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Review: The Catholicism of literature in the age of the Book of Common Prayer: Poetry, plays, works, 1558-1689
No full textAnyone who has observed the worship trends of the younger generation of Christians in the last ten to twenty years will have noticed a renewed interest in traditional, liturgically conservative forms of worship. Whether it is interest in liturgy itself, or in the materials of liturgy - ornate vestments, incense, candles, bells, chanting, etc. - young people today display a keen interest in forms of worship and reverence that seem to have been lost in the cultural upheaval of the late twentieth century, a revolution that affected both Protestant and Catholic forms of worship. However effective the late twentieth-century iconoclasm was at the time, vestiges of traditional piety have remained and are now seeing the fruits of what might be called minor liturgical revolutions. When reading recent publications like Thomas Rist\u27s The Catholicism of literature in the age of the Book of Common Prayer, one cannot help but contemplate the similarities between 1625 and 2025 - two moments responding to revolutions of prior centuries. The cultural and religious revolutions that took place in the sixteenth century may have begun in England with Henry VIII\u27s break from Rome in 1532, but they were essentially finalized by 1558, when his daughter Elizabeth I took the throne, the date Rist marks for the beginning of the period he defines as the age of the Book of Common Prayer (1558-1689). But one must put finalized in quotes, for, as Rist shows in his extensively researched book, vestiges of Catholic culture and Catholic worship remained strong, vibrant, and influential well into the seventeenth century
Sources of Influence in Marriage and Parenting for Interfaith Couples
No full textInterfaith marriages are increasingly common, yet research on their family dynamics and sources of influence in family functioning remains limited. Relatedly, although research highlights religion’s influence on family processes, most studies only include same-faith couples. Subsequently, we qualitatively explored the experiences of 32 happily married interfaith couples, examining their sources of guidance in marriage and parenting, reasons for rejecting influences, and the role of religion in their family functioning. We identified one theme of rejecting outside influence and five key themes/sources of influence: one another/themselves, family, friends, media/professionals, and spiritual sources. Findings emphasize similarities between interfaith couples and American families more broadly, highlighting their agency in selecting sources of influence. Using the relational spirituality framework, we discuss religious sources. Clinical implications and future research are discussed
Social Gaps & Urban Divides: How Social Factors Shape Economic Disadvantage in American Cities
No full textThis research examines the relationship between nonmarriage, education, and socioeconomic disadvantage across census tracts in Boston, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Statistical analyses reveal significant differences in never-married proportions between cities, with strong correlations between nonmarriage and community disadvantage. Even when controlling for other factors, nonmarriage remains a significant predictor of disadvantage, though spatial regression shows education is the strongest predictor in Boston.https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/1373/thumbnail.jp
Mosiah 18:21 and Prophetic Help with the Messiness of Unity
No full textThis article explores Latter-day Saint Apostles’ teachings in general conferences from April 2020 through October 2023 about how to achieve unity within the increasing diversity of the global Church. It asserts that diverse disciples can experience the joy of unity by focusing on (1) Jesus Christ, (2) their shared identity as children of God, (3) the two great commandments, and (4)becoming one in spiritual purpose
When Scripts Diverge: Strengthening Low-Resource Neural Machine Translation Through Phonetic Cross-Lingual Transfer
No full textMultilingual Neural Machine Translation (MNMT) models enhance translation quality for low-resource languages by exploiting cross-lingual similarities during training--a process known as knowledge transfer. This transfer is particularly effective between languages that share lexical or structural features, often enabled by a common orthography. However, languages with strong phonetic and lexical similarities but distinct writing systems experience limited benefits, as the absence of a shared orthography hinders knowledge transfer. To address this limitation, we propose an approach based on phonetic information that enhances token-level alignment across scripts by leveraging transliterations. We systematically evaluate several phonetic transcription techniques and strategies for incorporating phonetic information into NMT models. Our results show that using a shared encoder to process orthographic and phonetic inputs separately consistently yields the best performance for Khmer, Thai, and Lao in both directions with English, and that our custom Cognate-Aware Transliteration (CAT) method consistently improves translation quality over the baseline
From Liahona to Talk: An Inspired Method 1
No full textIf our past series, Actionable Insights from the Liahona, laid out essential principles like a detailed instruction manual, this time, I\u27m shifting gears into a softer narrative.
The core question is: How do we make sure these essential principles stick?
To answer that, I\u27ve sprinkled in approachable metaphors and a bit of humor that will make you want to slap your knee and exclaim, That\u27s exactly my story! My goal is that, once you\u27ve finished reading or listening, these vital principles will adhere to your mind like a magnet on a refrigerator door
Stability of LiF Mirror Coatings on Space Telescopes at L2 Orbit
No full textA team at Goddard Space Flight center has developed a coating of aluminum mirrors they term XeLiF. This coating has high ultraviolet reflection and improved environmental stability over similar LiF coatings. For these reasons, it is a potential candidate for the future Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) flagship space telescope mission. However, the stability of XeLiF at the planned L2 orbit of HWO has not been investigated. This study highlights the potential damage to XeLiF when irradiated by electrons that will be present at L2. This radiation will begin removing LiF after 6 years of exposure as well as start roughening the surface. An RMS roughness over 40 nm will be reached by 30 years. Protective measures or replacement coatings need to be investigated
Pediatric Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder: Why Family Intervention Can Help
Full text linkIndividuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) struggle with obsessions, compulsions, and dysfunctional beliefs, and this can impair normal functioning. Due to the possibility of a lifelong diagnosis of OCD after onset in childhood, pediatric OCD is of special concern in clinical psychology. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an efficacious model for treating pediatric OCD. Nonetheless, what may be overlooked in treatment of a child or adolescent with OCD is the importance of family intervention. Family accommodation (FA), an unhealthy participation of family members in the behaviors of pediatric OCD clients, can be emotionally challenging for the family and detrimental to the child or adolescent with OCD trying to overcome the effects of the disorder. Scientific studies have shown that a decrease in FA may directly relate to a decrease in OCD symptoms. Therefore, educating families on the negative consequences of FA is crucial to pediatric OCD therapy. Evidently, treatment including family intervention can lead to long-term remission for children and adolescents. Considering the benefits of adding supplementary methods to standard CBT for pediatric OCD, recent literature on this topic highlights the need for greater inclusion of the family in the therapy process
A Literary Review on the Effects of Music Therapy on Depressed Adolescents: Brain Function, Individual Therapy, and Group Psychotherapy
Full text linkThis paper presents a literature review examining the impact of music therapy on adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). Music therapy, officially recognized in 1950, is a clinical intervention that addresses various psychological and cognitive deficiencies. Adolescents show a strong affinity for music, making it a potential treatment for depression, which is prevalent among this age group. This review explores studies focused on music therapy’s effects on brain function, individual psychotherapy, and group therapy for adolescents. Research suggests that music therapy positively influences brain activity by reducing cortisol levels and shifting brainwave patterns towards healthier states. In individual therapy, music interventions, particularly improvisational techniques, have shown improvements in communication skills and emotional regulation. Group music therapy fosters peer interaction and socialization, contributing to enhanced mood and reduced depressive symptoms. While the findings are promising, limitations such as small sample sizes and a lack of long-term studies highlight the need for further research. Overall, music therapy seems to be an appealing treatment option for adolescents with depression
Harm of Screen Time on the Physical and Mental Health of Young Children
Full text linkMore than 10 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a statement recommending that children under the age of two should not be allowed to view electronic screens. Although screen time is commonplace in a modern climate, the research reported within this review draws attention to the potential detriments of early exposure. These detriments include reduced levels of exercise, sleep, and creativity, as well as increased levels of unhealthy food consumption and an influx of mental health challenges later in life. Some benefits are discussed, such as opportunities for learning and/or stress reduction. Ultimately, the research over the past decade has substantiated the AAP’s recommendation to shelter young children from exposure to screens. Further suggestions are given to disseminate this body of research and encourage compliance in protection of the health of young children