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Burden, Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, And Seasonality Of Adenovirus 40/41 Diarrhea In Children In Eight Low-Resource Settings, Godfrey Guga, Sarah Elwood, Caroline Kimathi, Gagandeep Kang, Margaret N. Kosek, Aldo A M Lima, Pascal O. Bessong, Amidou Samie, Najeeha Talat Iqbal, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Background: The application of molecular diagnostics has identified enteric group adenovirus serotypes 40 and 41 as important causes of diarrhea in children. However, many aspects of the epidemiology of adenovirus 40/41 diarrhea have not been described.
Methods: We used data from the 8-site Etiology, Risk Factors, and Interactions of Enteric Infections and Malnutrition and the Consequences for Child Health and Development Project birth cohort study to describe site- and age-specific incidence, risk factors, clinical characteristics, and seasonality.
Results: The incidence of adenovirus 40/41 diarrhea was substantially higher by quantitative polymerase chain reaction than enzyme immunoassay and peaked at ∼30 episodes …

M3m Consent Conundrum, Ym Lin

Peninsula Dental School

Sir, I read with interest the letter regarding over-consenting for mandibular third molar (M3M) extractions. A similar audit was carried out in our oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) department here in the South West, collecting data from 50 consent forms for removal of M3Ms. It showed that 76% of our consent forms had included the risk of nerve damage, 88% included the risk of numbness or altered sensation whereas 30% included altered taste as a risk as well.I wish to highlight a very useful document by the British Association of Oral Surgeons which is currently being used at our OMFS …

Eagle Insider, Georgia Southern University

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Eagle Insider, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

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Mahaila Pinchot-Rickman Portfolio, Mahaila Pinchot

Professional Practices (ART 399)

The work I create is experimental, and stylized. I like to use certain art making processes such as photography or ceramics to work through different events or emotions that are currently going on in my day to day activities.The concept of taking something common and turning it into tangible art is a topic I am passionate about and continuously exploring.

Images help document the ordinary moments that go on in life that oftentimes humans forget, unless they are photographed or revisited at another time. Throughout my work I am constantly finding myself dealing with the surface area of an object …

Barker V. Cruz

All Decisions

ERAP Case.

Emotional Injury: The Hidden Cost Of Workplace Violence, Susan Cusack, Meagan Cleary

Nursing

Background Review

Workplace violence (WPV) is a common, increasing experience in healthcare. Verbal violence is the most common type and is typically considered “not that big of a deal” or “minor” (Hahn et al. 2008, Magnavita 2014). However, verbal violence and harassment are extremely destructive to team member morale and productivity, leading to burnout and aggression in the victim (Brophy et al. 2017, Miller 2008, Phillips 2016).

Purpose

The workplace violence committee (WPVC) at a 750+ bed, Level 1 trauma center on the south side of Chicago aimed to quantify the number of verbal incidents and their consequences to inform …

Baby Steps To Big Success: Protecting The Neonate Microbiome, Laura Lang, Catherine Bennett

Nursing

Background or Significance: Intrapartum and neonatal antibiotic use is prevalent, to battle infection and as a prophylactic intervention. However, exposure during labor and early neonatal life significantly impacts the neonate’s microbiome which can lead to lifelong health consequences.

Purpose of the project or study: Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the placenta and amniotic membranes. The Center for Disease Control (CDC, 2010) recommended that all neonates born to mothers with suspected chorioamnionitis have blood cultures and a CBC drawn, followed by prophylactic antibiotics for 36 hours. The purpose of this project has been to implement interventions aimed at reducing chorioamnionitis during …

Flipping The Classroom: Flipped Learning And The Performance Of High School Algebra 2 Students, Brett Bergeson

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This study researched the effects a flipped classroom had on student performance, attitude, and engagement. In a traditional classroom, direct instruction can take up half of the class time, or even more. A flipped classroom moves the direct instruction to outside of class, leaving class time for learning activities. With this extra time during class for students to engage with classmates or the teacher, it is expected that performance will start to increase. To measure performance, a unit test was given at the conclusion of the unit. Scores were compared between the experimental group and the control group. The experimental …

A Qualitative Study To Further Explore Student Perceptions Of Identities And Representations Within A Social Studies Classroom, Jason Blanshan

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Through a qualitative study, the researcher explored student identity. Students enter into schools with diverse identities and perspectives. To make learning meaningful, engaging, and relevant teachers need to learn about their students’ unique identities. Students deserve a place where they feel safe and empowered to explore themselves, the curriculum, and their futures.

This study focused on two research questions; 1) What impact does learning about students’ identities have on the teacher? 2) How do students perceive their identities are reflected in the curriculum? Qualitative data was collected through a series of journals. Participants in an eighth-grade social studies classroom were …

I Own My Zone, Emily Halvorson

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate a child’s ability to self-regulate in relation to success at school. You will find information in this literature review regarding self-regulation including, the development of self-regulation and neurological components such as sensory processing, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. The teacher’s role in providing students with success in the classroom. Understanding the importance of parental support, the home environment and how that effects student’s success in the classroom. Finally, the integration of home and school and how they can work together to benefit the students. Self-regulation is an important element in a …

The Impact Of Academic Tracking And Mathematics Self-Concept On Mathematics Achievement., Kain M. Schow

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

ABSTRACT

This study examines the effects of academic tracking, in high school math, on students’ mathematics self-concept (MSC) and how that correlates to students’ mathematics achievement. This study measured students’ MSC through a mathematics self-concept questionnaire and measured mathematics achievement by the students’ latest grade report. Participants included 60 students in grades 10-12 who had been or were currently enrolled in math courses in the researcher’s school district. The data collected will direct the researcher and school administration on the effects of academic tracking on students, allowing for further discussion about continuing tracking in the district.

Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A More Severe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? A Training For Mental Health Professionals, Sadie K. Baxter

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) remains elusive to many practitioners due to its lack of recognition in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Accordingly, this severe psychiatric disorder may become misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, mistreated, or untreated. Another common misinterpretation is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a substitute diagnosis out of misinformation or lack of knowledge. Provided is a conceptualization of CPTSD for clarity on this unique, distinct disorder. Moreover, a further discussion among variables differentiating PTSD and CPTSD is presented, implicating the need for awareness, familiarity and comfort among clinicians, and advocation for the diagnosis …

The Link Between Play And Literacy Learning In Kindergarten, Rachel Modrow

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

In many schools, children's free play time is being taken away and is replaced with more academic time. When children enter kindergarten, they are five to six years old. These young children need to participate in free play in the classroom to help build their social skills, continue their imagination, and allow them to explore. Children entering kindergarten are beginning their first school experiences by learning basic literacy skills such as reading and writing. This study observed students free play time in a kindergarten classroom to see if students are using literacy skills in their play. If the students show …

News Media Literacy And Political Engagement In High School Civics Education, Elise Sperling

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The task of teaching civics to secondary students has been complicated by a constantly changing media environment and declining political involvement by young people. Youth are not equipped to interpret the vast amounts of information they consume on their phones and computers (Breakstone et al., 2018). At the same time, civics education has not prepared students to be engaged citizens in democracy (Vercellotti & Matto, 2016). Considering these factors, this study attempted to analyze whether teaching a news media literacy unit increased the political engagement levels of high school students, as some other studies have shown. Thirty high school students …

Lgbtqia+ Training, Jazmin Reckmo

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

There is a lack of representation for the LGBTQIA+ community in our education system. The youths who belong to this community feel underrepresented, isolated, and unsupported. The consequences of not having enough support and struggling in the school system are detrimental. LGBTQIA+ youths have higher rates of mental health issues, homelessness, and suicide (Rusow et al., 2018). Support systems are crucial for kids to have. Support systems can come from family, school, and peer supports. Familial and school support are the most focused on when it comes to youths’ concerns. Many people in the education system and at home can …

Career, Academics, Exploration, Shadowing, Application, And Reality Store: Caesars, Brooke Hunstad

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Society’s expectation is that once a student graduates from high school, they will do one of two things; enter the workforce or continue their education. The flaw within this expectation is that rarely do high school students experience what their futures may look like depending on their career path. The focus of this curriculum is to provide knowledge and experiences that can help students reach society’s expectation. The population of focus is middle to high school students, preferably juniors and seniors. Research was collected and a literature review was prepared to support the demand of the curriculum in education and …

High School Social Emotional Curriculum, Misty Galvin

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

High School Social Emotional Learning is a topic that is difficult to implement without being patronizing to the audience. This project seeks to determine best practices for school counselors, including a literature review on barriers to adolescents receiving adequate mental health care. Since the biggest barrier for high schoolers to seek mental health care is the fear of stigma, these lessons are intended to be fun and help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Guided by the ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors, lessons that can be utilized in stand-alone group guidance classes have been curated.

The Effect Of Homework Completion On Students’ Academic Performance, Morgan Gustafson

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

With education continuously changing, including the shift to standard-based grading, educators need to continue to study the effects homework completion has on academic achievement. In this study, students’ homework completion score for each unit was recorded along with their assessment score. The relationship between the homework completion rate and assessment score was analyzed. The purpose of this research study was to study the effects homework completion has on students’ achievement on summative assessments.

Equine Assistance As A Psychotherapy Tool For Adolescents With Trauma Experiences, Shania Robinson

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Therapies incorporating horses for physical, mental, and emotional purposes have recently risen in popularity. Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP)* is a therapeutic tool that utilizes horses and a mental health provider to achieve specific treatment goals for their clients. Although very little literature has been developed on utilizing EAP with individuals with trauma, the results present to be promising. The benefits of using horses in sessions includes practicing interpersonal and communication skills, gaining somatic awareness, and learning to regulate emotions. A synopsis of the current literature has been combined into a review and group manual was created for those who are …

The Role Of Family Members Or Caregivers And Their Involvement In A Loved One’S Usage Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication In The Preschool Setting From The Perspective Of An Slp, Megan Hintz

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can be used by an individual to supplement or support communication modalities when there is difficulty with verbal communication. ASHA, n.d.a delves further into the true meaning of AAC and defines the terminology of augmentative as adding to a person’s spoken language and alternative as other methods used to produce verbal communication. The purpose of this research study was to explore the perceptions of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) concerning the involvement and/or role of caregivers or family members when their loved one is utilizing an AAC device for communication across the preschool setting. Four semi-structured interviews …

A Group Counseling Manual On Grief For High School Students, Alison Ziegler

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This paper examines the research literature surrounding high school aged adolescents (ages 14-18) and their experience with grief. It was found during this review that 4% of adolescents, living in western countries, lose a parent before the age of 18 years old (Andriessen, Mowll et al., 2018). This paper looks into the measurement process for grief and how it can be used in teen assessments. Most reports state self-surveys as the main type of assessment used. The treatment process of grief was also reviewed, and it was found that group counseling is favored when working with adolescents. Interventions and processes …

Body Image And Relationship Satisfaction In Middle-Aged Women, Julia C. Solem

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The purpose of this study is to examine the connection between positive body image and relationship satisfaction with middle-aged women. Current research (Ambwani & Strauss, 2007) suggests body image and relationship satisfaction has a bidirectional influence. However, much of the current research focuses on a younger demographic, and middle-aged women are often a neglected population. This study seeks to better understand the interpersonal nature of healthy development in body image and relationships in middle-aged women. A phenomenological approach is utilized to observe the lived experiences of middle-aged women in committed relationships with positive body image. Six participants, between the ages …

Intrinsic Motivation Of Middle School School Students After A Global Pandemic, Erin Hengel

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This study will assist teachers in the transition from distant learning to in person learning. For this purpose, the study looks at whether positive feedback made a difference in the amount of work turned in by students causing a difference in their intrinsic motivation to complete work. The study is being done on forty-nine middle school students. The first treatment group will receive positive words of encouragement on their assignments throughout their learning on a unit. The second treatment group will receive only a number grade on a three-point scale. The research will provide an intervention that could be done …

The Impact Of Video Modeling On Middle School Students With Autism, Lisa Dudley

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The purpose of this study was to show how video modeling can be used with middle school students on the autism spectrum. According to Gardner and Wolf (2018) video modeling is growing as a practice in the special education field and has been used to teach a wide variety of skills. The theoretical framework of positivism was used to collect data on how video modeling can be an effective intervention for teaching students daily routines. The program Links was used to help set up the routines and collect data during this study. The study was conducted with two students in …

The Effect Of Increased And Varied Vocabulary Instruction On Science Content Acquisition, Emmelyn King

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This action research investigated the relationship between studying scientific vocabulary and overall success in a given science content area. A mini-unit covering common words and word parts in scientific vocabulary was conducted. Students were then provided with a variety of vocabulary strategies in subsequent units, including an emphasis on reading, language, writing, and visual approaches. The impact on student learning and retention of the material was measured quantitatively using assessments and qualitatively through a student survey. The participants involved were eleventh- and twelfth-grade anatomy students in a rural K-12 school setting.

Literature Review: Trauma-Informed Classrooms For Middle School Students, Halea Picha

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Abstract

Trauma-informed classrooms refer to implementation of trauma-informed strategies in classrooms such that the learning environment is cognizant of the effects of trauma on the social and educational life of a child (McInerney & McKlindon, 2014). In trauma-informed classrooms, teachers do not assume the presence of trauma among the pupils; rather, the teachers utilize additional classroom resources so as to provide a welcoming and stable environment for all students.

About one half to two-thirds of children experience trauma (McInerney & McKlindon, 2014). Yet, neglecting this problem has detrimental effects on the ability of children to cope and learn in school. …

Marcus Corporation Financial Statement Analysis, Leticia Esteves Rodovalho

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

This financial statement analysis of Marcus Corporation is focused on historical financial performance. In this analysis, I will discuss how the firm is performing and compare their financial results to one of their major competitors. Marcus Corporation is based in Milwaukee, WI. The benchmark that will be presented is AMC Entertainment, which is also a company based in the Midwest, with its headquarters in Leawood, KS.

The Impact Of Distance Education On Therapy Services For Students With Asd: An Slp Perspective, Andrea Spragg

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused an abrupt change in the day-to-day lives of individuals across the world as adults were forced to work from home and children were forced into virtual school environments. For all students, this disruption in schedule and daily routine been hard, but especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Mumbardo-Adam et al., 2021). For many students with ASD, school is a place in which they receive many essential services and social interactions, such as speech therapy, that they may not receive other places. The purpose of this survey research was to understand the …

Science Teacher Attitudes And Perceptions Of Disciplinary Literacy And Think-Aloud Effectiveness – A Case Study, Patricia Mueller

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The ability to read is the most important skill in a person’s life. Learning to read is emphasized in elementary school with the belief that mastering this skill early will result in the ability to read most texts in secondary school. As a student matriculates through school, secondary teachers are focused on teaching their content while integrating literacy skills when necessary or maybe not ever. This research focuses on science teachers and their attitudes about literacy integration, specifically using the think-aloud reading strategy to teach disciplinary literacy. It builds upon the work of Shanahan and Shanahan (2008, 2010, 2011), Ness …