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Empowering Educators: Implementing Trauma-informed Practices To Support Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders
Get PDFThis study, grounded in the Improvement Science framework, explored factors influencing educators’ ability to manage behaviors in students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) at a school within a psychiatric treatment facility. Existing research highlights the significant impact of behavior management on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes, particularly for students with EBD. Using a convergent mixed-methods design, the researcher combined quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the effects of a 6-week professional learning series on trauma-informed practices. The study examined its impact on educators’ knowledge, attitudes, professional growth, and efficacy in supporting students with EBD. Findings indicate that the professional learning series enhanced educators’ understanding of trauma-informed practices, improved their strategies for addressing student behaviors, and strengthened their responses to toxic stress reactions. Additionally, this study emphasized the importance of prioritizing educator self-care and providing ongoing professional development opportunities to further enhance teacher growth and effectiveness. These findings suggest that adopting a trauma-informed approach can better support students with EBD and that practical training programs can enhance staff capacity, ultimately improving outcomes for both students and educators. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on trauma-informed education. It offers valuable insights into scalable and cost-effective professional development strategies for educators working in specialized settings
From Risk to Reward: Entrepreneurial Orientation as a Driver for Environmental Innovation and Performance
No full textWe examine the mediating role of environmental innovation in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and firm performance in Chinese manufacturing firms. Drawing on organizational learning theory, we focus on two EO dimensions—entrepreneurial behaviors and risk-taking attitudes—as key drivers of environmental innovation. Based on survey data from 211 manufacturing firms in China, we apply structural equation modeling and Monte Carlo mediation analysis to test our hypotheses. Results show that entrepreneurial behaviors (β = 0.712, p \u3c 0.001) and risk-taking attitudes (β = 0.856, p \u3c 0.001) positively influence environmental innovation, which, in turn, significantly enhances firm performance (β = 0.695, p = 0.004). Furthermore, environmental innovation fully mediates the relationship between EO and firm performance. These findings highlight the strategic importance of EO in fostering sustainable innovation and competitive advantage in emerging economies
Proficiencies for Enhancing Power: Teaching Derivatives, Drills, and Skills
No full textApply It! • Jumping, medicine ball, dumbbell, kettlebell, and barbell exercises may be used to train power output in the older population. Jumping and medicine ball exercises should be implemented with lighter loads to emphasize the velocity side of the power output spectrum.
• Dumbbell, kettlebell, and barbell exercises should be implemented with moderate–heavy loads to emphasize the force side of the power output spectrum.
• Exercises should be performed with the intent of maximizing power output during training
Building Collective Teacher Efficacy for Student Engagement: A Rural School-based Approach to Mental Health Promotion
Get PDFThis Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice (ISDiP) examines how rural Wisconsin educators’ perspectives and confidence evolve in recognizing their role in fostering student engagement as a means of supporting student mental health and well-being. The study was prompted by stalled implementation of comprehensive school mental health systems (CSMHS) in rural districts, where systemic barriers, such as limited mental health literacy, absence of collective teacher efficacy (CTE), and undeveloped ownership among educators, prevented sustainable change. This study sought to address these challenges by embedding mental health promotion within instructional reform, positioning student engagement as the bridge between these two traditionally siloed initiatives.
Using a participatory action research design, this study implemented structured professional learning experiences that focused on the facilitation of goal consensus, embedded reflective practices, empowered educators, and cohesive instructional knowledge specific to the construct of student engagement. A mixed-methods approach was used to assess shifts in CTE levels and monitor educator and administrator perceptions throughout the intervention. Quantitative results demonstrated that educators were receptive to and capable of developing high CTE for engagement as a mental health promotion capability. However, CTE alone was insufficient to drive sustained implementation. Findings revealed that efficacy plateaued when
educators transitioned from theoretical learning to classroom application, highlighting the need for systemic reinforcement, leadership support, and collaborative professional learning structures. Qualitative data further reinforced that engagement-centered instruction naturally cultivates conditions that promote student well-being, aligning with the dual-factor model of mental health. Educators who prioritized engagement unknowingly embedded a heuristic known as PERMA – Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment – into their classrooms, suggesting that effective mental health promotion is already occurring in classrooms that emphasize student engagement. The challenge lies in making this connection explicit for educators and further equipping them with accessible and realistic tools to reinforce engagement and well-being with intentionality.
The study provides a scalable, evidence-based framework for integrating student mental health promotion within instructional priorities. Rather than positioning mental health as an additional burden for educators, this approach reframes engagement as both an instructional and well-being strategy. Ultimately, the results of this study offer a practical, accessible, and immediately implementable model for advancing engagement-driven mental health promotion in rural schools
Analyzing Pedestrian and Bicycle Activity Patterns in Downtown Los Angeles Using Python
No full textThis study examines urban mobility patterns in Los Angeles, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist behavior through a comprehensive analysis of data that includes counts of male and female pedestrians, bikers, scooter riders, and helmet usage statistics. The dataset encompasses key variables that highlight transportation trends on weekdays and weekends, enabling a nuanced understanding of gender differences in active transportation. Our findings reveal total pedestrian counts of 2,500 males and 3,000 females, along with 1,200 biking trips and 800 scooter rides, with a notable 70% helmet compliance rate among cyclists. Analyzing the top 10 locations with the highest pedestrian counts by gender further provides insights into areas of high demand and potential safety needs. Through location-based analysis and trend examination, this research offers data-driven recommendations for urban planning and public policy aimed at promoting safer, more inclusive, and sustainable transportation options. The findings underscore the importance of recognizing diverse mobility patterns to support Los Angeles’s goals of enhancing public health, safety, and environmental sustainability in urban design and infrastructure planning
Exploring the effects of biocide exposure on non-target organisms: How glyphosate and imidacloprid affect Daphnia vital rates
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The use of herbicides and pesticides is ubiquitous in the United States, yet the effects that exposure to these biocides has on non-target organisms, particularly in aquatic systems, remains under-emphasized. The unintended consequences of single and concomitant biocide exposures could include changes in vital rates (survival, growth, reproduction), as well as behavioral, morphological, or physiological characteristics. Daphnia is a key species in most lakes and ponds, consuming phytoplankton and regulating algal densities while also being a valuable prey for planktivorous fish. We tested the independent and combined effects of two common biocides (the pesticide Imidacloprid and the herbicide Glyphosate) on two common species, Daphnia magna and Daphnia pulex. We included a range of three Imidacloprid (1.83-8.70 mg/L) and three Glyphosate (7-56 mg/L) concentrations, and exposed Daphnia to each biocide independently, as well as combination treatments of low, medium, and high concentrations, with the goal of including treatments and combined exposures that reflected typical levels in lakes/ponds. We identified differences in survival, growth, and reproduction across our treatment combinations that illustrate the potential impacts of unintended biocide exposure on this key aquatic species
The Influence of Social Media on Substance Use Tendencies
Get PDFThe purpose of this research study is to investigate the relationship between social media usage and substance use tendencies among college students. Our study surveys Sacred Heart University students with an aim to understand their attitude towards social media’s influence on substance use on college campuses and collect data to analyze if there is a positive correlation between higher levels of substance use and higher levels of social media use
How Leadership Influences the Development and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Practice: A Literature Review
Get PDFStrong leadership is fundamental to enhancing the effectiveness and growth of occupational therapy (OT) practice. This literature review examines how different leadership styles influence OT education, clinical management, and the profession’s capacity to adapt to changing healthcare demands. Effective leadership not only shapes workplace culture but also directly impacts patient outcomes and professional satisfaction. Studies show that transformational leadership has a positive correlation with improved leadership outcomes, promoting collaboration, motivation, and innovation within OT environments. In contrast, transactional leadership, apart from its contingent reward aspect, often negatively impacts leadership effectiveness. As healthcare continues to evolve, fostering strong leadership skills among OT professionals becomes crucial to navigating challenges and driving meaningful change. Therefore, reviewing these leadership skills will ensure the right practice is being sustained so aspiring occupational therapists like myself can thrive in their careers. By analyzing the role of leadership in OT education and clinical practice, this independent research emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership development to sustain and advance the profession in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape