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Media Education, John. J. Pungente S.J., William E. Biernatzki S.J.

Communication Research Trends

Part 1 and 2 combined:

Part1:

Media Education by John. J. Pungente S.J., William E. Biernatzki S.J.

Part 2:

An Annotated Media Literacy Bibliography by John. J. Pungente S.J.

Exploring Metacognitive Interventions To Enhance Pre-Licensure Nursing Student Academic Performance: A Mixed-Methods Perspective, Angela Christian, Kara Delafosse

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

rigorous demands of nursing school and the high expectations for critical thinking. Situating students for success requires implementing effective study strategies. Metacognition is the ability of students to manage their studying and learning tactics, while recognizing how and when to employ various strategies to master content (Chang et al., 2021). Metacognition directly correlates with enhanced critical thinking, clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and problem-solving capabilities which are critical in the nursing profession (Chang et al., 2021). Incorporating these skills to assist students as they matriculate through their academic journey situates them for success in the nursing profession. Using metacognitive awareness …

Cultivating A Sense Of Belonging: Pathways Of Support In Higher Education, Tanya M. Tarbutton, Lori B. Doyle

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Institutions should proactively consider the need for cultivating a sense of belonging among online adult students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Hispanic and first-generation learners face unique challenges to overcoming potential barriers associated with obtaining an advanced degree. The impact of higher education institutions (HEI) on the overall development and betterment of society cannot be overstated which adds a level of importance regarding the experience of all learners from any context. A conceptual framework, based on research specific to supporting diverse learners, will be explored. In addition to drawing on the tenets of the sense of belonging framework, facets of …

Leading Through Change: Building Resilient And Adaptive School Teams, Ashlee Boothe

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

This reflective essay examines the vital role of resilience, adaptability, and vision for school leaders experiencing change during unstable times. By fostering these qualities during stable periods, school leaders can effectively prepare for upcoming challenges, such as budget constraints, irate parents, and unexpected crises. Using the example of school closures during COVID-19, the reflection highlights how resilient leadership and a clear vision enable school leaders to make informed, strategic decisions. Fostering resilience, providing staff autonomy, and articulating a shared vision are key to ensuring schools can handle challenges and achieve meaningful change. This paper argues that now is the time …

Thriving Through Change: Strategies For Building Resilience And Adaptability In Organizations, Anitha Peddireddy

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

In the evolving landscape of education and organizational development, resilience and adaptability are increasingly recognized as critical competencies for fostering individual and institutional success. This reflective essay examines the intersection of these traits within the context of leadership, teaching, and learning environments. Using both scholarly research and professional experience, the article explores how educators and administrators can respond effectively to disruptions such as technological change, workplace stress, and diversity challenges. Key strategies include cultivating a growth mindset, enhancing emotional intelligence, promoting inclusive practices, and leveraging data-informed decision-making. The paper further emphasizes the role of educational leadership in creating psychologically safe, …

Finite Disappointment, Infinite Hope: Enacting Cultural Humility, Institutional Accountability, And Sustainable Resistance, R. Danielle Scott

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Higher education faces unprecedented political and organizational shifts, including bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These challenges create barriers for educators committed to equity and justice. Grounded in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words, “Finite Disappointment, Infinite Hope,” this article explores cultural humility—particularly institutional accountability—as a key strategy for navigating this evolving landscape. Cultural humility fosters critical self-reflection, redressing power imbalances and lifelong learning, offering a sustainable approach to social justice advocacy. This article outlines strategies for bolstering institutional accountability. The author introduces Five Care Practices—Recalling Core Values, Remembering, Resting, Reading and Intellectualism, and Radical Self-Care—as essential tools …

Religion And Its Relationship With Healthcare, Molly Domer

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation will focus on the ways that healthcare and healthcare processes are affected by religion. It will take information from both research and community gathered experiences to determine potential effects that differing religions and religion in general have on healthcare and healthcare outcomes. This research is intended to help better cultural and religious competency in the healthcare system.

Tensions Within Digital Whisper Networks: The Role Of Social Media In Framing Narratives Of Sexual Misconduct On University Campuses, Sophie Rose Maday

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Whisper networks have long served as informal communication channels for warning individuals about perpetrators of sexual misconduct, particularly in environments where survivors face barriers to formal reporting. With the rise of social media, these networks have expanded beyond private conversations, transforming into public platforms that challenge institutional responses to sexual violence. This study examines the role of anonymous, student-driven social media pages in shaping perceptions of sexual misconduct on university campuses. Through both qualitative and quantitative analyses of Instagram profiles from ten U.S. universities, we explore how these whisper networks validate survivor experiences, advocate for policy changes, and critique institutional …

Unpaid Internship Award - Jrs Experience, Alison Mcdougall

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation offers a reflection on my unpaid internship experience with the Jesuit Refugee Service Communications Unit in Rome, Italy. I talk a bit about the organization, my roles, my growth, and my reflections!

Religion And Its Relationship With Healthcare, Molly Domer

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation will focus on the ways that healthcare and healthcare processes are affected by religion. It will take information from both research and community gathered experiences to determine potential effects that differing religions and religion in general have on healthcare and healthcare outcomes. This research is intended to help better cultural and religious competency in the healthcare system.

Inovasi Kolaboratif Dalam Pembentukan Peraturan Perundang-Undangan: Optimalisasi Teknologi Untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Publik Dalam Legislasi, Hermawan Prasojo

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Meaningful public participation in the legislative process in Indonesia is a fundamental element in fostering an inclusive and transparent democracy. Despite the legal mandate for public involvement, as outlined in Law No. 13 of 2022 and Constitutional Court Decision No. 82/PUU-XXI/2023, such participation often remains formalistic and limited in practice. This article highlights the potential of digital technology, particularly the concept of CrowdLaw, as an alternative approach to enhancing public engagement. Case studies from Estonia, Iceland, and Brazil demonstrate that digital participation can effectively increase public involvement and improve the quality of legislative outcomes. With sufficient infrastructure and improved …

Are Large Language Models Conscious?, Judah Hays

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This work evaluates the possibility of a conscious large language model (LLM) under the parameters of Integrated Information Theory (IIT). First, we examine the methodology behind IIT as a scientific theory of consciousness. Second, we detail the system requirements for consciousness under IIT. Third, we examine the basic architecture of modern LLMs. Finally, we subject the network architecture of current LLMs to the system requirements of IIT, evaluating each “physical postulate” IIT espouses individually. We conclude that LLMs meet none of IIT’s requirements for a physical system to be conscious, and briefly discuss the implications for future research.

Promoting Wellbeing & Quality Of Life Through Behavioral Support: My Internship Journey At Misericordia’S Pep Program, Brionna Brown

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This URES presentation describes an overview of my internship at Misericordia's PEP program, Personal Effectiveness Program. It describes my daily activities and how I overall learned that importance of empathy and connection in the field of psychology.

Arlp Pitch, Adnan Y. Aldaas

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Stock pitch for Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. and why it is a BUY.

Modeling Predator-Prey Interactions With Ode Systems, Avery Boland

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) are a common tool used to study population dynamics. Here, we analyze a predator-prey ODE system, which models two populations in the wild, where one preys upon the other. The system also describes the Allee Effect which is key in describing species that rely on collectivist behaviors, to derive conditions for stability. We found that the stability of the system is predominantly determined by the relationship between a hyperparameter derived from the description of the predator species, and the carrying capacity of the prey population.

The Disparity Of Mental Health Education In Urban Areas, Abagaell Diaz

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

In urban areas that are outside Chicago itself, there is a lack of education on mental health and the services that are provided near them. During this internship, it was brought to my attention that the hard working people of Joliet do not know how important it is to value your health at the mental level. Many of the patients I have encountered do not see the need for weekly sessions or ignore professional advice. However, with a certain patient I have seen that change is happening within the younger generations.

Practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Students In Temporary Living Situations, Maura Green

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

In the context of my social work internship, I interned at Sullivan High School in the Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) department. I practiced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care one-on-one with students assigned to my caseload. This presentation will discuss the STLS department in Chicago Public Schools, strategies and techniques of CBT, and approaches to ensure the dignity and well-being of each student.

Molecular Dynamic Simulation Of The Dissociation Of Acetylsalicylic Acid With Different Co-Crystals, Alex Reina, Lauren Thompson, Divya Sunkara, Kenneth Olsen

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Adding co-crystals to a drug is a viable technique used in the field of pharmacology to improve the dissociation of a target drug. In our project, we examined the rate of dissolution of Acetaminophen using molecular dynamic (MD) simulations, and how it varies when different co-crystals are added in. We will specifically be using oxalate and citrate. The goal of this project is to be able to determine how different co-crystals interact with Acetaminophen to be able to predict similar interactions in the future. The results will be useful for pharmaceutical research and drug development.

The Other-Race Effect In Racial Minority Infants, Emily Pawelko

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The other-race effect (ORE) refers to perceptual biases favoring own-race faces over other-race faces, emerging by nine months of age. Studying the ORE is crucial, as it may shape the development of social categories and contribute to racial biases, prejudices, and stereotypes throughout childhood and adulthood. Multiple factors influence the ORE, including community diversity, language exposure, and social experiences. Research suggests that infants raised in racially homogeneous environments are more likely to exhibit the ORE than those growing up in diverse settings.

A key limitation of existing ORE research is its predominant focus on majority-race infants, leaving a gap in …

Utilizing Uae Date Palm Leaf Ash In Removing Ammoniated Compounds From Reject Brine After The Solvay Process, Hend Mohammed Alsheryani

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This study addresses the critical challenge of managing ammonia-laden reject brine from desalination plants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where desalination is the primary freshwater source. The environmental impact of brine disposal, particularly ammonia contamination, necessitates the development of sustainable treatment solutions. This research explores the potential of date palm leaf ash (DPLA), an agricultural byproduct, as a low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbent for ammonia removal, aligning with the UAE’s sustainability and circular economy goals. The study evaluates the ammonia adsorption capacity of DPLA and optimizes its performance through thermal ashing at 750°C and chemical activation using calcium oxide (CaO), …

The Impact Of Inbound Marketing Methods On Business Performance, Stephen G. Garner

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Inbound marketing has become an essential strategy for businesses aiming to build customer relationships before selling their product or service. Inbound marketing methods, as opposed to traditional marketing methods, aim to create value for the customer through various digital strategies before selling a product or service. Inbound marketing methods typically include digital tactics such as social media marketing, search engine optimization, and content marketing; however, limited research examines the impact of these inbound marketing methods on overall business performance metrics. To address these gaps, this paper examines the relations between inbound marketing methods, human resource allocation, and operational performance. Results, …

Interventions To Improve Figurative Language Understanding For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anna C. Tedeschi, Leslie Bross, Cindy Gilson, Jordan Rierson

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically experience a variety of difficulties throughout their years in education. One difficulty that tends to be observed in students with ASD is understanding figurative language. This difficulty is applicable to both social and academic scenarios because figurative language is often used in social situations among peers, as well as in narrative texts. The goal of the following systematic review was to identify effective intervention practices for improving the figurative language comprehension for students with ASD. This study was undertaken through a four-phase review process using the Covidence program and the Preferred Reporting Items …

Lost Out At Sea On “Floating Palaces”: Examining The Overlooked Tale Of The Ocean Liner Stewardess, 1890–1919, Pierce Greer

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

This paper examines the lives and experiences of women working aboard ocean liners during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During this era of “floating palaces,” women went to work at sea as stewardesses and nurses. By relying on the testimonies of stewardess Violet Jessop and other unnamed working women aboard ocean liners from 1890 to 1919, I argue how these women had more freedom and opportunities than their land counterparts and challenged the notion of the sea as a male-dominated space. Glossing over their stories undermines their efforts and reduces them to a secondary role in the transatlantic …

Media Portrayals Of Environmental Harms Committed In The Iraq War, Will Hoffman

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

In the context of contemporary climate debates, the accessibility of valid, relevant, and appropriate information to the public beyond the academic community is important. War and conflict are often overlooked contributors to environmental harm and climate change broadly. Given this, the present study seeks to understand how environmental harms are portrayed in newspaper articles covering war, to gain some insight on how this public opinion may have been shaped. I examine coverage of the Iraq War via a content analysis. Articles were gathered and analyzed using inductive coding, which allowed me to identify mentions of environmental harms, oil, and economic …

Sociocultural Influence On Attitude Formation Toward Critical Race Theory, Anna M. De Garcia, Lauren Pickett, Kylie Phinney, Elania Lunyou

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

This study explores the influence of political and parental beliefs, location, and social upbringing on perceptions of critical race theory (CRT) among undergraduate college students above 18 years old. This study had 179 participants who submitted an online survey completing the Highly Sensitive Person Scale, Perceptions of Parents Scales: The College-Student Scale, Experience with Diversity Survey, Social and Economic Conservatism Scale, and Resistance to Change-Beliefs Scale. Participants were also asked questions about their perceptions of CRT, including their feelings about CRT, their support of teaching CRT, how they believed their parents felt about CRT, how confident they were in their …

Mindfulness-Based Interventions For Drug Addiction: Insights From The Predictive Processing Framework, Sera Parag Gandhi

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Drug addiction, a globally prevalent and burdensome psychiatric disorder, poses a significant challenge to conventional treatments, necessitating a deeper understanding of its mechanisms and exploration of alternative approaches for effective intervention. Despite initial success in research trials, mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been met with skepticism due to a lack of comprehensive understanding of their underlying treatment mechanisms. The present paper argues that the predictive processing (PP) framework can provide unifying accounts of addiction and MBIs, and that a closer examination of the underlying mechanisms involved in both the disorder and the treatment can offer important insights for intervention and recovery. …

Framing The Future: How Ai’S Media Representation Is Redefining The Entertainment Industry, Alysar Tabet

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Change, particularly through technological advancement, frequently challenges established norms and prompts a reevaluation of preexisting frameworks, especially in dynamic sectors like entertainment. As such, in an era characterized by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the representation of AI in media emerges as a pivotal narrative force. This paper examines the societal impact that the framing of AI in media has had within the entertainment sector, revealing its dual role in reflecting and distorting public sentiment, and fluctuating between two dominant narratives: the social progress frame and the Pandora’s box frame (Brewer et al.). The social progress frame depicts …

Repairing Activist-Academic Relationships: Defining Methods To Improve Reciprocity And Movement Building In Degrowth, Xiomara N. Jean-Louis

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

The degrowth movement, advocating for an eco-socialist restructuring of world economies, has failed to find a political foothold in American politics. This is despite growing support in Europe and positive, yet limited, reception in Canada. Previous literature diagnoses the American degrowth movement with confused and ineffective rhetoric, inhospitable intramovement politics, and too little scholarly support. In this article, I argue differently. I focus on the relationships between academics and activists within American degrowth, understanding academic-activist relationships to be historically extractive but also generative and didactic. Using semistructured interviews with academics and activists, and discourse analysis of the press coverage of …

Cutlasses And Crucifixes: The Christian Denominational Conflict’S Influence On Seventeenth-Century Buccaneers, Donavon P. Millington

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

This article examines how the political and religious context of seventeenth-century Europe influenced the actions of state officials and sea raiders who worked with the state. It argues that the tensions between Catholic and Protestant Christians between and within states influenced the mostly Protestant buccaneers to be more violent against the clergy and symbols of Catholic worship. Additionally, the religious affiliation of state officials influenced the perception of the buccaneers and the subsequent policies pursued concerning piracy. It tracks how religious conflict affected the buccaneers from the arrival of French Huguenots to Tortuga, to Cromwell’s Western Design and the restoration …

The Main Portal Of St. Mark’S Basilica: An Amalgam Of Venetian Pride And Success And Foreign Influence, Danielle J. Sung

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice stands as a testament to the city’s complex historical and cultural narrative, intertwining elements of conquest, religion, and artistry. This essay delves into the western façade of the basilica, focusing particularly on the main portal—richly adorned with Byzantine bronze doors, marble columns, and mosaics of the Last Judgement. These elements not only serve as relics of Venetian pride and power but also signify the city’s historical relations with the Byzantine Empire, especially following the Fourth Crusade. The façade’s elaborate decoration showcases Venice’s capability to integrate spoils of conquest with local architectural traditions, reflecting both a …