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The Future Of The Live Entertainment Tax In Southern Nevada, Katie M. Gilbertson

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

The Live Entertainment Tax (LET) in Nevada generated nearly one billion dollars during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. LET revenue all goes to the State General Fund, even though 97 percent of LET revenue is generated in Clark County. Nevada is experiencing an economic crisis, particularly in the tourism industry. Solutions from various fields suggest the best way to boost the local economy is to reinvest revenue in its original county. One policy solution Nevada policymakers should consider is to carve out a percentage of revenue generated by the LET to return directly back to Clark County to revitalize tourism.

Diabetes Mellitus Affects Working Memory, Dylone C. Braganza, Emmanuel Flores, Lauren A. Crew, Ryan A. Wirt, Andrew A. Ortiz, Adam M. Mcneela, Jefferson W. Kinney, James M. Hyman

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) degrades the brain’s ability to remember, think, and carry out tasks. The exact cause is not known, but several risk factors have been identified, including diabetes mellitus (DM). DM causes elevated blood sugar levels due to reduced insulin production in the pancreas. The linkage between elevated glucose levels and the behavioral impairments are not fully understood, which was the focus of this study. Rats were trained to alternate directions in a maze to receive a reward on consecutive trials. After training, five rats were injected with streptozotocin (STZ), which induces hyperglycemia by injuring pancreatic beta cells. Three …

A Timeline Of Discovery And Current Research On Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma And Emergence Of Potentially Permanent Treatment Solutions, Yonosuke Dejesus, Guadalupe Moreno Ceballos

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

This research examines the timeline of the discovery and research of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG). By reviewing the literature on genetic and molecular mechanisms, we aim to emphasize a long-term treatment solution (iSTENT) to mitigate intraocular pressure (IOP) related to POAG etiology and disease progression. POAG is a multifactorial, autosomal dominant, adult-onset eye disease wherein the optic nerve cells become damaged due to a buildup of excess aqueous humor, resulting in increased IOP. Consequently, POAG leads to progressive loss of peripheral vision and is the leading cause of blindness in the US. Due to the multifactorial nature of glaucoma’s inheritance …

Racial Profiling: Understanding The Practice Of Stop-And-Frisk In New York City, Lisa Ly

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Racial profiling has become a prominent issue in modern policing today. Instead of being based on individual suspicion, racial profiling embodies a belief that people of color are continuously singled out by the police for scrutiny and harassment. Policies and procedures make the Black community vulnerable to police discrimination and racial profiling. Floyd et al. v. City of New York et al. (2013) declared that the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) practice of stop-and-frisk was racially profiling Black civilians. This study sought (1) to determine if the NYPD post-Floyd is still engaging in racial profiling towards Black civilians; and (2) …

Community College Esl And English Composition Faculty Collaboration, Lynn Hovde

Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the collaboration between ESL and English composition instructors at the community college level using the Kolb and Gray (2005) collaboration leadership model in the areas of common mission, collective responsibility, necessary resources, respective and supportive climate, awareness of group process, creativity, and capacity to deal with conflict. A secondary purpose was to explore barriers to collaboration and describe what strategies and practices could improve collaboration.

Methodology. An explanatory sequential mixed method study was chosen because it offered a multifaceted and in-depth view of current practice, which allowed for a …

Coronavirus Update 8-13-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We continue to prepare for your arrival with great excitement for the year ahead. Today is the deadline for uploading proof of your first vaccine (or single vaccine if you received Johnson & Johnson) or your request for a medical or religious exemption.

Behavioral Health At Nationwide Nationwide Children's Hospital Practicum Experience, Muna Sharif

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The mission of this practicum experience is to provide the highest quality of care to all children and their families regardless of their ability to pay.

From this experience I was able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Behavioral Health programs and services at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Additionally, I facilitated the Eating Disorder Intake Process Team Discussion. I attended daily huddles and engaged in discussion while learning from professional leaders. This also included regularly being hands-on in activities and attending all meetings, providing feedback, and debriefing with the site-supervisor.

2021-August-13-Gatton College Of Pharmacy Welcomes Class Of 2025.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 13, 2021) — East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed 65 student pharmacists in the Class of 2025 during an orientation week that culminated with a traditional White Coat Ceremony today at the new ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. 

“This is a day that has been long in the making for the students on this stage,” said Dr. Debbie Byrd, dean of Gatton College of Pharmacy, during her address at the ceremony. “For them, it began with a desire to seek a profession in health care and culminated with their decision to …

Family Trilogy Complete: Father Graduates From Uab After Daughter, Wife Earned Degrees, Alicia Rohan

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Blazing A New Path To Follow One's Dream, Hannah Echols

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How Individually Optimized Education Can Be Achieved, Yusuke Tahara

International Programs

Individually optimized education is essential for Japan and ICT systems is necessary for it. However, computers have been introduced not to reform traditional lessons but to maintain them. In other words, new education system should be introduced places or people that are separated from traditional one.

Analysis Of The Factors That Affect The Development Of Bilingualism In Colombia, Yuly Andrea Gutiérrez Pacheco

International Programs

This poster presents the background of public policies in Colombia related to teaching English as a foreign language and the goals proposed in each one. Subsequently, the results obtained by secondary students and the factors that have made the language acquisition process difficult are emphasized.

Extensive Reading And Foreign Language Learning In Indonesia, Lanoke Paradita

International Programs

Extensive Reading (ER) is considered one of the effective language learning approaches, especially in foreign language reading. This poster introduces the concept of ER, its contribution to language learning, and the challenges to implementing it, especially in Indonesia.

Engaging Efl Learners Online, Yolanda Ramos

International Programs

Online classrooms offer a variety of resources, but they also present some challenges such as students feeling bored and disengaged from learning activities. This research poster seeks to state that we as facilitators can help our students get more engaged in the online classroom by applying four practical tips and three tech tools .

How The Authentic Learning Approach Can Improve Students' Learning Agility In Indonesia, Devina Christianti

International Programs

This poster explores how implementing the authentic learning approach in schools can improve learning agility among students in order to help them thrive in the ever changing future.

Gs Women's Tennis Offers Weekly Clinics This Fall, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• GS Women's Tennis Offers Weekly Clinics This Fall

2021-August-13-Research Corporation Officers.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (August 13, 2021) ETSU Research Corporation CEO David Golden has announced the appointments of Dave Clark, Stephen Marshall, Raina Wiseman and William Heise.

“The ETSU Research Corporation is already taking action on campus and in the region, promoting world-class innovation in a rural setting,” said Golden. “Each new appointee has a dedicated history of expertise and a passion for the university, which will support the corporation during the initial development phase and well into the future. I’m confident in their abilities, and I’m excited to see our team expand and support the region.”

Clark joins as the …

2021-August-13-Welcome Class Of 2025, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 13, 2021) — East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed 65 student pharmacists in the Class of 2025 during an orientation week that culminated with a traditional White Coat Ceremony today at the new ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. 

“This is a day that has been long in the making for the students on this stage,” said Dr. Debbie Byrd, dean of Gatton College of Pharmacy, during her address at the ceremony. “For them, it began with a desire to seek a profession in health care and culminated with their decision to …

Affirming Strength-Based Practices In Disability And Inclusion: A Shared Autoethnographic Study Of The Experiences Of A Teacher, Alina Kewanian, Edwin Creely, Jane Southcott

The Qualitative Report

In this autoethnographic article we focus on the issues of “disability” and “inclusive education” and the challenges of being positive and affirming in this area of research and practice. As a teacher, I (Alina) continue to encounter regularly the dominant deficit view of “disability,” in spite of the extensive body of literature that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities as well as the benefits of inclusive education best built on strength-based thinking. The autoethnographic methodology allowed me to explore my experiences as an educator and reflect on specific events, presented through four vignettes that capture how my beliefs …

Exploring Community Perceptions, Attitudes And Practices Regarding The Covid-19 Pandemic In Karachi, Pakistan, Anam Shahil Feroz, Naureen Akber Ali, Ridah Feroz, Noshaba Akber, Salima Nazim Meghani

Community Health Sciences

Background: The Government of Pakistan is facing difficulty to contain the surge of COVID-19 due to the country's social, political, economical and cultural context. Experiences from the previous epidemic suggest that community perceptions, social norms and cultural practices can impede COVID-19 containment. To understand social responses towards COVID-19, the study aims to explore the understanding of COVID-19 and the acceptance of control measures among community members.
Methods: We conducted an exploratory qualitative study using a purposive sampling approach, at two communities of Karachi, Pakistan. In-depth interviews were conducted with community members including, young, middle-aged and older adults of both genders. …

August 13, 2021 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Eservice-Learning During Covid-19: How Community-Engaged Learning Courses At The University Of San Francisco Responded To The Pandemic, Erin I. Hassett

Master's Projects and Capstones

During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities and colleges had to quickly transition their courses from in-person to online. This switch to online learning heavily impacted community-engaged learning (CEL) courses because it meant that internships with community partners had to become remote as well as the coursework. The University of San Francisco (USF) requires their undergraduate students to take at least one CEL course during their four years there as a way to connect them to the school’s Jesuit Catholic values, so pivoting these courses to a remote setting and keeping them available to students throughout the pandemic was imperative. This paper …

Afolabi '10 Leads Green Africa Airways To Successful Takeoff, John Twork

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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1. Agenda, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference Handouts

This is a document from the SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference

*Continuing Education associated with this activity expired on 12/31/21

2. Swosu College Of Pharmacy Update, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference Handouts

This is a document from the SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference

Indonesian Teachers' Perceptions Of Online Learning Technology In Mathematics Classrooms During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Angga Hidayat

International Programs

Teachers are an important key in implementing distance learning during the pandemic, it is necessary to explore teacher perceptions in the use of distance learning technology. Questionnaire data were collected from 363 mathematics teachers in Indonesia. Furthermore, 8 mathematics teachers were interviewed using zoom and in person. The results of this study are mathematics teachers consider that distance education technology to be easy and useful during the pandemic. In addition, math teachers intend to continue using educational technology after the pandemic ends. This study suggests that the government should provide training to mathematics teachers to improve the quality of post-pandemic …

Graduation Commitment, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

President’s Messages

"I committed to President Lovell I will graduate.

- August 12, 2021"

3. Ou College Of Pharmacy Update, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference Handouts

This is a document from the SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference

Front-Line Hero, Full-Time Student, Hannah Echols

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Dransfield Named Director Of Pulmonary, Allergy And Critical Care Medicine At Uab, Adam Pope

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