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The Short- and Long-term Effects of Sport-related Concussions to Ice Hockey Players
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For many decades, sport-related concussions have impacted athletes with little concern and awareness given to their short- and long-term effects. Recent events, however, have brought much-needed attention to the need for increased investigation of the impacts and effects of sport-related concussions on a broad level. To this end, this synthesis reviewed literature regarding a cumulation of the known short- and long-term effects which sport-related concussions (SRC) have on ice hockey players. The data for this synthesis was collected using the EBSCOHOST search engine found on SUNY-Brockport’s Drake Memorial Library online search website. The 11 studies in the critical mass were obtained using keywords in the SPORTDiscus, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete and Google Scholar databases. Three research questions were answered: (a) What are the effects of sport related concussions (SRC) on ice hockey players physiological and cognitive functioning, (b) What are the psychological effects of SRC’s on ice hockey players, and (c) How does sustaining an SRC affect when ice hockey players return to play and their susceptibility to another injury? Results reveal that there are many detrimental short- and long-term effects of SRC’s including a decrease in cognitive mapping, reaction time, motor-visual functioning, a poorer quality of life (QoL), and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder as. Also, athletes are more susceptible to future injuries after suffering SRC’s. Findings can assist ice hockey players, their coaches, and parents better understand how SRC’s affect athletes, as well as how to prevent both further injuries and to prevent players from having to give up playing ice hockey due to SRC’s
Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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The purpose of this synthesis was to examine the existing body of literature on benefits of physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities. Research has indicated many benefits that could be gained through physical activity and three main themes emerged which were physical, social and emotional health. With the help of caretakers and legal guardians who aid in day to day living for adults with ID, the overall quality of life could be increased through engagement in physical activity. Areas such as daily living, overall negative health prevention and overall well-being were seen as the most prevalent factors that could be improved through the use of physical activity. Future research should be focused on three main points which are quantitative physical test scores, perceptions of caretakers and legal guardians in aiding with the physical activity process and the benefits of long-term engagement in physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities
Moving from Inaction to Action: Challenging Homo- and Transphobia in Middle School English Language Arts
No full textWhat happens when teachers have opportunities to engage in LGBTQ-affirming practices but choose not to? In the following essay, the authors present a vignette from a middle school context and consider ways to challenge silences to support LGBTQ students in middle school English classrooms. The authors provide discussion and resources to help teachers engage in LGBTQ affirming practices with middle school students
Getting to Know English Language Learners: A guide for Assessment and Instruction
No full textAssessments and the data derived from them have been used to monitor student progress. Research has emphasized the importance of assessments not solely to monitor student progress, but to provide opportunities for feedback and the adjustment of teaching and learning. However, when working with language learners teachers often struggle assessing their progress through content and language standards. Research reviewed concluded that at the core of teachers\u27 struggle to assess language learners is their lack of knowledge of these students and their specific learning needs. This paper argues the importance of getting to know language learners and their levels of English proficiency in order to assess and instruct adequately. The conclusion of this body of work is a professional development presentation geared to providing foundational knowledge on language learners and the language acquisition process to provide teachers with the tools necessary to work with language learners in their current and future classrooms
The Significance of the Nuclear Gene KU80 in Mitochondrial Genome Stability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
No full textMitochondria are essential organelles in eukaryotes. They are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because mitochondria manufacture ATP, which is required for the successful completion of many cellular processes. Mitochondria have individual genomes, separate from the nuclear DNA, which encode proteins required for respiration. In humans, mutations in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) result in the loss of mitochondrial function which leads to neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. The focus of this study is to determine the role of the nuclear gene KU80 in maintaining mtDNA stability in the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The product of the KU80 gene is the protein, Ku80p. Ku80p, in humans, is encoded by the XRCC4 gene. Ku80p along with Ku70p forms a heterodimeric protein complex, which binds to DNA double-strand break ends and is required for the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway of DNA repair. The goal of this research is to determine whether loss of the KU80 gene plays a role in mitochondrial genome stability. Mitochondrial genome instability can arise via spontaneous point mutations or deletion events. Assays were performed to measure the spontaneous respiration loss rate between wild type and ku80-Δ mutant strains. The respiration loss assay showed a 1.90-fold increase (p=0.001256) in spontaneous respiration loss compared to the wild type strain. Strains were constructed to determine the role of KU80 in spontaneous direct-repeat mediated deletion (DRMD) events within the mitochondrial genome as well as the nuclear genome. The rate of DRMD events in the mitochondrial and nuclear genomes showed a 1.94-fold decrease (p=0.08711) in spontaneous mutation rates in mitochondrial DNA and a 5.87-fold decrease (p=0.000786) in nuclear DNA compared to the wild type. These results suggests that Ku80p plays a role in maintaining the integrity of the mitochondrial genome in budding yeast
Use of Mathematics in Costume Design and Construction
No full textMy journey at Brockport did not follow the typical mathematics major’s path; as a student in the adolescent education program, I focused on topics of mathematical literacy, including conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning. As an Honors student, I supplemented my learning experience by contracting courses in stage makeup and costume construction. This thesis combines what I’ve learned across the disciplines, and demonstrates the importance of teaching for mathematical literacy, and the benefits of recognizing underlying mathematical concepts and making informed decisions based on them
Pollinator Communities on Public Lands: Creating New Opportunities for Management
No full textBecause butterfly species such as monarchs (Danaus plexippus) are declining, they have received renewed public and scientific interest. Butterflies provide important ecological services, such as pollination. Understanding their ecology is vital for proper conservation and management, with targeted management on public lands increasing in the last few decades. To determine useful management strategies for butterfly populations on public lands, I investigated butterfly use in two “non-traditional” sites utilized by butterflies at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR): a marsh in full drawdown phase (MP) and a marsh in partial drawdown phase (SF). I also investigated butterfly use at an upland field site planted with native nectar sources (HM). By doing so I hoped to provide MNWR with data on which nectar sources were present and utilized by butterflies, and suggest useful strategies for managing butterfly populations, particularly monarchs. Butterfly populations were present at all my sites and used a variety of nectar sources. At HM, many of the native nectar sources planted by MNWR were present, and a variety of butterfly species used them, with red admiral showing a preference for brown-eyed Susan. Several unplanted native nectar sources and non-native nectar sources were also present at HM, and were used by several butterfly species. Both “non-traditional” habitats supported butterfly populations, including foraging and migrating monarchs, which showed a preference for beggarticks at MP. Combined management of my “non-traditional” sites with other “non-traditional” sites, like dikes, can provide valuable resources for monarch populations throughout much of their life cycle
“En lo esencial, sigo siendo la misma”: Representaciones de las mujeres trans en el cine de Pedro Almodóvar
No full textEsta tesis explora la representación de las mujeres transgénero en cuatro películas de Pedro Almodóvar, uno de los directores más relevantes en el contexto del cine español actual: La ley del deseo (1987), Todo sobre mi madre (1999), La mala educación (2004) y La piel que habito (2010). A manera de introducción de mi análisis, incluyo una breve historia de la dictadura que vivió España durante casi 40 años (1939-1975) y el impacto duradero que tuvo el discurso social del género y la sexualidad. A continuación, explico la importancia de la existencia de representaciones positivas en los medios de comunicación y del cine como herramienta que produce cambios sociales. Mi análisis de las películas de Pedro Almodóvar crítica y aplaude diferentes aspectos de la representación de las mujeres trans. Concluyo con comentarios acerca de cuál sería una mejor representación de las mujeres trans en el cine español con la esperanza de que mejore su aceptación social. Como explica María Victoria Carrera, “[t]he growing visibility of these diverse lived experiences of sex/gender has shifted the focus from the individual to the social, so that the trans person’s distress at being born into the ‘wrong’ boy has more recently been replaced with having been born into the ‘wrong’ society” (210). Me interesa comprobar si es posible usar películas para contribuir a la creación de una Sociedad más justa que acepte a todas las personas sin que importe su identidad de género
Identifying the Motivational Factors for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities for Participating in Sport
No full textOpportunities for physical activity participation are limited in adults with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to identify the motivational factors for sports participation in 25 adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). This study also analyzed potential gender differences in the sample (18 males and 7 females). A pictorial measure was created, featuring a statement and a corresponding illustration that was then provided to the sample. Participant responses to each statement were recorded as “like me,” “a little like me” or “not like me.” The results showed the pictorial measure had acceptable reliability estimates using a test retest procedure. Most participants responded with agreement to the questionnaire indicating “like me” for the motivational items. Further, adults with ID are motivated by feeling good, practice, playing games, spending time with friends and more. Participation in sport due to parental influence was not as prominent in the sample as a motivating factor for adults with ID. Adults with ID participate in sport due to their own intrinsic motivators, or external motivators such as winning
Local Capital Planning Practices in New York State: 2019 Survey Results
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