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Effects of Music with and without Lyrics on Visuospatial Memory
No full textAlthough there is an abundance of research regarding the effects of music on verbal memory, less has been done to investigate the effects of music on visuospatial memory. In a study by Iwanga and Ito (2002), participants were told to memorize ten different asymmetric patterns while listening to either vocal music, instrumental music, natural sounds, or silence. They found that music did not interfere with performance on the spatial memory task. Another study investigated the effects of non-vocal background music on visuospatial learning and found that performance on visuospatial tasks was worse for both immediate and delayed recall when the task was paired with background music than with silence (Echaide et al., 2019). This suggests that background music might have a detrimental effect on visuospatial learning. The objective of the present study aims to further investigate the impact that different music conditions have on visuospatial memory. Participants are instructed to complete a matching game while listening to one of seven music conditions. The music conditions include “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne with lyrics, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne without lyrics, “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker with lyrics, “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker without lyrics, brown noise, “Bagatelle no. 25. A minor” by Beethoven, and silence. The matching game is a 5x4, black and white matching game obtained from the website memozor.com. Participants were measured with two dependent measures: 1) the number of moves it took to complete the game and 2) the amount of time it took to complete the game. This process is repeated until participants have been exposed to all seven music conditions. We expect that performance will be worst when the game is paired with music with lyrics, slightly better when paired with music without lyrics, and the best when paired with the brown noise and silence
Spectrophotometric determination of the chelating behavior of metal ions and EDTA encapsulated in sol-gel matrix
No full textSpectrophotometric determination of the chelating behavior of metal ions and EDTA encapsulated in sol-gel matrix Carter Barnes and Catrena H. Lisse, Ph.D. Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy Georgia College and State University Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) has numerous medicinal applications across a wide variety of fields, including veterinary medicine. Magnesium and calcium ions, in excess, can negatively affect the quality of life for many animals and can be destructive to certain medical devices due to mineralization. Using the chelating ability of EDTA, the complexation of metal cations with EDTA can result in decreased amounts of metals in the system. This project investigated EDTA encapsulated within a silica sol-gel matrix with a metal cation sensitive dye, pontachrome violet SW. When placed in a cation rich environment, ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis) spectroscopy was used at 575 nm to determine the concentration levels of the target ions isolated by the EDTA sol-gel matrix. This presentation will highlight the experimental methodology and preliminary results of the study
The influence of cultural factors on health-seeking behaviors regarding prostate cancer among African Immigrant men in the United States.
Get PDFBackground: African immigrants represent a rapidly growing segment of the United States immigrant population reshaping the rich diversity of US Blacks. Despite this growth, there is a dearth of research examining the impact of immigration on this subpopulation, particularly regarding chronic diseases like cancer. Little is published about whether SSAIs adapt to health behaviors more common in their new setting or remain immersed in the values, beliefs, and practices reflective of their culture of origin. To better understand drivers of health disparities in prostate cancer outcomes among Blacks, this study explored cultural factors among SSAIs to illuminate the health seeking behaviors of this population.
Methods: This qualitative study employed a grounded theory approach. Participants were purposefully recruited to reflect cultural diversity among SSAIs. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 participants, five being prostate cancer survivors, and analyzed in NVivo 12 software.
Results: Key cultural factors identified--perception of cancer in country of birth, low priority given to preventative care in country of origin, reluctance to embrace westernized diet, perception of cancer in country of origin as a death sentence, a spiritual/religious attack, and a disease of the affluent--affected health behaviors among this population. Participants were reluctant to discuss cancer, relied on religion for healing at the expense of medical care, and sought healthcare for cure only.
Conclusion: This study illuminates key cultural factors among SSAI men that influence health seeking behaviors among this population. These factors can be addressed via culturally tailored behavioral interventions among this understudied population
Family Values Across Generations: Gender Roles
No full textFamily values base the importance of what kind of environment a household has and how it functions. These guiding principles help individuals and families to make choices. With strong family values it helps others to be resilient and to adapt. For example, family values seem to serve as a psychological protection against negative emotional experiences (Patel et al., 2022) These values differ from family to family and change over time. A 2021 study reflects how family values change throughout the multitude of generations. This study assessed the differences of Generation Z and Generation Y (millennials) in terms of the way they view marriage, parenting, and family relationships. A comparative analysis supported the idea that Generation Z and Generation Y have both similar and different views on family values. Generation Z in comparison to Generation Y, for example, accept the idea of cohabitation between partners and getting married late in life. Moreover, in Generation Z, a shift away from a patriarchal family type is occurring, in which now more egalitarian family types are seen. This means there is a healthy balance between both partners professionally and in their family life. Additionally, Generation Z valued self-development and individuality (Grigoryeva & Khakimova, 2021). Over a multitude of generations, family values have gone through various paradigmatic shifts due to various aspects. Another example of how family values have changed is in the parent-child relationship. A family is to be understood as a very complex, dynamic, but a family is also a unit. A 2015 empirical study suggests that families may impose their values and may succeed in making their children articulate them, but it doesn’t always mean the young learners will live out those values when they are out of the learning environment. In turn, their results indicate that internalized family values of young people are not necessarily identical to parent’s personal values (Ilisko et al., 2015). Therefore, it is important to examine the relationship between the differing family values and the generations involved. Looking further, gender roles seem to contribute a part in accepting or not accepting family values as well. In the past, family values interconnected with what each gender role provided in the home. A study explains that the duties men and women had in the past are not the same as in the present, meaning women have more opportunities to focus on themselves as opposed to being the anchor for a family (Smith 1997). In this study we intend to determine whether each generation\u27s beliefs on family values and gender roles differ from one another. We hypothesize that the younger generation are less open to accepting traditional family values and conforming to gender roles. To obtain this data, a self report survey will be conducted through SONA systems and be completed by GCSU college students
In the Woods
Get PDFThe anthology of 11 short stories delves deep into the intricacies of identity and the enigmatic landscape of the American South. Each narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the region, exploring the tangled webs of relationships, the weight of tradition, and the enduring struggle for self-discovery. In rural Mississippi, Kerry navigates the minefield of personal insecurities amidst simmering familial tensions, while Chris confronts the ghosts of his past, testing the resilience of their bond. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in a casino encounter between Javi and a predatory figure, unearthing deeper layers of trauma and prejudice, challenging societal norms and personal beliefs. Against the backdrop of farm life\u27s harsh realities, a young boy grapples with his own capacity for violence, unraveling the complexities of family dynamics, tradition, and the allure of escape. Similarly, David is haunted by haunting memories and profound realizations in the aftermath of a tragic accident, wrestling with grief, guilt, and the fragile balance between protection and destruction symbolized by a gun in the tranquil yet ominous embrace of the Smoky Mountains. Other stories offer glimpses into unexpected encounters and transformative moments: from three friends stumbling upon a cult in rural Virginia, to a tornado uniting neighbors and revealing both fragility and resilience, to a Federal Recovery Agent navigating personal turmoil in pursuit of a fugitive involved in a hit-and-run. The anthology paints a vivid tapestry of the South, exploring themes of belonging, acceptance, and the eternal quest for understanding in a world shaped by tradition and change
El movimiento romántico en España: el costumbrismo, lo gótico y su recepción
No full textThis essay explores the history and development of the Romantic movement within Spain. Considering the historical context of the 18th century, topics such as the influences of the monarchy and the Catholic Church, the authors Mariano José de Larra and José Zorrilla and the literary works produced in this era are investigated. The presentation reveals unique aspects of romanticism within Spain. Additionally, it investigates how these themes were reflected in popular culture values. Finally, it examines the perception of a Spanish national identity, as well as the relationship between Spain and the rest of Europe
Drowned Maidens and Mother Earth: The Roots of Sexism in Russian Folklore Studies
Get PDFDuring the mid-nineteenth century, the Russian intelligentsia began to lean towards Slavophilic studies in their pursuit of Russian nationalism. The driving thesis of the Slavophilic movement sought to embrace Slavic (and for Russian nationalists, specifically Russian) culture and roots, pushing back against the Petrine and Catherine movements towards Westernization. A crucial element of this mythic Slavic culture that often went unquestioned was the strict code of its gender norms. Significant folklore collectors brought their class and gender biases along with them. They held very specific beliefs regarding “real” folklore and “proper” performances of tales, imposing their intellectual structure onto a culture alien to that type of categorization. The narrative of Russian folklore and its studies had been intentionally shifted from narrator-centered to academia-centered, completely eliminating the central role of women in its creation. Removing folklore from its deeply informative context forces a patriarchal structure onto a subject not suited to its rigidity and insistence on categorization. It further removes women from the accepted narrative, as women had little place in academia in late nineteenth-century Russia
Vietnam Poster
No full textThis was a poster made representing how some soldiers felt during the Vietnam War. We the unwilling , this represents the soldiers. Led by the unqualified , this represents the politicians or government people who allowed the war to kill the unfortunate , this represents the people of Vietnam . Die for the ungrateful this represents the people of America
Floyd Griffin Flight Helmet and Bag
No full textThis picture shows Floyd Griffins flight helmet and bag. He was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam
Supporting Literacy Instruction with Digital Humanities
No full textThe unit includes access to the Flannery O’Connor: A Girl Who Knew Her Own Mind virtual field trip and the published catalogue of student podcasts. The creators of the virtual field trip and podcast will discuss how they did it, tools you can use to bring the digital humanities into your classroom, and tips on where to find archival materials