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"What She Carries with Her": Investigating women's interwar travel narratives
No full textIn Cruises and Caravans (1942), Ella Malliart notes that “The intense curiosity so many of us feel, springs out of our deepest need: we have to understand, we are not meant to remain forever ignorant” (Robinson 459-460). This dissertation investigates women’s travel narratives from the Interwar Period in order to understand the intersections of writing, photography, travel, and identity. In this study, I analyze the travel photography and writing of “Aloha” Wanderwell, Ella Maillart, and Ruth Gruber through the lenses of cultural rhetorics, visual rhetorics, feminist geography, and narratology. I also use arts-based critical inquiry to create my own travel narratives and photography to put in conversation with the works from these Interwar women–calling into question our rhetorical choices surrounding gender, privilege, power, class, and authenticity.Investigating women’s travel narratives in this way will give means for the public to delve deeper into the cultural and social restrictions made not only on women’s experience but also on memoir as a viable means of scholarly inquiry. These works, along with a firm grasp of space and place, can be used to reconstruct how we look at travel, women’s voices, and identity on a global scale
Life Skills Curriculum for Middle School Refugee Youth
No full textMiddle school refugee youth often face challenges including trauma, stress, and depression. To help increase their resilience and well-being, an occupational therapy-based life skills program was developed and implemented at a nonprofit organization during an after-school program over the course of seven weeks. A doctoral occupational therapy student led this program that consisted of seven topics: conflict resolution, connecting with others, safety awareness, money management, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and first aid. The program was implemented with seven middle schoolers between the ages of 11-14 years at For The Nations Refugee Outreach in Garland, TX. Results indicated an increase in resilience and well-being from pre- to post-assessment with statistically significant differences. This capstone project demonstrated the positive impact of an occupational therapy program within this population.For The Nations Refugee Outreac
Investigating the impact of aroma on cucumber flavor using consumer sensory analysis and quantification of vitamin C content in 220 GWAS cucumbers
No full textThis study investigated the role of aroma in cucumber sensory profiles, key aroma-active compounds related to cucumber flavor, and Vitamin C content in cucumber fruits. A consumer test involving 155 participants evaluated the aroma perception of 8 cucumber varieties with and without a nose clip. Nose clip usage showed lower ratings, with significant differences in over half the attributes (p<0.05). Another consumer test involving 112 participants evaluated four formulated cucumber flavors. The fatty flavor was significantly different across all attributes (p<0.05) and was the least preferred, in contrast to the favored melon-like, cucumber-like, and green/grassy flavors. Lastly, vitamin C analysis of 220 GWAS cucumber fruits using a spectrophotometer at 570 nm revealed higher concentrations in open-field cucumbers (range: 0.73 –29.13 mg/100g; mean: 8.31 mg/100g) compared to greenhouse cucumbers (range: 0.06 – 16.88 mg/100g; mean: 3.49 mg/100g). These findings can give insight to agricultural breeders and markets on traits preferred in cucumbers
Implementing a Health Management Program for Unhoused Individuals at Our Daily Bread Shelter
No full textOccupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that assists individuals of all ages to overcome physical, mental, or emotional challenges that hinder their ability to engage in everyday “occupations” or daily activities. OTs aim to help individuals be independent and live life to the fullest through therapeutic activities no matter their health condition, disability, or risk factors. OT services can occur in a multitude of settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, or schools, however, it is important to consider the relevance of OT in the community such as in shelter settings. OTs have an opportunity to promote occupational justice for all individuals so they can have a right to a good standard of living conducive to their overall health and well-being (Nilsson & Townsend, 2010). OT can play a central role in emergency shelters by providing unique skill sets in health promotion, perspectives on function and training in program development, implementation, and the evaluation of occupational needs to enhance individuals' health and quality of life (Gibson et al., 2011). Unhoused individuals experience a higher prevalence of chronic physical and mental health conditions which can be exacerbated by the environment of living in a shelter. Approximately half of unhoused individuals live in shelter settings, therefore making these optimal locations for providing health-promoting services through an occupational therapy lens and as part of a doctoral capstone project (Schultz-Krohn & Tyminski, 2018).
The primary goal of the capstone project was to develop a health management program for unhoused individuals staying in a shelter to empower them to manage their physical and mental health through health education groups and health-promoting activities. Health management is defined as any activities related to developing, managing, and maintaining health and wellness routines, including self-management, and improving or maintaining health to support participation in other meaningful occupations (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2020).Our Daily Brea
CEO ability and strategic change – the moderating effects of firm age and Slack
No full textWe examine how a CEO’s general ability influences strategic change, moderated by firm slack and the firm age. Our data comprised of 4,833 CEO-firm-fiscal year observations with 678 distinct firms covering 1993-2016 period. We estimate our model using fixed effects with robust standard errors and follow it up with robustness checks using correlated random effects models. We find that the positive relationship between CEO general ability and strategic change is moderated by both, firm slack as well as firm age. Whereas firm age negatively affects the relationship, firm slack has a positive effect. We contribute to the upper echelons theory, strategic change literature and the strategic human resource perspective. The knowledge and skills that represent CEO general ability play a crucial role in determining how effective will CEO be in driving strategic change amidst certain extraneous influences
Pursuing excellence, teaching passionately
No full textThis article explores how TCTELA’s 2024 Teachers of the Year forged the future through their literacy teaching at the elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels. Each essay captures how they understand their work as literacy educators and intentionally educate their students toward a brighter future amid trying local contexts. The first essay details how an elementary teacher threads the needle of maintaining high expectations that surpass academic success in the classroom to include holistic development as people and citizens in their future communities. The second essay describes how a middle school reading community is crafted around a focus on representation and diverse texts. The third essay examines the use of the workshop model and the incorporation of choice and how those practices foster autonomous, innovative, and emboldened citizens. The final essay explores the power and hope of cariño for preservice and in-service teachers. Often translated as “care,” the Spanish word “cariño” refers to a rich wisdom and practices of Latina teachers to care for and teach their students who live in between cultures, languages, and identities. Each essay aims not only to outline steps each teacher takes to pursue excellence in their teaching but also to offer a humanizing look into the heart it takes to teach day in and day out
Common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation: What does the scientific evidence really show?
No full textCaffeine is a popular ergogenic aid that has a plethora of evidence highlighting its positive effects. A Google Scholar search using the keywords “caffeine” and “exercise” yields over 200,000 results, emphasizing the extensive research on this topic. However, despite the vast amount of available data, it is intriguing that uncertainties persist regarding the effectiveness and safety of caffeine. These include but are not limited to: 1. Does caffeine dehydrate you at rest? 2. Does caffeine dehydrate you during exercise? 3. Does caffeine promote the loss of body fat? 4. Does habitual caffeine consumption influence the performance response to acute caffeine supplementation? 5. Does caffeine affect upper vs. lower body performance/strength differently? 6. Is there a relationship between caffeine and depression? 7. Can too much caffeine kill you? 8. Are there sex differences regarding caffeine’s effects? 9. Does caffeine work for everyone? 10. Does caffeine cause heart problems? 11. Does caffeine promote the loss of bone mineral? 12. Should pregnant women avoid caffeine? 13. Is caffeine addictive? 14. Does waiting 1.5–2.0 hours after waking to consume caffeine help you avoid the afternoon “crash?” To answer these questions, we performed an evidence-based scientific evaluation of the literature regarding caffeine supplementation
Care of the child with medical complexity through the eyes of their caregiver: A photovoice project
No full textThis qualitative descriptive study explored the daily experiences of caregivers of children with medical complexity with a tracheostomy as they cared for their child in their home. This study used photovoice, a participatory action research methodology. Adult English-speaking caregivers of children with a tracheostomy living in Texas with access to a smartphone were recruited. Photographs taken by participants and an interview guide were used to guide semi-structured interviews with caregivers. Eight participants were recruited. After analyzing photographs and caregiver interviews, four main themes emerged: role transition, daily challenges, finding support, and thriving in the new normal. Caregivers take on multiple roles, including providing medical care, advocating for their children, and educating others. While facing emotional challenges such as guilt, fear, and exhaustion, caregivers rely on external support systems, emphasizing the need for nurses and healthcare providers to provide comprehensive support and improve the accessibility of home nursing services. The findings of this study can inform nurse-led interventions and advocacy efforts aimed at supporting marginalized children with medical complexity with a tracheostomy and their families. These efforts may include enhancing communication and collaboration between families, healthcare workers, and the public, providing comprehensive, proactive support for caregivers, and improving access to home nursing services
Towards a disability justice pedagogy in the higher education classroom
No full textThe purpose of this study is to explore what Disability Justice (DJ) pedagogy is in social science and humanities higher education classrooms. While higher education has been engaging with pedagogical practices to aid the inclusion of students with disabilities (i.e., universal design), fewer faculty have engaged with DJ as a framework for pedagogical approaches and practices. This dissertation takes up this gap in the research. Therefore, I examine and put into conversation three different pedagogical approaches: (1) anti-oppressive pedagogies (critical pedagogy, engaged pedagogy, and decolonial pedagogies), (2) feminist pedagogies, and (3) accessible/disability pedagogies to help inform the beginning stages of a DJ pedagogy. I do this in concert with two methods, autoethnography from my own personal experiences as a disabled person, and semi-structured interviews with instructors who center disability and accessibility in their teaching as well as with students who have disabilities. This dissertation identifies the largest barriers to implementing DJ and defines access in the classroom from a DJ pedagogical perspective. Finally, this dissertation offers workshops to serve as a foundation for educators who wish to align their teaching practices with a DJ pedagogical approach
Mathematics Teaching Focusing on the Real Number Line Outline
No full textThe following research paper focuses on “Constructing the Real Number Line System” via Cauchy Sequences or Dedekind Cuts. The mathematical theories described in this paper provide an explanation to why the real number system is a complete system. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Junalyn NavarraMadsen