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Programming Ideas For Youth Experiencing Homelessness, Leslie Forstadt, Sarah Yuan, Kerri Ashurst, Melissa Scheer

Journal of Youth Development

This article provides an overview of some of the demographics of youth experiencing homelessness and examples of how Cooperative Extension is working with this population around the country. A discussion of the needs of this population is provided, along with strategies for how Extension can connect with current efforts to reach youth experiencing homelessness to build resilience. Data are summarized from a webinar for Extension professionals. Education in this area is worthwhile to youth development professionals who may be interested in designing new programs, expanding current programs, finding new program partnerships, and using programs to support youth experiencing homelessness. Local …

A Comparative Examination Of How Program Design Components Influence Youth Leadership-Skill Development, Samantha Bates, Dawn Anderson-Butcher, Theresa Ferrari, Christy Clary

Journal of Youth Development

A growing interest in how adolescents can prepare for the workforce has contributed to the development of positive youth development (PYD) programs focused on youth leadership. This study explored what mechanisms and design components support leadership skill development among youth participating in 3 different PYD leadership programs. All of these programs involve high school students, have a focus on leadership, and emphasize college and workforce readiness. The aims of the study were to (a) examine what commonalities and differences in program design components contribute to skill development, (b) identify what leadership skills youth develop by participating in PYD leadership programs, …

“Doing Our Part”: What Motivates Black Family Engagement In An After-School Program, Amanda Case

Journal of Youth Development

Researchers have demonstrated that Black caregivers (a) are more likely than caregivers of any other race to enroll their children in after-school programs, (b) face considerable challenges finding quality after-school programs, and (c) consider family engagement to be a hallmark of quality after-school programs. To date, however, researchers have largely ignored the voices of Black caregivers about what motivates and enables them to engage with their children’s after-school programs. As a result, after-school program staff report continued challenges effectively engaging Black families. The current case study aims to address this gap in the literature using evidence from participant observations, interviews …

Effects Of An After-School Program Focused On Physical Activity And Social–Emotional Learning, Caitlin Olive, Bryan Mccullick, Phillip Tomporowski, Karen Lux Gaudreault

Journal of Youth Development

he purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of a 4-week, physical activity-infused social–emotional and character development (SECD) intervention on students’ self-perceptions. Children (N=29) identified as “at risk” (The Great Schools Partnership, 2013) in Grades 2 through 5 who were enrolled in an after-school program participated in the study. A quasi-experimental design was used as children were placed into 2 groups at each after-school program (ASP) site. Data collection included student completion of the Social Emotional Learning Scale (SELS) prior to the intervention and the Social-Emotional Character Development Scale (SECD) pre- and post-intervention. A 2 x 2 repeated …

Latinx Adolescents’ Peer Ethnic Discrimination In After-School Activities And Activity Experiences, Ting-Lan Ma, Mark Vincent Yu, Stephanie Soto-Lara, Sandra Simpkins

Journal of Youth Development

about their ethnicity reported significantly lower psychological engagement and peer support than the no discrimination group. These findings highlight the importance of examining adolescents’ varying patterns of perceived ethnic discrimination in activities and provides ways that activity practitioners can optimize organized activity settings for Latinx adolescents.

Nucleic Acid And Non-Nucleic Acid-Based Reprogramming Of Adult Limbal Progenitors To Pluripotency, Sowmya Parameswaran, Sudha Balasubramanian, Norbert Babai, Carolina B. Deldebbio, Donald W. Harms, Channabasavaiah B. Gurumurthy, Mahendra S. Rao, J. Graham Sharp, Iqbal Ahmad

Journal Articles: Ophthalmology

Reprogramming somatic cells to a pluripotent state by nucleic acid based (NAB) approaches, involving the ectopic expression of transcription factors, has emerged as a standard method. We recently demonstrated that limbal progenitors that regenerate cornea are reprogrammable to pluripotency by a non-NAB approach through simple manipulation of microenvironment thus extending the possible therapeutic use of these readily accessible cells beyond the proven treatment of corneal diseases and injury. Therefore, to determine the validity and robustness of non-cell autonomous reprogramming of limbal progenitors for a wider clinical use, here, we have compared their reprogramming by non-NAB and NAB approaches. We observed …

Table Of Contents - Cardozo Public Law, Policy, And Ethics Journal, Vol. 11, Iss. 1

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

No abstract provided.

Uncle Sam, Can You Please Sing Us A "Choruss"?, Brody Ehrlich

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The rise of peer-to-peer file-sharing platforms like Napster fundamentally disrupted the music industry, leading to a sharp decline in sales and prompting legal battles over copyright infringement. The note argues that traditional legal and market-based strategies to combat piracy have largely failed, necessitating a revised copyright system that balances industry interests with consumer behavior. It proposes a compulsory licensing model, inspired by the Choruss experiment, to legalize and monetize file sharing while ensuring fair compensation for rights holders.

Welcome To The Real 2011 Nba Lockout: Where Owner-Friendly Tax Provisions And Non-Monetized Benefits Color The Lockout Landscape, Lance Taubin

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The 2011 NBA lockout highlighted the financial strategies of team owners, who, despite claiming operational losses, benefited significantly from tax provisions like depreciation and amortization under Section 197 of the IRC, as well as non-monetary benefits that aren't reflected in team financial statements.

Ringing The Bell On Concussions: The Rise Of Head Injuries And Cognitive Decline In Football Players, And The Nfl's Obligation To Improve Safety Measures, Jarryd Werts

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The NFL faces significant legal and ethical challenges in addressing the long-term health consequences of concussions among its players. While the league has implemented various safety measures and policies, such as rule changes and educational initiatives, these efforts may be insufficient to fully protect players from the risks associated with repeated head trauma. The NFL must continue to improve its safety protocols not only to safeguard its current and future players but also to set a precedent for other contact sports leagues. The legal battles over negligence and fraud highlight the need for a more robust approach to player health …

The Bca Report, V. 16, Fall 2012, Black Colleagues Association, Alumni Engagement

Black Colleagues Association Report

Annual newsletter of the Black Colleagues Association, an association of Black Illinois State University alumni.

Pediatric Burns In Western Saudi Arabia, Abdulatif A. Gari, Yahya A. Al-Ghamdi, Hamed S. Qutbudden, Munzir M. Alandonisi, Faisal A. Mandili, Alaa Sultan

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a cross-sectional analysis of the demographical, etiological, clinical pattern, and the outcome of pediatric burn injuries. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 459 pediatric burn patients admitted to Al-Noor Specialist Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia from January 2008 to December 2010 were evaluated using a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: The mean age was 5.97, and the male to female ratio was 1.5:1. The most common cause was scalding (81.7%). Approximately 92.8% of patients had burn injuries involving 25% of the total body surface area, or less. The mean hospital stay was 9.51 days. Approximately 92% of patients were treated …

I Can Play All Night: Examining The Relationship Between Perceived Tolerance And Drinking Game Alcohol Consumption, Phillip J. Ehret, Joseph W. Labrie, Justin F. Hummer

Heads Up!

The present study examined the impact of perceived tolerance to alcohol on maximum alcohol consumption while playing drinking games. Participants were student drinkers (N=3,546) from two west coast universities. Among these students, 69.2% (n=2,290) reported playing a drinking game in the past month. Analyses demonstrated game players had higher perceived tolerances, and consumed more alcohol than non-game players. A regression model revealed that higher levels of perceived tolerance were related to increased maximal alcohol consumption while playing drinking games. Study limitations and implications for future research are discussed.

Standards-Based Grading: Preliminary Studies To Quantify Changes In Affective And Cognitive Student Behaviors, Adam Carberry, Matthew T. Siniawski, John David N. Dionisio

Computer Science Faculty Works

Assessing student learning is a key component to education. Most institutions assess learning using a score-based grading system. Such systems use multiple individual assignment scores to produce a cumulative final course grade, which may or may not represent what a student has learned. Standards-based grading offers an alternative that addresses the need to directly assess how well students are developing toward meeting the course objectives. The course objectives are the focal point of the grading system, allowing the instructor to assess students on clearly defined objectives throughout the course. The system assesses how well students become proficient in the course …

Philosophy And Theology: Disability, Christopher Kaczor

Philosophy Faculty Works

The article focuses on various definitions of disability in human beings given by researcher. It mentions that disability is not universally accepted for normal function of a species. It informs that physical and psychological condition informs about the health of people. It further highlights that species norm defines disability in terms of disease.

The Hidden Meaning In Those Letters And Numbers, Charles J. Higgins

Finance Faculty Works

No abstract provided.

Fall 2012, Unh Unveils New International Travel Assistance And Insurance Program, Center For International Education

UNH International Educator Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Nh International Seminar, Fall 2012: Innovations In Sustainable Development, Center For International Education

NH International Seminar

Fall 2012 - INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Greg Van Kirk
Co-Founder, Community Enterprise Solutions
Co-sponsored by : UNH Net Impact and The Center on Social Innovation and Finance at The Carsey Institute

September 25, 2012
"Micro-Consignment: Economic Opportunity and Security from Uncertainty"
Video presentation (1 hr.)
Shortened version (26 min.)

Rob Everts
Co-President, Equal Exchange
Co-sponsored by: UNH Sustainability Institute and UNH Net Impact

October 24, 2012
"Equal Exchange: A Radical Model for Global Food, Farming and Business"
Video presentation (1 hr.)
Shortened version (31 min.)

Glen Daigger
President, International Water Association & Senior Vice President/Chief …

Fall 2012, Celebrate International Education Week November 12-18, Center For International Education

UNH International Educator Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Library Perspectives, Issue 47, Fall 2012, Friends Of The Oberlin College Libraries

Library Perspectives Newsletter

This issue includes items about Molly Raphael '67, five exhibitions from the Frederick Selch Collection of American Music History, renovations to the Goodrich Room, and much more.

Effects Of Attractiveness And Distinctiveness On Attention And Memory For Faces, Carla M. Strickland-Hughes, J. Leudicke, M. K. Johnson, Natalie C. Ebner

College of the Pacific Faculty Presentations

No abstract provided.

Installments, Issue 64, October/November 2012, Renee Montgomery

Libraries' Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Reporting Pursuant To The Global Investment Performance Standards; Statement Of Position, 12-1, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board

Exposure Drafts, Comment Letters, and Statements of Position

No abstract provided.

2012 (Fall) Ensi Informer Magazine, Morehead State University. Engineering Sciences Department

ENSI Informer Magazine Archive

The ENSI Informer Magazine published in the fall of 2012.

2012 Fall Newsletter, Morehead State University. Nursing Department.

Nursing Department Publications Archive

2012 Fall Newsletter of the Department of Nursing at Morehead State University.

Mci Communications Services, Inc. V. Hagan, Bill Hudson

Journal of Civil Law Studies

No abstract provided.

Control And Fairness In Customer Service, Odile J. Streed, Albert Kagan

Journal of Applied Marketing Theory

Using the concept of “role theories”, the notions of fairness, freedom versus control, and psychological reactance this article examines how these human factors interact in quick service restaurant (QSR) encounters. This research measures the degree of improvement in customer satisfaction as choices offered to customers, employees’ involvement and speed of delivery, vary. Compensatory effects between control and fairness indicate that QSR chains with a strong tradition of control could introduce fairness attributes into the service encounter and increase customer satisfaction without substantially changing existing operating processes. Traditional QSR models may improve competitiveness and strengthen brand image by developing a stronger …

Immune Clearance Of Attenuated Rabies Virus Results In Neuronal Survival With Altered Gene Expression., Emily A Gomme, Christoph Wirblich, Sankar Addya, Glenn F Rall, Matthias J Schnell

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Papers

Rabies virus (RABV) is a highly neurotropic pathogen that typically leads to mortality of infected animals and humans. The precise etiology of rabies neuropathogenesis is unknown, though it is hypothesized to be due either to neuronal death or dysfunction. Analysis of human brains post-mortem reveals surprisingly little tissue damage and neuropathology considering the dramatic clinical symptomology, supporting the neuronal dysfunction model. However, whether or not neurons survive infection and clearance and, provided they do, whether they are functionally restored to their pre-infection phenotype has not been determined in vivo for RABV, or any neurotropic virus. This is due, in part, …

Beyond Economics In Pay For Performance, Tamara C. Belinfanti

Articles & Chapters

This article argues that while much of the intellectual energy has focused on the economics of executive pay, the challenge of executive compensation is as much a challenge of human behavior as it is one of economics. The raison d’etre of pay for performance (PFP) is to motivate executives to make decisions that are in the best interest of their firm and its shareholders. Attention to the relevant individual, situational, cultural, and institutional dynamics (what I term “behavioral dynamics”) that affect how executives are motivated and how they value future rewards is critical for the sustainability of PFP as a …

Table Of Contents, Editorial Board, Law School Faculty And Administration, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School Of Law

Nevada Law Journal

No abstract provided.