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Leukemia and Thyroid Cancer in Relation to RECA Boundaries
No full textA total of 1,054 test were conducted by the United States between 1945 and 1992. This is more Atomic tests than all other countries combined. Of those tests 928 were conducted at the Nevada Test Site located 65 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada.
These tests spread nuclear fallout throughout the United States causing the people in nearby communities to become sick. The public outcry spurred the passing of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in 1990 (RECA) It’s scope of coverage was broaded in 2000. Despite many groups fighting for further expansion, the Act expired in June of 2024.
Of the different diseases caused by radiation exposure I have chosen Thyroid Cancer and Leukemia to study. They are both covered under RECA and manifest very differently. Thyroid cancer can take years even decades after initial exposure to manifest. Leukemia on the other hand can be used as an early warning sign of radiation exposure because children are more susceptible to radiation through contaminated milk.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_posters/1258/thumbnail.jp
The Perceptions and Receptiveness to Responsible Gambling by College Men who Sports Bet: A Focus Group Study
No full textResponsible Gambling (RG) includes prevention messages aimed at mitigating harms. Research examining the experiences of college students who sports bet is lacking, hindering efforts to tailor messaging to college students. This qualitative study explored how college men who sports bet perceive and respond to existing RG messages, gathering their feedback on the characteristics of messages they find effective. Online focus groups were conducted with college men who sports bet (N = 12) using a semi-structured interview guide. The discussions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using an open coding Thematic Analysis approach. Codes were independently identified and analyzed resulting in 12 sub-themes that were consolidated into 4 primary themes. Themes included 1) stakeholder perspectives on RG such as their conceptualization of RG, 2) acknowledgment of RG including their awareness of RG, 3) reproval of operator practices and RG messaging through their negative perceptions and insufficient sentiments of existing RG, and 4) desired RG messaging improvements including through personalized feedback. The findings provide valuable insights into the views of college men who sports bet regarding RG messages, offering guidance for developing more effective and tailored RG strategies for this demographic
Negotiating Power: The Influence of Women in Shaping Colonial Barbados and Jamacia, from 1750-1833
No full textThis study investigates the roles of European, Mulatto, and African women in colonial Barbados and Jamaica from 1750 to 1833, arguing that these women were not passive recipients of colonial structures but active agents in shaping and contesting them. Drawing on a wide array of primary sources including personal journals, legal documents, medical texts, maps, and colonial artwork this paper explores how women negotiated the intersecting hierarchies of race, class, and gender in both rural and urban contexts. In plantation settings, European women exercised informal authority within patriarchal confines, often reinforcing racial and gendered oppression, while enslaved African women navigated brutal labor and reproductive exploitation with resilience and cultural resistance. In urban centers such as Kingston and Bridgetown, free women of color strategically employed cultural emulation and economic participation to assert social mobility and influence. Engaging with the historiography of Hilary Beckles, Rhoda Reddock, Barbara Bush, and Christine Walker, this research repositions women as central figures in the colonial Caribbean, complicating dominant narratives of power and agency within the Atlantic world
Effects of Different Cannabis Compounds on Balance, Freezing of Gait, and Bradykinesia in Parkinson’s Disease: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Self-Report Data From the Fox Insight Study
No full textObjective: To explore the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)) on self-reported balance problems, freezing of gait (FOG), and bradykinesia in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Background: Recent research has indicated that a high proportion of people with PD are interested in using cannabis for symptom management. Given the known intoxicating and motor impairing properties of THC, it may negatively affect postural instability and increase fall risk in people with PD.
Methods: Data from the Fox Insight online clinical study were analyzed in February 2024. The analysis only included participants with PD who answered questions about cannabis use (n=2754). Responses were analyzed based on type of cannabis (high CBD/low THC, high THC/low CBD, similar CBD and THC, hemp (typically high CBD/low THC)) using three different self-report Likert questions addressing balance problems, FOG, and bradykinesia.
Results: Most respondents reported no change in their balance problems, FOG, and bradykinesia resulting from cannabis use. However, the proportion of respondents reporting worsened symptoms were higher among those using high-THC cannabis compared to those using high-CBD cannabis.
Conclusions: While a plurality of PD respondents reported no change in balance problems when using cannabis, approximately one in four reported worsened balance problems when using high-THC cannabis. This suggests that people with PD should exercise caution when considering high-THC cannabis, as it may exacerbate balance problems and potentially increase fall risk. Similar patterns of symptom worsening with high-THC cannabis were reported for FOG and bradykinesia, though at lower rates than for balance problems. Further research using experimental designs better suited for causal inference is warranted
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Contextualizing Historical Bioarchaeological Accounts with Contemporary Social Issues
No full textThe very existence of women has been taken for granted throughout history. Their domestic roles are viewed as biologically fixed, resulting in a general lack of information recorded or researched relating to their lived experiences, life histories, and narratives. Instead, it is the history of white men that has been standardized as the norm, creating visible gaps in our understanding of women’s experiences. Additionally, the majority of existing literature centers on female reproduction, their roles as mothers, and violence enacted against women. While this information contributes towards a greater understanding of women’s experiences in bioarchaeological investigations, these data often lack a holistic representation of women’s narratives, health and autonomy. To contribute toward this representation, I used osteological, mortuary, and historic archival data to explore how women buried at the Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery lived and died throughout the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Furthermore, these historical data were then situated within a contemporary context to understand how women’s health, treatment, and representation have and/or have not changed from the past to the present. Bridging the gap between historic and contemporary context requires a framework that contextualizes morbidity and mortality alongside social, political, and economic context (i.e., cultural determinants): a social autopsy. A social autopsy examines the cultural determinants that contribute toward differential morbidity and mortality patterns in vulnerable populations. In bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology, the integration of social autopsy can help researchers identify historical and contemporary factors that shaped the lives and deaths of the individual or groups being studied. The social autopsy asserts that meaningful reform cannot occur without a deep understanding of systemic issues, oppressive treatment, and the differential hardships faced by marginalized individuals. By applying this methodological framework, bioarchaeologists and forensic anthropologists can guide interventions that not only address historical injustices but also contribute toward improving public health and social welfare policies today
Confining Curiosity: An Ethnographic Study Analyzing the Operation of Science Education in a Disciplinary Alternative School
No full textThis ethnographic study investigates how science education is facilitated within a disciplinary alternative school (DAS) and how the property functions of Whiteness shape its structure, access, and implementation. Drawing from Critical Race Theory, and more specifically Harris’s (1993) concept of Whiteness as property, this study analyzes the racialized dynamics embedded in the everyday practices of science instruction at a disciplinary alternative school.Data was collected through science classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with two science teachers who were new to the U.S. school system and participating in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Teaching Program. Although both teachers brought over a decade of experience teaching in the Philippines, they faced a distinct set of challenges within the disciplinary setting, shaped by institutional constraints, scripted curriculum, and heightened behavioral surveillance. Findings are organized around the four key property functions of Whiteness: the right to disposition, the right to use and enjoyment, the right to status and reputation, and the right to exclude. These themes reveal how Whiteness operates materially and symbolically in alternative education, influencing who is granted access to meaningful science learning and under what conditions. Science instruction was frequently overshadowed by behavioral management, institutional interruptions, and a pervasive culture of surveillance, resulting in a learning environment focused more on control than on scientific inquiry. This study contributes to growing conversations at the intersection of race, discipline, and science education by highlighting how educational equity is undermined through the racialized mechanisms embedded in alternative school structures. The findings call for a critical reimagining of how science is taught in carceral-like educational spaces and how policy and practice can better serve students systematically excluded from comprehensive classrooms
Kealaikahiki by Michael-Thomas Foumai: A Transcription for Wind Orchestra with Accompanying Historical Context, Cultural Significance, and a Discussion of the Transcription Process
No full textThis document includes a transcription of the three movements of Michael-Thomas Foumai’s suite for orchestra, Kealaikahiki. An overview of the historical context of the work; including biographical information about the composer, and the history surrounding the inspiration of the work is included. A detailed explanation of the techniques used in transcribing the work for wind orchestra is also included
Enhancing Revenue Streams in Hospitality: The Role of AI Chatbots in Cross-Selling Services and Amenities
No full textIn the rapidly evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, guest profitability stands as a cornerstone for sustainable success. As hotels strive to enhance the guest experience, understanding the intricate interplay between communication strategies and guest spend becomes paramount. This research utilized a mixed-methods approach, to explore the nuanced relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot communication and guests behavioral cross-selling intention. The study conducted semi-structured interviews with Hotel and AI Leaders to understand technology integration and applications in hotels and for cross-selling use cases. Choice-based conjoint analysis was simultaneously used to survey participants on willingness-to-pay (WTP) for hotel services offered via AI chatbot communications. This model empowers hotel leadership with the knowledge to adapt AI chatbot communication strategies in order to maximize profitability of their operations. By extending the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) (Petty & Cacioppo, 1986) and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) (Venkatesh et al., 2003) this study looks to further unravel the intricate dynamics of revenue optimization in the context of AI powered text message interactions within the hospitality industry. The study thoroughly examined the advantages and disadvantages of cross-selling hotel goods and services through AI chatbots, including the types of products that could be effectively cross-sold, the key motivators and challenges of implementing this technology, and its impact on the guest experience. Additional qualitative findings were considered to provide deeper nuanced insights. The study also explored how AI chatbot message attributes influenced guests\u27 WTP. The role of demographics for both interview and survey participants was carefully analyzed to identify key trends and patterns. The study concludes by discussing the theoretical and practical implications of these findings, reviewing limitations, and discussing recommendations for future research in this topic area
Core Temperature While Swimming in Warm Open Water with and Without a Wetsuit
No full textTriathlon is a popular sport which attract participants from all over the world. In general, triathlon is a safe sport with risk of death being about 1.74 deaths per 100,000 participants (Harris et al., 2017). The swimming portion of the race can be dangerous, posing particular risks due to open water conditions and the physical demands of the event. This study investigated the effects of wetsuit use on core temperature in warm open-water swimming (27.9–28.3°C). Four experienced triathletes (2 males, 2 females; age 49.50 ± 7.83 years) completed two 700-meter open-water swims at a submaximal pace—once wearing their personal full-sleeve wetsuit with a maximum thickness not exceeding 5 mm, and once without a wetsuit. Core temperature was continuously monitored using ingestible temperature pills recording at 15-second intervals. Results revealed significant differences in core temperature responses between conditions. Maximum core temperature was higher in the non-wetsuit (NWS) condition (37.76 ± 0.32°C) compared to the wetsuit (WS) condition (37.29 ± 0.26°C; p = 0.024). Similarly, average core temperature was greater in the NWS condition (37.55 ± 0.29°C) versus WS (37.04 ± 0.30°C; p = 0.019). However, the rate of temperature change was significantly higher in the WS condition (0.00060 ± 0.00036°C/s) than in NWS (0.00027 ± 0.00030°C/s; p = 0.02), indicating more rapid heat accumulation with wetsuit use. These findings suggest that while overall core temperature may be higher in non-wetsuit swimming, wetsuit use accelerates temperature rise, which could pose a greater risk of heat stress in prolonged efforts. Individual variations and non-linear temperature changes highlight the need for more detailed analyses of thermoregulatory responses
Clinical Decision Making in Pelvic Floor Therapy the OT Difference
No full textPelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a life-altering and debilitating chronic condition that affects 28 millions of women in the United States alone, the prevalence of (PFD) among women ranges from 11.5% to 35%, (Radzimińska et al., 2017; Wu et al., 2009). This study affirms how occupational therapy practitioners can be essential resource in treating pelvic floor dysfunction from a holistic perspective by addressing the wide range of activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly in women. Through a qualitative descriptive case study and a single key informant—an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy— explored how clinical experiences, evidence-based practice, and continuing education influence clinical decision-making in delivering optimal client interventions and outcomes data analysis consisted of inductive coding and thematic analysis yielding (1) a holistic approach to evaluation and assessment of ADLs, IADLs, and occupational participation; (2) the application of an occupational clinical lens in treatment planning; and (3) an occupational perspective on intervention strategies and the development of personalized home exercise programs. These findings highlight the unique contributions of occupational therapists in addressing both the physical and psychosocial impacts of pelvic floor dysfunctio