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“Deafinitely” Awesome: Children who are deaf and their path to social success.
No full textPragmatics refers to how humans interact socially with others using language and is an important part of language development for children (Matthews, 2020). Children with hearing loss have a difficult time developing appropriate pragmatic language skills (Nagamani et al., 2023). Within a school setting, children who are deaf can communicate using three different modalities i.e., sign language, spoken language, or total communication (both sign and spoken language). The aim of this study is to identify how pragmatics differs amongst 6-12 year olds in the following three groups of children who are deaf using: (1) sign language, (2) spoken language, and (3) sign language and spoken language.
It will be a survey, using questions from The Pragmatic Communication Scale, seven teachers regarding pragmatic skills of students who are deaf/hard of hearing. The results of this study will indicate which mode of communication is most effective for these students
Unlocking Patterns: Simplifying Complex Data Analysis with KNN Classification
No full textDiscover the power of K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) classification through an engaging exploration of iris and noisy moon datasets. This study delves into selecting the most effective normalization method based on accuracy and evaluates classification performance using comprehensive methods like LeaveOneOut and others. Perfect for attendees with varied backgrounds, the presentation simplifies data science concepts, making them accessible. Connect these with a more realistic real-world example while attendees come if needed
Understanding Speech-Language Pathologists and their Views in Palliative Care
No full textUnderstanding Speech-Language Pathologists and their Views in Palliative Care
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who typically help those with communication and swallowing disorders. Therefore, they do not join the profession expecting to treat end of life patients in palliative care. Palliative care settings include nursing homes, home health care, and hospice care involving patients at the end of their life. Although working in palliative care is within the scope of practice for SLPs, they feel that they are not adequately prepared to work in these situations (Toner., et al 2012). In this study, I aim to understand the lived experiences and perceptions of SLPs who work in palliative care through an anonymous survey. I expect that there are negative repercussions to quality of life to SLPs who work in palliative care units. This is because as neurodegenerative diseases progress, the need for intervention becomes increasingly urgent, possibly leading towards an increased burden placed on the caregiver
Plasmid-Borne Biosynthetic Gene Clusters within a Permanently Stratified Marine Water Column
Get PDFPlasmids are mobile genetic elements known to carry secondary metabolic genes that affect the fitness and survival of microbes in the environment. Well-studied cases of plasmidencoded secondary metabolic genes in marine habitats include toxin/antitoxin and antibiotic biosynthesis/resistance genes. Here, we examine metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) from the permanently-stratified water column of the Cariaco Basin for integrated plasmids that encode biosynthetic gene clusters of secondary metabolites (smBGCs). We identify 16 plasmid-borne smBGCs in MAGs associated primarily with Planctomycetota and Pseudomonadota that encode terpenesynthesizing genes, and genes for production of ribosomal and non-ribosomal peptides. These identified genes encode for secondary metabolites that are mainly antimicrobial agents, and hence, their uptake via plasmids may increase the competitive advantage of those host taxa that acquire them. The ecological and evolutionary significance of smBGCs carried by prokaryotes in oxygen-depleted water columns is yet to be fully elucidated
Operational Risk, Capital Regulation, and Model Risk
Get PDFOperational risk capital regulation is moving from internal to standardized models - from the advanced measurement approach (AMA) to the standardized measurement approach (SMA). All know the results of these changes: politically connected banks will further decrease their equity financing making bank failures and taxpayer-backed bailouts more likely. Yet the goal of operational risk modeling must be to create useful models that capture relevant aspects of reality and improve decision-making. Therefore, operational risk modeling should assimilate seven fundamental properties into an operational risk managerial framework: well-aligned incentives, inaccuracies in the data, accounting for empirical realities, acknowledging unknown unknowns, communicating uncertainty, creating feedback loops, and recognizing dynamics
Introduction (to Emotional Expressionism)
Get PDFThe primary purpose of Emotional Expressionism: Television Serialization, The Melodramatic Mode, and Socioemotionality is to explore the forms, functions, and nuances of emotions in popular, mediated narratives. Clearly, emotions constitute a key means by which audiences experience and make sense of narrative media, in that mediated stories make compelling arguments or take up resonant positions through their emotional methods and meanings. The value of developing an emotional template for screen media lies in generating new analytical and interpretative approaches to narrative aesthetics, especially in terms of their pains and pleasures. As this study seeks to demonstrate, emotional analysis opens up a wealth of alternative ways to interpret aesthetic works, the audiences who attend to them, and the cultural contexts in which narratives and those who engage with them meet in order to co-exist, collide, or otherwise make contact
Kindergarten Quandaries: Social Pragmatics of Children who Experienced Remote Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted kindergarten education, with remote learning potentially affecting children\u27s communication and pragmatic skills (Buckley, 2009; Lampis et al., 2023). Remote learning led to loss of interaction, impacting children’s acquisition of fundamental communication/social skills necessary for success throughout the lifespan (Rawal, 2020). This two-part study investigates the impact of remote versus in-person kindergarten attendance during the 2020-2021 school year on pragmatic language development. The study consists of qualitative surveys from third-grade teachers and experimental assessments such as the Pragmatic Communication Checklist paired with Theory of Mind tasks. It aims to elucidate the effects of remote learning on pragmatic skills. Findings will contribute to understanding the relationship between remote learning during the pandemic and pragmatic language development. Furthermore, the clinical implications of these findings will assist in developing targeted interventions to support children who experienced remote schooling, addressing potential deficits in communication and social interaction
Beyond Selection and Practice: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Lived Experiences of K-5 Literacy Curriculum Leaders in Long Island, NY
Get PDFThe ongoing cycle of educational reform in America has led policymakers and educational leaders to prioritize test-based results and de-prioritize noncognitive skills, equitable outcomes, and crucial socio-emotional aspects of schooling (Lynch et al., 2009). Despite the equitable goals outlined in previous education policy reforms, intended outcomes have been eclipsed by the toxic policymakers Global Education Reform Movement (GERM), which ultimately influences the curriculum selection and implementation process (Sahlburg, 2012). A literature review uncovers how inequity has been entrenched in the American education system since the 18th century, perpetuating social stratification and hindering efforts for equitable education reform. Drawing from accountability and critical leadership theoretical frameworks, this hermeneutic phenomenological research study focused on the perceptions of seven district-level literacy curriculum leaders from Long Island, NY, related to the influence of educational reform on the selection, implementation, and evaluation of K-5 literacy curriculum. The researcher collected data in four phases: questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, a focus group, and member checks. Using Aguas’ (2020) Fusion approach to data analysis facilitated connections between transcendental descriptions and hermeneutic interpretations. A neo-institutional framework was employed in the interpretive data analysis stage to inductively explore curriculum leaders\u27 constraints within the more extensive institutional system. Findings reveal 1) notable disparities in perceptions of roles and duties among curriculum leaders, 2) the complexity of managing political and professional factors, 3) diverse approaches to selecting and evaluating literacy programs, 4) the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on curriculum leaders\u27 ability to balance compliance structures with equity in literacy education, 5) curriculum leaders across Long Island exhibit varied prioritization of federal and state mandates and accountability structures. As the field of education evolves, particularly in the post-pandemic era, it is crucial to dissect these disparities and strive for a more uniform definition of a curriculum leader role. Dismantling barriers to equity will require a recalibration of the curriculum selection, implementation, and evaluation process. The researcher provided limitations and recommendations for future research
The Experience of an Autistic and Neurotypical Sibling Dyad in Improvisational Music Therapy
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to explore the sibling relationship within improvisational music therapy, specifically the relationship between an autistic sibling and a neurotypical sibling. The following research question was posed: How does the relationship between a neurotypical and autistic sibling dyad present in improvisational music therapy? Subquestions to the research questions included: How do a neurotypical and autistic sibling dyad interact with one another within an improvisational music therapy session?, and How do a neurotypical and autistic sibling dyad interact with the music therapist within an improvisational music therapy session? An autistic and neurotypical sibling dyad was recruited, and data were collected through a microanalysis and thematic analysis of an archived video of a session with the sibling dyad. The following themes emerged from the data: Theme #1: Fields of Trust, with subthemes Existing and Continually Developing Relationships and Newly Established Relationships; Theme #2: Communication Beyond Words, with subthemes Communication Through Physical and Gestural Cueing, Communication Through Eye Gaze, and Attunement and Mirroring Through Musical Communication; and Theme #3: Independence Within Interdependence. Results showed that the peer relationship facilitated and naturally present between siblings and the previously established trust and roles within the relationship influence the music experiences that unfold in the session. The in-depth analysis of the sibling interaction within the improvisational music therapy setting provided insight into how siblings interact with and respond to the music therapist and vice versa