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JAWS Fest 2023 Part 6: Jazzy Lunch - Music by Mohammad-Rafee Shakir
No full textPart 6 of J.A.W.S. Fest 2023 (Jazz, Art, Writers, South Festival) took place June 12th, 2023, at the University of South Alabama. The festival features jazz-themed art, writing, and music. The video documents a lunch-in on June 19, 2023, at the ArtSpace@BioMed in the Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library. Music was by Mohammed-Rafee Shakir.
Video edited and recorded by Brantly Gurley.https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/jaws-events_2023/1002/thumbnail.jp
U2.38.468_TA3 06.18.21 Femora.ta3
No full textObjectives We estimate adult age distributions from Unar 1 and Unar 2, two late Umm an-Nar (2400-2100 BCE) tombs in the modern-day Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. These collective tombseach contained hundreds of skeletons in commingled, fragmented, and variably cremated states. Previous studies placed the vast majority of this mortuary community in a generalized “adult” category, as have most analyses of similar tombs from this period. We sought to test how adult age estimation methods compare in identifying young, middle, and old age individuals in commingled assemblages.
Materials and Methods We employed Transition Analysis 3 (TA3) and traditional age estimation methods to generate adult age distributions for each tomb. We compared these distributions between tomb contexts as well as by method.
Results Unar 1 and Unar 2 had similar adult age distributions within each method, but TA3 age distributions included significantly more middle and older adult individuals than those generated by traditional methods.
Discussion These results support findings of earlier iterations of Transition Analysis in regard to sensitivity in old adult age estimation, compared to traditional methods. Our findings indicate a potential use of TA3 in reconstructing age distributions and mortality profiles in commingled skeletal assemblages. Increasing our understanding of everyday life in the distant past necessitates better understandings of adult age, and here, we illustrate how age estimation method choice significantly changes bioarchaeological interpretations of aging in Bronze Age Arabia
U2.38.532_TA3 06.18.21 Femora.ta3
No full textObjectives We estimate adult age distributions from Unar 1 and Unar 2, two late Umm an-Nar (2400-2100 BCE) tombs in the modern-day Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. These collective tombseach contained hundreds of skeletons in commingled, fragmented, and variably cremated states. Previous studies placed the vast majority of this mortuary community in a generalized “adult” category, as have most analyses of similar tombs from this period. We sought to test how adult age estimation methods compare in identifying young, middle, and old age individuals in commingled assemblages.
Materials and Methods We employed Transition Analysis 3 (TA3) and traditional age estimation methods to generate adult age distributions for each tomb. We compared these distributions between tomb contexts as well as by method.
Results Unar 1 and Unar 2 had similar adult age distributions within each method, but TA3 age distributions included significantly more middle and older adult individuals than those generated by traditional methods.
Discussion These results support findings of earlier iterations of Transition Analysis in regard to sensitivity in old adult age estimation, compared to traditional methods. Our findings indicate a potential use of TA3 in reconstructing age distributions and mortality profiles in commingled skeletal assemblages. Increasing our understanding of everyday life in the distant past necessitates better understandings of adult age, and here, we illustrate how age estimation method choice significantly changes bioarchaeological interpretations of aging in Bronze Age Arabia
A 21 Year Meta Analysis of the Effectiveness of Trauma-Sensitive Schools Initiatives
Get PDFChildhood exposure to adversity is prevalent, with most individuals in the United States having experienced at least one adverse event in childhood (Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, 2019; Merrick et al., 2018). Low dosages of childhood adversity experienced within the context of a safe and caring home environment can promote the development of healthy coping skills that prepare children for future adversity. However, childhood adversity that is intense, chronic, or complex can result in a toxic stress response that leads to the development of mental illness, physical health concerns, cognitive deficits, academic performance deficits, and in severe cases, premature death (Berens et al., 2017; Blanchette & Caparos, 2016; Brown et al., 2009; Ehring & Quack, 2010; National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2014; Nelson et al., 2020).
Given these severe consequences, interrupting the pathways from childhood adversity to psychosocial dysfunction is critical, as is promoting the pathway from adversity to resilience. Accordingly, over the past 20 years, there has been a substantial push for schools to be part of this effort by becoming “trauma sensitive.” Trauma-sensitive schools realize the prevalence of childhood adversity among their student and staff, recognize the symptoms of trauma, respond effectively, and avoid re-traumatizing students. There currently exists a diversity of approaches, implementation methods, and measures of effectiveness for trauma-sensitive school initiatives, making it difficult to draw conclusions about the overall effectiveness of this approach. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the trauma-sensitive school approach by conducting a meta-analysis of existing empirical evidence. The scope of this meta-analysis was focused on the following research questions: Q1. Do trauma-sensitive schools positively impact student, staff, and school-climate outcomes? Q2. What are the specific components of trauma-sensitive schools that make them effective? Q3. What are the ideal dosages for staff professional development and overall intervention?
Overall, staff outcomes appeared to improve in both longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. Student outcomes improved longitudinally but not cross-sectionally. Similarly, school climate improved in longitudinal but not cross-sectional studies. Interestingly, staff reported significantly greater improvements in school climate than students. Regarding research question two, no differences in staff or student outcomes were found based on the number of trauma-informed elements included (i.e., professional development, organizational change, trauma-informed practice change). Aggregate effect sizes also did not significantly vary by dosage of trauma-informed professional development. However, it is important to note that the methodology of the included studies severely limited the ability to draw strong conclusions about the impact of trauma-sensitive schools. Most longitudinal studies did not include control groups, over a third of outcome measures were either invalidated or had mixed results for validity, and random assignment to condition was not common. Future directions for this body of research include prioritizing methodologically rigorous studies and examining individual-level moderators (e.g., gender). Despite these limitations, this meta-analysis marks an important step in synthesizing the available data on trauma-sensitive schools, and results indicate that continued investment in trauma-informed schools is warranted
Impact of Using Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction on Student’s Academic Achievement and Satisfaction in an Online English Course for French Speakers
Get PDFThis dissertation explored the effect of Gagne\u27s nine events of instruction on student academic achievement and satisfaction during an online English class for French speakers. A group of 30 Facebook users from French-speaking countries in North and Sub-Saharan Africa participated in the research. They were divided randomly into two groups: one receiving traditional instruction through an asynchronous online lecture with PowerPoint presentation, and the other using instruction utilizing Gagne\u27s nine events of instruction integrated with an LMS designed for this purpose. This mixed methods study explored several hypotheses related to academic achievement and satisfaction in the two groups. While the quantitative data did not show significant differences between the two groups, a highly significant difference was noted in Event 7 (providing feedback) indicating that feedback was mentioned more frequently in the treatment group. Qualitative data showed that participants from both groups enjoyed the course, felt satisfied, and experienced improvements in their English abilities. Although the study had some limitations, such as the small sample size and specific focus of assessment tools, the findings offer important insights that can enhance the design of future courses and help educators better understand their students\u27 preferences in online English courses for French speakers in the African context. While no significant statistical differences were observed, it is still worth considering the potential value of Gagne\u27s nine events of instruction for specific learners. This research contributes to improving online language xi education for French speakers and empowers educators to make informed decisions regarding course design and teaching methods to enhance the effectiveness of online instruction
U1.38.34_TA3 06.15.21 Femora.ta3
No full textObjectives We estimate adult age distributions from Unar 1 and Unar 2, two late Umm an-Nar (2400-2100 BCE) tombs in the modern-day Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. These collective tombseach contained hundreds of skeletons in commingled, fragmented, and variably cremated states. Previous studies placed the vast majority of this mortuary community in a generalized “adult” category, as have most analyses of similar tombs from this period. We sought to test how adult age estimation methods compare in identifying young, middle, and old age individuals in commingled assemblages.
Materials and Methods We employed Transition Analysis 3 (TA3) and traditional age estimation methods to generate adult age distributions for each tomb. We compared these distributions between tomb contexts as well as by method.
Results Unar 1 and Unar 2 had similar adult age distributions within each method, but TA3 age distributions included significantly more middle and older adult individuals than those generated by traditional methods.
Discussion These results support findings of earlier iterations of Transition Analysis in regard to sensitivity in old adult age estimation, compared to traditional methods. Our findings indicate a potential use of TA3 in reconstructing age distributions and mortality profiles in commingled skeletal assemblages. Increasing our understanding of everyday life in the distant past necessitates better understandings of adult age, and here, we illustrate how age estimation method choice significantly changes bioarchaeological interpretations of aging in Bronze Age Arabia
U1.38.105_TA3 06.15.21 Femora.ta3
No full textObjectives We estimate adult age distributions from Unar 1 and Unar 2, two late Umm an-Nar (2400-2100 BCE) tombs in the modern-day Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. These collective tombseach contained hundreds of skeletons in commingled, fragmented, and variably cremated states. Previous studies placed the vast majority of this mortuary community in a generalized “adult” category, as have most analyses of similar tombs from this period. We sought to test how adult age estimation methods compare in identifying young, middle, and old age individuals in commingled assemblages.
Materials and Methods We employed Transition Analysis 3 (TA3) and traditional age estimation methods to generate adult age distributions for each tomb. We compared these distributions between tomb contexts as well as by method.
Results Unar 1 and Unar 2 had similar adult age distributions within each method, but TA3 age distributions included significantly more middle and older adult individuals than those generated by traditional methods.
Discussion These results support findings of earlier iterations of Transition Analysis in regard to sensitivity in old adult age estimation, compared to traditional methods. Our findings indicate a potential use of TA3 in reconstructing age distributions and mortality profiles in commingled skeletal assemblages. Increasing our understanding of everyday life in the distant past necessitates better understandings of adult age, and here, we illustrate how age estimation method choice significantly changes bioarchaeological interpretations of aging in Bronze Age Arabia
DTB 076 Mary Angela Reed Millender 6-5-2023
Get PDFIn this interview, Mary Angela Reed Millender is interviewed by Kern Jackson and Rachel Hines at Prince of Peace Church about her memories of growing up in the Down the Bay community. She describes the boundaries of Down the Bay, and some of her family history. Ms. Millender also describes some of the businesses that used to exist in the neighborhood, and the cultural dynamics of the community
DTB 078 Hiron Stiell Spencer 6-4-2023
Get PDFIn this interview, Hiron Stiell Spencer is interviewed by Kern Jackson and Rachel Hines at Prince of Peace Church about her memories of growing up in the Down the Bay community, the meaning of the community to her today, and the relationship between Down the Bay and the congregation at Prince of Peace. Ms. Spencer also describes businesses that she remembers from growing up in the neighborhood, some biographical details, and some of her family history
DTB 097 Nathaniel Harris 8-21-2023
Get PDFIn this interview, Nathaniel Harris is interviewed by Alisha Palmer on Zoom about his memories of growing up in the Down the Bay community. He relates some of his family history in the context of also discussing the house and neighborhood he grew up in, and shares some of his overall life history. He shares some details of work at the state docks in Mobile, his time working in finance on Wall Street, and discusses his involvement in the founding of Commonwealth National Bank, which was started by Black business leaders for the Black community