St. Mary Basilica, Cyndi C. Parker

Reports

A summarized presentation of the research report titled, 'ST. MARY THE CATHEDRAL - THE CHURCH - THE BASILICA'

Navigating Child-Rearing With A Physical Disability: An Occupational Therapy Approach With Lived Experience, Randi M. Glisson

MOT Student Capstones

Parenting is a difficult occupation for anyone, but parenting with a physical disability presents additional challenges. Despite there being a similar rate of pregnancy for women with disabilities as non-disabled mothers, there is limited information available for parenting with a physical disability. The author theorized that by providing the needed educational resources on adaptive parenting, including the use of activity and environmental modifications and assistive technology, to parents with physical disabilities, knowledge of adaptive parenting would increase. This capstone incorporates a thorough literature review and is guided by the Model of Human Occupation and Human Activity Assistive Technology Model to …

Entre Sombras Y "Bellas Artes": La Ciudad De México Como Escenario Noir En Distinto Amanecer (1943), Linda G. Villarreal Flores

Theses and Dissertations

Con Julio Bracho como director y Gabriel Figueroa en la fotografía, Distinto amanecer llega a las pantallas mexicanas en 1943. A pesar de que la acción de Distinto amanecer ocurre en la Ciudad de México y se conecta con una realidad nacional, el filme abre con un preámbulo que parece minimizar la importancia de esa geografía y de su contexto sociohistórico: “Los personajes de este drama no tienen relación alguna con personas de la vida real. El conflicto dramático que se presenta tiene características universales y puede, por ende, ser situado en cualquier ciudad del mundo contemporáneo”. Todo esto superpuesto …

Towards A Study Protocol: A Data-Driven Workflow To Identify Error Sources In Direct Ink Write Mechatronics, Hein Htet Aung, Quynh D. Tran, Pawan K. Tripathi, Roger H. French, Laura S. Bruckman

Faculty Scholarship

Using Direct Ink Write (DIW) technology in a rapid and large-scale production requires reliable quality control for printed parts. Data streams generated during printing, such as print mechatronics, are massive and diverse which impedes extracting insights. In our study protocol approach, we developed a data-driven workflow to understand the behavior of sensor-measured X- and Y-axes positional errors with process parameters, such as print velocity and velocity control. We uncovered patterns showing that instantaneous changes in the velocity, when the build platform accelerates and decelerates, largely influence the positional errors, especially in the X-axis due to the hardware architecture. Since DIW …

Family History Of Jonrey D. Pino, Jonrey Pino

Your Family in History: HIST 550/700

Jonrey Pino authored this family history as part of the course requirements for HIST 550/700 Your Family in History offered online in Spring 2024 and was submitted to the Pittsburg State University Digital Commons. Please contact the author directly with any questions or comments: [email protected]

"Alas Poor Ireland!”: British Prejudice, “The Irish Precedent,” And The Origins Of The American Revolution, David Salzillo '24

History & Classics Student Scholarship

David Salzillo ’24, American Studies and History major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Edward Andrews, History and Classics

"An American Versailles”: Cold War Diplomacy And The Branding Of The American National Image Through The Fashion Of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, Holly Carew '24

History & Classics Student Scholarship

Holly Carew ’24, History major, Marketing and French minors
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Margaret Manchester, History and Classics

Referral To In-Person Smoking Cessation Counseling As A Smoking Cessation Aid, Annie Mandrell Bsn, Rn, Matthew Keathley Bsn, Rn, Lewis Linden Bsn, Rn, Laura Reed Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc, Cne

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Referral to In-Person Smoking Cessation Counseling as a Smoking Cessation Aid

Purpose/Background

Smoking increases an individual’s risk of acute and chronic disease morbidity and mortality, as well as creating a financial burden for the individual and healthcare system. In the United States, tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. There are an estimated 5 million tobacco-related deaths each year due to tobacco smoking. Additional healthcare costs are also seen due to the need for increased treatments, medical supplies, and staffing. Previous research for smoking cessation resources has primarily focused on traditional primary care offices. Research shows that in-person …

Questioning The Legitimacy Of The Expedited Removal Process – The Tall Task Of Protecting The Constitutional Rights Of One Of America’S Most Marginalized Groups, Jacob J. Bourquin

Cleveland State Law Review

This Note explores the origin and development of 8 U.S.C. § 1225—a heavily debated facet of the United States’ immigration law. Section 1225, colloquially referred to as the “expedited removal process,” has been interpreted to permit low-level immigration officers to summarily remove certain “arriving” noncitizens from the United States without affording them the procedural due process protections guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution to all individuals present in the United States. This Note posits that the current interpretation of § 1225, particularly the interpretation of “is arriving,” and application of the expedited removal process is inconsistent …

Gardner-Webb College Of Arts And Sciences Recognizes Achievements Of Students, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Students in The College of Arts and Sciences recently received awards for their academic achievements in the 2024 Spring Semester. Dean Dr. Robert Prickett and Associate Dean Dr. Jennifer Buckner led the ceremony.

The Heavy Metal Survey: Star Formation Constraints And Dynamical Masses Of 21 Massive Quiescent Galaxies At Z = 1.3-2.3, Mariska Kriek, Aliza G. Beverage, Sedona H. Price, Katherine A. Suess, Guillermo Barro, Rachel S. Bezanson, Charlie Conroy, Sam E. Cutler, Marijn Franx, Jamie Lin, Brian Lorenz, Yilun Ma, Ivelina G. Momcheva, Lamiya A. Mowla, Imad Pasha, Pieter Van Dokkum, Katherine E. Whitaker

Pacific Faculty Work

In this paper, we present the Heavy Metal Survey, which obtained ultradeep medium-resolution spectra of 21 massive quiescent galaxies at 1.3 < z < 2.3 with Keck/LRIS and MOSFIRE. With integration times of up to 16 hr per band per galaxy, we observe numerous Balmer and metal absorption lines in atmospheric windows. We successfully derive spectroscopic redshifts for all 21 galaxies, and for 19 we also measure stellar velocity dispersions (σ v ), ages, and elemental abundances, as detailed in an accompanying paper. Except for one emission-line active galactic nucleus, all galaxies are confirmed as quiescent through their faint or absent Hα emission and evolved stellar spectra. For most galaxies exhibiting faint Hα, elevated [N ii]/Hα suggests a non-star-forming origin. We calculate dynamical masses (M dyn) by combining σ v with structural parameters obtained from the Hubble Space Telescope COSMOS(-DASH) survey and compare them with stellar masses (M *) derived using spectrophotometric modeling, considering various assumptions. For a fixed initial mass function (IMF), we observe a strong correlation between M dyn/M * and σ v . This correlation may suggest that a varying IMF, with high-σ v galaxies being more bottom heavy, was already in place at z ∼ 2. When implementing the σ v -dependent IMF found in the cores of nearby early-type galaxies and correcting for biases in our stellar mass and size measurements, we find a low scatter in M dyn/M * of 0.14 dex. However, these assumptions result in unphysical stellar masses, which exceed the dynamical masses by 34%. This tension suggests that distant quiescent galaxies do not simply grow inside-out into today’s massive early-type galaxies and the evolution is more complicated.

From Never Enough To Nothing At All: An Investigation Of Political Commentary In Euripides' Medea, Eleanor Clark

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

When studying the plays of Euripides, scholars have often focused on the playwright’s social commentary while paying less attention to the relationship between the plays’ plots and the political environment in Greece at the time of their production. Furthermore, although many of Euripides’ plays have been identified as referencing contemporary political events, scholars have made no such assertions regarding the Medea. Through an examination of Euripides’ Medea and Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War, this study seeks to address this gap in scholarship by taking into account the political context at the time which it was written and first produced. …

High Level Of Fat-Transporting Molecule Linked To Alzheimer's, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new study by researchers at the University of Mississippi and Harvard University may have uncovered a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.

Provost Presents Faculty Research Series: "Hemodynamic Responses Following High Intensity Exercise In Long-Covid- 19 Patients With Brain Fog: Wave Separation Analysis", Sang Ouk Wee

CSUSB Sound and video recordings

No abstract provided.

Real-World Use Of Bevacizumab For Treatment Of Advanced Ovarian Cancer Among Elderly Women In The U.S., Janet S. Hildebrand

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Bevacizumab, a targeted VEGF inhibitor, is recommended for treatment of advanced ovarian cancer based on clinical trials demonstrating improved progression-free survival when added to standard chemotherapy. This study describes demographic, clinical and social factors, and outcomes associated with bevacizumab use among ovarian cancer patients in the US Medicare 5% sample. Kaplan-Meier curves and propensity score-weighted Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate overall survival (OS) comparing bevacizumab to non-bevacizumab regimens. Of 3,760 patients with a principal diagnosis of ovarian cancer from 2016 to 2019, 1,508 had at least one observed line of chemotherapy; 457 had a second line following …

Media Portrayals Of Mathematics And Mathematicians: An Annotated Bibliography Of Published Journal Articles, Sarah O'Connor '26

Education Student Scholarship

Sarah O'Connor ’26, Mathematics major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kevin O’Conner, Secondary Education and Dr. Olga Limnios, English

Soft Skills Training For Young Autistic Adults To Promote Community Participation: Empowering Neurodivergent Growth And Community Engagement (Engage), Angel Pious

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Objective: Young autistic adults often struggle with soft skills essential for community engagement. Identifying services for soft skills training is challenging, limiting their community involvement. This quality improvement project aims to address the need for soft skills training to enhance social interaction for young autistic adults.

Methods: A needs assessment was conducted with stakeholders from the Adult Day Program at Avondale House in Houston, TX, to gather information on current resources, training, and clients' ability to apply skills in the community. Six autistic adult clients were recommended to participate in the 12-week soft skills training program called ENGAGE. The RTI-E …

Fs Minutes 2024-04-24, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

The College Voice, Vol. 58, No. 11 [April 24, 2024], Connecticut College

2023-2024

No abstract provided.

The Journey Toward Ascension: Understanding The Narratives Of Latinx Women In K-12 School Principalship, Manuela Jimenez

Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the unique leadership journeys of Latinx women holding principal positions in K-12 schools across New Jersey. The research findings revealed that these women's career paths were significantly influenced by their social identity characteristics, specifically as female Latinx individuals. The study serves as a crucial reminder to challenge and eliminate negative perceptions and biases towards Latina school principals and their leadership growth and methodologies. The study focused on the leadership journeys of Latinx women holding principal positions in K-12 schools in New Jersey. The findings also showed that their career paths were aided by their social identity characteristics …

Student Driven Feedback: A Study In Self-Efficacy, Jennifer L. Dunn

Theses and Dissertations

In this mixed methods research study, I use student survey and interview data from English 11 students at a suburban, public high school to analyze the ways in which students' self-efficacy is impacted when a feedback intervention is introduced that creates the opportunity for students to ask questions about their writing. In this study, I found that as a result of the intervention students showed an increase in their writer-centered efficacy beliefs, reported an awareness of the control and autonomy the intervention provided, and expressed an appreciation for the ways in which teacher feedback can be useful in helping them …

“Home Court Advantage: Comparing International Criminal Tribunals To Domestically-Grown Reconciliation”, Elise Treon

Honors Thesis

Scholars have studied wars and their causes for centuries, but what happens when the tanks roll out and the guns stop firing? The concept of reconciliation is a relatively new field of study in international relations, and the scholarship of specific transitional justice mechanisms remains underdeveloped. I comparatively analyze the differences between external and internal peacebuilding strategies – specifically the effectiveness of international tribunals in establishing long term deep reconciliation. In defining internal and external transitional justice mechanisms, I differentiate between a reconciliation process that prioritizes rebuilding citizens’ lives over one that prioritizes the desires of the international community. It …

Record-Breaking Success: Giving Week 2024 Sets New Benchmark, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: April 24, 2024

Bureau of Business Research Publications

Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators, April 24, 2024, from the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Mycobacteriophage Lberry, An A3 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Nathan Berry '25

Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Scholarship

Nathan Berry ’25, Biochemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Cornely, Chemistry and Biochemistry

An Overview Of Women’S Hormone Replacement Therapy (Hrt), Hannah Kleinschmit

Honors Capstone Projects

Women’s hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has greatly improved treatment options for women suffering from infertility and menopause-related osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, and vaginal atrophy. The contrivance of HRT transpired in the early 20th century, beginning with the discovery and isolation of well-known hormones estrogen and progesterone. These breakthroughs produced a flurry of new research and a budding, new branch of medicine. With its increasing popularity, HRT faced scrutiny and controversy. Research trials, beginning in the 1980s, began to reveal devastating side effects of estrogenic HRT such as increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and breast cancer. In 2002, the …

Hello, World., Elliot Cetinski, Evan Chartock, Olivia Cross, Kiran Drew, Kaya Eller, Ben Little, Joey Nolan, Spencer Toth, Sophie Wahl-Taylor, Sadie Walker, Destiny Young, Annie Zulick

Theater and Dance Presentations

This project works to theatrically represent the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as its benefits and drawbacks, in the style of the Living Newspaper. Originating from a Great Depression-era job program, the Living Newspaper sought to take headlines and present them onstage for a poignant and contemporary social critique. This work does the same, melding different angles of the AI debate into a single production that emphasizes the rapidly progressing state of modern AI technology and the need for humans to consider the impacts such technologies will have. Furthermore, it asks the audience to question their position …

A 2-D Numerical Model For Evaluating Daylight Penetration In Short Tunnels For Enhanced Driver Safety, Joachim James

Master's Theses

It is commonly assumed that daylight will adequately penetrate short tunnels, leading to the misconception that artificial lighting is unnecessary during the daytime. Past studies revealed higher frequency of crashes in short tunnels and despite that there is lack of national guidelines warranting artificial lighting for short tunnels. Inadequately lit tunnels pose safety risks, while excessive lighting can be costly. Hence, it becomes crucial to investigate the extent of daylight penetration in short tunnels and identify disappearance zones within these tunnels. This research can help determine the necessity of artificial lighting, and which specific areas of the tunnel require lighting. …

Flyer Pitch Prizes Go To Better Disease Detection, Black Health, Fatherless Girls, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

The University of Dayton’s Flyer Pitch awarded top prizes from among 100 applicants to a new rapid test to detect disease among farm animals and crops; a social enterprise to promote better health for Black Americans; and a nonprofit dedicated to helping fatherless teen girls.

April 24, 2024 (Vol. 108, No. 28), Daily Eastern News

Daily Eastern News: 2023-2024

No abstract provided.