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Breathing Life Into Sel: A Practitioner Inquiry On Hā, Belonging, And Multilingual Learners In Hawai‘I, Mylia Briggs, Monica Gonzalez Smith

Journal of Practitioner Research

This practitioner inquiry explores how a Pacific-oriented social-emotional learning (SEL) framework, Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ: BREATH), can affirm the cultural identities and emotional well-being of Filipino multilingual learners (MLs) in Hawai‘i. Implemented over a 15-week period in a third-grade classroom, the study draws on culturally adapted SEL lessons, student exit tickets and focus groups, and teacher reflections to examine how SEL shifts when grounded in Indigenous values, heritage language use, and community knowledge. Findings reveal three key themes: (1) Cultural Connection Fosters Belonging, (2) Language Visibility Promotes Emotional Safety, and (3) Identity-Affirming Practices Build Confidence and Voice. While students responded …

From Inquiry To Action: Leveraging Group Level Assessment To Elevate Teacher Voice, Claire C. Underwood, Leslie Kochanowski, Abraham Underhill

Journal of Practitioner Research

This methodological paper explores the use of Group Level Assessment (GLA) (Vaughn & Lohmueller, 2014; Vaughn, 2024) as a participatory approach to practitioner inquiry within an early childhood education program. Using Cochran-Smith and Lytle’s (2009) inquiry as stance as a guiding conceptual framework, GLA is framed as a methodology that affirms educator expertise, fosters collective reflection, and generates tangible action. We document the adaptation and implementation of the GLA protocol at the Arlitt Center, a university-affiliated early childhood laboratory school committed to teacher-led professional learning. Through an adapted GLA process, teaching staff engaged in identifying barriers and opportunities related to …

Exploring Researcher-Practitioner Authorship Collaboration In English, Foreign Language, And Mathematics Education, Rachel Cullen, Joseph Taylor, Matthew Laney, Mohamed Nouri

Journal of Practitioner Research

This study examined collaboration and bidirectional relationships between researchers and practitioners in the context of journal publications. Through exploration of research and practitioner journals in the areas of English, Foreign Languages, and Mathematics, we aimed to understand how authorship patterns and types of references illustrate the gap between research and practice. Findings indicate that collaboration between researchers and practitioners in the context of journal publications is minimal, and practitioner presence is scarce in research. The types of references included in publications are high quality regardless of authorship, but there is a problem of exposure that limits the research from reaching …

Latine Financial Wellness Content Creators: Rhetorical Strategies And Approaches, Ariana Bribiesca

Pepperdine Journal of Communication Research

The following paper explores Latine popular culture through the lens of Latine Instagram content creators who focus on financial literacy and wellness. First, “Viv” from Overcoming Generational Poverty provides a free budget template and money resources. She is the first in her family to build generational wealth while simultaneously supporting her family financially. Second, Giovanna González, a financial educator and award-winning author of Cultura & Cash: Lessons from the First Gen Mentor for Managing Finances & Cultural Expectations, explores the intersection of culture and finances. Finally, Hip Latina’s “Finances Section” explores content with financial resources as part of their larger …

How Digital News Impacts Health Knowledge And Decisions, Ellya Asatryan

Pepperdine Journal of Communication Research

This literature review examines how digital news and online health information (OHI) influence health knowledge and decision-making. This review focuses specifically on young adults, who increasingly rely on digital platforms for health information. Evidence indicates that OHI can support informed health decisions, such as lifestyle changes and self-care, particularly when individuals possess higher digital health literacy. However, the rise of social media, influencer marketing, and misinformation complicates these effects, making critical evaluation skills essential. Trust in digital health news is mediated by source credibility, exposure to misinformation, and individuals’ media and health literacy levels. Lower health literacy is associated with …

Act And Agent: A Burkeian Analysis Of Marlon Brando’S Refusal Of The Academy Awards, Jack Ammerman

Pepperdine Journal of Communication Research

With the increasing prevalence of celebrity activism in modern society, Marlon Brando’s refusal of the Oscars—an act that trailblazed how celebrity activism was conducted in the film industry—is an exemplary case study for exploring the mechanics of celebrity activism and the implications of such rhetorical acts. A Burkeian analysis of Brando’s rhetorical act will help discern which elements contributed to the act’s profound impact on celebrity culture and media activism. Drawing on Burke’s communication theories and available scholarship on celebrity activism, I will demonstrate how Brando’s celebrity status supercharged the efficacy of his rhetorical act and gave him an extensive …

“We Still Exist”: Communication Experiences Among Transfer Student Socialization, Kampton Carter

Pepperdine Journal of Communication Research

Transfer students typically have a distinct college experience from those who enter universities as first-year students. It is important to consider the differences between transfer students and the traditional student population, as these differences may significantly impact their adaptation to a new university. This research draws on interviews with five students who transferred to a faith-based private liberal arts university in the West from other institutions. These interviews revealed that transfer students go through three stages of the encounter phase of socialization: (1) barriers to integration, (2) adjustments to choices and expectations surrounding community and isolation, and (3) empowerment from …

Precious: Platinum Palladium Prints., L.J. Rhodes

Research and Creative Works Expo

This body of work by L.J. Rhodes represents a significant shift from direct portraiture to the exploration of human presence through the "traces they leave behind". Driven by a personal sense of urgency following a diagnosis of heart failure, Rhodes uses this project to contemplate mortality and the legacy of objects.

UA LIttle Rock disciplines:photography; art; fine art

Fixitlinfield: Streamlining Campus Maintenance Through Smart Work Order Management, Lucien Ryan Lefebvre, Max Parker Clanton

Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement

FixItLinfield is a streamlined work order platform designed specifically for campus housing. It allows students to quickly submit maintenance requests while giving facilities teams a centralized, organized system to track, prioritize, and complete jobs efficiently. The goal is simple: faster fixes, better communication, and a smoother living experience for everyone on campus.

A Conversation With Dr. Thomas B. Padgett, Theresa Stenger

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Donated Dental Care Restores Faith In Humanity, Julie Ericksen

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Situational Awareness, Bruce Overton Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Advancing The Education Of General Dentistry In Rural Virginia, Scottie R. Miller Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

A Tribute To Dr. John Svirsky

Virginia Dental Journal

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Through The Looking Glass, Sarah Glass Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Last Half-Century An Interview With Dr. James Gosney

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Managing Online Reviews During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Cameron Mcpherson

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Virginia Board Of Dentistry Notes Friday, September 11, 2020, Ursula Klostermyer Dds, Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Controlling Covid-19 In The Operatory, Al Rizkalla Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Surprising Ways E-Prescribing Can Speed Up Your Workflow, Robert Mcdermott

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Dentistry, An Honorable Profession, William Bennett Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Staying Invested During Unsettling Times, Bobby Moyer

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Advocacy, The Vda, And Covid-19, Bruce Hutchison Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Virginia Leads The Way, Ryan Dunn

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Progress And Perfection, Vanessa Sturz Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Trustee's Corner, Gary D. Oyster Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Determining What Is Best For Your Patients When It Comes To Alternate Benefit Coverage, Tom Bridenstine

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Party Like It’S 1869, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Meet The President An Interview With Dr. Frank Iuorno, Jr.

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Balance Is Due, Frank Iuorno, Jr. Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.