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The Association between State Paid Sick Leave Policies and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake
No full textM.P.P.The United States is one of the few developed nations lacking a national paid sick leave (PSL) policy. Nonetheless, U.S. state governments have the power to decide whether to pass PSL mandates that would require employers to provide PSL coverage to workers. As of January 1, 2023, only 15 states and Washington, D.C. have PSL laws. Many studies focus on the association between PSL access and health outcomes, including vaccination uptake for flu-like illnesses, or the association of city-level PSL access and COVID-19 vaccine uptake; however, the potential relationship between state-level PSL mandates and individual COVID-19 vaccination uptake has not been studied. Using cross-sectional data from the Household Pulse Survey (HPS) from December 2022 - October 2023, I explore the association between state-level PSL mandates and individual COVID-19 vaccination uptake among working age adults (n = 597,784) and minors (n = 164,034). I find a positive association between living in a state with a PSL law and obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine for both working age adults and minors (
Georgetown University’s Undergraduate Journal for the Humanities
No full textIncludes bibliographical references.Social media as a Revolutionary Force Behind the Candlelight Protests: Park Geun Hye's Imeachment and Important Implications / by Grace Lim ; The Dichotomy of Long Island School Districts: A Systems Approach Linking Neighborhood and School Demographics / by Linlee Mangialardi ; Beer and Beef: Hospitality Rituals and the Makings of the Icelandic Oligarchy / by Matt Gardiner ; The Path to Environmental Autocracy in the Peoples Republic of China / by Anna-Liisa Eklund ; From Perpendicular to Parallel: The Formation of Ethnic and Cultural Nationalism in Western and Eastern Ukraine from the End of WWI to the Fall of the Soviet Union / by Marina Chernin ; The Imortance of New Imaginaries: Foundations of the Black Church and the Need for Womanist Theology in American Christianity / by Isabella Wylie ; Tracing the Evolution of Christianity in China Through a Critical Analysis of Leviticus 12:1-9 in the Chinese Union Version and Chinese New Version / by Christina Pan ; Examining Modern Wildlife and Environmental Destruction Through the Lens of Buddhism / by Sylvia Johnson ; Defining the Undefinable: Towards a Fuller Understanding of Queer Experiences through Latin Literature / by Daisy Fynewever ; Esperanto is Bad Because?: How Newcomers Navigate Jokes and Jargon in the Constructed Language Community / by Lyosha Genzel ; Painted Tahiti: Paul Gauguin in Conversation With Contemorary Artists On Colonial Gaze, Gender, and Commodification in the Pacific / by Lucy Zhang ; Love on Screen: Intercultural and Interfaith Relationships in Media / by Piper Frankiewicz ; The Center of Spirituality at Georgetown University: A History of Student Relationships with Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart / by Eamon Walsh
THE RESTORED ORDER OF INITATION: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS HISTORY, THEOLOGY, AND CURRENT USE AND A RUBRIC FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION
No full textD.L.S.This thesis explores the Restored Order of Initiation in the Roman Catholic Church and introduces novel research about the implementation and efficacy of this order compared to the normative order of the sacraments of initiation. The Restored Order of Initiation sequences the sacraments as Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, as opposed to the normative order which offers infant Baptism, Eucharist received at the age of reason, typically eight years old, and Confirmation received around eighth grade or later. The Restored Order is indicative of early Church history which initiated catechumens in one ceremony of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. For adults (and children as young as seven), this order remains in place today, but often differs for children. The first chapter discusses the initiation traditions of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It reviews the scriptural basis for the sacraments of initiation within the Christian tradition and considers some of the scholarship of Erik Erikson, David Tracy, and Peter Berger, understanding that religion and initiation are larger than the individual and bring societal and cultural implications. Chapter two reviews the historical and theological developments of the sacraments of initiation beginning with first century sources and continuing through the Second Vatican Council.
Chapter three examines the dioceses using the Restored Order today and reviews four dioceses in particular which represent a cross-section of adherents. The chapter reviews the methodology for data collection and analyzes the data gathered through a survey instrument distributed to all parishes within dioceses using the Restored Order. Chapter four makes recommendations for the successful implementation of the Restored Order, considering current materials and other pedagogical and homiletic strategies. The concept of whole community catechesis is explored. Finally, future research opportunities are explored as well as the issues presented by a lack of mandated order in the United States
Black Psychiatrists and Their Discontents: An Intellectual History of Physician-Activists During the Civil Rights Period
No full textThe Impact of Extended Foster Care Policies on Youth Homelessness
No full textM.P.P.The transition from foster care to independence presents significant challenges for many youth and can often result in housing insecurity or homelessness. Some research suggests that prolonging the time youth spend in foster care after the age of 18 can lead to better outcomes in adulthood. In 2008, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act was passed, allowing states to access federal funds to extend foster care for at-risk youth through age 21. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of extended foster care by employing a Difference-in-Differences approach to analyze state-level variation in the implementation of this program. I find no relationship between residence in states with extended foster care and youth homelessness. These findings emphasize the need to examine eligibility requirements and transitional housing interventions to better understand how time in extended foster care can be used to more effectively prepare youth for independent living
An In Situ Surface-Enhanced Infrared Spectroscopy Investigation of Formic Acid Oxidation Reaction on Palladium and Platinum Electrocatalysts: Mechanistic Insights and Methodology Development
No full textPh.D.The formic acid oxidation reaction (FAOR) has applications in a direct formic acid fuel cell (DFAFC) and/or as a standard electrochemical reaction for assessing electrocatalysts. While it was generally accepted that FAOR proceeds via a dual pathway mechanism, there is lingering debate about the identity of the reactive intermediate and proposals of additional reaction pathways. In this dissertation, the mechanism of FAOR was investigated on both Pd and Pt nanoparticles using attenuated total reflectance surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS). Using ATR-SEIRAS and deuterated formic acid, the previously documented bidentate formate (DCOOB) vibrational band at ~1303 cm-1 was observed along with a new vibrational band at ~2150 cm-1. This new vibration was assigned to the C-D stretch of adsorbed formate, with both DCOOB and monodentate formate (DCOOM) structures contributing. The analysis of the C-D vibrational band as a function of electrode potential indicates that HCOOM is the reactive intermediate in FAOR on both Pd and Pt catalysts.In addition, an investigation into the potential oscillations on Pd nanoparticles during formic acid oxidation revealed that the oscillations result from HCOOB poisoning the electrode surface, limiting surface sites available for FAOR. The potential increases so that the reaction kinetics of FAOR will increase and be able to provide the electrons required to maintain the applied current and compensate for the decrease in available surface sites. Once higher potentials are reached during the oscillations, palladium oxide forms and reacts with/removes HCOOB from the surface. The removal of HCOOB frees up surface sites for FAOR, allowing the potential to decrease. An accumulation of palladium oxide eventually leaves the surface unrecoverable causing FAOR and the oscillations to cease.Lastly, the Au plating method was improved to produce a long-stable Au film (used as the working electrode during ATR-SEIRAS). The film stability was improved by dissolving an Au film from the Si prism using aqua regia and resubmerging the prism into a 5% NH4F solution before doing the second Au plating. The resulting films had improved stability, lasting several days in the electrolyte solution, while still retaining the SEIRAS enhancement vital to achieve a good IR signal
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVES ON REACHING SOCIALLY ISOLATED PEOPLE DURING EXTREME HEAT EVENTS
No full textResearch and after-action reports have confirmed that socially isolated people make up a disproportionate share of heat-related deaths. As extreme heat worsens and social isolation in the United States increases, it is urgent to identify strategies to reach this vulnerable population. However, there is little research on possible interventions. This study aims to take stock of current preparedness and response actions in large US cities and to understand if and how emergency managers and public health professionals think about social isolation when planning for extreme heat. Through a content analysis of heat plans and interviews with practitioners, this study finds that most agencies are aware of social isolation as a form of vulnerability but are skeptical of interventions targeting this group specifically. While agencies and community partners are implementing an array of wellness check programs, the results show that there is not a consensus on which entity is best placed to reach isolated residents or on how best to identify these individuals
Health Education Project to Increase Kenyan Community Health Promoters' Knowledge of Antenatal Care and Danger Signs in Pregnancy
No full textD.N.P.In rural western Kenya, community health promoters (CHPs) perform home visits during pregnancy to provide health teaching and support as part of national efforts to address the rising maternal morbidity and mortality rates. An interactive education program was established to address the declining health indicators by enhancing the education of CHPs to increase their knowledge about antenatal care and signs and symptoms of declining maternal health status during pregnancy and increase their knowledge about indicators for referral to the hospital. A one-day CHP workshop with a culturally responsive curriculum was created and implemented in two regions. Local health officials identified key content essential for CHPs to determine when a transfer to the hospital should be made. Based on evidence in the literature, the education methods chosen included interactive discussions, case scenarios, and small group work. A knowledge test was created for the workshop to be used as pre-, post-, and 1-month post-workshop. A total of 43 CHPs attended the workshops. The test was also administered to all participants one month after the workshop to measure sustained knowledge. The alpha was set at 0.05. Repeated measures ANOVA demonstrated an overall significant increase in knowledge from the pre-test to the post-test,
A Tale of Two Koreas: How the Diverging Korean Language Will Challenge Future Unification
No full textCIRS Annual Report 2023-2024
No full textThe 2023-2024 CIRS Annual Report gives a detailed overview of all the activities, research initiatives, publications, lectures, and events that CIRS organized throughout the year. Highlights include the launch of the Hiwaraat Conference series, the inaugural Artist-in-Residence program, student engagement activities, as well as the commencement of new research initiatives