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Cpm-8 Europa Unveiled: A Multi-Wavelength Analysis, Trinity A. Ward, Michelle Deady

SC Upstate Research Symposium

This study is an analysis of the compositional structure of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, by utilizing multi-wavelength spectroscopy. The objective of this study is to enhance our understanding of Europa’s compositional and potential biological characteristics.

Spectral data was obtained from various space missions and instruments. We are looking at imaging and spectroscopy-focused instruments RALPH, LORRI, LEISA, ALICE, and MVIC which were all part of the New Horizons spacecraft that launched in 2006. The data collected was from the Jupiter fly-by in February-March 2007.

This project sets the tone for the year with the upcoming Europa Clipper mission by NASA, set …

Hse-8 The Revitalization Of The Hazel Green Academy, Josephine Traver, Jennifer M. Nguyen

SC Upstate Research Symposium

The Hazel Green Academy Revitalization Project is a community service-based project focused on restoring and repurposing the Hazel Green Academy (HGA). Established in 1880, HGA was a residential college-preparatory school located in Eastern Wolfe County, KY. At its height, HGA served not only as a school but also as a source of education and community events. Throughout the years, the academy expanded its facilities and resources to benefit both the students and the community. However, as free public schools emerged in the surrounding area during the 1930s, HGA faced a decline in enrollment. Consequently, HGA struggled for the next few …

Bec-1 Survey Of Parasites In Ictalurus Punctatus (Channel Catfish) Of The Savannah River Basin At Little River In Mccormick, South Carolina, Savannah Cade, Jason Lee

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Ictalurus punctatus, more commonly known as the Channel Catfish, is common throughout the Savannah River Basin. Fifteen specimens were captured by hook and line from the Little River in McCormick County, South Carolina. The gills and viscera were examined for metazoan parasites and prevalence and mean intensity were computed. The monogenean Ligictaluridus pricei and the copepod Ergasilus arthrosis were recovered from the gills. Two digenetic trematodes (Megalonia ictaluri and Alloglossidium corti), one tapeworm (Corallobothrium fimbriatum), two nematodes (Camallanus oxycephalus and Spinitectus carolini) and one acanthocephalan (Neoechinorhynchus cylindratus) were recovered from the …

Hgs-3 The Influence Of A Tandem Cycling Program In The Community On Physical And Functional Health, Therapeutic Bonds, And Quality Of Life For Individuals And Care Partners Coping With Parkinson’S Disease, Leila Djerdjour, Jennifer L. Trilk

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Purpose Statement: Several studies have shown that aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on alleviating symptoms experienced by individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite this evidence, the potential benefits of exercise for both PD patients and their care partners (PD dyad) remain unexplored. This research project investigates the effectiveness, therapeutic collaborations, and physical outcomes of a virtual reality (VR) tandem cycling program specifically designed for PD dyads.

Methods: Following approval from the Prisma Health Institutional Review Board, individuals with PD were identified and screened by clinical neurologists. The pre-testing measures for PD dyads (N=9) included emotional and cognitive status …

Hhp-3 Comparing Fitness Data Of Cadets In South Carolina To The General Population: A Pilot Study, Justen Chatman, Ming-Chi Sung, Matthew Brisebois

SC Upstate Research Symposium

BACKGROUND: To prepare for physically challenging environments, it is expected that military personnel achieve higher levels of physical fitness than the general population. The recent COVID-19 pandemic impacted physical activity levels among many of America’s youth, and thus, new recruits may be entering military service with lower fitness levels. It is also unknown how fitness levels of army cadets in upstate South Carolina compare to the general population. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to compare anthropometric and fitness variables of army cadets from upstate South Carolina to data from the general population. METHODS: A sample of 22 …

Hhp-8 Barriers And Facilitators To Regular Physical Activity And Healthy Eating Behaviors In Schools: Perspectives Of South Carolina School Personnel, Logan J. Camp-Spivey, Susan D. Newman, Robert N. Stevens, Michelle Nichols

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Background: In South Carolina (SC), 42% of youth are overweight or obese. Two sets of modifiable behaviors contributing to obesity are physical activity (PA) and dietary habits. School-based interventions have successfully improved these behaviors. The purpose of this study was to identify SC public school personnel perspectives on the most common barriers and facilitators to regular PA and healthy eating behaviors in schools.
Methods: A needs assessment survey was conducted with school personnel statewide. There were 17 questions on the survey that addressed: (1) demographic information about participants’ educational backgrounds, (2) barriers to regular PA and healthy eating behaviors in …

Psy-7 Peer Effects Of Seeking Mental Health Help From A Professional, Devanshi Patel, Susan Ruppel

SC Upstate Research Symposium

How does peer support effect the ability of students to seek out mental health help from a professional? In this study, the experimenter investigates the type of support the students receive from their peers and how that affects their ability to seek out help from a professional. Accurate intention-seeking of students was recorded for both the behavioral concerns and their support types. A Mental Help Seeking Intention Scale was used to measure the data collected in this study. It was found that the behavioral concern (mental, physical) of a student does not matter in this study, nor did the type …

Closing The Gap: The Relationship Between School Climate And Student Achievement In The Middle School Sector, Brad Boykin, Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer, Summer Pannell, Richard E. Cleveland, Suzanne B. Miller, Mary Josephine Carney

School Leadership Review

School leaders must make decisions and implement strategies to improve a school climate and student achievement, and it benefits them to understand which areas of school climate have the greatest impact on student achievement. The State of Georgia measures school climate and student achievement with its school accountability measure, the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). This study employed a quantitative research design using archival data that was publicly available from CCRPI data for a two year span to examine the relationship between school climate and student achievement statewide in the middle grade sector. Findings revealed that all four …

Comparison Of Dual Enrollment Student Grades In Introductory Biology College Dual-Enrollment Courses Taken In Texas High Schools Or Colleges For School Leaders, Cynthia A. Gallardo

School Leadership Review

Dual Enrollment (DE) or Dual Credit (DC) programs have become increasingly prevalent at both the high school and college settings. These programs enable students to earn both high school and college credit and get a head start on their college education. Additionally, students in these programs must take university core curriculum courses to fulfill their college education requirements. A course that several students take is Introductory to Biology, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) course. This course is an introductory science course and may present a challenge for students in that there is a large quantity of material discussed. …

Interwar Patriotism: From Military Bands To Marching Bands, 1920s And 1930s, Elise Eaton

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

High school bands have evolved greatly since the first band boom in the early 1920s. Beyond the performance responsibilities and commitments to football and sporting events, bands have their own cultural elements that only band members, band staffs, and families of band students truly understand. This thesis will demonstrate that high school band culture since the 1920s developed alongside the changing fortunes of the U.S. military. Accordingly, U.S. military history shaped the evolving culture of high school marching bands and other youth performing arts groups while these civilian youth groups in turn embedded and reinforced elements of U.S. militarism in …

A Case Of “Neptune’S Fix Elixir” - The Dangerous Consequences Of Unregulated Use Of Tianeptine In Over-The-Counter Products, Priscilla Lozano, Maya Qutob Do, Eduardo Espiridion

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

A Delayed Diagnosis Of Common Variable Immunodeficiency In A Patient With Chronic Enteropathy, Tahminah Kausar, Shefali Amin, Devi Parvathy Jyothi Ramachandran Nair, Raesham Bukhari, Mahmood Danishwar, Nimesh Khanal, Benjamin J. Lloyd

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

Unraveling A Rare Complication Of Perirectal Abscess In A Patient With Decompensated Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Tahminah Kausar, Mahmood Danishwar, Raesham Bukhari, Devi Parvathy Jyothi Ramachandran Nair, Benjamin J. Lloyd

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

Jazz Ensemble One At The University Of North Florida, University Of North Florida

Flyers, Playbills, Posters, and Programs

Flyer for the 36th Annual Great American Jazz Series presenting Jazz Ensemble One at the University of North Florida, Lazzara Performance Hall.

Mr. J.B. Scott, artistic director

Sport Management Experiential Learning: Faculty Perceptions Of Opportunities, Benefits, And Support, Janet M. Howes Phd, Cheryl R. Rode Phd

The COSMA Journal

Experiential learning is an important aspect in any learning program, but in sport management programs, it might be considered essential to the learning process and post-graduation career success. There are several types of experiential learning which include in-classroom activities, internships, practicums, cooperatives, and service learning. In many instances, more than one type of experiential learning is being used to enrich the student’s experience and prepare them for post-graduate careers. The purpose of this study is to understand the experiential learning opportunities available in collegiate sport management programs in the United States. This study utilizes interviews and open-ended questionnaire responses to …

Chemical Composition Of Essential Oil Of Endemic Species Wormwood Of The Central Kopetdag, Berdy Berdyyev, Allamurad Akmuradov, Durdymurad Gadamov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the work is to study the chemical composition of essential oil samples of four endemic species of wormwood growing in the Central Kopetdag, to determine the main components. Using the method of steam distillation, essential oil samples were obtained from four endemic species of Artemisia turcomanica, Artemisia kopetdagensis, Artemisia ciniformis, Artemisia badhysi of the Central Kopetdag Artemisia, and the dependence of the yield of essential oil on the type of wormwood, place of growth was studied, the appearance and limits of change in the refractive index were characterized. By the method of gas-liquid chromatography, a quantitative analysis …

Structure-Based Molecular Design Of The Metal And Non‑Metal Phthalocyanines Adsorption On Bivo4, Mirabbos Hojamberdiev, Madina Rozibaeva, Albert Koldarov, Shahlo Daminova, Zukhra Kadirova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) and its hybrids have strong photocatalytic effect on water splitting and photodegradation of organic pollutants under visible light. The main goal is design of efficient electrocatalysts containing different metal ions and functional groups which are capable of catalysing the electrochemical reactions at low overpotentials especially for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. The objects of the study are visible–light photocatalyst – BiVO4, novel cobalt and palladium substituted phthalocyanines ([poly(Co(II)TPpPc)] - phenolphthalein-embedded cobalt phthalocyanine polymer, PdTAHAPc - palladium amide bridge hippuric acid phthalocyanine). The adsorption of different phtalocyanines molecules was modeled by Monte Carlo method simulation. The BiVO4 (112) …

Obtaining Sulfur Polymer Concrete Using Production Waste, Durdymurad Gadamov, Umida Ziyamukhamedova, Meretmuhammet Hudayberdiyev

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the study is to develop the composition of sulfur polymer concrete (SPB) based on the waste "cake" from the production of sulfuric acid from sulfur dioxide, steppe quartz sand, as well as the pyrolysis residue of polymer production. Some identified features of solid-phase processes controlled by the chemical interaction of the SPB charge components with liquid (molten) sulfur are presented, as well as the results of scientific studies of factors affecting the quality of the SPB samples.

Qr Code: “Automated Daily Attendance Monitoring System Using Qr (Quick Response) Code”, Cindy R. Garrido

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

There is a significant relationship between class attendance and a student's academic performance. Meanwhile, absenteeism remains a substantial and ongoing issue in the nation's academic sector. Given the prevalence of smartphones among users, employing them to expedite the attendance process enhances the educational experience. The study aimed to ascertain the attendance status of selected Grade 12 HUMSS students using the QR code monitoring system. A quantitative method employing a descriptive research design was utilized to analyze, interpret, and identify improvements in Grade 12 HUMSS students' class attendance before and after the use of the QR code monitoring system. The data …

Impact Of Project Ksp (Kada Sitiong Pagkukuwento) In Developing Kindergarten Pupils’ Literal Comprehension, Nimpha L. Reyes

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Project KSP (Kada Sitiong Pagkukuwento) is anchored in Division of Quezon’s Kindergarten Storytelling Program: Building Learners Authentic Zeal of Excellence in Reading (KSP:BLAZER). It capacitated parents in storytelling. The researcher spearheaded the program, their school was district pilot implementer. DepEd’s thrust is to make Quality Education accessible to all learners in Education Act of 1982 and one of the Sustainable Development Goals the United Nations is working on the Philippines. SDO-Quezon’s KSP:BLAZER anchored on Every Child A Reader Program (ECARP) is vital. Pupils learn better when they listen to stories, appreciate reading and develop literal comprehension. Schools catered Modular Learning …

Academics Intensified (A.I.): Safeguarding The Authenticity Of Student Outputs Through Streamlined Pedagogical Modifications, Shelica Lalucha T. Iniwan

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

The 2020 global pandemic made academics realize that online learning is a viable educational delivery mode. However, along with the persistence of schools to craft necessary learning frameworks comes the age-old issue of academic dishonesty. While technology has been seen to be pivotal in instruction, the same has also been used to commit academic misconduct, especially during distance learning. Following Dinneen (2021) and Park (2004), the study explored the level of familiarity of selected students of the different taxonomies of academic dishonesty. Then, through focus group discussions with the students and content subject teachers, the study was able to get …

Bridging Learning Gaps In Media And Information Literacy Through Massive Open Online Course, Sherwin I. Diala

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

This research focused on Grade 12 students who participated in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Media and Information Literacy (MIL) during the school year 2022-2023. The study involved 259 learners from Talipan National High School – Senior High School and employed a quantitative method with a descriptive research design. Input data included the average mean, mean percentage scores (MPS), and mastery level of students. The process involved collecting data from a summative test, item analysis, and grades/ratings from the online course. The average mean scores before the MOOC were distributed as follows: ABM-30.22, HUMSS-31.76, STEM-4.52, and TVL-20.26. Meanwhile, …

Effectiveness Of Student Reimbursement System For Research Prototypes: Adopt-A-Prototype Program, Juan Kristopier D. Angeles

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Educational institutions from all over the world were forced to temporarily close and rely on distance education as a substitute for face-to-face instruction. With the aim to continue the provision of quality education, numerous educational institutions preferred the online delivery mode. Apart from online learning, the majority of public schools, particularly those in rural areas, used modular learning modality. One of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals is to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” learners. However, studies revealed that this intervention showed that there is a decline in the quality of education …

A Biocompatible Hybrid Approach For The Selection Of Gas Drainage Methods In Coal Mines Based On The Best-Worst Method And Analytic Network Process, Amir Jafarpour, Mehdi Najafi, Ali Dabagh

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Methane drainage is one of the main steps in underground coal mining projects. The operation of methane extraction from coal mines/seams is important from the safety, economic, and technical points of view. Selecting the appropriate method for methane drainage is very difficult, and if the method is not chosen correctly, it will lead to environmental problems. The relationship between different influencing factors, parameters, and methods (and how they affect) is significant in choosing the method of gas drainage. In the current study, a hybrid algorithm is presented based on an Analytic Network Process (ANP) and a method based on the …

Emoji-Based Module On The Writing Skills Of Senior High School English Language Learners, Karl Angelo R. Tabernero

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Addressing the problems of poor English writing skills encountered in Senior High School (SHS) level of basic education requires innovative learning material that is responsive to the nature, needs, and interests of the present learners and to the learning gaps brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. As quality education is one of the sustainable development goals emphasized by the United Nations, the development and utilization of a flexible and transformative learning module are deemed important to provide learners with language knowledge and skills regardless of their background and status. Hence, it is in this light that the study was conducted: to …

Larger Than Themselves: A Latent Content Analysis Of Students’ Success Stories Journals Toward Civic Identity, John Osias D. Jacaban

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

The study examines the concept of civic identity using latent content analysis that emerged from the 16 success stories journals of Grade 12 students in the Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus based on Bengtsson’s (2016) four-step-process data procedure. Interestingly, the findings of this study unfolded a drawing-from-the-well model from the students’ experiences in civic engagement and leadership of being committed, adaptive, and responsible that represent a development of civic identity. Being committed embodies the goals of the community project that deepens students’ willingness to improve the quality of life of the people. Being adaptive tackles the flexibility …

An Analysis Of Conflict Experiences Of Negros Youth Empowerment Advocates, Joshua D. Eusebio Jr.

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

This study aimed to analyze the conflict experiences of the Negros Youth-Empowerment Advocates in Negros Occidental. The analysis of the conflict experiences is interrogated and probed in the following areas: (a) the socio-demographic profile of Negros Youth Empowerment Advocates; (b) differential concepts of conflict sensitivity; and (c) the conflict experiences of Negros Youth Empowerment Advocates in the areas of Culture, Gender, and Peace. This study employed the Descriptive research design where the research utilized quantitative and qualitative data. This research used survey questionnaires and in-depth interviews to establish a thorough discussion in this study. The study found out that the …

Hugnayang Kognitibo: Pagtatala At Pagsusuri Sa Proseso Ng Pagbuo Ng Kagamitang Panturo Sa Filipino Gamit Ang Instruksiyon Sa Telebisyon - Deped Tv, Ronnel B. Agoncillo Jr.

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Ang DepEd TV ay isang pambansang programa ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon sa ilalim ng Information and Communications Technology Service - Educational Technology Unit (DepEd ICTS-ETU) na nabuo sa pagsisimula ng pandemyang COVID-19 noong 2020. Layunin nitong punan ang learning gaps na maaaring umusbong dahil sa pagbabago ng paradigma ng edukasyon tungo sa blended learning o pagkatutong nakabatay sa paggamit ng modyul o internet. Maglaon, lumitaw na mainam itong suplemento sa pagtuturo sa basic education dahil sa aksesibilidad nito at nakaeenganyong pormat ng pagtuturo. Layunin ng papel na ito ang sumusunod: (a) maitala at mataya ang naging proseso ng mga itinalagang …

Recalibrating Technology In Education Using The Augmented Reality Mobile Application, Daina Faith E. Naorbe, Maria Cecilia D. Galupar

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Recalibration focuses on how teachers reevaluate and modify their teaching approach to provide quality education to the learners. Inquiry-based learning (IBL) allows the students to develop their investigatory skills and improve their critical thinking adeptness. The researchers adopted the Questioning, Investigation, Making, and Synthesizing (QIMS) model in teaching IBL. Integrating the Augmented Reality (AR) mobile application in IBL creates opportunities for student-centered learning. The AR app detects a marker and displays to the user the many facets of the Earth's interior. This study aimed to investigate the students’ achievement and experiences in learning Earth Science using the Augmented Reality, as …

The Project Reigns: Impact To Academic Performance In Practical Research 2 Of Shs Students, Glenda V. Lumanta

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

This study aimed to enhance the academic performance in Practical Research 2 of SHS students in Canda NHS through Project REIGNS (Research Enhancement through Intensifying Goals for the Needy Students). It identified the problems encountered by the students in making research, attained 100% enhancement of papers, and increased knowledge in all parts of research. This study used a mixed-method, quasi-experimental research design, purposive sampling, and dependent t-test with 88 respondents from Grade 12. Findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents mentioned difficulties in understanding certain parts of the research process, particularly in finding related studies and …