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Analysis of phytochemicals in watercress leaves using chromatographic, spectroscopic and in-vitro approaches
No full textFOSTERING INCLUSIVE CULINARY EDUCATION: Transforming Kitchen Facilities at SFA\u27s School of Human Sciences with Universal Design Principles in Education and Hospitality
No full textThe existing kitchen facilities at the School of Human Sciences at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) are not equipped to support students with disabilities, presenting significant challenges to students with mobility, hearing, and visual impairments. Fixed-height counters, lack of tactile and auditory cues, and insufficient visual alerts restrict full participation, compromising the safety, independence, and learning outcomes of these students. These inadequacies underscore the urgent need for inclusive design to bridge the gap in equitable access to culinary education.
Grounded in principles of universal design and hospitality inclusivity, this study proposes a redesign of the kitchen facilities into three specialized environments tailored to the unique needs of students with aforementioned impairments. The integration of hospitality design principles will elevate this project by ensuring the kitchens serve as immersive environments that prepare students for real-world professional settings. Inclusive design in hospitality not only improves operational efficiency but also fosters a culture of equity and accessibility, aligning with global trends toward inclusive guest experiences. The renovated kitchens will aim to mirror such practices, embedding accessibility at the core of education and hospitality training.
This initiative draws on inclusive design literature, demonstrating that universal design enhances safety, functionality, and overall learning outcomes while fostering collaboration and innovation. The proposed facilities will establish SFA as a model for accessible culinary education, attracting a diverse student body and enriching campus life. Key performance indicators such as accessibility audits, student feedback, and hospitality-centric evaluations will measure the project\u27s impact.
By transforming these kitchens, SFA’s School of Human Sciences will empower all students, align with its institutional mission of diversity and inclusion, and set a precedent for integrating education with hospitality design principles. This research advocates for a redefined approach to accessibility, where functional, inclusive spaces are the norm, fostering professional readiness and community well-being
Mermaid in the Bathtub: A Speculative Southern Female Gothic Novel
No full textMermaid in the Bathtub is a Southern female gothic novel set in 1931 rural East Texas. Minnie is a seventeen-year-old woman, married off so her father can find work during the deepening depression and failure of their cotton crop. She is betrothed to Thomas, the Pastor’s son, and doesn’t quite understand her new role as wife and homemaker. Over the course of the novel, Minnie endures abuse at the hands of the Pastor, who punishes her for disrespecting his church and authority. Minnie begins working with other women at the local dry cleaners, but when tragedy strikes and she miscarries her first child, she returns home and begins to spiral, obsessing over the mystery of her mother’s death while dreaming of a life without the Pastor
Cricket, Capitalism and Class: From the Village Green to the Cricket Industry
No full textAuthor Chris McMillan, through Cricket, Capitalism and Class: From the Village Green to the Cricket Industry, provides a definitive and compelling critical sociological investigation of modern cricket’s rise from an English leisure pursuit and role in the expanding capitalism of Empire to today’s multi-billion-dollar cricket industry. This account is constructed through a largely Marxist reading of the sport’s entwining with the processes of capitalism and class. Specifically, class and the class structures reproduced by and through cricket are seen as critical in reproducing a system favorable to both historical and contemporary exploitation and expropriation. As the book transitions from exploring cricket as an “ideological force within capitalism” (p. 106) to cricket as a “reflection of changes in capitalism in the twenty-first century” (p. 106), McMillan includes global perspectives from India, the West Indies, and South Africa, as well as consideration of cricket and the intersections of race, gender, and the media. The theoretical underpinning for many of the points established by McMillan means the book will be of interest primarily to a (multi-disciplinary) scholarly audience. Saying that, cricket enthusiasts are also sure to find enjoyment in topics such as the roots of the “spirit of cricket” and class-based positional stacking in modern cricket
Organizational Readiness as a Predictor of Successful Trauma-Informed Change within Child Welfare Agencies
Full text linkThe literature is replete with calls to reform the child welfare system (Dettlaff et al., 2020; Lindell et al., 2020; McTavish et al., 2018). Five child welfare organizations in one northeastern state in the U.S. participated in a pilot program to implement trauma-informed organizational change (TOC). This study explored the extent to which child welfare agencies demonstrated readiness to adopt change. The researcher used a directed content analysis approach to analyze previously collected staff meeting minutes, consultant notes, and other TOC-related documents collected during implementation. Findings support Armenakis et al.\u27s (2000) organizational readiness for change theory, which suggests that increased readiness for organizational change leads to increased implementation success
Relational Pedagogy for Teaching the History of American Religion in Collegiate Classrooms
Full text linkThere is something odd about teaching religious history in collegiate classrooms. Most academic historians agree that religion is central to the history of any society, yet discussions of religious history or even religious culture are strikingly peripheral to historical narratives taught in college classrooms. Instructors frequently sidestep religion, deeming it too personal and divisive for an objective, scientific study so frequently associated with the academic field of history.
I argue that a more deliberate approach, one of relational pedagogy, overcomes these obstacles while recognizing the legitimacy of such concerns. This approach serves students well and can cover a breadth of American religious history in a manner that is academically rigorous, analytically driven, and student informed. It allows students to gain new perspectives on religion and religious culture without requiring them to defend a personal religious affiliation or any lack thereof while drawing attention both to content knowledge and to the study of history itself, tasks central to any task of any college history professor
BACTERIAL BIOFILM FORMATION AS A TOOL TO ASSESS CHEMICALLY TREATED WASTEWATER QUALITY IN DEEP EAST TEXAS
No full textThe effectiveness of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) relies on a sequence of primary, secondary, tertiary, and advanced treatment stages to remove contaminants. However, despite these processes, microbes can still thrive in treated water from WWTP, posing a significant threat to water quality and public health. This study investigates the suitability of treated water released from the tertiary stage in Nacogdoches, San Augustine and San Jacinto WWTPs into the environment by using bacterial biofilm formation. Bacillus thuringiensis viable cells at an optical density of 0.03 were used as a model organism, and Nacogdoches city tap water served as a reference for comparison. Microscopy studies confirmed the aggregation of bacterial cells and vertical biofilm architecture. Elemental analysis via SEM/EDS identified key elements such as C, N, O, P, Br, Na, S, and Cl supporting biofilm growth. Ion chromatography analysis revealed Cl⁻ excretion role in biofilm formation, F⁻, Br⁻, and PO₄³⁻ showed no influence, while SO₄²⁻ and NO₃⁻ significantly contributed to ECM development. Nacogdoches Cl₂ contact chamber samples exhibited the highest biofilm growth (9.2 µm height and 0.95 µm thickness), while San Jacinto samples showed the lowest (1.1 µm height and 0.59 µm thickness); Nacogdoches final treatment (SO2 contact chamber) and tap water showed similar biofilm characteristics. Antimicrobial potential of 0.3% methanolic extracts of mint and basil were explored to reduce biofilm formation. This study advocates for biofilm assay as an effective tool for evaluating the environmental safety of discharged water from WWTPs
Diagenesis And Controls On Porosity And Permeability In The Upper San Andres Formation Of West Texas
No full textWest Texas reservoirs on the Central Basin Platform (CBP) are dominated by Permian-age carbonate deposits, significantly contributing to petroleum production. The Upper Permian-aged San Andres Formation, composed primarily of dolomite and limestone, is a prolific reservoir. This study assesses diagenetic influences on porosity and permeability within the San Andres Formation along the northern CBP. Two cores from the Monument 4-2 and Peterson 1 wells in West Texas were analyzed using core descriptions, thin section petrography, XRD, XRF, and MICP. Results indicate that dolomitization enhances porosity, with intercrystalline and moldic porosity being dominant, while late-stage cementation and compaction reduce permeability. XRD reveals variations in clay and dolomite content correlating with reservoir quality, and XRF data highlight elemental trends associated with diagenetic changes. MICP data suggest that pore throat size distribution varies with mineralogical changes, influencing reservoir connectivity. The study concludes that reservoir quality is primarily controlled by diagenetic overprinting, including dolomitization, dissolution, and cementation
Swine Solutions: Enhancing FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience Projects
No full textSupervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a portion of the three-circle model of agriculture education, providing experiential learning opportunities for students. The immersion SAE encourages students to build upon foundational learning components in a real-world application. A popular area of the immersion SAE includes ownership of market swine being raised for exhibition. This study serves as a pilot mentorship program for agricultural science educators and students, creating an educational resource encouraging record-keeping techniques and skill development, leading to eventual independence from the student’s standpoint. The model for the Swine Solutions Program includes utilization of the provided handbook, completion of daily observation logs, and participation in check-in procedures. Perceived skill development was measured using a pre and post-survey, and other qualitative factors were observed throughout the study. The Swine Solutions Handbook and structured supervision methods were implemented with 10 participants in Nacogdoches County to establish the success levels of this program. The findings of this study highlight areas of skill development, personal growth, and replicability of techniques for future use. This research contributes to agricultural education by establishing a need for mentorship, instruction, and adequate supervision of SAE projects. Future use of such materials could be implemented across all livestock species as needed
Exploring Rubrics and AI
No full textExplore different types of rubrics and how evaluation criteria are created. Learn about levels of performance and how to align those levels with your learning objectives. Discover how AI can help to generate initial draft rubrics