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The eithics of dart anesthesia on captive mammals
No full textDart anesthesia is an important medical procedure that has its necessary uses in field research.
Despite its usefulness in the field, the ethical basis for using it on captive animals should be
explored due to the detrimental effects that could potentially occur from the procedure. This
paper will explore the uses of dart anesthesia and the potentially harmful effects that come from
administering medicine with this method. It will also give alternative options to the use of this
type of chemical immobilization and the benefits of using these options. The paper will conclude
with an overall analysis to provide the best possible understanding of the current administration
of anesthesia of wild mammals in captive environments.B. ?Honors Colleg
New Latin American music for trombone
No full textThis creative project aims to expand the solo trombone repertoire by commissioning three
new works from Costa Rican composers that incorporate characteristic elements of the genres
and rhythms of Costa Rican folk music. Despite Costa Rica's rich musical traditions, there is a
lack of literature on solo trombone that draws on these influences. To address this gap, the
project commissioned composers Hugo Castillo Castro, Oscar Felipe Ruiz Solano, and Eduardo
Araya Fernández to create original compositions for solo trombone that combine academic
concert music with Costa Rican rhythms such as tambito, parrandera, and pasillo. The resulting
works - Ticombon, Don Chepe, and Ventum para trombone y piano - represent the first examples
in Costa Rican music of pieces for solo trombone based on the country's folkloric genres. These
compositions provide an avenue for trombone students to explore their cultural heritage while
developing techniques for playing the trombone. This project lays the foundation for further
cultivation of a distinctively Costa Rican repertoire for solo trombone.M. M
Community theatre and its impact for youth
No full textIn this study, I wanted to find evidence that suggests that community theater is an important and positive learning environment for young people. My goal is to see the comparisons between a school environment and a community theater environment and how it affects youth academically, socially, and mentally. To prove this, I worked at Muncie Civic Theater as a Stage Manager for their youth program and observed the young actors throughout the rehearsal process. I also gave a portion of the young actors a questionnaire that asked demographic questions as well as questions regarding what the young actors have learned while being a part of the program. My results of the observations and questionnaire showed that young actors who took part in the Muncie Civic Theater youth program were more confident and learned social skills because of their participation. I concluded at the end of this study that young people do much better socially and mentally if they participate in community arts programs than if their only learning environment was school.B. ?Honors Colleg
The correlation of teacher-student relationships and student academic achievement
No full textTeacher-student relationships (TSR) have been linked in research to a positive correlation
with Student Academic Achievement (SAA). However, few of these studies have used empirical
data to quantitatively link TSR to SAA. This study used an explanatory sequential mixed method
design model to explain quantitative results through semi-structured interviews with teachers and
administrators. Pianta’s (2001) model of Systems of Contextual Child Development (SCCD) was
used to interpret the results and served as the theoretical framework. Statistical testing found a
strongly correlated, (r = .484) statistically significant (p<0.001) between TSR and SAA.
Regression analysis found that socioeconomic status (SES) had a statistically significant
(p < .001) influence on student perception of TSR, and that TSR had a statistically significant
effect on SAA. Qualitative, semi-structured interviews revealed that administrators thought
systemically regarding student perception of TSR, while teachers thought more dyadically (oneon-
one) and transactionally. More research is needed to reveal how teachers can be trained to
create positive TSR with students of differing SES.Ph. D
Utilizing machine learning techniques for lithology facies prediction from well logs in analyzing the geothermal potential of the brunei sedimentary basin
No full textThe updated geothermal gradient and heat flow maps in offshore Brunei regions are based on data sourced from the oil and gas industry, particularly from L. Bogue Hunt (commonly known as the "LBH Database") and operator archives. It includes over 176 new data points., derived from bottom-hole temperature (BHT) data from oil and gas wells, were integrated into the dataset.
To determine heat flows based on temperature gradients derived from (BHT) data, we developed a predicted litho-facies thermal conductivity. These facies units were identified using machine learning methods, with thermal conductivity measurements from core samples in oil/gas wells in the Brunei Basin acting as analogs for wells lacking lithology logs. The outcomes of this study have deepened our comprehension of the commonalities and distinctions among different basins and their associations with tectonic settings.The Brunei, Baram Delta area and Sabah Shelf had considerably lower gradients (~2.9 to ~6.4 °C/100m), while the Sarawak Basin showed average to high geothermal gradients (~4.5 °C/100m), linked to underlying tectonic settings.Deep-water areas off Sarawak and Sabah (North Luconia and Sabah Platform) displayed relatively high geothermal gradients overall, averaging 4.5. °C/100m in North Luconia and 6.9 °C/k100 in the Sabah Platform. These higher heat flows align with the regions being underlain by an extended continental terrane of the South China Sea margin.
The thermal conductivity models established in this study yielded average heat flows for specific regions: Sabah Shelf (12mW/m²), Sabah deep-water fold-thrust belt (8.6 W/m²), and Sabah Trough (11 W/m²). The heat flow map, using a predicted thermal conductivity model, indicates a reduced heat flow in the basin's center, influenced by the deltaic system. Also, there's a rise in heat flow towards the eastern section, where it connects with the Sabah Basin.Ph. D
New Dream
No full textMany children living in orphanages face emotional and psychological challenges that can affect their development and understanding of the world. These include trauma, anti-social. While orphanages can teach children survival skills, they do not learn family skills. In Egypt, orphanages are a significant part of the community, yet they often fail to meet the social needs of the children they serve. With support and care, young orphans can have a bright future and contribute positively to society. That is why orphanages must provide not only shelter but also a home where they feel loved, secure, and appreciated.
The "New Dream" project addresses the common issues in orphanages across Egypt. By creating a new type of orphanage that feels like a home, we can help the orphans in our community thrive. The design of the "New Dream" orphanage will meet the needs of the 150 children. It will provide plenty of space for each child to grow and develop and be flexible enough to adapt to their changing needs over time. With this new approach, a positive cycle of care that will support generations of orphans in Egypt.Thesis (B. Arch.)College of Architecture and Plannin
Instructional consultation as a method for increasing the implementation of trauma-informed pedagogy
No full textThe substantial impact of trauma on school personnel and student mental health highlights the need for trauma-informed schools (NCTSN, 2017). School personnel with frequent interactions with youth who have experienced trauma are at risk for burnout, lower levels of professional self-efficacy, lower compassion satisfaction, and less favorable attitudes toward trauma-informed pedagogy (TIP). Despite empirical research supporting the need for school personnel’s professional development regarding trauma-informed pedagogy (TIP), little research has investigated specific intervention models that facilitate TIP implementation. The current study aimed to examine the interplay between instructional consultation (IC) and TIP implementation in educational settings while considering the unique characteristics of school personnel. Employing a randomized experimental wait-list control pre-post intervention design, the current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of professional development (PD) focused on TIP, coupled with follow-up IC, in fostering trauma-responsive learning environments and enhancing school personnel well-being.
Using a non-parametric statistical approach, findings revealed several key insights. While permutation analyses did not reveal significant group differences over time for IC, mainly due to a small sample size (N = 4) following a TIP-focused PD workshop, subsequent Wilcoxon Signed-Rank tests showed promising increases in professional self-efficacy, system-wide support for TIP, and attitudes toward TIP post-PD alone. These findings underscore the potential of structured PD centered on TIP to bolster school personnel confidence, foster system-wide support, and cultivate positive attitudes toward TIP. Additionally, results revealed significant connections between school personnel characteristics and attitudes toward TIP. Higher levels of professional self-efficacy were associated with more favorable TIP attitudes. In comparison, higher levels of burnout were linked to less positive TIP attitudes, less compassion satisfaction, and higher levels of secondary traumatic stress.
In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of structured PD workshops infused with TIP principles and strategies, complemented with IC, in promoting supportive attitudes and practices among school personnel. However, further research is needed to validate these findings and explore their lasting impact on educational practice through longitudinal studies. Future research should prioritize studying and implementing TIP practices to build safe, supportive, and empowering learning environments and relationships to optimize academic success and enhance school personnel's well-being.Ph. D
Single muscle fiber size and myosin heavy chain distribution following six months in space with NASA SPRINT countermeasures
No full textThe effectiveness of the NASA SPRINT exercise countermeasures program in preserving myocellular health in the vastus lateralis during long duration spaceflight was investigated. Single muscle fiber size and MHC distribution were assessed in six astronauts before and after 166±18 days in space. The SPRINT exercise protocol consisting of sprint interval training with concurrent, high intensity aerobic and resistance exercise offered complete protection of group mean MHC I and MHC IIa fiber CSA (P>0.05). However, heterogeneous responses were present within individuals for both MHC I (-15% to +27%) and MHC IIa (-19% to +33%) fiber CSA change. Additionally, the SPRINT countermeasure protected the muscle from the fiber type shift consistently seen with spaceflight. Surprisingly, the percentage of hybrid muscle fibers decreased (-5%, P<0.05) suggesting improved skeletal muscle health following spaceflight. The SPRINT exercise program is the first countermeasure to provide full protection of single muscle fiber size and MHC distribution during spaceflight.M. S
Reviving a revival: modernizing colonial revival homes in Williamsburg, Virginia
No full textColonial inspired architecture and design have become one of the most popular residential styles in American history. Historic styles are well documented and well researched, however, the modern Colonial Revival interpretations of the last 75 years are not discussed or researched. Gaps in the literature on studies of vernacular Colonial Revival houses, include both the lack of research on modern Colonial Revival houses and the fact that the Colonial Revival style is constantly evolving. This qualitative study aims to explore the lived experience of residents and the evolution of Colonial Revival architecture and design in the Kingspoint Neighborhood in Williamsburg, Virginia.
This qualitative study explores 17 Colonial Revival houses in the Kingspoint Neighborhood utilizing a synergistic combination of qualitative research methods. The findings reveal the lived experience of residents and their vernacular homes that is guided by questions of how and why residents design and renovate their homes. The Colonial Revival homes are a Colonial
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palimpsest, which is the layers of history and influences present in Colonial Revival homes. The Colonial Palimpsest is continually created through the layers of styles, architectural and design details, colors, and layout. These layers are being updated through a modern interpretation to fit the function of our modern lives of family, modern conveniences, lifestyle, and pets. The function changes over time as layout and room usages change to better fit the current season of life. Historical vertigo, the sensation of experiencing multiple historical influences simultaneously, is experienced when interacting with the Colonial Palimpsest. The historical vertigo is the experience of witnessing the influence of Colonial and Colonial Revival design, Colonial Williamsburg, the evolution of the neighborhood, and decolonizing Colonial architecture and design, which feeds the modern interpretation of Colonial design and creates a feedback loop of continuous iterations. This process is reviving the revival.M. S