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Philosophical Foundation of Culture-Space Economics: An Approach of Holistics
No full textComprehensive Universe『SELF』is developed with three sub-Universes: 『Self』W Universe, Ultra Universe I (comprising Tao-Chi Meontology) and Ultra Universe II (comprising Mind-Matter Ontology.) 『SELF』is the “grand system” in which all momentums of T-CoCreativity proceed from states of Non-T-Continuity into Non-T-Continuity.〖『Self』〗^W, the operational transformational copy of 『SELF』, is the system of “individual life, inter-generational continuum -- rationality-optimism, passion-affection, vision-determination and inter-generational duration.” Then, Type I and II Economies are developed respectively on the basis of Ultra Universe I and Ultra Universe II. Finally, systems of “human activism” (HA: HA-I, HA-II) in “transformational systric forms” connect the philosophical and economic systems
Handmade versus Fast Fashion: An Analysis of Human Consumption and Use Patterns
No full textThis paper written for the Sociology and Anthropology capstone applies sociological theory to the importance of the handmade in a world where hand sewing is becoming a dying craft. Using a variety of historical examples, it establishes the importance of the handmade in the past and discovers what meaning humans find in the act of making and using handmade clothing. It uses these examples to dissect what consumers now seek from fast fashion, suggesting ways the industry has taken advantage of those desires for the sake of profit. The paper concludes that acts of hand sewing and mending are small but effective ways to fight large corporations\u27 attempts to prey on the human need for connection and community
Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries Associated With Endotracheal Tube Securement Practices: A Retrospective Study
No full textMedical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a significant and preventable source of patient harm, particularly in critically ill patients requiring endotracheal intubation. The method of endotracheal tube (ETT) securement may influence the development, location, and severity of these injuries. This retrospective quality improvement study examined the incidence and characteristics of MDRPIs associated with different ETT securement practices—commercial devices versus traditional ties and adhesive tapes—in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The study also explored patient-related risk factors contributing to MDRPI development and clinical outcomes. Data was collected from 51 adult ICU patients with documented MDRPIs between January 2023 and June 2024 at a tertiary care hospital. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze associations between securement methods, patient characteristics, and outcomes. A significant association was found between securement methods and injury location (p = .012). Ties/tape were more often linked to ear injuries, while commercial devices were associated with lip and oral mucosa injuries. Intubation duration of seven days or more significantly increased MDRPI risk (p \u3c .001). Lower Braden scores, male gender, vasopressor use, and low albumin levels were common among affected patients. Although older patients had higher mortality, a greater proportion of MDRPI cases occurred in patients under age 65. Patients with ties/tape securement had higher in-ICU mortality, while those with commercial holders were more often transitioned to a lower-acuity level of care (p = .016). These findings highlight the importance of prevention strategies tailored to securement methods and patient risk profiles
Signs of Inequality: Addressing Deaf Healthcare Accessibility
Full text linkDespite advancements in accessibility and accommodations, there remains a significant gap in healthcare access for the Deaf community. This paper explores some causes and effects of this gap such as miscommunication, ableism, and discrimination as key issues that are damaging to the Deaf community and lead to further health problems and stress. It also examines the difficulty of acquiring an interpreter through social, political, and economic lenses. This paper analyzes policies in action that address the rights of the Deaf community to adequate communication, and it gives recommendations to better support the Deaf community in navigating the healthcare system. Advocacy is necessary to amplify Deaf voices and ensure healthcare equity as a fundamental right.https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/glo100/1007/thumbnail.jp
Guiding Lights: Exploring the Ethical Compass of Contemporary Doula Practices in the United States
No full textCurrent research highlights the importance of a birth doula’s presence during childbirth for improving maternal outcomes. Given that the maternal mortality rate in the United States remains significantly higher than in other developed nations, a closer examination of current maternal care practices is warranted. Integrating doula care into routine maternal healthcare offers considerable potential for improving maternal experiences and outcomes. This dissertation explores the question: What ethical values or systems underlie contemporary doula practices in the United States? Using a qualitative approach, this study examines doula training materials, ethical literature, current research, and narrative accounts to address this question. To understand the ethical values guiding doulas and the ethical encounters they face, the study first provides the historical and cultural context of childbirth in the U.S., followed by an evaluation of doula training programs and influential figures within maternal healthcare.
Findings reveal that doulas frequently encounter situations requiring professional ethics, particularly as many operate independent businesses. Using a feminist ethics framework, the study finds that doula practice is grounded in relational autonomy, virtue ethics, and care ethics. However, formalized ethical training for doulas is currently lacking, with ethical values emerging organically through experience and mentorship. As doula care becomes more prevalent and Medicaid reimbursement expands, structured ethical education will be increasingly important. This research aims to encourage dialogue around maternal healthcare in the U.S., advocating for a more holistic and person-centered approach amid a technologically advanced medical landscape. Ultimately, this work highlights the vital role of doulas as birth advocates and as human beings committed to enhancing one of life’s most profound and defining experiences: childbirth
Recollections of Domenic DiPiero \u2794
Full text linkDomenic DiPiero, class of 1994 and founder of the Newport Capital Group, shares his experience at Salve Regina University. He was a student of business from 1990 to 1994 and a leading force in the establishment of the football team on campus. DiPiero served as the team’s first captain and had close relationships with Tim Coen and Vincent Petrarca, the coach and assistant coach respectively. After his graduation from Salve, he founded the Newport Capital Group, a financial consulting firm, in 2004; DiPiero discusses the rewards and challenges of starting his own company. He shares memories of the leadership skills he learned and the importance of valuing the community around him. DiPiero hopes that Salve Regina will continue to foster the legacy of the football team and provide exciting opportunities for students for years to come
Implementation of a Social Health Assessment in a Mental Health Outpatient Practice: A Quality Improvement Project
No full textOne-third of Americans are grappling with stress linked to meeting their basic human needs, such as stable housing, adequate food, and reliable transportation. Social determinants of health (SDOH) impact an individual’s health outcomes and health status. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) recognize the importance of screening for SDOH and, as of 2024, have implemented billing processes whereby social health assessments are reimbursable. The aim of this quality improvement project was to implement social health assessments in an outpatient mental health private practice. The framework of a plan do study act (PDSA) approach was utilized to initiate and improve the designated clinical setting regarding SDOH assessment. PDSA cycles were completed once every 7 days for four cycles within the 28 days of the quality improvement project. The primary aim of this quality improvement project was to increase assessment rates for SDH assessment from 0% to 50% utilizing a modified version of the health leads screening tool in a small mental health outpatient practice in Rhode Island. The period for the quality improvement project was 12 weeks. Office staff, ancillary staff, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and therapists were all trained in utilizing the modified health leads assessment tool. The quality improvement project was designed to aid in the referral to community resources for identified social needs. In a 12-week period, 2,539 patients were assessed, and 1,871 patients affirmed an SDOH need and requested referrals. Completion of the assessments netted the practice 1,513.27 of realized income resulted from the quality improvement project. Assessing SDOH resulted in identified SDOH needs and facilitated referrals to patients to aid with social needs
Transit-Oriented Development on Aquidneck Island: Considering the Costs and Benefits of Restoring Passenger Rail Between Fall River, Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island
Full text linkThis thesis considers the costs and benefits of restoring historic infrastructure as transit-oriented development on Aquidneck Island, and its potential to bridge social and economic gaps between the urban communities of Newport, Rhode Island, and Fall River, Massachusetts. There is a direct need for more robust public transportation on Aquidneck Island along with environmentally friendly planning initiatives, and reinstating the Newport Secondary Rail Line for passenger rail service to the new Fall River MBTA station is one important way for historic preservation to be utilized for the improvement of sustainability and socioeconomic equity in the region. Original research will be presented through an analysis and discussion of the results of an IRB approved public opinion survey administered to the public from February to March 2025. The purpose of the survey for this thesis is to visualize how historic preservation today can be dynamic in its long-term impact and inclusion of diverse communities
The John l. Roper lumber company: how canals, lumber towns, and railroads changed the tidewater landscape, 1850-1900
No full textThis dissertation explores the impact of the John L. Roper Lumber Company during the second half of the nineteenth century within the larger context of great industrial change occurring in the region. The American canal era of the 1830s-1850s witnessed the nation’s first large-scale engineering projects, organized labor, mobility, and consistent industrial manufacturing in remote areas. Following the U.S. Civil War, immigrants, poor whites, and men and women of color were exploited by southern industries that had earlier relied almost exclusively on enslaved labor. At the same time, rapid expansion of railroads granted access to timberlands previously out of reach for aspiring lumbermen. Early railroads were owned and operated by lumber companies and complemented established maritime shipping lanes. Overland freight eventually replaced the steamship, as economic development and population settlement migrated inland along the new lines of communication. The effect of forest depletion was devastating to the local economy and ecosystem. In the wake of the lumber industry came paper manufacturing, which provided stability to small communities once dependent on sawmills for employment. Public awareness of lumbering’s negative impacts generated calls for more government oversight and conservation. Attempts at land reclamation projects and environmental protections, along with economic stability and development, are legacies of the southern lumber industry which resulted in both successes and failures
A Redefined Concept of Aesthetics for the Museum: The Pluriverse Within the Museum
No full textThis dissertation uses Kant\u27s and postcolonial philosophical aesthetics as a lens to argue that the Museum of Empire, in its decolonization process, requires a redefined concept of aesthetics. Using the looted Benin Bronzes as an example, the aesthetic lens reveals that ethics is missing in the decolonization efforts, as the decolonization debate only examines the formal qualities of the colonially looted art and artifacts, silencing the Indigenous descendants of the enslaved Bini citizens. The redefined concept of aesthetics holds that the non-empirical qualities of artworks establish a moral purpose for beauty. Additionally, the relational aspect of aesthetics also involves the social transformative dimensions of art