Carolyn Wilson Digital Collections (Lipscomb Univ.)
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Sisterhood: Fostering solidarity, well-being, and advocacy for women
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Women’s health, safety, and empowerment remain critical global issues, often hindered by limited access to resources and societal barriers. The Sisterhood PR Campaign is a strategic public relations initiative designed to foster solidarity, well-being, and advocacy for women by providing essential resources and support. Through partnerships with brands such as Always and Tampax, the campaign promotes education on mental health, personal safety, and self-care, ensuring that women have the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive. A key component of the campaign is #SisterhoodStrong, a digital movement encouraging women to share personal stories of empowerment and resilience.
This study employs a mixed-methods research approach, analyzing both quantitative data (social media engagement metrics, website traffic, and event participation) and qualitative insights (interviews and focus groups with campaign participants) to assess the effectiveness of the initiative. The study is grounded in Framing Theory and Agenda-Setting Theory, which shape the campaign’s messaging and media strategy to maximize impact.
Findings from this research will provide valuable insights into how strategic communication can drive awareness, engagement, and advocacy within women’s wellness campaigns. The results will contribute to the broader discussion on how public relations can amplify social change and create inclusive communities through brand partnerships, influencer engagement, and digital storytelling. Keywords: Women’s empowerment, public relations, social media advocacy, strategic communication, health awarenes
New Music and New Instruments: The Development of the Electric Bass Guitar
No full textThe sound of the modern electric bass has become ubiquitous in music across multiple genres. With the emergence of jazz music in the 1930s, upright bassists like Jimmy Blanton sought to create a sonic space that exploited the resonance in the low register of the traditional double bass, but was more rhythmic and percussive than the instrument’s traditional role. This desire for a percussive string instrument that had the sound of the upright bass—and might also be more portable—led to the creation of Leo Fender’s first electric bass guitar in 1951. By the end of the 1950s, the electric bass could be found in folk, rock, pop, and jazz. Over the last century, the demands of changing music styles and the innovations of demanding musicians have inspired a new instrument with a sound that is essential in rock classics, jazz ballads, contemporary classical works, and various other musical styles.
I will use audio, video, and written resources to highlight the evolution of the traditional double bass to the electric bass guitar, the instrument that provides the harmonic and rhythmic foundation of most of today’s popular music. I will discuss early variations of the instrument and important changes that were made to the instrument over time, as well as early pioneers of the electric bass and players who are still pushing the limits of the instrument and repertoire
Discussion of the Collatz Conjecture
No full textThe Collatz conjecture was introduced in 1937, but, despite the efforts of many mathematicians, it has yet to be proven. It appears to have very little connection to other areas of mathematics, although some aspects of it allude to questions similar to those asked in studies of prime numbers and the Riemann Hypothesis. The nature of the Collatz sequence allows it to be useful in cryptography and semi-random number generation. Some, including Craig Alan Feinstein, believe a formal proof of the conjecture is not possible. Others believe mathematics has not been developed enough to resolve the issue. To enter into this dialogue, a discussion on Feinstein’s argument is offered. This paper provides an overview of significant findings on the Collatz conjecture, its provability, and its relative usefulness. Several questions are offered for further inquiry. The ultimate focus is on whether the conjecture is worth studying, particularly from a Christian standpoint
Challenges and Opportunities in Adult Group Piano Pedagogy
No full textPoster presentation describing one teacher\u27s experience and observations of adult group piano teaching. This addresses challenges and making the most out of the opportunities presented
Integrating Multimodal Analysis for Chemical Detection in Victorian Bookcloth: Correlations, Advantages, and Limitations
No full textThe detection of heavy metals in Victorian textiles presents a set of unique analytical challenges that cannot be addressed through usage of a single modality. Here, we detail a novel multimodal analytical approach that integrates distinct yet complementary instrumentation: inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) offering precise quantitative elemental analysis, portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) enabling rapid, affordable, and non-destructive detection, electron dispersive spectroscopy – scanning electron microscopy (EDS-SEM) mapping elemental distributions and sample topography, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealing crystalline structures. This comparative study highlights the strengths and limitations of each analytical technique, demonstrating how their combined use provides a comprehensive and reliable method for heavy metal characterization in Victorian Era bookcloth through synergistic data acquisition
Neonatal immune system development and infection susceptibility within the first 6 months after vaginal versus cesarean section delivery: An integrative review
No full textHyperbaric Chambers For College Athletes
No full textThe use of hyperbaric chambers is gaining attention as a beneficial treatment for college athletes, offering a healthier alternative to more common, yet riskier, performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and modern pharmaceuticals. While professional athletes often have the financial resources to afford hyperbaric therapy, college athletes face similar intensive training regimens but frequently turn to harmful substances to enhance recovery and performance due to limited access to alternative treatments. This research explores the potential of hyperbaric chambers to support the physical and mental well-being of college athletes, highlighting their role in reducing recovery time, enhancing tissue repair, and improving overall performance. Furthermore, by providing an effective, non-invasive recovery option, hyperbaric therapy may help deter college athletes from resorting to PEDs, which pose long-term health risks. The study underscores the need for increased accessibility to hyperbaric treatments for student-athletes, shaping the future of collegiate athletics by prioritizing healthier, sustainable approaches to athletic performance and recovery
Tracking in the Fast Lane: Are License Plate Readers an Invasion of Privacy?
No full textThe increasing deployment of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement agencies has sparked significant debate regarding the balance between public safety and individual privacy rights in the digital age. This research investigates whether the use of LPRs constitutes an invasion of privacy, examining the tension between law enforcement\u27s legitimate need for surveillance tools and citizens\u27 constitutional rights to privacy.
This research examines court decisions and legal articles to understand how LPRs affect privacy rights. By looking at important cases like Carpenter v. United States and reviewing what legal experts have written, we can better understand when and how LPR use might violate privacy rights.
Initial research shows that while LPRs help police catch criminals and find stolen cars, they also raise serious privacy concerns. The main worry is that these devices can track where people go without their knowledge, creating detailed records of their daily movements.
This research will help police departments, lawmakers, and privacy advocates better understand how to use LPR technology while protecting people\u27s privacy rights. The findings could help create better rules for how this technology should be used in the future
The Inverted Golden Rule: The Perpetuation and Cessation of Learned Dysfunctional Behaviors
No full textThe objective of this study is to explore the negative experiences that resulted from the externalizing behaviors of parents/guardians, the effect these parental externalizing behaviors currently have on the internalizing and externalizing behaviors expressed by the individual, and how an understanding of an individual’s negative experiences can potentially produce changes regarding the individual’s internalizing and externalizing behaviors. The ways in which people “treat” others (externalizing behaviors in interpersonal relationships), is highly dependent on cognitions associated with said behaviors. It has been well-documented in many forms of cognitive therapy that there is a direct link between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By bringing awareness to and making positive changes to an individual’s dysfunctional thought patterns (cognitive distortions), there is a greater chance of producing a positive change in an individual’s emotions and behaviors, and thus how they treat themselves and others. A mixed methods analysis will be utilized, including narrative analysis and a paired-samples T-Test. Narrative analysis will be used after conducting 3 interviews over the course of two weeks utilizing 10 questions specific to this study, and twice daily micro-interventions to incite behavioral change through a deeper awareness and understanding of one’s behaviors and the effects of those behaviors on the self and others. Additionally, pre and post test results of the ASEBA ASR will be analyzed using a paired-samples T-test to determine if internalizing/externalizing behaviors decreased