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Increase Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Screenings and Referrals at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland, Atlanta VA Medical Center
No full textIntroduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) has become a significant issue within the military, reaching epidemic proportions. MST is defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs as experiencing sexual assault or sexual harassment during military service. The quality improvement (QI) project will address the following PICOT question: the population comprised of veterans who received their first encounter for treatment with the VA (P) provide educational intervention (I), compared with changing the training requirement to increase the number of screenings and referrals (O) over two months (T).
Purpose: This QI project, conducted at the Joseph M. Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, aims to identify barriers and system issues within the screening and referral process using a 10-item, 5-point Likert scale survey instrument, assess the numbers of veterans screened and referred with MST to the appropriate program, using a retrospective chart review, implement an education program that addresses MST plus barriers identified, and evaluate the efficacy of this educational intervention by the numbers of veterans screened and referred.
Findings/Results: Survey results revealed five major barriers to appropriate MST screening and referrals. These barriers include 1) competing priorities and responsibilities; 2) the lack of formal policy or information; 3) lack of or inadequate training on MST screening & referrals; 4) too many clinical reminders, and 5) resource constraints. The project showed a significant improvement in the number of veterans screened after the education intervention. The findings revealed that while the educational intervention improved MST screening the referral process remains the same pre-post education.
Conclusion: This quality improvement (QI) project assessed the number of veterans screened for MST and referred to the appropriate programs. Barriers affecting the screening and referral process were identified. The post-education intervention revealed an improvement in MST screening, however, referral rates remained unchanged. The recommendation is that healthcare professionals receive an additional MST course annually rather than offering the training once during initial orientation. This QI project highlights the significance of ongoing education and systemic changes to effectively address the MST screening and referral process within the VA Healthcare system
Layers of Influence: Examining teacher experiences in the selection and implementation of multicultural texts in secondary English
No full textThis qualitative collective case study explored high school English teachers’ experiences selecting, planning with, and teaching using multicultural texts. Existing research highlights the benefits of culturally centered theories and models of teaching, and high school English teachers’ first-hand experiences in navigating the systems within which they work while implementing these practices provide valuable first-hand accounts to contribute to research. This study focused on the experiences of high school English teachers as they selected, planned with, and taught using multicultural texts within their complex layers of influence, framed by Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. In semi-structured interviews, teacher participants shared their lived experiences, offering valuable insight into the ways in which high school English teachers navigate their contexts and layers of influence while engaging in culturally centered practices. Ultimately, this research aims to centralize and project teacher voices as critical sources of knowledge in the application of culturally centered theories and models of teaching
The Things We Lose and Other Haunted Stories
No full textInspired by Southern Gothic fiction and speculative short fiction, the stories in The Things We Lose and Other Haunted Stories explore the realms of otherness, loss, and family relationships. Though not always supernatural, each story contains a ghostly element which haunts the characters, pushing them out of their comfort zones so they may confront and grow from the fears and phenomena which threaten to break them
Primary producers in biodiversity assessment through time and hydrological variation
No full textDiatoms, a group of algae with cell walls made of silica, are important bioindicators for all freshwater bodies as they are sensitive to changes in the environment. They can be used for ecological monitoring of an area. This research focuses on studying the sediments of an inactive fish hatchery in Millen, Georgia that was recently used for research through the USFWS and Georgia Southern University. As part of a previous study from Georgia Southern, diatoms were identified to family level and nutrient data were collected and assessed following changes in inundation comparing temporarily and permanently flooded ponds. Species level identification was compared to the previous identification and provides a water quality analysis based on diatom taxa. Staurosira construens Ehrenberg was found to be the most dominant taxa regardless of the temporary versus permanent inundation. The high abundance of S. construens prompted further ecological study. Middle Georgia holds a substantial amount of diversity as it falls on the Fall Line. By documenting the species in the area, it allows for a consistent voucher flora that can continuously be updated and monitored by other professionals. Middle Georgia was sampled for all groups of algae in both Fall 2023 and Summer 2024. Composite samples from Lake Sinclair, Lake Oliver Hardy and a man-made pond on the campus of GCSU behind Baldwin County High School were sampled and processed following standard protocol. Samples were identified to lowest taxonomic level and used for community analyses
Underrepresentation of Black Students in Advanced World Language Study
Full text linkAdvanced K-12 world language (WL) courses (level three and beyond) suffer from significant underrepresentation of Black students, subsequently impacting Black students’ college and employment opportunities. This study employs a critical constructivist grounded theory framework to analyze quantitative surveys and retrospective qualitative interviews with Black college-aged individuals. The goal of this study is to center the voices of Black students and reveal how they describe their world language courses, how they perceive the impact of those courses, and what factors influence their decision on whether to continue to advanced-level world language study. Survey data found that Black students express limited feelings of connectedness to WL coursework, and that school and family encouragement correlated with positive student beliefs about WL study. Qualitative analysis of interviews highlighted the significance of access to advanced WL course offerings, as well as the importance of engaging teaching practices and building strong teacher-student relationships. Participants expressed a variety of interests in learning world language for personal and professional goals, but did not perceive their WL courses as able to meet those goals. Further, their WL courses lacked meaningful, contextualized content that connected their Black identity, language, and heritage to that of native speakers, and they wished for WL curricula that honored Black history and excellence. Participants stressed the importance and impact of teachers who make an effort to understand and design learning around students\u27 contemporary sociocultural and economic contexts. The results of this study suggest that increased Black student representation and success in advanced WL requires not only increased access to high-quality programs but also intentional efforts to create inclusive, culturally relevant learning environments that address systemic inequities, validate Black identities, and affirm Black excellence
La historia externa del español hasta la reconquista
No full textThis paper talks about the romance language, Spanish, which evolved from Vulgar Latin after the fall of the Roman Empire. Influenced by the Visigoths, Moors, and the Christian Reconquista, its linguistic development reflects centuries of cultural exchange. The Moors introduced Arabic vocabulary, while the Reconquista reinforced Castilian dominance. Despite external influences, Spanish retains a phonetic system closely linked to Latin. This essay examines Spanish’s historical linguistics, highlighting how conquests, migrations, and societal shifts shaped its evolution
Kimberly Griffin and Downtown Milledgeville
Full text linkDrew Rice interviews Kimberly Griffin about businesses in downtown Milledgeville, including Trapnells, Piggly Wiggly, Sanford House, and JJ\u27s Locker Room.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1hUviYP7hms
Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-29-Episode-Kimberly-Griffin-and-Downtown-Milledgeville-e35r7mhhttps://kb.gcsu.edu/collectingthepast/1031/thumbnail.jp
Kimberly Griffin and Memory Hill Cemetery
Full text linkCourtney Brandon interviews Kimberly Griffin on the history and significance of Memory Hill Cemetery, including racial and gender divisions.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lZTo2ly5zOM
Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/flannery-oconnor-institut/episodes/Collecting-the-Past-Podcast---Episode-25-Kimberly-Griffin-and-Memory-Hill-Cemetery-e35nm5mhttps://kb.gcsu.edu/collectingthepast/1030/thumbnail.jp
THE IMPACTS OF NEST BOX TEMPERATURE ON EASTERN BLUEBIRD (SIALIA SIALIS) CLUTCH SIZE, HATCH RATES, AND INCUBATION DURATION IN CENTRAL GEORGIA
No full textRising global temperatures due to climate change have caused declines in many bird species, primarily because temperature is a primary factor in nest site selection and nest success. For example, temperatures exceeding 42°C can have reproductive consequences for nesting females during the incubation stage, including smaller clutch size, low hatch rates, and a shorter incubation period. Secondary cavity nesting birds such as the Eastern Bluebird are particularly vulnerable as common occupants of nest boxes, which are often warmer inside than the outside ambient temperature. We monitored 67 Eastern Bluebird nest boxes at two sites in central Georgia during the bluebird breeding season from 2022-2024. Each nest box contained data loggers on the inside of the nest box that recorded temperature every hour. We examined the relationships between two temperature variables (average daily high nest temperature and the number of hours spent at or above 42°C) and nest success variables (clutch size, hatch rate, incubation days) using generalized linear models. Clutch size declines were significantly associated with increases in average daily high temperature and hatch rates were significantly associated with hours at or above 42°C, which could be due to both embryonic physiological complications and adult behavioral adjustments that lead to delayed or halted embryonic development in the egg, thus reducing the number of fledges per nest. Incubation duration was not associated with either of our temperature variables. Successful management practices for secondary cavity nesting birds will require temperature mitigation and predator deterrence techniques as global temperatures continue to rise