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When Passion Hurts: The Psychological Cost of Dance
Full text linkDancers’ performance is influenced by factors such as low self-esteem, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, anxiety, and rejection. Personally, when I feel down or do not get enough sleep, my dancing suffers. The vulnerability inherent in dance, coupled with the possibility of praise or rejection, affects emotional well-being, in addition to issues like injuries, sleep deprivation, and disordered eating. Mental health is a significant concern in dance culture, impacting performance. My research focuses on identifying the factors that harm collegiate dancers’ mental health and how to address them for healthier careers. This interest stems from my own struggles throughout my dance journey, where I have endured months of poor mental health due to factors beyond my control. I aim to help others avoid similar challenges and encourage better support from teachers and mentors.
Although research in this area has been limited, recent studies have provided valuable insights. I utilized traditional methods—reviewing articles and conducting surveys—shaped by both my personal experiences and existing research. I found that injuries, eating habits, and self-esteem are key factors affecting mental health, influenced by daily pressures and the dance environment. Eliminating harmful influences could improve well-being. My findings align with other studies but provide deeper insights into the specific needs of collegiate dancers. While it is reassuring to know that many share similar experiences, it underscores the urgency of addressing these issues. I wish there had been more research conducted to provide the most comprehensive information for dancers. For future research, I recommend exploring positive alternatives to replace negative factors, fostering lasting change
Forced Adoptions of Ukrainian Children from an International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Perspective
Full text linkThe article analyzes the legality of the Russian practice of forced adoptions of Ukrainian children from an international human rights and humanitarian law perspective. It argues that while the relocation of children from conflict zones to safe areas is generally lawful under international law, these measures must only be temporary, and persons abducted must be returned as soon as possible. This article also argues that human rights obligations must be read in the light of international humanitarian law, which is the lex specialis applicable in armed conflicts. The article concludes that any permanent measures against the will of the children concerned, their families or their legal guardians, constitutes a violation of the rights to a family and private life under the applicable human rights conventions. Moreover, the permanent deportation of children to the Russian Federation is a grave breach of international humanitarian law, which entails individual criminal responsibility
Job Satisfaction Levels in the Correctional Field Based on Gender
Full text linkThe overall purpose of this study was to research and understand the different levels of job satisfaction when it comes to female and male correctional officers and determine if female officers have greater levels of job satisfaction than their male counterparts. This study is a systematic review of different research articles that analyze correctional officers’ job satisfaction levels. This information will then be synthesized into one cohesive paper. The results will display the various factors that contribute to job satisfaction levels of correctional officers, such as gender perception, job burnout and stress, and other workplace variables. The overall findings of this research have shown that female correctional officers generally have similar levels of overall job satisfaction when compared to their male counterparts, but both genders have different levels of certain affecting factors
Earth as Archive: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Possibility and Understanding
Full text linkThis thesis takes the reader on a journey through the process of literary analysis to uncover new considerations of our past, present, and future. Living in the climate crisis, we are in dire need of the humanistic presence within solution-making conversations. I introduce scholarly voices from anthropologists, environmental scientists, and novelists before diving into Pitchaya Sudbanthad\u27s novel Bangkok Wakes to Rain. While you hear my voice throughout the journey, I exist more so as a tour guide, helping you along the way to new possibilities of understanding. We dig up and analyze evidence of the Earth as an archive of our technological innovations and the memories it holds for and of us. In this way, I hope this thesis inspires further thought, conversation, and action surrounding our current climate crisis
Virtual Village: The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Parental Self-Efficacy in the Orthodox Jewish Community
Full text linkExamining the Influence of Arbitrageur’s Hedge Activity on Negative Share Value Following Convertible Security Call Announcements
Full text linkAir Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps: A Comparison and Analysis of the Effects of U.S. Federal and New York Tax Incentives in the Adoption of Both Systems
Full text linkAir-source and ground-source heat pumps have proven to be a valuable mechanism in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems in residences and buildings. This study offers an analysis of the potential impact of federal and state tax incentives on the adoption of ground-source heat pumps (GSHP) and air-source heat pumps (ASHP) for residential heating and cooling purposes, aiming to determine their effectiveness as climate change policy measures. This paper suggests that despite a considerable reduction in the cost of GSHPs compared to ASHPs after the application of the tax incentives, the installation of ASHPs has significantly increased in residences in New York, whereas the implementation of GSHPs has not. Therefore, it was concluded that the tax policy aimed at promoting the installation of GSHPs in residences did not achieve its intended effectiveness, and even though ASHPs increased in demand, the tax incentives limited to only $2,000 were considered to have had a limited influence on the increase in the implementation of this system due to its low final cost reduction percentage. Accordingly, this essay recommends that additional tax incentives be allocated for ASHP installation, and that NY consider enhancing its GSHP tax benefits to levels more comparable to those offered in other states
Mistaken About Mistakes: Error Analysis as an Untapped Tool for Law School Success
Full text linkMistakes: everyone makes them, perhaps the new law student more than most. But why do our students continue to make the same errors despite our concerted efforts to prevent them? This article explores this question and provides ideas on how to utilize mistakes to fuel the learning process. Science has proven that the human brain is hardwired to benefit from errors. However, the psychological effects of failing, cultural systems, and the American educational system are frequent barriers to this biological process.
To overcome these obstacles and most effectively employ error analysis, I propose a three-step model. First, professors must lay a foundation of psychological safety for students who make mistakes by fostering healthy attitudes and mindsets towards failure. Second, legal educators need to deliberately elicit several specific types of errors instead of waiting for them to occur naturally. Third, instructors must provide carefully crafted feedback in an interactive setting. This article further provides examples and recommendations of what these three steps should look like in the law school classroom
The Role of Storytelling in Bisexual Jurisprudence
Full text linkThis essay examines the unique challenges faced by bisexual individuals in the legal system and explores how storytelling can serve as an effective tool to combat bisexual erasure and stereotyping in jurisprudence. Despite comprising the largest demographic within the LGBTQ community, bisexual individuals are significantly underrepresented in legal discourse and case law. This essay identifies three primary challenges affecting bisexual legal recognition: erasure (the denial of bisexuality as an orientation), stereotyping (harmful assumptions about bisexual individuals), and interest divergence (conflicting priorities with both heterosexual and homosexual communities). Through detailed case analysis, this essay will demonstrate how these challenges have resulted in adverse legal outcomes for bisexual individuals, particularly in immigration and family law contexts. This essay argues that storytelling, as a fundamental human communication tool, can humanize bisexual experiences for judges and juries by highlighting the normalcy of bisexual existence rather than emphasizing differences. By incorporating storytelling into litigation strategies, advocates can help build a more inclusive and accurate jurisprudence that acknowledges the complexity and legitimacy of bisexual identity
