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Mapping and Stamping Hall’s Shipwreck on Timoe
Full text linkMost PISG members know that James Norman Hall and Charles Nordhoff were co-authors of Mutiny on the Bounty (1932), Men Against the Sea (1934), and Pitcairn’s Island (1934), which were later released as The Bounty Trilogy (1936) [Figure 1]. Perhaps less are aware James Hall survived a shipwreck returning from a 1933 South Seas expedition to Pitcairn Island (Anonymous, 1934). Hall re-counted this experience in The Tale of a Shipwreck, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1934 and is the focus of this piece
A Phenomenological Study of South-Asian Parental Decision-Making Around Their Adolescent Children's Social Media Use
Full text linkThis qualitative phenomenological study delved into the dynamics of social media decision-making within South Asian (SA) families, honing in on the perspectives and experiences of parents navigating the complex landscape alongside their children. Utilizing Moustakas's (1994) modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen Method, the study aimed to uncover the underlying phenomenology shaping the decision-making processes of SA parents regarding their children's social media use. A purposive sample of SA parents participated in semi-structured interviews, provided insights into their considerations, values, and cultural perspectives concerning their children's use of social media. Through a thorough exploration of their lived experiences, this research sought to identify emergent themes and patterns, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of social media decision-making within the SA cultural context. The research question delved into challenges and considerations faced by SA parents as they navigate the digital landscape with their children. The results presented through thematic analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, familial, and individual factors influencing social media decision-making in SA households. The implications of this study extend to parents, educators, and practitioners, providing valuable insights into the nuanced ways SA families navigate the confluence of cultural values, technology, and parenting in the realm of social media. This research contributed to the broader scholarly dialogue on cross-cultural variations in social media decision-making and strives to foster a more informed and culturally sensitive approach to digital parenting within SA communities
Exploring Texas Agriculture Teachers' Motivations and Intentions to Certify Students in Industry Based Certifications
Full text linkThis study evaluates School Based Agriculture Education (SBAE) teachers’ intentions to use and implement Industry Based Certifications (IBCs) in their classrooms. An online survey was used to assess how Texas high school SBAE teachers utilized Industry Based Certifications (IBCs), their qualifications to certify students, and their motivations and barriers to certifying students. The survey consisted of sixteen questions including multiple choice, open-ended, and matrix questions. The results indicated that animal science as a whole was the highest certified pathway among the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource (AFNR) program of study. Specifically, that the Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science was the highest currently implemented certification and the highest rate of planned implementation was tied among the Certified Veterinary Medical Applications, Equine Management and Evaluation, and AgriLife Veterinary Assistant certifications. Teachers from this study indicated that the biggest motivation for certifying students is pressure from administration, while the biggest barrier they face is lack of student interest in IBCs. Further findings indicated that the number of courses taught and teachers who have previous industry experience are both positive significant predictors of SBAE teacher’s current implementation. In addition, lack of administrative support and SBAE teachers not seeing value in IBCs were significant positive predictors of planned implementation and current/planned implementation. Addressing barriers to implementing IBCs may enhance the certification rate among AFNR pathways and ultimately better prepare students for the workforce
MICROBIOME COMPOSITION OF SOIL SEDIMENTS AT POLLUTED LOCATIONS OF RIVER GANGES, INDIA
Full text linkRiver Ganges is one of the major rivers in the world and the largest freshwater
river system in the Indian sub-continent. However, Ganges has been strongly affected by pollution due to various pollutants, including untreated sewage from industries and cities, pesticides from agriculture, and medical waste, recreational and religious activities. To understand the impact of the pollution on the microbiome composition, we analyzed the soil sediments collected from six different locations along the Ganges where unique anthropogenic activities have been reported. DNA was extracted from 18 soil sediment
samples collected from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Patna, and Kolkata. The V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene was amplified using polymerase chain reaction, and the DNA was sequenced by Illumina Mi-Seq. The raw sequences were then processed and analyzed using Mothur-miseq SOP in Galaxy. Results reveal that all the locations share some dominant genera including Clostridium, Lachnospiracea, Roseburia, Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcus, Rhizobials, and Acidobacteria. but differ in the presence of several rare genera. The alpha (ꭤ) diversity was estimated using the Shannon
and Simpson index. Rishikesh exhibits the highest alpha diversity with a higher evenness but lowest richness compared to other locations indicating the pristine/upstream nature of the location when Kanpur had the highest richness but lesser evenness indicating an unbalanced community. Beta (β) diversity was estimated using Bray Curtis dissimilarity index. Varanasi shows the highest dissimilarity compared to other sampling locations whereas Kolkata showed the most similarity to other locations. It was also observed that both a large number core microbiota and unique bacteria mainly derived from human anthropogenic activities like bathing, fecal matter, cremations, and industrial and agricultural waste. The understanding of the microbiome community structure-function will further provide insights in essential nutrient cycles, including decomposition of organic compounds and primary production in aquatic food chains
Measurement Invariance of Two Alternative Model of Personality Disorders Measures Across Levels of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status During Childhood
Full text linkMeasurement invariance research suggests that cultural differences between
groups often impacts the ability of a measure to perform equally across groups. Socioeconomic status (SES) is one cultural factor that might affect measurement invariance, with research suggesting that individuals from lower SES backgrounds frequently have higher prevalence and severity of psychopathology. The current study is the first to evaluate the measurement invariance of the Level of Personality Functioning–Brief Form 2.0 (LPFS–BF 2.0) and the Personality Inventory for DSM–5, Brief Form Modified (PID5BF+M) across two groups of childhood neighborhood SES. Results supported all levels of measurement invariance and no significant differences between
groups were identified. Limitations and implications are discussed
Advancing Policing: Encouraging Higher Education Among Law Enforcement Officers
Full text linkLaw enforcement in the United States has been under near-constant scrutiny from their communities, calling for police reform. This, however, is nothing new in American history. Since the 1920s, three major presidential commissions have been established to investigate ongoing crime in America that included law enforcement. Each of these commissions recommended higher education as a means to curb police misconduct and improve community relations. This paper argues that law enforcement agencies in the United States should encourage their police officers to pursue degrees in higher education. This can result in police officers obtaining a better understanding of problem-solving skills through critical thinking, a better understanding of complex social issues, enhancement of the necessary communication skills to perform tasks successfully, and an increase in a sense of professionalism and accountability. As a result of these findings, law enforcement agencies should develop programs that would incentivize higher education, establish a baseline of higher education for each level of leadership, while allowing more flexibility with the patrol officer, and provide options for officers who want to pursue a college degree, such as part-time and online college programs.LEMI
Implementing Trust-Based Relational Intervention in Law Enforcement Agencies
Full text linkLaw enforcement agencies have been plagued by low morale, poor citizen interactions, and ineffective communication. This has caused many officers to leave the profession, a lack of trust from the public, and sometimes inefficient communication that can lead to sometimes deadly consequences. Also, law enforcement agencies have lacked a complete framework that could be implemented across organizations. With officer turnover out-pacing new hires, the public’s declining trust in government institutions (including law enforcement), and the incompleteness of current and previous models of policing, these issues have never been more relevant (Mourtgos, 2022).
Implementing Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) would address all the aforementioned issues. By using the evidence-based TBRI connecting, empowering, and correcting principles, relationships across law enforcement agencies would improve, as would officers’ interactions with the public. Playful interaction, healthy touch, and mindful awareness are some of the connecting principles strategies, while the empowering principles address a person’s ecological and physiological needs (Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development, 2023). While TBRI was designed to address the needs of vulnerable children, the principles and strategies could be easily adapted for law enforcement purposes. This has already taken place at the Beaumont Police Department in Texas, which now has two TBRI practitioners and over forty officers and dispatchers who have been trained in TBRI techniques. Law enforcement agencies should implement TBRI in their organizations.LEMI
Dynamics of Inclusivity: Mentoring for Women in Law Enforcement
Full text linkWomen in law enforcement continue to face unique challenges in law enforcement. Certain challenges can hinder their career advancement. These challenges include limited access to professional networks, systemic biases, and a lack of representation at the command level. As agencies seek to combat this problem, mentoring has emerged as a strategic effort to address these challenges. Mentoring has been shown to provide guidance, support, and professional networking opportunities. This paper explores the role and benefit of mentoring for women in law enforcement. All police agencies should implement mentoring programs in their agencies for women in law enforcement. These programs should be structured to provide the best possible outcome, an organizational population that reflects the community. There is a necessity for targeted mentoring programs to foster a sense of gender equity and enhance the overall organization's effectiveness and representation of women in law enforcement.LEMI
Enhancing In-House Training for Law Enforcement: A Key to Officer Preparedness and Community Safety
Full text linkTraining serves as the backbone of effective law enforcement, equipping officers with the skills necessary to meet evolving challenges. Even though larger agencies can afford to develop specialized in-house training, smaller agencies, especially those with 50 or fewer sworn officers, face significant barriers due to budget constraints and staffing shortages. These disparities in training capabilities can hinder officer preparation, distort public confidence, and lead to turnover and lack of skill development. This paper examines the structure of law enforcement training, highlighting the advantages of in-house programs and the unique challenges smaller agencies face. It also addresses the negative impacts of outsourced training and makes concrete suggestions, including state and federal funding, local partnerships, and custom in-house programs, to address these disparities. By adopting innovative solutions, smaller agencies can improve officer training and community safety while maintaining fiscal responsibility.LEMI
Investing in Generation Z for Retention in Law Enforcement Agencies
Full text linkThe total number of police officers applying for positions in law enforcement agencies around the United States is dropping, while the number of veteran officers who are retiring and resigning from their positions is increasing. Filling these vacant spots are employees from Generation Z who were born between 1995 and 2015. This generation brings tremendous benefits, such as a mindset towards diversity and embracing new technology, like artificial intelligence. It can take two years from when new officers are hired until they can work alone on the street. This causes a strain on staffing levels and the budget due to overtime being paid to cover the shortages. Also, the cost of recruiting, hiring, equipping, and training a new employee can be exponential. As experienced officers leave, they take with them higher productivity, quality of work, knowledge of the community, and quality of service. Instead of hiring new employees, law enforcement agencies should focus on taking steps to retain these Generation Z employees. By taking steps to increase a sense of belonging in their new employees and creating an environment where these individuals can balance their work life and home life, law enforcement agencies can create an environment to retain these employees. In addition, law enforcement agencies should recognize the impact these young workers have on the community and the difference they are making in the lives of the citizens they serve. Finally, by increasing mental health services to combat PTSD, depression, and anxiety that all generations in law enforcement battle, agencies can retain these valuable officers.LEMI