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Leading The Way: Dsws In Organizational And Social Work Leadership, Lisa A. Street, Rebecca S. Beeler

Journal for Social Work Scholar-Practitioners

Social workers are often overlooked for positions in organizational leadership. Although social workers dominate the workforce in many human services organizations, leadership positions are commonly held by those with general management or other degrees. The lack of educational preparation and formal training in leadership and a lack of leadership presence in the field have been deemed a social work leadership crisis. Yet, social workers possess unique skillsets that can translate well into strong organizational leadership—if properly cultivated, promoted, and pursued. With the resurgence of the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree, now is a prime opportunity for more social workers …

Lost On The Moon: A Classroom Activity For Bringing Group Processes To Life, Christin L. Munsch, Allison Lena, Kay Sassan

Feminist Pedagogy

This teaching activity reviews key concepts in group processes and introduces students to Expectation States Theory (EST) and Status Characteristics Theory (SCT), two micro-sociological frameworks that explain how inequality of opportunity emerges in task-oriented small groups with consequences for unequal outcomes. The activity is built around a team-building exercise “Lost on the Moon” in which participants rank 15 survival items individually and then in small groups. We adapt this exercise by taking field notes on group interactions and drawing on these notes to facilitate a discussion in which students critically reflect on their interactions with one another. We close the …

"Two Different Histories": Lgbtq Educator Identity In An Era Of Policy Precarity In Further Education, Liberty Heath-Tavener

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

In Zadie Smith’s debut novel White Teeth (2000) she writes: ‘every moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories.’ (p. 532) Although this notion related to the struggles of global majority people in Britain after decolonisation, I liken it to the concept of identity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) educators within further education, where their internal thoughts, feelings and reality are often in conflict with external norms, ideals and policies, all of which are geared towards heteronormativity and cisnormativity. Lakoff and Johnson (1980) argue that metaphors transcend rhetorical devices and are an essential …

The Concept Of Reason In Economics: Smith And Sen Versus Neo-Classicism, Kevin Quinn

The Journal of Economics and Politics

Economics, for the most part, has adopted and promoted an instrumental and internalist view of reasons, grounding reasons in preferences. Exceptions have been few and far between, but they include, significantly, Adam Smith and Amartya Sen. Sen's idea of "counter-preferential choice," adumbrated in his brilliant article, "Rational Fools," has had almost zero influence in the profession, alas. Smith's differences with Hume on practical reason have been ignored (by economists at any rate). The idea that one can have an external reason, a reason to act counter to one's preferences, has had no purchase in our discipline.

The Quest For An Independent Scotland: The Impact Of Culture, Economics, And International Relations Theory On Votes Of Self-Determination, Sam Rohrer, James Gilley, Nathan Price

The Journal of Economics and Politics

In the contemporary world, the true locus of sovereignty is up for debate. The drive for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom, within the larger context of the European Union illustrates trends within this relocation of sovereignty. Traditional research focused primarily on the cultural and identity issues at play, as well as economic issues. This work broadens the scope by placing the independence struggle within a complex international context. The shift from a purely realist state system interpretation to that of a refereed Pacific Union illustrates when nationalist and separatist movements can find conditions that allow for a viable secessionist …

The Evolution Of Partisan Voting At The County Level In Georgia, Ohio, And Texas, 1990-2016, David R. Shock

The Journal of Economics and Politics

This paper evaluates aggregate-level partisan change in presidential and midterm elections at the county level in Georgia, Ohio, and Texas. Specifically, this analysis focuses on how demographic, electoral, cultural, and economic variables affect the percentage of the electorate voting for the Democratic Party candidates for U.S. President and other statewide offices from 1990 through 2016. In addition, this study conducts sub-state regional analyses using U.S. Census Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) to assess the local nature of partisan change in the U.S. OLS regression and correlation coefficients, as well as difference of means test results indicate that increases in population density …

The Impact Of Presidential Field Offices In Ohio, 2008-2012, Colin D. Swearingen

The Journal of Economics and Politics

Does a community’s proximity to a presidential field office impact presidential election results? Applying community-level data from the American Community Survey, we examine the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections in the battleground state of Ohio. Using spatial regression, we find that the number of Obama field offices within 10 miles significantly increased his share of the vote in 2012. While proximity to a McCain Victory Center statistically decreased a community’s Obama vote share, this result was not substantive. In 2012, a community’s proximity to a Romney field office did not influence the results. Proximity to an Obama field office also …

To Pay Or Not To Pay: An Empirical Examination Of The Effect Of Injunctive Norms On Charitable Donations, David Mcclough, Randall Ewing, Susan Schertzer

The Journal of Economics and Politics

Charitable endeavors often face resource constraints and rely on altruism for monetary donations necessary to pursue mission-driven operations. Implementation of an honor-based payment system to attract donations attempts to eliminate some portion of the costs associated with fundraising activity. However, honor-based systems are not monitored and, therefore, susceptible to underpayment and theft. This study examines how posting a message communicating a negative injunctive norm affects charitable donations resulting from provision of a snack box using an honor-based payment system. The study finds that presentation of an injunctive norm dissuades contributions from donors inclined toward slight underpayment but does not deter …

Identity And Efficacy: Latinos In The United States, Ryan Salzman, Shauna Reilly

The Journal of Economics and Politics

Questions about the effect of identity on political attitudes and behavior in the United States are increasingly important as its population becomes more diverse. The primary driver of that increased diversity is the expansion of the Latino population. Most research focuses on differences between various ethnic groups. This research project seeks to understand the effect of identity strength within the Latino population on attitudes about government. Using the 2006 Latino National Survey, the role of identity on efficacy is explored. The results indicate that efficacy among Latinos is related to identity. We also find results that reinforce the presence of …

Pain, Punishment, And Nietzsche's Vitalist Politics, Jonathan Mckenzie

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Paternalism, Industrial Democracy, And Unionization In The Cleveland Garment Industry: 1900–1935: The Case Of The Printz-Biederman And Joseph And Feiss Companies, Robert Ebert, Shea Monschein

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Vol. 19 Entire Issue

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

An Econometric Model Of Exchange Rate Bubbles, Irina H. Hakobyan

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Vol. 17 Entire Issue

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Voting Behavior In School District Tax Elections: An Analysis Of Property And Income Tax Options, David R. Shock

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Congressional Perspectives On The Influence Of Businesses Through Government Relations: Congressional Staff Members From The Ohio Delegation Comment On Effective Strategies, Scott S. Wiggam

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Vol. 8 Entire Issue

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Is It A Question Of Generations? Evaluating The Origins, Evolution, And Validity Of Inglehart's Theory Of Postmaterialism, Timothy J. White

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

The Canadian And United States Economies: A Comparison, Henry G. Rennie

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

The Political Economy Of Coca And Cocaine In A Bolivian Yungas Community, William M. Leons

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Urasawa’S Monster And The Aesthetics Of Uncertainty, Simon Lindblom

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This essay examines the anime Monster (Urasawa, 2001) through the lens of Aesthetic action (Klinger, 2024) and ethical praxis. Set in a nostalgically rendered pre-accelerationist Europe, the anime cultivates an atmosphere of uncertainty that prompts viewers to engage in complex moral issues. By exploring the anime's aesthetic strategies, this analysis reveals how Monster functions as a political device, exposing the dark undercurrents of historical trauma and the systemic exclusion of marginalised groups. The essay argues that Monster's deliberate cultivation of indeterminacy, particularly through its morally ambiguous characters and unresolved dilemmas, embodies a Determinate Performance of Indeterminacy (Klinger, 2024). This …

Specification And Internal Assessment Of A Self Reported Protective Application Use Composite Among Computer Science Undergraduates In Enugu State Nigeria, Adesegun Nurudeen Osijirin, Leonard C. Anigbo, Oliver Okechukwu

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

This study specifies a Protective Application Use Composite restricted to self-reported protective application use. A cross-sectional survey provided 364 complete records from Computer Science undergraduates at four universities in Enugu State, Nigeria, from 393 distributed questionnaires. The score is the equal-weight average of five questionnaire categories: antivirus, firewall, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and virtual private network use. Reanalysis of the author-supplied item records yielded category means from 2.097 to 2.376 and internal-consistency coefficients from 0.958 to 0.971. The composite mean was 2.170, with a standard deviation of 0.469. The first component of the category-score correlation matrix explained 50.98 percent of variance. …

Challenges And Coping Strategies Of Agritourism Operators In South Dakota, Xu Li, Peggy Schlechter

Journal of Extension

This study explored the challenges faced by agritourism operators in South Dakota and examined their coping strategies. Through in-depth interviews with 17 agritourism operators, four major challenges were identified: lack of business knowledge and skills, government regulations, time constraints, and financial concerns. The coping strategies adopted by operators demonstrated their adaptability and resilience. The findings suggest that Extension can play a vital role as an educator, facilitator, and advocate in supporting agritourism development. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of agritourism growth in South Dakota and provides valuable insights for Extension and other organizations involved in supporting agritourism.

Phonological And Lexical Potentials Of Angkola Batak As Indigenous Resources For General Linguistics Instruction, Eli Marlina Harahap, Markhamah Markhamah, Yunus Sulistyono, Laili Etika Rahmawati, Ali Imron Al Ma'ruf

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Studies of the phonology and lexicon of regional languages need to be strengthened as sources of empirical data for teaching general linguistics. Batak Angkola has distinctive sound patterns and lexical forms that can be used to explain various linguistic concepts. This study aims to describe the phonological and lexical potential of Batak Angkola as a local linguistic resource for teaching general linguistics. The study employs a descriptive qualitative language research approach using 200 lexical forms corresponding to Swadesh glosses collected from native speakers of Batak Angkola in South Tapanuli Regency. The analysis was conducted through phonetic transcription as data documentation, …

The Impact Of Environmental Exposures On Cystic Acne: A Narrative Review, Angela Vaysman, Morgan Ulczak, Carly Achterberg, Lucas Goetz, Luke Atwood, Reed Hildenbrant, Erin Hallman, Caitlyn Shaughnessy, Karen Vo

Student Publications

Cystic acne is a severe inflammatory dermatological condition traditionally associated with genetic, hormonal, and microbial factors. Although environmental exposures may contribute to acne pathogenesis, the role of airborne agricultural irritants remains underexplored. Agricultural environments contain a complex mixture of organic dusts, pesticides, fertilizers, volatile compounds, and animal-derived particulates that may influence skin barrier integrity and inflammatory responses. This narrative review examines the potential relationship between airborne agricultural exposures and cystic acne by integrating evidence from dermatology, environmental health, and immunology. Particular attention is given to mechanisms through which agricultural irritants may disrupt epidermal barrier proteins, including filaggrin and claudins; promote …

Research On Deconstruction Method Of Health Product Marketing Narrative Process From A Data-Driven Perspective, Yinuo Liu, Can Lu, Jianlin Yang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance] Against the backdrop of the platform economy, traditional misinformation detection tools are insufficient to identify "halt-true and halt-false" health information, which poses challenges to the public's health information literacy. Thus, systematic deconstruction of the narrative techniques and dissemination mechanisms of health marketing information is of critical academic and practical significance. [Method/process] From a data-driven perspective, this study constructs an integrated analytical framework characterized by the tri-layered interaction of "narrative construction, resource organization, and cognitive impact". Drawing on information ecology theory and framing theory, it further employs deep learning, semantic similarity analysis, and other methods to empirically deconstruct the data …

A Bibliometric Study Of The Journal “College Libraries”: 2020–2024, Satyajit Paul

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

The Student Movement Volume 111 Issue 3: Colorful Trees, Cultures, And Clubs, Holli Kirschbaum, Joel Pelletier, Anna Rybachek, Isa Demoraes, Megan Constantine, Matthew Henderson, Melanie Webb, Jj Nixon

The Student Movement v. 111 (2026-2027)

NEWS

Clubs of All Shapes and Sizes, Holli Kirschbaum

Counseling & Testing Center Introduces Walking Consultations, Joel Pelletier

AULA Brings Food, Music, and Fun at Their Annual Noche Latina, Joel Pelletier

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BTS and the Grammy Boycott, Anna Rybachek

David Phelps Delivers Memorable Performances at the HPAC, Isa DeMoraes

Howard Presents: An Evening of Romantic-Era Masterpieces, Megan Constantine

IDEAS

The Paramount-Warner Merger: Who Are Monopolies For?, Matthew Henderson

In Defense of Underperforming Programs and Useless Degrees, Melanie Webb

PULSE

Why Do More Than School?, Holli Kirschbaum

Was 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Worth the Hype?, Anna Rybachek

LAST WORD …

Taking Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Further: Reviewing Recent Developments And Innovations In Ipa Research, Jonathan A. Smith

The Qualitative Report

This paper reviews recent developments in interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) research methodology: longitudinal; multi-modal; mixed methods. For each of these developments the paper describes how the innovation is being implemented and the distinctive contribution arising from making these advancements in IPA design. I also provide two detailed examples of studies using each of the advanced methodologies along with suggestions for further reading. The paper also includes briefer discussion of recent changes in some of the terminology employed in IPA analysis and recent guidance on writing and evaluating high quality IPA.

Exploring Translanguaging Strategies In Brazilian Efl Classrooms: Teacher Perceptions, Challenges, And Institutional Pressures, Vitoria Castor

MITESOL Journal: An Online Publication of MITESOL

This study explores the role of translanguaging in Brazilian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, focusing on how in-service teachers perceive translanguaging and how they navigate the challenges of implementing translanguaging to support student learning. While using a qualitative approach, three EFL teachers were interviewed. Three findings reveal a significant tension between institutional beliefs that enforce English-only policies and the practical realities of student comprehension. Teachers report that using Portuguese strategically enhances understanding, reduces student anxiety, and fosters engagement. Participants highlighted a lack of formal training in translanguaging during their teacher preparation program, leading them to rely on autonomous …