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Masculinidad y desigualdad racial en el tránsito de la guerra independentista a la Cuba neocolonial
No full textLos estudios sobre los hombres y las masculinidades en Cuba, y en general en América Latina, han visualizado sistemáticamente al sector hegemónico representado por hombres blancos, citadinos y heterosexuales. La presente investigación de Bonnie A. Lucero es exhaustiva en la búsqueda de archivos para establecer otras masculinidades haciendo énfasis en las racializadas y sus cambios en diferentes momentos históricos de los siglos XIX y XX. En su búsqueda sobresalen varios archivos de la zona central del país, muy poco visibilizados en estudios anteriores. Patriarcado, honor racial, el hombre nuevo y los epítetos discriminatorios acompañaron el proceso de la naciente república en el inicio del siglo XX. El lugar que debían ocupar los hombres negros y mestizos no podía ser el mismo que en la etapa previa; en esta investigación se establecen las pautas para revisar tal recorrido. Y aunque en este libro se habla del pasado, su autora mantiene un diálogo permanente con el presente para alertar cómo se construyen los procesos machistas y racistas
Uncovering Substance Use Dynamics: A Study of Incarcerated Youth
No full textSubstance use among adolescents?especially those involved in the juvenile justice (JJ) system?is a significant public health concern with lasting consequences. Youth involved in the legal system are at greater risk for developing substance use disorders (SUDs) and often face related challenges, including mental health issues and an increased likelihood of re-incarceration. Identifying substance use patterns in this population is essential for developing targeted treatment and intervention strategies that can mitigate these risks. This study examined the prevalence and patterns of substance use among incarcerated youth, focusing on how these patterns, as well as changes in use over time, relate to treatment needs. Data were analyzed as a sub-study of a larger project called the Leveraging Safe Adults (LeSA) project, a 5-year longitudinal study evaluating the effectiveness of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) in reducing opioid use among youth after release from JJ facilities. Quantitative methods, including frequencies, cross-tabulations, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), were used to analyze self-report survey data. Results at baseline (N = 250) indicate that incarcerated youth report most frequent use of marijuana and alcohol and identify marijuana as the most problematic substance for them. However, a general decrease in marijuana and alcohol use was observed at a 3-month follow-up (n = 90) and 6-month follow-up (n = 60). These findings suggest a need for targeted interventions focused on marijuana use and provide preliminary evidence that substance use patterns in this population can improve over time. Findings could inform future interventions designed to address the unique challenges faced by adolescents within the juvenile justice system
Effects of selective interference and sensory modality interaction in a visual working memory task
No full textCues that signal the relevance of a specific visual stimulus, whether given before (pre-cue) or after (retro-cue), has been shown to enhance visual working memory performance across different species. Nonetheless, this performance has been studied only using visual cues, ignoring other sensory modalities (e.g., auditory) that provide relevant information about the surroundings in a natural environment. In a series of three experiments, I explored how presenting cues from different modalities (i.e., auditory and visual) affects performance in a visual working memory task in humans (Experiment 1), and how this performance can change when a secondary, tasks that selectively interfere with identity and spatial processing, is presented (Experiment 3). In addition, I explored for the first time to my knowledge, the effect of pre- and retro-cues from different modalities in Pigeons (Experiment 2). Results suggested that visual cues are more effective engaging visual processing, contrary to predictions. Similarly, auditory cues are more sensitive to the interference from the different secondary tasks, particularly to the spatial one. Finally, pre-cued trials were more effective on improving performance than retro-cues. Overall, cueing benefits seem to interact with the modality of the cues and the difficulty of the task to improve participants performance
Creation care: Faith-based (environmental) stewardship
No full textThis integrated research project examines the intersections of environmental stewardship, spirituality, and health through a scoping review and two empirical studies. The scoping review synthesized literature on mental health, psychological characteristics, spirituality, and environmental engagement, with a focus on Christian populations. Findings identified that creation care practices foster well-being, promote sustainable behaviors, and strengthen social cohesion and moral responsibility toward environmental and social justice. Building on these insights, two qualitative descriptive studies explored the experiences of individuals participating in church-based creation care initiatives. The first study focused on food justice and sustainability education through environmental stewardship, while the second emphasized neighboring, justice, and discipleship grounded in creation care. Thematic analysis revealed that participants reported enhanced mental and physical health, strengthened spiritual and social connections, and a deepened sense of purpose and civic responsibility. Collectively, these findings contribute new empirical data to an under-researched area and highlight the potential for faith-based environmental stewardship to advance human and planetary health
The impact of Parkinson’s Disease on interlimb coordination: a scoping review of gait adaptability
No full textIntroduction: Interlimb coordination, the synchronization of movements between limbs, is essential for efficient and stable human movement. Disruptions in coordination contribute to gait dysfunction, a common challenge for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This scoping review investigates how PD impairs interlimb coordination and influences gait adaptability, emphasizing the complexity of motor control challenges. Methods: This review assessed individuals with PD, focusing on spatiotemporal parameters and interlimb coordination within the Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) framework. A literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science™, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Google Scholar™ in June 2023, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed using an instrument proposed by Downs and Black (1998). Out of 710 studies, 14 met the inclusion criteria. Coordination was evaluated during treadmill or overground walking. Results: The review identified significant gait impairments in individuals with PD, including reduced walking velocity, step length, and range of motion. Coordination deficits were reflected in increased synchronization delays, phase shifts, and higher Phase Coordination Index values, particularly among those with freezing of gait. The findings emphasize the variability in PD’s motor effects and highlight the need for individualized assessments and targeted strategies to address gait dysfunction and coordination impairments. Discussion: This review highlights the critical impact of PD on gait dynamics and interlimb coordination, reinforcing the need for personalized interventions aimed at improving coordination, enhancing mobility, reducing fall risk, and improving quality of life
Elevating the musical voice of a contemporary composer: Educational guides on four choral works by Abbie Betinis
No full textAbbie Betinis is an American composer recognized for her "contrapuntal vitality" and “her ability to use her talents to effect social change” (Betinis, 2019). She has created over eighty commissioned works for esteemed organizations, including the American Choral Directors Association, Cantus, Chorus pro Musica, The Dale Warland Singers, The Schubert Club, and the St. Olaf Choir. Despite growing interest in her music, there remains a notable gap in scholarly research on Betinis and her choral works. This study addresses that gap by exploring Betinis' background and compositional approach alongside an in-depth analysis of four mixed choir compositions: i carry your heart with me (2003), Cedit, hyems (Be Gone, Winter!) (2003), God of Owls (2004), and Journey Home (2007). In addition to analytical commentary, this document provides supplemental educational guides, including rehearsal techniques and information on form, text selection, melody, harmony, and meter, to support conductors and performers in approaching Betinis' work
A computer-based training to improve accuracy in identifying Spanish dialectal features for clinical assessment
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this preliminary study is to examine the effectiveness of a Spanish dialectal training program designed for bilingual speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to improve their accuracy in identifying Spanish dialectal features during clinical assessment.
Methods: This study used a single-case, multiple-baseline design across participants. A computer-based training was developed based on the Teach-Model-Coach-Review adult learning instructional approach. Six bilingual speech-language pathology graduate students participated in the training that included two modules focusing on speech sound dialectal features in Spanish dialects and the identification of Spanish dialectal features in each dialect.
Results: The training improved participants' ability to identify Spanish dialectal features and distinguish errors from dialectal differences. Most participants demonstrated high accuracy during maintenance, though some variability was observed. This intervention enhanced dialectal assessment skills in all participants. Most participants showed strong retention of the skills learned, with consistent performance during the maintenance phase.
Conclusion: This training improved participants better understanding between dialectal variation and speech errors, which is essential for accurate clinical assessments. Accurate identification is important to distinguishing between dialectal variation and speech disorders, ensuring appropriate evaluations of speakers from diverse dialects
School administrators as instructional leaders: structuring supervisory supports for secondary mathematics teachers
No full textThe purpose of this study was to explore how secondary school administrators engaged in instructional leadership behaviors with mathematics teachers. The study addressed two research questions: 1) What characterizes feedback related to teaching and learning that secondary administrators provide to mathematics teachers, and how does feedback vary depending on administrators’ content expertise? 2) What factors enable or hinder how school administrators approach supervision and coaching to secondary math teachers? This study adopted a comparative case study approach, document analysis, and interviews with six school administrators.
This was a phenomenological case study. Data collection was from both semi-structured interviews and physical documents. Six secondary school administrators were interviewed and at least three to five physical documents were collected from participants. The physical documents represented feedback given to mathematics teachers. Data were analyzed using Creswell and Poth’s (2018) data analysis spiral. Rich-thick descriptions were used to introduce each participant in the study. Themes emerged from both the self-reported feedback, interviews, and the documented feedback, physical documents. The findings conveyed that feedback given to secondary mathematics teachers did not substantially differ between secondary school administrators with no mathematics background and secondary school administrators with a mathematics background. Both groups focused on feedback that centered around pedagogical practices. The findings also conveyed that there were factors that enabled and hindered the school administrators’ engagement with mathematics teacher. Some of the enabling factors included support networks, personnel resources, and instructional training. Some of the hindering factors included time constraints, other responsibilities, and content knowledge
Enhancing pre-service speech-language pathologists' proficiency in ultrasound visual biofeedback (UVB) for the assessment of tongue section placement: A computer-based training approach.
No full textUltrasound Visual Biofeedback (UVB) has been shown to improve the remediation of speech sound disorders, particularly in producing the rhotic approximant /ɹ/. UVB enables real-time identification and correction of tongue movements, providing immediate feedback to enhance articulatory accuracy. Unfortunately, training in UVB therapy remains limited, especially for pre-service speech-language pathologists, due to resource constraints and the lack of structured educational programs. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a computer-based UVB training program modeled within the Teach-Model-Coach-Review (TMCR) framework. The program aimed to teach pre-service SLPs to identify tongue root placement and facilitative context for the production of the rhotic /ɹ/ approximant. The training included instructional content, modeling through video demonstration, hands-on practice, and immediate feedback. Findings suggest that computer-based UVB training offers a scalable and resource-efficient solution for equipping pre-service SLPs with the skills necessary to implement UVB therapy effectively
"A North Star" qualitative narrative approach: The impact of professional preparation mentoring programs on career readiness of early career first-generation professionals of color in student affairs
No full textStudents enrolling in college continue to reflect the growing multiracial/multiethnic makeup of the United States (Hanson, 2023; Mitchell & Westbrook, 2016; NASPA CFGSS, 2020; Taylor & Turk, 2019). Today's colleges, universities, and employers must evaluate their ability to prepare future students and employees for career readiness. My study focused on professional preparation mentoring programs designed to diversify the workforce pipeline and provide knowledge and skills through identified industry competencies for prospective employees to be career-ready. My qualitative study explored the impact of professional preparation mentoring programs (i.e., NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) and Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) master’s programs) on the career readiness of early-career first-generation professionals of color in student affairs.
The conceptual framework of my study was grounded in Constructivism and Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), which suggested that learning actively involves cognitive adaptation, guided mentorship, and real-life experiences that enhance self-efficacy, motivation, and personal goal achievement. This framework was employed to answer my study’s three research questions. My research highlighted the impact of professional preparation mentoring programs as a conduit to career readiness for first-generation college students of color (FGCS), first-generation graduate students of color (FGGS), and first-generation professionals of color (FGP) in preparation for and entry into the student affairs field.
Through a qualitative narrative approach, five female-identifying study participants shared their narratives and experiences participating in NUFP and HESA master’s programs. Data was collected through Soul Portraits, Soul Portrait descriptions, and semi-structured one-on-one interviews. The following themes were identified: (a) career pathway exposure and access; (b) cultural identity and sense of belonging; (c) structure of program design; (d) skills acquisition; and (d) mastery of foundational and intermediate core professional competencies. These findings indicated that professional preparation mentoring programs with established learning objectives and outcomes, as well as an affinity and commitment to mentorship with real-world experiences, can be vital in the career readiness of early-career first-generation professionals of color in student affairs. Implications for key stakeholders and recommendations for future research are provided.
Keywords: first-generation college student, first-generation professional of color, career readiness, mentorship, student affair