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The Doctrine Of Double Effect, Tanya Solis

The Agora

The Doctrine of Double Effect (DDE) is a natural law principle attributed to Thomas Aquinas that is supposed to offer insight on whether an act is morally permissible or not. It also seeks to make a moral distinction between intending harm and merely foreseeing harm. In this paper, I argue that we should reject DDE because it does not allow a person to intend harm even in situations where it seems to be morally justifiable. It also fails at making a distinction between intending harm and merely foreseeing harm. Because of this, the conditions of DDE seem to be implausible.

Billboard Names Robert Meitus A Top Music Lawyer, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

For a musician, charting is generally perceived as a good thing. Whether it’s a national singles list like the Billboard Hot 100 or a local record store’s Top 10 of the Week, being listed among your peers can be rewarding. Robert Meitus is now on a chart of a different kind—Billboard magazine has just named him one of America’s “Top Music Lawyers” for 2023.

Apoptosis Induction In Jurkat T-Lymphocytes By Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis), Shreya Murali, Randall Reif

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Apoptosis, commonly known as programmed cell death, constantly occurs in humans. As a cancer cell increases in acidity, apoptosis is induced. In healthy cells, proton pump proteins allow for H⁺ ions to permeate cellular membranes, regulating pH. However, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole, prevent proton movement. In previous studies, omeprazole induced cell death in Jurkat T lymphocytes; however, there was no confirmation of whether the cells died through apoptosis, or through necrosis, where the cell bursts. By using Annexin-V staining, the effects of omeprazole, dexlansoprazole, and esomeprazole on apoptosis induction can be measured. Cell death was observed …

Asymmetric Synthesis Of The Oxidative Metabolites Of Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate And Analysis Of Binding With Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors, Hannah Harris

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a widely used plasticizer that is known to be an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC). Exposure to its primary metabolite, mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) and other secondary oxidative metabolites is associated with adverse health effects in vivo which are linked to interactions with nuclear hormone receptors such as peroxisome-proliferator activated receptors (PPARs). Although these molecules are chiral, differences in the toxicity of each stereoisomer are not well studied. By synthesizing the enantiomers of these molecules and testing their affinity for PPARγ by thermal shift assay (TSA), potential differences in binding affinity of each form can be determined. Enzymatic …

Quantifying Phenotypic Variation Among The Head Photophores And Nasal Rosettes Of The Myctophid Species, Diaphus Dumerilii In Relation To Body Size, Ryan E. Byrne

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

The myctophid genus Diaphus is known for having highly developed head photophores and nasal rosettes. The head photophores of Diaphus are typically enlarged and vary between species and possibly sexes. Diaphus dumerilii is also a macrosmatic species with large olfactory organs. The aim of this study is to quantify the variances in location, size, and shape of the head photophores and nasal rosettes between selected individuals from Diaphus dumerilii to understand how these variances relate to morphometric measurements such as body length, inferred maturity and nasal rosette size and shape. Diaphus possess many highly conserved traits that are useful for …

Effects Of Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms On The Microbial Community Within Lake Okeechobee, Fl, Usa, Paisley S. Samuel

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

The Lake Okeechobee (Lake O) watershed is a Floridian freshwater ecosystem that has been affected by the increased frequency and intensity of harmful cyanobacterial bloom (cyanoHAB) events occurring over recent decades. Lake O has several ecological and economic purposes such as providing habitats for various organisms and providing drinking water to urban communities surrounding the lake. Toxic cyanoHAB events are posing a threat to the ecosystem and economy of the lake due to the degradation of water quality. This study investigates how the microbial community structure within Lake O is affected by annual cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms over several years …

Aubrey Williamson, Flute, April 24, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Varsity Glee Club, John Wiles, Conductor, April 24, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

A Predictive Study Of Self-Regulated Learning In Teacher Candidates And Praxis Examination Achievement, Ayanna Danielle Perkins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Nationally, teacher candidates struggle to pass the Praxis examination, which they need to be licensed. Little research has been done to examine the characteristics and learning strategies of teacher candidates who pass and who do not pass the Praxis examination. Studies have shown benefits in the use of self-regulation and achievement in courses and on other examinations. Zimmerman’s (1989) self-regulated learning theory describes how teacher candidates engage in self-directed planning, learning, and reflecting to achieve a goal. The purpose of this dissertation is to describe the purpose, method, design, and analysis of a predictive study to determine whether self-regulation, as …

Work-Life Balance And The Perceived Value Of Rewards When Faculty Consider Promotions In Administration, Judi Waldrip

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between work-life balance and faculty perceptions of promotions in academia using Vroom’s (1964) Expectancy Theory of Motivation as the theoretical framework. The study was conducted at two universities in the Southeast, and all faculty were invited to participate in an online survey. Multiple regression analysis was used to test three hypotheses relating to expectancy, instrumentality, and valence. These three factors were used for the dependent variables. The same independent variables were used for each regression model, and they included age, gender, tenure status, marital status, children under the age of …

Generative Beauty: How Engaging With Beauty Sparks Transformation, Rebecca Byrd Musser

School of Professional and Continuing Studies Nonprofit Studies Capstone Projects

“Be the change you wish to see in the world,” declared Mahatma Gandhi. There is a profound awareness of the need for change as individuals reflect on the impact of global and system challenges as well as community challenges. People cannot just “be the change” until they themselves are first changed. Beauty is a powerful catalyst for change that begins with the individual, expanding to the community. To solve community problems, program designers must find a way to unleash untapped creativity. This study explores the impact of engaging beauty via the arts (paintings, Mary Oliver poetry, and The Lark Ascending) …

Generative Beauty: How Engaging With Beauty Sparks Transformation, Rebecca Byrd Musser

Honors Theses

“Be the change you wish to see in the world,” declared Mahatma Gandhi. There is a profound awareness of the need for change as individuals reflect on the impact of global and system challenges as well as community challenges. People cannot just “be the change” until they themselves are first changed. Beauty is a powerful catalyst for change that begins with the individual, expanding to the community. To solve community problems, program designers must find a way to unleash untapped creativity. This study explores the impact of engaging beauty via the arts (paintings, Mary Oliver poetry, and The Lark …

Burden Of Love Review, Jessica Barrio, Matthew Curtin

The Agora

A review of the opera, _Burden of Love_, written by Lon W. Chaffin. This review contains a commentary on the performance as well as an interview done with the composer Lon W. Chaffin, and the director Sarah Neely.

Social Attention And Autism Spectrum Disorder Phenotypes, Charlotte Martin

The Agora

Studies on social attention and motivation related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have found that when presented with social and non-social stimuli, neurotypical individuals tend to pay more attention to the former, while individuals with ASD tend to do the inverse. In an effort to add to existing literature, we had participants complete an autism phenotype measure as well as a social attention measure. Contrary to expectations, we found no correlation between autism phenotypes and social attention behaviors. This study was limited by its sample size and diversity as well as the validity of the social attention measures used.

The Sin Of War, Devon L. Harrison

The Agora

The main question of the short story is who is Ares? It's well known he is the war god of ancient Greek mythos and individuals interested in Greek Mythology could tell you he is one of several war gods, who specifically embodies the brutality of war. I bother to explore this question as Ares doesn't make much of an appearance in mythology and when he does it's in a rather demeaning light. Ares is one of the only Olympians who is, typically, disliked existing as a necessary evil rather than a god. He is appreciated in certain circles with the …

April 24, 2023 Faculty Senate Meeting – Final Agenda, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

2022-2023 Faculty Senate Xxvii - April 24, 2023 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

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East Meets West: Marian Library Exhibits Feature Ukrainian Art Of Devotion, Resistance, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Ukrainian artwork and cultural artifacts highlighting themes of freedom, war, resistance and religious devotion will be on display in two free, public Marian Library exhibits beginning May 1.

O-High-O: A Policy Note On Ohio's Current Push For Recreational Marijuana Legislation And How Other States Have Created Successful Recreational Marijuana Laws, Alexander M. Stewart

Et Cetera

Many states have gone on to pass comprehensive recreational marijuana laws that have greatly benefitted their economy, public health, and criminal justice system. Ohio currently allows for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, and there has been past attempts to enact legislation that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but the past proposals failed to gain the widespread support required to become law. This Note seeks to analyze and understand other states’ legislation in an attempt to understand what successful recreational marijuana legislation looks like. This Note concludes with a comprehensive proposal that contains all the essential elements …

Discriminating Wirelesshart Communication Devices Using Sub-Nyquist Stimulated Responses, Jeffrey D. Long, Michael A. Temple, Christopher M. Rondeau

Faculty Publications

Reliable detection of counterfeit electronic, electrical, and electromechanical devices within critical information and communications technology systems ensures that operational integrity and resiliency are maintained. Counterfeit detection extends the device’s service life that spans manufacture and pre-installation to removal and disposition activity. This is addressed here using Distinct Native Attribute (DNA) fingerprinting while considering the effects of sub-Nyquist sampling on DNA-based discrimination. The sub-Nyquist sampled signals were obtained using factor-of-205 decimation on Nyquist-compliant WirelessHART response signals. The DNA is extracted from actively stimulated responses of eight commercial WirelessHART adapters and metrics introduced to characterize classifier performance. Adverse effects of sub-Nyquist decimation …

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, April 24, 2023

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, April 24, 2023

Implementing Differentiated Instruction In Early Elementary Classrooms Through Professional Development And Professional Learning Communities, Stephanie Zeichman

Masters Projects

In the classroom, the focus needs to be student-centered, and to achieve this, teachers can implement differentiated instruction. The purpose of this project is to provide Kindergarten through Second grade teachers with a guide to implementing differentiated instruction into their classrooms. Teachers will participate in professional development along with a yearlong professional learning community that will help build their knowledge on incorporating differentiated instruction and necessary strategies and activities to use in their classroom.

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 04.24.23, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• John Garvey gives Rice-Hasson Distinguished Lecture
• Notre Dame Law School holds second annual Interfaith Dinner in observance of Ramadan, Passover, Easter, and Ridvan
• The DEI Podcast, Episode 5: The Mental Health Crisis in Prisons
• Harvard University Press releases Spanish translation of Professor Carter Snead’s book, ‘What It Means to be Human’
• Stephanie Barclay was interviewed in the Time article, "The Post Office Made a Christian Employee Work on Sundays. Now He's at the Supreme Court," about the case of Groff v. DeJoy.
• Avishalom Tor was one of the speakers at a workshop on Applying Behavioural Insights to …

From Story To Song: Exploring The Storytelling Potential Of Instrumental Music, Celine Darr

Honors Projects

For this project, I have composed a piece of program music with the aim of capturing scenes from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" through music. The project seeks to answer questions regarding the elements that make instrumental music "programmatic", or able to portray a story.

Urbanization Against Gentrification, Cody Ellerbrock

Honors Projects

This study investigates the relationship between urban development and gentrification within communities. This is done through the analysis of case studies where urban development processes have taken place and many were displaced in return. By looking into problems and solutions offered up throughout these studies, a guide can be created to be used as a foundation in the process of an urban redevelopment project.

Incentives And Their Effect On Retention And Comprehension Of Mathematical Ideas, Dylan Mathess

Honors Projects

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the benefits and/or disadvantages of providing rewards to students as a result of understanding and applying mathematical concepts during class time and on assessments. Rewarding student behavior by means of incentives have been used in the past to reward behavior and less on content knowledge. The goal was to analyze the effects of incentives on retaining and comprehending mathematical concepts. After analyzing the data, it was proved that providing incentives did not have a significant impact on demonstrating knowledge of mathematics.

Flexibility Is Key: Managing Rubber’S Elastic Sourcing Demands, Alexander Kennedy

Honors Projects

A contemporary study of how tire manufacturers are responding to supply chain challenges resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine by comparing them to actions taken during World War II. Supply chain management principles are applied within the context of the tire and rubber industry to provide recommendations for dealing with supply disruptions in future conflicts.

Growth Mindset And Academic Performance, Rachel Chesbrough

Honors Projects

When comparing students' academic performance to their mindset survey results, it was found that there is a positive correlation between the possession of a growth mindset and academic performance. However, the data from this research was limited and may not be generalized to other classes.

How Do Economic Conditions Affect How The Environment Is Treated, Hogan Thomas

Honors Projects

This paper focuses on how economic conditions affect how the environment is treated. It creates a correlation between the ease of doing business ranking, human freedom index, economic freedom index, Real GDP growth, inflation, and environmental ranking to see how they impact each other. It also looks into historical changes in environmentalism and finds how the changes correlated with changes in economic conditions.

An Evidence-Based Approach To Improving The Quality Of Sex Education In Ohio, Alyssa Buschur

Honors Projects

Sex education is arguably one of the most controversial subjects in the United States education system. Because education is primarily considered a state’s responsibility, it is difficult to ensure consistent material is being taught from state to state. Although comprehensive sex education has been proven to be effective, most states including Ohio, lean towards an abstinence-only approach. Ohio currently has very vague and limited sex education policies. In this paper, I will analyze sex education at the federal, state, and district levels (in Ohio) to determine the current state of affairs. I will utilize a case-study analysis of three Ohio …