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The disparity of justice: A comparative-historical examination of immigrant/minority threat and criminal justice policy in the US and the UK since Reagan and Thatcher
No full textA substantial body of work looking at how minority threat affects criminal justice outcomes such as disparities in convictions or sentencing exists, although there has been notably less attention to its role in making criminal justice policy (Sampson and Lauritsen 1997). There has been even less attention still in comparative literature addressing the role of immigrant threat in criminal justice policy in countries that have substantial minority populations. This dissertation addresses both gaps in literature.
The dissertation examines the role of minority and immigrant threat in criminal justice policy making in the United States and the United Kingdom from 1979 to 2020, using a comparative-historical perspective to summarize data such as the enactment of policies calling for disparate treatment of minorities, disproportional sentencing of immigrants, and the occurrence of protest music concurrent with criminal justice stratagem. I contextualize legislation through comparative-historical strategies and discuss the correlation between political and criminal justice policies and their impact on social climate, particularly during the 1970s and 2000s. I also discuss the interplay between political elites and legislation, especially during the 1980s, highlighting the targeting of immigrants and minority groups through legislation.
Key findings included, among other revelations, that populations respond to manipulation from ideological and political forces and their music shows that response as well. It brings into sharp focus the inequality of access to political processes biasing criminal justice policymaking in line with the preferences promoted by politicians and lobbyists with a strong financial incentive to support the ideologies of their supporters, and that visible minority immigrants are more likely to encounter biased Criminal Justice System policies than are invisible minority immigrants
Consensual non-monogamy: A descriptive qualitative study of Black couples who engage in nonmonogamous relationships
No full textSince the dawn of creation, the pursuit of love, intimacy, and companionship has been the aim of a vast number of individuals. How these relationships emerge, evolve, and configure often varies from person to person. The dominant culture, which is characterized as heterosexual, Caucasian, male, middle-class, Christian, and monogamous has established a hegemonic paradigm and philosophy for interpersonal and romantic relationships. Cultural attitudes have begun to shift toward acceptance of relationship arrangements that include multiple partners and expand the definition of how intimacy can be experienced. To delve deeper into this phenomenon, the primary objective of this study is to explore the lived experiences of Black couples who participate in consensual non-monogamy, including any challenges they encounter and the strategies they use to maintain romantic partnerships. Study participants were chosen based on their fulfillment of the minimum eligibility requirements, which included self-identification as Black, being at least 18 years old, and having been involved in a nonmonogamous relationship for a minimum duration of six months, either currently or in the past. Data was collected through semi-structured qualitative interviews with four Black couples. Through the iterative process of continuous comparison, the data was analyzed to provide a more robust and contextual perspective upon which to understand the lived experiences of Black couples in CNM relationships. The findings of this study resulted in six significant themes: Healthy Communication, Learning and Unlearning, Intentional Connection, Emotional Regulation, Authenticity, and Support and Belonging
Group Visual Art Interventions for Individuals with Disabilities
No full textThis project included a critical interpretive synthesis (CIS) of interdisciplinary literature on group visual art interventions for people with disabilities. The findings of this work informed development of activity resources for my community agency who works with young people and adolescents with disabilities.St. Luke's United Methodist Church- P.M. Squa
Investigating the impact of three washing methods on antimicrobial efficacy, texture, and color of spinach and tomatoes
No full textFresh produce is susceptible to contamination at various points in processing, leading to spoilage or foodborne illness. While current standard washing methods are widely used and accepted, it is important to re-evaluate their antibacterial effectiveness as various parameters determine the effectiveness of each method. Quality aspects should also be considered for a well-rounded analysis of the impact of current washing methods on produce after treatment and throughout storage. The antimicrobial efficacy of three washing methods (water, 100 ppm sodium hypochlorite, and 1% citric acid) were investigated on spinach and tomatoes. The washing method parameters were optimized and the immediate impact of the three washing methods on bacterial reduction, texture, and color was evaluated. These were also measured over the shelf-life of the samples. 1% citric acid proved to be the most effective antibacterial agent among the three washing solutions, especially in storage, without significant differences in texture or color
Nurses' perceptions of clinical competency and individualized care in relation to solid organ transplantation
No full textThis cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study examined nurses’ perceptions of transplant nursing competency (TNC) and individualized care (IC) levels for solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, living donors, and their families while also exploring the relationships among nurse characteristics, TNC, and IC. Three hundred ninety-one participants, comprising U.S. nurses caring for SOT recipients, living donors, and their families, completed the survey. A TNC survey was developed based on Standards of Practice for Transplant Nurses and 88 items on a scale of 5-point Likert (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). The ICS-Nurse A & B survey measured the perception of IC, with 34 items on a 5-point Likert (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). The TNC and ICS-Nurse A & B are reliable instruments measuring transplant nurses’ perceptions of clinical competency and individualized care in relation to SOT recipients, living donors, and their families, as demonstrated by their reliability values falling within the range of (.827 - .990). The total TNC mean score was ‘good’ (M = 334.48, SD = 67.74), and the total IC mean score was ‘low’ (M = 64.96, SD 13.07). There was a strong positive correlation between TNC and IC levels (r = .969, p < 0.05). The nurse characteristics (age, gender, highest education level, scope of practice, years as an RN, years as an APRN, years in direct care for transplant patients, type of nursing setting, primary language, race, and ethnicity) predicted a 42.6% variation in the TNC levels (p < .001), and a 42.0% variation in the IC levels (p < .001). The nurse characteristics, age, gender, years as an RN, type of nursing setting, ethnicity, and race significantly influenced IC levels. Also, the TNC level was significantly influenced by the nurses' age, gender, years as an RN, type of nursing setting, and ethnicity. This study provides new evidence to explore transplant nursing practice, education/training, and research
Managing the Sweet Life (Living with Diabetes), 2024
No full textIn this artwork I displayed Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. I used inspiration from Michaelangelo’s Creation of Adam and Felix-Gonzalez Torres’ Beadworks Collection to create this piece. Since the artwork is going to be exhibited in the TWU libraries I wanted to add the aspect of personal research that goes into managing this disease. Oftentimes sufferers of diabetes rely on changing their diet as a mediation of some of the symptoms as well as oral or injectable medications prescribed from their team of medical professionals. There are sections in the library dedicated to a collection of knowledge to share with the public of this disease and many others. For this project I created a bookshelf from wood and screws then used bound books and drilled through the many layers of them to create a surface for the hands to reach out from. The trickles of ‘blood’ from the beads represent glucose monitoring and the small white beads represent the sugar found in the blood- which is an exaggerated rendering. I then invented titles for both juvenile and adult non-fiction books that would be available for checkout from the library if this were a real situation.
Medium: Mixed media- unfinished wood, bound books, air-dry clay, acrylic paint, spackling, metal screws, glass beads, hot glue, clear monofilament illusion cord, sealant, and adhesive decals,
Format: 13” x 27.5” x 10
Parents’ perspectives of sibling bullying: A qualitative inquiry
No full textThis phenomenological study uncovered the voices of 11 parents using a semi-structured interview. A qualitative methodology based on a trauma-informed lens family systems theory was used to explore the impact of sibling bullying. This research aimed to learn about parents' childhood experiences of sibling bullying and how they respond to their children when engaging in it. Six themes emerged, encompassing both the parent's perspective of sibling bullying during their childhood and how they responded to their children engaging in sibling bullying. The parental perspective of sibling bullying highlights the need to provide families with practical methods to prevent bullying at home, as well as develop effective approaches for addressing and treating this behavior. Parents need to respond to their children when they engage in sibling bullying. Parents can be more equipped to handle bullying situations amongst their children, with professionals providing further guidance on increasing helpful intervention within the family system
The effect of focus of attention on motor performance and learning during a sit to stand task in individuals post acute stroke
No full textIndividuals post stroke have reduced ability to stand up with symmetrical weight bearing, while maintaining a midline trunk position. The reduction in the ability to stand up can affect their independence, fall risk, and quality of life. Rehabilitation and the type of instruction provided can impact these outcomes. Multiple studies completed in the healthy adult and sports populations have suggested that focusing on a target or outcome, an external focus, can lead to more success in performance and learning of a motor skill than focusing on body movement, an internal focus of attention. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of focus of attention on motor performance and learning of sit to stand in individuals post-acute stroke.
This randomized cross over study included 13 participants who had a stroke less than 6 months prior and could stand and walk without physical assistance. Individuals were provided internal or external focus instruction and feedback during 4 progressively more challenging sets of sit to stands. Task performance was quantified using force through the affected lower extremity and trunk position during the sit to stand transitions. Motor learning was assessed by a retention test 5 minutes and 1 hour after training, as well as a transfer test by the exploring the effects on gait kinematics.
Results of the study suggested there was no effect of focus of attention on the increased use of the paretic lower extremity during sit to stand or gait, but when individuals post-acute stroke were in the external focus condition, they had decreased trunk movement throughout training. All individuals showed improvement of the use of the affected lower extremity and increased unaffected step length, and gait velocity, regardless of which focus of attention was provided. Manipulation check revealed that participants adopted internal focus during practice despite the instructions.
This study suggests that individuals post stroke may respond differently than healthy adults to attentional focus cues, especially during sit to stand, but the external focus may impact quality of movement during training. Further studies should explore what factors post stroke can affect their response to focus of attention
Key volatile and nonvolatile off-flavor characterization for nine different hemp protein powders
No full textEight commercial hemp protein products and one in-house hemp protein sample was characterized by physiochemical, food functionality, and flavor properties. The commercial protein samples originated from either hulled or whole hemp seeds. The hulled seed samples were significantly richer in protein (52-67%) compared to whole seed samples (31-37%), and have a lighter color (L* 81-97). Total polyphenols were significantly higher whole hemp seed origin samples (3.7 to 7.4 mg GAE/g) compared to hulled hemp seed origin (1.54 to 3.3 mg GAE/g). Protein samples from hulled seeds had significantly more ferulic acid in comparison to the whole hemp seed origin protein samples, which contained more coumaric and caffeic acid. Hulled hemp seed proteins contained more volatiles such as alcohols, furan, and pyrazines while the whole seed proteins powder contained more aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and terpenes
Revitalizing a community college library: Aggressive weeding’s impact of circulation statistics
No full textPurpose: Aggressive weeding in academic libraries is becoming more commonplace as colleges seek to create student-centered environments and space is at a premium. For one community college in the Southwest United States, several factors required the library to proactively weed its collection within three years. At the same time, the library sought to maintain the circulation of its physical books.
Design/methodology/approach: Updating the library’s collection development policy to include robust selection and weeding criteria allowed the library to embark on a revitalization project to remove thousands of outdated or unused items, resulting in a net loss of nearly 32,000 books.
Findings: The loss of more than half of the general collection had an unforeseen consequence – a 70% increase in circulation statistics during the three-year deselection project. The case study's results highlight the need for continual maintenance of academic library collections.
Originality/value: The case study is original and not published elsewhere