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Peritonsillar Abscess, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.

Mormons And Their Neighbors, Marvin E. Wiggins

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Intra-Articular Knee Neurofibroma In A Patient With Neurofibromatosis: A Case Report And Review Of Literature., Thomas Falconiero, Mark Lagreca, Arash Badragheh, Nathan Jones, Christopher Kester

Orthopedic Surgery Resident Research

INTRODUCTION: Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder that typically results in Café-au-lait macules and peripheral nerve sheath tumors (i. e, neurofibromas). While peripheral neurofibromas are common, intra-articular knee neurofibromas are rarely described in the literature. To date, there only have been two other case reports noting intra-articular knee neurofibromas. The authors present the case of a patient with NF1 who was found to have an intra-articular knee neurofibroma incidentally discovered during the surgical approach to a retrograde femoral nail.

CASE REPORT: The patient is a 65-year-old female who presented to the emergency room after a fall from …

A Survivor's Survival Kit: How To Be Best Prepared For The Unexpected Death Of A Practice Owner, Ted Schumann Ii Mba, Msf, Cfp, Aif

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The article emphasizes the importance of estate and succession planning for dental practice owners, drawing from the author's personal experience following the death of their father, a business owner. Key considerations include whether to sell or close the practice, appointing a person to manage operations after the owner's death, and maintaining the value of the practice during the transition. The article also addresses legal issues such as probate, ensuring patient care continuity, and providing a "Survivor's Survival Kit" with instructions for heirs and staff. Proper planning can reduce the burden on surviving family members and protect the practice's value.

Dentistry And The Law: Update On The Ftc’S Rule Banning Covenants Not To Compete, Daniel Schulte Jd

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Final Rule to ban most employee non-compete agreements, originally set to take effect on September 4, 2024, has been delayed due to ongoing litigation. Court decisions in Pennsylvania and Texas have resulted in conflicting rulings regarding the FTC's authority to enforce such a ban. A Pennsylvania district court upheld the FTC's power to regulate non-compete agreements, while a Texas court ruled against it, declaring the ban arbitrary and capricious. No appeals have been filed yet, and the issue remains unresolved, with potential appellate court decisions and the results of the presidential election likely influencing the …

Fostering Emotional Resilience, Kelly Verstegen

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a cornerstone of modern education, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills alongside academic achievement. This capstone project explores the impact of social-emotional learning (SEL) programs on student behavior and academic performance in a fifth-grade classroom. Grounded in the implementation of the "Be Good People" SEL curriculum, the research focuses on developing core competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Data was collected through classroom observations, behavioral trend analysis, and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) academic standardized testing to analyze changes in student academic and behavioral outcomes. Results …

Enhancing Two Units Of 8th Grade U.S. History Curriculum To Support The Development Of Experienced Multilinguals’ Usage Of Oral And Written Academic Language, Olivia Nicholson

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Inspired by a group of middle school experienced multilinguals (EMs), this capstone project sought to take an asset-based approach to redesigning two units of U.S. history curriculum so that the strong oral language skills of these students could be used as an educational tool for practicing academic language in speaking and writing. To complete this project, the researcher first studied the importance of using asset-based language and referring to this group of students as experienced multilinguals in lieu of long-term English learners. The researcher also examined theoretical frameworks such as Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory and Bakhtin’s theory of dialogism that support …

Changing The Way We Grade: How Teachers Can Use Research To Implement Standards-Based Grading Practices, Angelique Butterbrodt

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

As schools have shifted to become more standards focused, many are shifting to a standards-based grading and reporting system to more closely align these practices with the academic standards. The shift to a new grading system isn’t an easy or quick change to make in any school system, and many schools that attempt this change do not fully consider all of the elements needed for a change of this magnitude. The result is often inconsistent implementation that leads to further confusion about what grades mean. This capstone project examines the research around standards-based grading and how teaching teams are successful …

Supporting Secondary Math Students In Developing A Positive Math Identity, Sarah Reisdorf Berger

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

It is not uncommon for students (and adults) to experience anxiety when it comes to math class. The underlying notion that mathematics is simply not meant for some while being meant for others permeates the culture in the United States. For students, the development of their math identities begins at an early age and is heavily influenced by their experiences in school, specifically the math classroom. With so much at stake in terms of identity development, achievement, and future success, this capstone project sought to explore the question: How can students be actively supported in building a positive math identity …

Building English Proficiency In Young Multilingual Learners: The Impact Of Consistent And Equitable Assessment, Sheridan Mckeithan Olson

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

ssessment of elementary-aged multilingual learners (MLLs) is often narrowly associated with the ACCESS test, an annual evaluation designed to measure English Language Proficiency (ELP) across the four domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. However, research highlights the benefits of equitable and ongoing methods of assessment for MLLs. This capstone project, based on an extensive literature review and a professional presentation of findings, addresses the question: In what ways do frequent, more consistent assessments support early elementary-aged multilingual learners’ English development in all four domains? The research concludes that ongoing, inclusive assessment practices benefit MLLs by providing up-to-date and valid data …

Increasing Caregiver Involvement In Strengthening Learning Through Movement, Hayley Elbe

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

The project and paper address the research question of, what resources can educators provide to caregivers to help strengthen learning through movement in the home environment? Research has shown that students perform better academically when they are supported by both their educators and their caregivers, when they have ample opportunities to intentionally move their bodies both at home and at school, and when their educators and caregivers are working together as a team to support them as a person and as a learner. Ten resources have been put together to make up the contents of a movement backpack, which can …

The Explicit Teaching Of Social-Emotional Skills Through Storytelling, Karen Roussell

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

State testing pressures and loss of academic time due to COVID (2019) have pushed academics forward while leaving behind Social Emotional Learning (SEL). With little time for SEL, teachers need to integrate it through other content areas. However, educators have voiced challenges when integrating SEL within content. Research has shown an increase in the implementation of SEL but also indicates that not all teachers are formally teaching it. Since not all teachers are teaching SEL, some students do not have access to the necessary resources to gain lifelong social-emotional skills. This creates an inequitable learning environment within the classroom. This …

Integrating Content And Language Standards To Support English Learners, Alicia Waters

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

English Learners need academic language support to reach proficiency in both language and content standards. In a school where there is a high number of English Learner (EL) students, considerations for teaching language and content simultaneously throughout the school day need to be made. Co-teaching with EL teachers as well as creating academic language objectives across the curriculum and building an understanding of the WIDA 2020 language standards for all teachers can help EL students make progress toward grade level standards. This capstone poses the question, How can content and language standards be integrated throughout the curriculum to maximize EL …

From Academia To Character Education: Using Contemporary Neuroscience Research And Executive Functioning Skills To Develop Classical Virtue, Jacob Larson

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

The research question explored through this capstone project is: How can a professional development series for teachers foster student development of classical virtue in a neuroscientifically-informed manner? This project is a three-part professional development series with each session focusing on a specific classical virtue (fortitude, justice, or wisdom) and its relation to particular executive functioning skills and neuroanatomy. Once this knowledge is had, the teachers tap into their prior knowledge on classroom practices and combine their new knowledge of virtue and neuroscience with it through a collaborative process which creates high-quality, classroom-applicable ideas for all teachers to implement into their …

Identifying Inclusive Practices For Youth With Asd In An Outdoor Environmental Education Setting, Clara Zubrick

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

This project aims to answer how outdoor environmental education programs (OEE) can be more inclusive for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through staff training, program design, and facilitation. The research focuses on what inclusive means in the context of OEE, how OEE programs benefit youth with autism, and what specific learning differences and pedagogical approaches need to be considered when designing and facilitating inclusive programs for youth with autism. The project created is a two-day professional development workshop for informal educators working in environmental education settings. The goal of the project is to provide instructional content that increases educators’ …

Educational Materials On Pollinator-Friendly Yards To Increase Residential Support, Armarie Williams

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

There are over 200,000 pollinator species in the world and humans rely on them for a diverse range of wants and needs. Everything from daily nourishment to the global economy can be traced back to these little creatures, yet pollinator populations are declining and at risk of global extinction. The health and future of pollinators relies greatly upon the public's support and evidence indicates residential yards can assist pollinators by providing food, shelter, and refuge. Research shows that awareness of pollinator declines correlates with one’s willingness to partake in pollinator conservation. This project answers the research question: How can educational …

The Impact Of Restorative Practices On Conflict And Student Perceptions Of School In Secondary School Classrooms, Michael Oberlander

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

This capstone sought to answer the question: How can restorative justice practices reduce conflict and increase positive perceptions of school in secondary school classrooms? The historical background of zero tolerance policies and the school to prison pipeline created a need for an alternative approach to punitive discipline in schools. Restorative practices provide an opportunity for students to actively engage in solutions to wrongdoing alongside those that have been negatively affected. Through affective language, group discussion, and a solution focused approach, restorative practices can have a positive effect on socioemotional growth, improved school environment, and the school to prison pipeline. The …

Increasing Student Retention And Engagement Of Learned Concepts, While Fostering Connections To The Cultural And Ecological Significance Of The Galapagos Islands Through Pre-Travel Lessons And Reflection, Bernadette Heaney-Deuel

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Student travel has the potential to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Travel combines authentic experiences and exposure to multiple perspectives in a way unlikely to happen in the classroom. Authentic experiences answer the age-old question, “Why do I have to learn this?” The reason for learning becomes tangible in the moment. Broadening our perspective increases empathy, reduces bias, and improves problem-solving skills. Travel provides the opportunity to experience many perspectives different from those experienced in our daily lives. The impact travel can have on a student can vary based on the experiences before, during, and after travel. Through the use of pre-travel …

Fostering A Sense Of Place In Language Immersion Preschool Through Environmental Exploration, Elise Lindell

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

This paper endeavors to address the need of outdoor environmental education in language immersion early childhood education settings. It investigates the impact of outdoor education on child development, looking at cognitive, social/emotional, and physical benefits. It examines the affective impact of attention fatigue, attention restoration, learned helplessness, and action competence. It also looks at the effect of place-based education in fostering a sense of place, and the role of sense of place in encouraging the development of an environmentally aware lifestyle. Finally, it proposes a place-based environmental education curriculum of six lessons, in French and English, around the subject of …

Elementary Educators Building Relationships With Parents And Caregivers, To Promote Student Achievement, Elena Schaust

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

The link between elementary educators and the parents and caregivers of their students, and their relationships with one another as correlated to possible benefits of academic and behavioral outcomes for the student, is examined. The basis for this author’s inquiry is: What is the intrinsic value of elementary educators building meaningful relationships with parents and caregivers as a means to support positive student learning? The literature review analyzed historical and cultural assumptions, and expectations surrounding relationship building for educators, parents and caregivers. Federal and state mandates, statistics, and strategies on behalf of educators for developing and maintaining relationships are also …

Competency-Based Grading: Fostering Deeper And More Authentic Student Learning, Ryan Deslauriers

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Models of student learning and assessment have evolved dramatically since the systemization of learning in post-Renaissance Europe and its colonies. The recent emergence and challenges of a competency-based learning model have led many school districts in the United States to begin implementing a grading system more closely aligned with this novel model of learning. This capstone first considers the deficiencies in both traditional and standards-based grading systems to ultimately answer the primary question, How can competency-based grading foster deeper and more authentic student learning experiences? A review of the existing literature concludes that the implementation of a competency-based grading system …

A Non-Formal Environmental Education Curriculum Using Raptor Ambassadors To Foster Meaningful Relationships Between Diverse Learners Of All Ages And The More-Than-Human World, Danial Davis

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

This capstone project aimed to create an all ages non-formal environmental education curriculum that intentionally fostered connections between Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and environmental education and between students of all cultures and the more-than-human world. Research suggested that BIPOC were underrepresented in environmental education programs because many programs were grounded in cultural narratives that overlooked BIPOC perspectives and epistemologies, an injustice known as “ontological distance.” The author’s experience as an educator at The Raptor Center suggested that ambassador raptors such as red-tailed hawks offered highly-engaging subjects for non-formal environmental education activities, particularly for lessons attempting new or …

Essential Understandings For Non-Indigenous Science Educators When Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge And Ways Of Knowing, Genia Cegla

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Historically, Indigenous Native American voices have been silenced and disregarded as a result of the US’ colonial history. Educators are in a unique position that allows us to begin healing from this past through equity and inclusion which studies show are essential to success for students in school and beyond. While many teachers acknowledge the importance of including Indigenous Knowledge in curricula, they lack the support and resources for how to start. This capstone aims to answer the question: What insights are necessary for non-Indigenous educators when incorporating Indigenous knowledge into climate change curricula? The final project is designed as …

Navigating Discourse Communities: Intercultural Rhetoric And Genre Pedagogy, K. Elizabeth Reid

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

To equip English Learner (EL) students for success in college and career, EL instructors should teach not just writing mechanics but how to understand and adapt to different discourse norms. They should also avoid minimizing the techniques of marginalized communities, which leads to this capstone's guiding question: How can EL instructors teach rhetorical conventions in ways that promotes rhetorical versatility, self-esteem in conventions most common to students' cultures, and understanding of what is expected in American academic writing assignments? Intercultural rhetoric and genre pedagogy suggest attributing varying rhetorical norms to different audiences and purposes rather than assigning inherent value. Therefore, …

Final Quarterly Operations And Maintenance Report Butte Treatment Lagoon System – First Quarter 2023, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Revised Draft Final Quarterly Operations And Maintenance Report Butte Treatment Lagoon System – Second Quarter 2023, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Implications Of Persistent Micro-Bioplastics On Biogeochemical Properties Across Soil Types, Casandra R. Leach

Master's Theses

Terrestrial microplastics are increasing in abundance and are an emerging contaminant of concern, particularly in agriculture ecosystems where plastic use and subsequent soil contamination are prevalent. Plastic film mulches make up a significant portion of the plasticulture industry and are directly linked to soil microplastic pollution where negative effects to soil biotic and abiotic functions have been observed. In response to this issue, biodegradable film mulches have been promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional polyethylene-based mulches. These biodegradable mulches, composed of various bioplastics, are designed to be tilled back into the soil where they are expected to decompose. However, …

A Process Planning Software For Modeling Parameter Behavior In Automated Fiber Placement, Benjamin Jeffrey Francis

Theses and Dissertations

The manufacturing of large-scale, geometrically complex composite structures is often accomplished today using the Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) process. AFP utilizes a fiber placement end effector and a gantry or robotic kinematic system to lay up groups of composite tows, iteratively building the complete structure. The reduced width of each tow allows the deployment of AFP for builds with significant curvature, unlike other automated methods such as automated tape laying. Despite its proven track record and widespread use, the current AFP process contains inefficiencies and suffers from workflow bottlenecks that significantly increase cycle time, material wastage, and overall cost. A …

Characterizing Mechanical Behaviors Of Railroad Ballast Based On Large-Scale Triaxial Tests, Shihao Huang

Theses and Dissertations

Ballast, typically composed of large unbound aggregates with uniform gradation, is essential for the structural integrity of railroad tracks, facilitating load transfer, drainage, and ensuring stability and resilience. The mechanical behaviors of ballast, including shear resistance, resilient modulus, and permanent deformation, are critical for effective railroad design and maintenance, directly impacting track geometry. Degradation of these mechanical properties can lead to significant track-related issues, such as excessive settlement and train derailments, resulting in substantial property damage, injuries, and fatalities. This dissertation aims to characterize mechanical behaviors of railroad ballast from perspectives of aggregate interaction, cyclic loading pulses and climatic conditions, …

From Classical To Contemporary: Popular Music's Role In Shaping Opera And Vocal Training, Craig Allen

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation advocates for the integration of contemporary popular music into classical voice education, addressing the evolving landscape of the performing arts. As the boundary between classical and popular music fades, incorporating popular elements into traditional opera training equips performers for modern industry demands.

The first chapter offers a historical analysis, tracing opera’s origins from the late 16th century and showing how popular music influenced its development. Composers incorporated folk melodies and dance rhythms into early opera, setting a precedent for blending styles. Contemporary operas, such as Nkeiru Okoye’s Harriet Tubman and Nmon Ford’s House of Orfeus, continue this tradition, …