the developmental process. Though there are several studies that explore the topic of counselor identity development, the research on what this process entails for Latina counselors is limited. Thus, this transcendental phenomenological qualitative study explores how family, culture, and religion influence the counselor identity development of Latina counselors. This study utilized Schlossberg’s transition theory (1981) to observe how these factors become evident in the first year of their Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) and how they influenced their …

A Longitudinal Study Of Performance And Workload In Military Flight Training, Kristen Fitzgerald Biondich

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative longitudinal research study of aircrew undergoing transition training was to examine the relationships between progressive syllabus events and aircrew performance, and progressive syllabus events and workload. In military aviation, the transition from one platform to another can present significant challenges to aircrew, especially regarding task saturation and performance. Previous research has suggested methods for improving the practice of flight training but has not investigated the emerging OA-1K mission and platform. The OA-1K is a modified Air Tractor AT-802U, a rugged, single-engine turboprop aircraft that is intended for use flying light attack and reconnaissance missions. This …

The Power Of International Relations In Local Communities: An Institutional Theory Case Study Examining The Implementation Of Sustainable Development Goal 11 In Four Virginia Communities, Latisha R. Rothenbach

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

By pursuing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, communities across Virginia may be losing their unique, local characteristics. This study investigates whether communities in Virginia have been implementing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11. Guided by institutional theory, this study explores the research questions: What effect do global isomorphic pressures of SDG 11 have on local institutional integration of urban planning regarding community connectivity, land use, and open green public spaces? How do local planning documents and institutional actors frame, adopt, or resist global isomorphic pressures of SDG 11 in relation to community connectivity, land use, and open green public spaces? …

A008: The Impact Of Quiet Eye Training On Sport Performance: A Systematic Review, Qina Li, Donjian Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Quiet eye training (QET) is a psychological skill training method aimed at improving skill learning and coping with stress by prolonging the duration of quiet eye fixation. Despite a growing empirical evidence base for QET in academic literature, a systematic review of its effectiveness is lacking. Therefore, this paper focuses on the key issue of whether QET can be used as an effective training means to improve sports performance and systematically summarizes and analyzes the related research on the intervention of sports performance through QET. The aim is to explore the underlying physiological mechanisms of QET and assess its practical …

A016: The Impact Of "5e" Teaching Model On College Students' Aerobic Skills And Positive Psychological Qualities, Jiawen Deng, Guanqi Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Higher education is a crucial period for cultivating talents and an important driving force for the country to achieve significant development in the process of educational reform. Combining the "5E" teaching model with aerobics, this study explores whether it can promote college students' aerobics skills and positive psychological qualities, facilitate the improvement of students' comprehensive qualities, and lay a foundation for students' lifelong sports. Twenty-five students were selected from two freshman aerobics elective classes in Shanghai University of Finance and Economics as experimental were divided into an experimental group and a control group for a 16-week teaching experiment. The experimental …

A187: The Comprehensive Impact Of Competitive Liondance On Bio-Psycho-Social Health: Cohort Tracking Study Of Elite Athletes, Yong Zhu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Competitive lion dance, a traditional sport that integrates artistic performance, cultural heritage, and high-intensity physical training, has not yet been systematically studied for its multidimensional health benefits. Method: This study investigates the comprehensive impact of competitive lion dance on the bio-psycho-social health of elite athletes through a 12-month longitudinal cohort tracking. Thirty-two national-level competitive lion dance athletes (18 males and 14 females, aged 22.5 ± 3.1 years) were recruited and assessed at three time points: baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Biological health indicators included cardiorespiratory fitness (maximal oxygen uptake, VO₂max), muscle strength (isokinetic strength test), and body composition analysis. …

A241: Study On The Health Value Of Chinese Traditional Archery In The Traditional Daoyin Regimen, Jialin Liu, Ning Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Chinese archery, as a combination of sport, skill, and culture, is the historical crystallization of Chinese national culture. From the perspective of traditional guided health preservation, this paper systematically combs the theoretical basis and practical methods of Chinese traditional archery and reveals its health preservation thoughts of “Body and spirit co-cultivation”, “Dynamic and static combination”, and “Qi and blood harmony”, enriching the theoretical system of traditional sports regimen. Chinese traditional daoyin health care focuses on “Adjusting body”, “Adjusting breath”, and “Adjusting mind”, and analyzes the unique role of traditional archery in “Three tunes”. This paper demonstrates health health-preserving value of …

A273: Coupling Dilemmas And Strategies Of Physical And Health Education In Chinese Schools Under Physical-Medical Integration, Wei Zhong, Youliang Xu, Wen Xiong, Zijun Yan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

"Physical-Medical Integration" combines sports science and medical disease prevention, supporting the "Healthy China 2030" strategy. Health education, originating from medicine, is vital for promoting youth health knowledge and is key to integrating with school sports. This study examines the challenges and solutions of combining school sports and health education under this integration. The study uses literature review, mathematical analysis, and logical reasoning. Core journal papers from databases like CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP were analyzed using keywords like "Physical-Medical Integration," "Health Education," and "School Sports" (2000-2025). CiteSpace is used for keyword clustering to support challenge diagnosis. The study also compares policy …

A282: The Impact Of Creative Dance On The Urban Integration Of Migrant Children In China, Xin Lin, Qiaoyi Liang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Migrant children represent a unique demographic emerging from China's rapid urbanization. Due to disparities in public resource allocation, socioeconomic conditions, and prolonged exposure to unstable living environments, these children often face significant emotional and social challenges. When confronted with conflicts between urban and rural lifestyles and behavioral norms, they are prone to feelings of inferiority and anxiety, leading to communication barriers and social marginalization, hindering their timely integration into urban society. Creative dance emphasizes interpersonal interaction and engagement as an embodied intervention integrating both physical activity and artistic expression. It plays a crucial role in fostering social support networks and …

A303: Is Physical Literacy The Panacea For Gaming Disorder? A Novel Perspective On Exercise Intervention, Shuhan Lin, Zijie Zhao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Adolescent gaming disorder has become a critical public health issue, driven by its association with reduced physical activity and increased risks of chronic diseases. WHO identifies physical inactivity as the fourth leading global risk factor for mortality. To address this challenge, research highlights the effectiveness of exercise interventions, which work by modulating reward systems, enhancing neuroendocrine adaptability, improving self-efficacy, social skills, and time management. These interventions replace virtual stimuli from gaming with real-world physical engagement, fostering healthier lifestyles. Physical literacy, which emphasizes cultural and holistic engagement with physical activity, extends beyond traditional mechanical exercises and underscores the importance of addressing …

Selling The Impossible: A Critical Study Of Nostalgia, Persuasion And Ethical Implications, Francois Elmaleh

Masters Theses

This thesis examines the psychological, cultural and iconic influence of mid-20th-century comic book advertising and its enduring influence on modern marketing. With a concentration on adolescent readership, it examines how advertisements in comics shaped consumerist behavior through aspirational discourse, gendered address and emotional manipulation. Through literature reviews, visual analyses and case studies—such as the Charles Atlas bodybuilding campaign, Sea Monkeys and X-ray glasses—this research investigates the rhetorical strategies and ethical ramifications of advertising to children.

The objectives are fivefold: (1) to inventory and analyze dominant advertising strategies employed in comic book ads, (2) to explore how they reinforced cultural and …

A230: Bibliometric Analysis Of Exercise Interventions For Type 2 Diabetes Over The Past Decade, Haidong Xu, Weiling Huang, Loucheng Yu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study aims to analyze the research status of exercise interventions for type 2 diabetes at home and abroad over the past decade, revealing research hotspots and trends to provide a theoretical basis for diabetes prevention, treatment, and the formulation of personalized exercise prescriptions. Based on the CiteSpace software, relevant literature from 2015 to 2025 was retrieved from the CNKI core journals and the Web of Science (WOS) database. A bibliometric analysis was conducted from multiple dimensions, including annual publication volume, author and institutional collaboration, country/region cooperation, keyword co-occurrence and burst analysis, and knowledge mapping. (1) The number of publications …

A235: The Impact Of Psychological Skills Training On The Sports Performance Of Adolescent Athletes: A Systematic Review, Lingzhi He

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Psychological skills training, as an essential component of competitive sports training, is currently a popular method widely applied to enhance athletes’ performance. Particularly for adolescent athletes, psychological training not only helps them perform at their best in competitive settings but also promotes the comprehensive development of their psychological qualities. However, current research primarily focuses on adult populations, and studies targeting adolescents still have certain limitations. This article aims to review the impact of psychological skills training on the sports performance of adolescent athletes by analyzing the content, methods, and findings of existing research. It summarizes the shortcomings of current studies …

A243: The Relationship Among Sport Confidence, Failure Coping, And Athletic Motivation Of Students In Physical Education, Yinru Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

In the research on the psychological abilities in sports competitions, exploring sports motivation is indispensable. Sports motivation has the functions of stimulating students' sports behaviors, guiding students to choose sports events, and strengthening and maintaining students' participation in sports. Sports confidence is the main stabilizing factor in students' mental health. Failure coping is the most important link in students' psychological adjustment after competitions. Paying attention to the characteristics and relationships of the students' confidence in sports, coping with failure, and motivation for sports is conducive to making the students of this major attach importance to the development of their competitive …

A249: The Occurrence Of Depression Among Chinese High School Students, Herun Han, Qiran Li, Ziwen Mu, Xiao Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Depression is a prevalent mental health condition globally, with significant implications for adolescent well-being. To safeguard adolescents' physical and mental health, it is critical to examine the prevalence of depression and its risk factors. However, existing studies on adolescent depression have limitations, and the regional distribution of depression among adolescents remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the distribution of depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents. This study recruited 617 high school students aged 15–18 years from the 12th High School in Huaibei, Anhui Province. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect demographic information and data from the Self-Rating Depression …

A266: A Study On The Health Promotion Mechanisms And Practical Paths Of Traditional Lion Dance Sports, Jiahao Leng, Jingshuo Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

As a living cultural heritage of Chinese traditional sports, lion dance combines physical exercise, cultural heritage, and social cohesion. Although its health value is widely recognized in folk practices, there is a lack of systematic and theoretical mechanism analysis in academia. This study aims to reveal the promotion mechanism of lion dance sport on individual physical and mental health and social adaptation through multi-dimensional analysis, and to propose its practical path in modern health governance. The literature method was used to systematically sort out the relevant literature during the period of 2006-2025 and establish a theoretical analysis framework. The expert …

A275: The Effectiveness Of Ai In Empowering Pre-Service Pe Teachers' Professional Knowledge Learning: Chatgpt As An Example, Quanfu Liu, Yueying Gong, Zijian Zhao, Wangyang Zhang, Ziyan Bai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The rapid development of AI has driven educational innovation. The Education Power Strategy (2024–2035) emphasizes improving teachers' digital literacy, while the 14th Five-Year Plan for Sports Development supports digital technology in sports education. ChatGPT is reshaping pre-service PE teachers' learning, covering sports science, education, psychology, and interdisciplinary theories. This study explores the effectiveness and risks of ChatGPT in professional learning, aiming to promote its responsible application and provide theoretical support. Method: (1) Using the literature review method to collect relevant research on the empowerment of physical education teachers, providing a theoretical basis for this study. (2) Design a semi-structured interview …

A274: Baduanjin For Rehabilitation In Stable-Stage Copd: A Review Of Recent Research, Guanjiankao Huang, Huemei Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly impairs patients' quality of life. Recently, the traditional Chinese exercise Baduanjin has garnered attention for its potential benefits in the rehabilitation of patients during the stable phase of COPD. This study aims to review and analyze existing research on the application of Baduanjin in COPD rehabilitation to provide insights for clinical practice. Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in databases such as CNKI, Wanfang, and PubMed to collect studies published in recent years focusing on "Baduanjin" and "COPD stable phase rehabilitation." The collected studies were systematically reviewed and analyzed to summarize the therapeutic …