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Portraits Of A Camoufleur, Michael C. Guinto Ii

Theses

Portraits of a Camoufleur is a body of photographic work which features military veterans who have transitioned back and forth between the military and civilian world. The photographic sculptures serve as portraits created by stacking collected archive photographs together inside shadowbox frames. The photographs have also had camouflage patterns physically cut out of them which reveal more of the underlying images and experiences the veterans have provided. The work serves as a window into military experiences, attempting to close the gap that exists between military and civilian culture.

That Which Has No Name, Jean Marques

Theses

That Which Has No Name is an ongoing body of collage work about home, memory, intimacy, and family history. The photographs in these collages were made out of the process of photographing my daily experience between 2017 and 2019. Alongside them are the original family photographs that were made when my parents and I immigrated from Cuba to the United States in 1998. In these collages, expressive marks of ink, handwriting, and text are combined with photographs that are glued onto paper in order to communicate experiences and emotions. They depict a personal experience that is unique, one in which …

Schuhplattler Verein Heidengold: Preserving And Perpetuating German Cultural Heritage In Rochester, New York, Jennifer Roeszies

Theses

Cultural heritage is passed down from generation to generation through songs, dance, customs, festivals, plays, costumes, and other traditions. Without the continuation of these practices by the next generation, this heritage is destined to be lost, possibly forever. How does a contemporary American organization such as the Schuhplattler Verein Heidengold in Rochester, New York, help to perpetuate and preserve the traditional 19th century cultural heritage of Germany, and why is it important for them to do so? Interviews conducted with current Heidengold members, along with consultation with multiple outside sources including the Federation of German American Societies (FGAS) and the …

Fsec Meeting Minutes April 25, 2019, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Lgbt+ Friendly: Campus Climate, Minority Stress, And Mental Health Of Lgbt+ College Students In Virginia, Erin Shaw

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Members of the LGBT+ community are at a higher risk for mental health concerns like depression, not because an LGBT+ identity is inherently a mental illness but, because LGBT+ people have more stressful experiences due to their minority status. The minority stress model illustrates how discrimination affects the mental health of individuals who are part of socially marginalized groups. In regard to LGBT+ college/university students, experiences of discrimination may be unique to their campus. Within this study, LGBT+ college students from three institutions in Virginia were surveyed regarding their perceptions of campus climate, experiences of minority stress, and depression symptomatology. …

The Effects Of Implementing A Smartphone Application To Improve Asthma Self-Management In Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting 20.4 million adults in the United States (CDC, 2018). While asthma can generally be controlled, patients having an exacerbation may experience missed days of work and school, limitations in daily activities, decreased enjoyment of life, and decreased productivity at home, work, and school (MarcanoBelisario et al., 2013). Therefore, the purpose of this project was to improve patients’ overall asthma control and asthma-related quality of life by encouraging self-management through patient education and the implementation of a mobile smartphone application. A total of 26 adult primary care patients with asthma participated …

An Aco-Inspired, Probabilistic, Greedy Approach To The Drone Traveling Salesman Problem, Jessica Houseknecht

Senior Honors Theses

In recent years, major companies have done research on using drones for parcel delivery. Research has shown that this can result in significant savings, which has led to the formulation of various truck and drone routing and scheduling optimization problems. This paper explains and analyzes a new approach to the Drone Traveling Salesman Problem (DTSP) based on ant colony optimization (ACO).

The ACO-based approach has an acceptance policy that maximizes the usage of the drone. The results reveal that the pheromone causes the algorithm to converge quickly to the best solution. The algorithm performs comparably to the MIP model, CP …

Quarterman South Cemetery (8br2356) Soil Probe And Metal Detector Survey Analysis, Stephanie Ruby

Quarterman Site Reporting and Archiving

This document is a student report containing the methods and results of archaeological surveys at the Quarterman (8BR223) Site. It reviews soil probing and metal detector tests conducted at the Quarterman Cemeteries.

Whalesong 2019-04-25 (V.38 No.4), Khrystl Brouillette, Jordan Lewis, Melissa Scriven, Kortney Stevens, Alyssa Madrid, Kieran Poulson-Edwards, Sierra Lissick, Trystin Luhr, Dean Thiart, Lori Klein, Kelsey Walsh, Nick Bursell

Whalesong

No abstract provided.

Kline & Specter: A Professional Corporation, Ibraheem Bussey

Media and Communication Studies Presentations

No abstract provided.

Reaping The University's Richest Rewards, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Journey to Commencement: Ryan Upshaw earns doctorate while recruiting and mentoring undergraduate students

The Mandala As Response Art: A Method For Centering, Containing, And Exploring, Kristine Lorentzsen

Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses

This thesis examined research that explored the unique characteristics of art made within a circle—a form also known as the mandala. In addition, studies that researched the effects of mandala making on a variety of mental health conditions and as a diagnostic or assessment tool were reviewed. The results of this review suggest that the mandala art form has distinctive qualities, which may be beneficial in a variety of treatment settings. These findings were considered in relation to the practice of response art—art made by the art therapist in response to clinical work. Literature examining the effects of response art …

Prevention Of Oral Mucositis In Cancer Patients, Patricia E. Biel

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Oral mucositis [OM] is one of the most severe non-hematological problems related to cancer treatments and can impact quality of life. It is linked to poorer outcomes due to the associated weight loss, pain, dehydration, and risk of developing life-threatening infections. The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to determine if OM is preventable with the use of an oral care protocol and zinc supplementation when compared to use of oral care protocols alone. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model was used to guide project implementation in an outpatient oncology office. Recommendations were developed from an exhaustive review …

Effects Of Therapeutic Music On Improving Depressive Symptoms Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents, Yi Jin

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Depression is a common mental disorder that can contribute to both physical and psychological suffering (Skinner, 2014). The prevalence rate of depression is especially high among long-term care facility residents (CounsultGeri, 2018; Lolk & Andersen, 2015). The purpose of this EBP project was to establish a protocol incorporating therapeutic music as an adjunct therapy for managing depressive symptoms among residents of a long-term care facility in the Midwest. Roy adaptation model (Roy, 2009) was utilized as the theoretical framework, and the model for evidence-based practice change (Rosswurm & Larrabee, 2009) guided the project implementation. A total of 13 subjects were …

Measuring The Seeds Of Neighborhood Gentrification, Minkyu Yeom

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

Cities experience constant change. Many changes need to be managed carefully because they can have serious consequences for city residents.

For many decades suburban sprawl and white-flight have caused falling property values, lower rents, lower tax receipts, lower quality public services, and sharp declines in the quality of life in many city neighborhoods. Despite these obstacles, many long-time city residents (often minorities, low-income families, and new immigrants) have worked hard to maintain a sense of community.

In recent years many younger, white, well-educated, and higher-income residents are moving back into older city neighborhoods. The influx of new residents is revitalizing …

Crise Linguistique En Algérie: Les Conséquences De L’Arabisation, Lily Keener

Senior Capstone Theses

This essay details the implementation and eventual failure of the Arabization policies intended to reinstate and reform Arabophone and Islamic culture in Algeria after independence. I lay out the actions taken by the ruling party (the FLN) against the three main languages spoken in Algeria - Algerian Arabic, French, and Berber - through various laws and even in the language of the Algerian constitution. Ultimately, I conclude that the attempted repression of these languages is an injustice against the Algerian people and should desist for the good of the country.

Anxiety Is Something To Worry About: The Effects Of A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Intervention Protocol On Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alesha E. Mcclanahan

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is highly prevalent in the United States with at least 12% of the population affected (Edmund & Sheppard, 2018). GAD can pose significant distress and debilitation throughout the lifespan (Bystritsky, Khalsa, Cameron, & Schiffman, 2013; Edmund & Sheppard, 2018). Barriers to treatment include adverse effects, inaccessibility, and expense. The purpose of this project was to implement an evidence-based protocol involving combination therapy with self-administered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication in order to improve patient outcomes through more accessible, affordable, and standardized treatment of GAD. The Neuman Systems Model and Stetler …

Effects Of An Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Program On Providers' Adherence, Kelsie A. Tokarczyk

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widely prevalent chronic disease estimated to affect 22 million Americans, with 80 percent of moderate to severe cases undiagnosed (American Sleep Apnea Association [ASAA], 2017). Unmanaged OSA has been associated with numerous detrimental health outcomes including hypertension, chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions (ASAA, 2017). The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to determine if the implementation of a screening protocol would affect providers’ adherence to screening for OSA. The Theory of Planned Change was used as a guide to optimize providers’ adherence to the protocol at a family …

The Bg News April 25, 2019, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. April 25, 2019. Volume 98-Issue 53.

Effective Harnessing Of Vibrational Energy Via Magentic Induction, Jose Miralles

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Advancements towards renewable energy systems demand efficiency in production and storage to avoid potential waste. This investigation delves into understanding the behavior of magnets and their effectiveness in converting environmental vibrations to electrical energy. A program was written to predict the induction produced in a solenoid by a moving magnet in order to shed some light on how to treat magnets experimentally and theoretically. Various sets of solenoids ranging from six to four hundred windings were tested and their voltage outputs were compared. Considering that there is a gap of 28.1 mm between the magnet and the solenoids (not optimally …

Developing A Rubric To Assess Critical Thinking In A Multidisciplinary Context In Higher Education, Sadia Muzaffar Bhutta, Sahreen Chauhan, Syeda Kauser Ali, Raisa B. Gul, Shanaz Hussein Cassum, Tashmin Khamis

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Critical thinking (CT) is a generic attribute that is greatly valued across academic disciplines in higher education, and around the globe. It is also defined as one of the graduate attributes of higher education for the sample private university where this research was conducted, as it is perceived that CT helps the graduate to become ‘engaged citizens’ in the twenty-first century. Despite the well-documented importance of CT, its assessment remains a challenge. This study addresses this challenge through the systematic development and field-testing of a rubric for assessing critical thinking in a multidisciplinary context in higher education. A multidisciplinary group …

Pain Evaluation In Patients With Dementia At Saint Benedict's Senior Community, Clare Gannon, Jessica Stanslaski, Marissa Virnig

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

This project addressed the increased rate of pain levels in a long term care facility in

St. Cloud Minnesota. The facility was ranked in the 98th percentile for pain when comparing this

site to all other long term care facilities in Minnesota. The facility had implemented a new pain

assessment guide within the last five years and had education sessions with staff, yet residents

were still ranking their pain high on the 0-10 pain scale. Our project was focusing on a specific

group of patients in long term care which include dementia patients. A survey was conducted

that asked a …

Consequences Of Hypermasculinity, Faye Williams

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Masculinity is highly valued in the United States. Men are taught to be powerful, strong and in control. If a man does not have these attributes, is he truly a man? I argue that this ideal of worshiped masculinity is incredibly harmful to men, as well as the larger society. The socialization of masculinity in schools and at home teaches boys to mask their emotions, be tough, and stay silent about problems they face. This repression of emotions creates generations of men with mental health issues and no healthy outlets readily available. What are the consequences of the ways in …

Local In Vivo Measures Of Muscle Lipid And Oxygen Consumption Change In Response To Combined Vitamin D Repletion And Aerobic Training In Older Adults, D. Travis Thomas, David M. Schnell, Maja Redzic, Mingjun Zhao, Hideat Abraha, Danielle Jones, Howard Brim, Guoqiang Yu

Health and Clinical Sciences Faculty Publications

Intramyocellular (IMCL), extramyocellular lipid (EMCL), and vitamin D deficiency are associated with muscle metabolic dysfunction. This study compared the change in [IMCL]:[EMCL] following the combined treatment of vitamin D and aerobic training (DAT) compared with vitamin D (D), aerobic training (AT), and control (CTL). Male and female subjects aged 60–80 years with a BMI ranging from 18.5–34.9 and vitamin D status of ≤ 32 ng/mL (25(OH)D) were recruited to randomized, prospective clinical trial double-blinded for supplement with a 2 × 2 factorial design. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D₃) (10,000 IU × 5 days/week) or placebo was provided for 13 weeks …

Cloud Coalescence: A Dynamical Instability Affecting Multiphase Environments, Tim Waters, Daniel Proga

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Research

Mass and size distributions are the key characteristics of any astrophysical object, including the densest clumps comprising the cold phase of multiphase environments. In our recent papers, we showed how individual clouds of various sizes form and evolve in active galactic nuclei. In particular, we showed that large clouds undergo damped oscillations as a response to their formation process. Here we follow up this investigation, addressing how different size clouds interact. We find that smaller clouds become trapped in the advective flows generated by larger clouds. The explanation for this behavior leads to a rather remarkable conclusion: even in the …

Um Remembers Beloved Educator, Scholar And Civil Rights Champion, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

Development And Evaluation Of A One-Step Multiplex Real-Time Taqman® Rt-Qpcr Assay For The Detection And Genotyping Of Equine G3 And G14 Rotaviruses In Fecal Samples, Mariano Carossino, Maria E. Barrandeguy, Erdal Erol, Yanqiu Li, Udeni B. R. Balasuriya

Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

Background: Equine rotavirus A (ERVA) is the leading cause of diarrhea in neonatal foals and has a negative impact on equine breeding enterprises worldwide. Among ERVA strains infecting foals, the genotypes G3P[12] and G14P[12] are the most prevalent, while infections by strains with other genomic arrangements are infrequent. The identification of circulating strains of ERVA is critical for diagnostic and surveillance purposes, as well as to understand their molecular epidemiology. Current genotyping methods available for ERVA and rotaviruses affecting other animal species rely on Sanger sequencing and are significantly time-consuming, costly and labor intensive. Here, we developed the first one-step …

Weekly Report On Key Financial Statistics As Of April 25, 2019, International Monetary Fund (Imf)

Documents

No abstract provided.

Support And Mentorship Of Diverse And Disadvantaged Nursing Students, Elle E. Hoselton

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Correlation Of Diabetes And Gallbladder Disease, Robbi A. Yellow

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.