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Revisiting the energetics hypothesis: can accelerometer monitoring reveal hidden variation in the movement patterns of snakes?
Get PDFHistorically, predators have been classified into two categories based upon how they search for and acquire prey. Active foragers move through the environment in search of prey, while ambush foragers “sit-and-wait” in selected positions for prey to pass. This difference in energetic demands is expected to correlate with disparities in the time species allocate to various behaviors. According to this energetics hypothesis, ambush foragers should exhibit reduced movement and space use relative to co-occurring active foragers. Snakes represent traditionally overlooked model organisms for exploring these associations, particularly the interplay between movement, foraging mode, and thermal preferences. Radio telemetry is the primary tool for measuring snake movement, however, coarse measures of activity hinder examination of movement patterns at finer temporal scales. This study capitalizes on recently validated procedures integrating radio telemetry and accelerometry for continuous monitoring of the spatial and temporal dimensions of movement behavior in snakes. We will carry out an improved test of the energetics hypothesis by exploring these associations in ambush-foraging Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) and active-foraging Rat Snakes (Pantherophis alleghaniensis). This project will provide a blue-print for future hypothesis-driven studies on movement behavior in small and secretive species using emerging animal-borne datalogging technologies
Comparison of avian and non-avian reptile digestion on small mammal remains and the implications for palaeoecological interpretations.
Get PDFSmall mammals are a uniquely important group in understanding paleoecology due to their restricted habitat and sensitivity to changing environments. The use of small mammal fossils has been widely documented in taphonomical and paleontological research, mainly in the form of owl pellet analysis. However, few studies have focused on other animal clades, though a small number have examined digestive damage due to mammals and reptiles. Research presented here examines digestive modification of small mammals caused by various species of snakes, a previously unresearched taxa, compared to previous work done on owl pellets. This study lays out a systematic approach for sample collection from snake remains as well as detection and characterization of digestion modification using stereo microscopy. Comparisons of snake remains to owl remains shed light on community dynamics in ancient small mammal assemblages. Preliminary analysis of owl pellets and snake fecal remains suggest a significant difference in the destructive capacity between the two digestive systems with snakes causing extreme modification and owls causing light modification
Perception of Athletic Trainer’s Social Support During an Athlete’s Injury
No full textObjective Psychological support for an athlete is equally as important as physiological support when it comes to injury recovery. The purpose of this research was to determine if athletic.trainers feel comfortable and equipped to provide social support for athletes during injury recovery and understand athletic trainers’ views on sports psychology course offerings within an accredited athletic training program. Design A 16 questions Qualtrics survey with 4 demographic questions, 7 yes/no questions, and 5 scaled questions (1 = least comfortable to 4 = most comfortable) was used. Participants 29 certified athletic trainers, recruited via convivence and snowball sampling met inclusion criteria participated (21 females, 8 males). Data Analysis Data analyzed using a paired samples t-test in SPSS. Results Male respondents were more likely to think that social support was being taught well in their programs, and female respondents were more likely to think that more content should be taught on social support. There was a significant difference between participants who took a sports psychology class and participants who thought athletic training students could benefit from a sports psychology class (t(28)=-4.446,
Effects of American Sign Language on Communication for Students with Language Deficits
Get PDFEffects of American Sign Language on Communication for Students with Language Deficits was conducted in a K-2 self-contained class at a primary school. This research was conducted in order to study the benefits of the use of American Sign Language (ASL) for students in order to communicate in the classroom setting. Ensuring that students with a language deficit have a form of communication in the classroom is key to making sure that they are getting the most out of their educational experience. Researchers have demonstrated the benefits of sign language including effective communication, speech and emotional development, lowered frustration levels, reinforcement of educational concepts, and improved word recollection. Including ASL in early childhood education, may set students up for success early in their educational years to promote success as they progress through their education. The research being conducted is through the use of ABAB design with data collection, including a pre and posttest to determine the effectiveness of the use of ASL instruction. This research study was guided by the following research question: Effects of the use of ASL instruction to increase vocabulary usage to 10 vocabulary words by identifying the vocabulary word when shown the ASL sign following instruction with students in grades k-2 who have been identified with language deficits is the purpose of this study
The Impact of Emma: Destroying Stereotypes through Nuanced Characters in Text and Film
Get PDFThis paper explores Jane Austen’s Emma as a response to stereotypes in 18th century novels and moral tales, and Autumn De Wildes’s Emma. from a feminist lens. Examining both of these works reveals that Emma was originally, and still is over 200 years later, transforming stereotypes in literature and film adaptations. The novel seems to be responding to a common stereotypical female villain found in many 18th century novels. In viewing Emma as a subversion of this stereotype, it is clear that Austen was responding to the sexist notions behind the character type, and writing a heroine more in line with the ideals of Mary Wollstonecraft. De Wilde’s Emma. transforms period adaptations through her unique take on Emma’s story; the plot is driven not by the romantic relationships, but rather by Emma\u27s friendship with Harriet. In transitioning the focus on the relationship between the two women, showing the ups-and-downs of friendship and highlighting the growth of both throughout the story, the adaptation’s interpretation is female-focused. Adding to the feminist feel of the film is the adaptation’s portrayal of Mr Knightley played by Johnny Flynn. Many elements of the film contribute to Mr. Knightley’s feel as a character designed for the female gaze; his openness and vulnerability while falling in love and a romantic duet with Jane Fairfax all appeal to the audience. Through the focus on female friendship and a unique approach to the male lead, this adaptation interprets and tells the story of Emma in a new light
Planning and Pre for the Elementary Music Classroom- with Mrs. Mndy Gunter
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Community and Cultural-Centered Music Therapy with the Boys & Girls Club: A Qualitative Case Study
Get PDFCOMMUNITY AND CULTURAL-CENTERED MUSIC THERAPY WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY
Abstract
Music therapy with The Boys & Girls Club of a rural area of middle Georgia would create a positive outlet for the youth to delve into an experience that would create worthwhile opportunities for them outside of their everyday routine, while implementing coping mechanisms, self-actualizing habits, and social benefits. With the implementation of music therapy used in The Boys & Girls Club of The Big Bend, this population would be exposed to not only a therapy that they are not accustomed to, but they would most likely learn to appreciate music therapy to cope in their everyday life that will assist them to be prepared for a self-actualized and sufficient future.
With a Community Music Therapy approach, this population would share the act of participating in musical engagement and the ability to possibly present their musical works through group interventions, creating a space where there is social interaction and social awareness from peers. With my similar background of being an individual of African American descent in a society that does not always cater to my needs, there could be a better understanding of how Community and Cultural-Centered music therapy influences the at-promise youth population. The purpose of this study is to conduct music therapy interventions with adolescents from the ages of 10 to 16 in an afterschool program to observe how these adolescents experience music therapy on a social and emotional timeline.
Self-identity was the underlying theme in the study because the participants initially executed a sense of knowing who they were by describing themselves using adjectives such as “funny”, “fun”, “rude”, “quiet”, “caring”, “helpful”, and “smart.” They were able to voice that they had parents, mostly mothers, who worked late and would pick them up from the facility after work. With an established and consistent daily routine that the participants described during the pre-interview process, it is important to note that self-identity appeared to be consistent because there was the principle of responsibilities. These adolescents have been molded by school, communities, and present families that have allowed them to discover and know who they are as a self.
While having the opporunity to conduct a Community and Cultural-Centered music therapy qualitative case study with the Boys & Girls Club facility in the rural middle Georiga with adolescent participants, I have learned with this focus group that the common trait that they shared included the main theme of self-identification. The afterschool program adolescent population were witnessed to identify their emotions and learn how to express themselves through creative and self-expression through music therapy improvisation interventions for example. I believe that there is a need in possibly establishing a music therapy program with this population because they are still learning about themselves and peers.
Keywords: Rural area in middle Georgia, At-Promise Youth, Cultural-Centered Music Therapy, Community Music Therapy, Boys & Girls Club, Self-Identity, Emotional Awareness, Social Interactio
Roy Mixon Interview 1
Get PDFRoy Mixon worked first in accounting and later as a floral therapist at Central State Hospital from 1962-1984. This interview details his experiences.
The Link to Full Text button above takes you to the video of Mr. Mixon\u27s interview.https://kb.gcsu.edu/rememberingcsh/1011/thumbnail.jp
Evaluating the fidelity of enamel isotopic data and environmental variation in paleoecological studies: A case study in wild, known-aged, modern white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
No full textStable carbon and oxygen isotope variability in herbivore enamel is frequently used to evaluate seasonal changes in the diets of fossil taxa as well as their broader ecosystems. Unfortunately, these reconstructions are often based on small samples (i.e., \u3c 5 individuals) and the impacts of inter- and intraindividual variation on these data are largely unknown due to the lack of a modern comparative framework from wild herbivore populations. In this study, we used serially-sampled isotope values from the mandibular dentition (M1, M2, M3) of five wild, male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with known life histories from the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge (PNWR; central Georgia, USA), to test the fidelity to which seasonal ecosystem-level variability is reflected in enamel carbon and oxygen isotope values. δ13C values across all individuals and sampled teeth fell within −21‰ and − 15.8‰, thereby indicating a diet dominated by C3 vegetation throughout the spring, summer, fall and winter months. We find significant (p \u3c 0.05) inter-individual differences in the means of M1, M2 and M3 δ13C and δ18O values, with the exception of M2 δ18O values. M1 δ13C values were consistently depleted, while δ18O values were consistently enriched (relative to M2 and M3) across all individuals sampled, likely indicative of pre-weaning, milk-dominated diet. Finally, there was little change in δ18O values across the M1, M2 and M3 despite dramatic fluctuations in temperature at the PNWR. We hypothesize that the primary driver of this pattern is the depletion of M2 δ18O values due to the amount effect. These data support a complex relationship between enamel isotopic variation and the fluctuation of abiotic and biotic ecosystem variables that should be more fully considered in paleoecological analyses
Incidence and Risk Factors Associated with Respiratory Compromise in Planned PICU Admissions Following Tonsillectomy
No full textObjectives: Review the incidence and factors associated with respiratory compromise requiring intensive care unit level interventions in children with planned admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) following tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (T/AT). Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: Review of all patients with PICU admissions following T/AT from 2015 to 2020 at a tertiary care pediatric hospital. Patient demographics, underlying comorbidities, operative data, and respiratory complications during PICU admission were extracted. Results: Seven hundred and seventy-two patients were admitted to the PICU following T/AT, age 6.1 ± 4.6 years. All children were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing (mean pre-operative apnea-hypopnea index 29 ± 26.5 and O2 nadir 77.1% ± 11.1). Neuromuscular disease, enteral feed dependence, and obesity were common findings (N = 240 (31%), N = 106 (14%), and N = 209 (27%) respectively). Overall, 29 patients (3.7%) developed respiratory compromise requiring PICU-level support, defined as new-onset continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure support (n = 25) or reintubation (n = 9). Three patients were diagnosed with pulmonary edema. Multivariable regression analysis demonstrated pre-operative oxygen nadir and enteral feed dependence were associated with respiratory compromise (OR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.94-0.99, P =.04; OR = 6.3, 95% CI 2.36-52.6, P =.001 respectively). Conclusions: Our study found respiratory compromise in 3.7% of patients with planned PICU admissions following T/AT. Oxygen nadir and enteral feeds were associated with higher respiratory compromise rates. Attention should be given to these factors in planning for post-operative disposition