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Dr. Lindsay Seim
No full textFrom the Back of the Room: A Paraprofessional Perspective of Collaboration and Self- Efficacy in the Secondary Classroomhttps://spark.bethel.edu/edd-show-images-2021/1012/thumbnail.jp
The Effect of Covid-19 Lockdowns and Social Isolation on Adolescence
No full textAdolescents around the world were impacted by social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Students experienced sudden school closures and isolation from classmates resulting in increased screen time, the erosion of social skills, lower academic motivation, and a period of unstructured and unfamiliar learning (Hong et al., 2022; Kannan & Veazie, 2023; Leventhal & Morishta, 2024; Menzies et al., 2024; Warford, 2019). Current research is working to measure the impact and severity of these factors. Early findings suggest that students are academically and emotionally behind where their predecessors were pre-COVID (Menzies et al. 2023; NWEA Connection, 2024). Educators and mental health providers in schools are working to develop curriculum and supplements to help students catch up both academically and socially. Research is ongoing, but suggests an emphasis on immediate mental health interventions, preferably in schools, to reach the highest quantity of adolescents (Aspen Institute, 2020; Leventhal & Morishta, 2024)
The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Professional Quality of Life: Assessing Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Satisfaction in Minnesota Teachers
No full textThis study explored the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and professional quality of life among Minnesota special education teachers, focusing on compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. Participants included special education teachers who provided special education services to students in kindergarten through transition programs, held Tier 3 or Tier 4 teaching licenses, and had taught for at least 1 school year during the 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25 academic years. A total of 1,025 teachers completed an online survey distributed via Qualtrics, which included the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire and the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL5). Descriptive statistics revealed an average Compassion Satisfaction score of 38.9 (SD = 5.4), an average Burnout score of 25.7 (SD = 5.5), and an average Secondary Traumatic Stress score of 24.9 (SD = 6.1). The average ACE score was 1.9 (SD = 2.2). ACE risk levels were categorized as low (33.8% with an ACE score of 0), medium (46.0% with scores of 1-3), and high (20.2% with scores of 4 or more). While ACEs were not significantly correlated with compassion satisfaction, higher ACE scores were significantly linked to higher burnout and secondary traumatic stress levels. The results suggest that ACEs may negatively impact special education teachers\u27 emotional well-being and professional quality of life. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences on teachers, while also leveraging compassion satisfaction, to mitigate the risk of burnout and secondary traumatic stress among special education teachers in Minnesota.https://spark.bethel.edu/edd-showcase-2021/1009/thumbnail.jp
The Relation Between Strength, Power Output, Mobility, And Physical Traits With Maximum Baseball Throwing Velocity
No full textThe purpose of the present study is to investigate the above metrics and their correlation to throwing velocity. Eighteen college baseball players completed two assessments; the first consisted of mobility and anthropometric measurements which included hip abduction, then progressing with a uniform warm-up and throwing process to measure throwing velocity. The second appointment consisted of strength and power movements including Trap Bar Deadlift (TBDL), Barbell Bench Press (BBB), and Single Arm Row (SAR). Moderate correlations were displayed between SAR ( r = 0.690 , p = 0.002 ), hip abduction (HAB) ( r = 0.668, p = 0.002 ), and BP (r= 0.552, p=0.018) while a significant, yet moderate correlation was produced for TBDL (r= 0.493, p= 0.038). Based on the correlation between TV to HAB, SAR, BP, and TBDL, it is reasonable to implement these movements into throwing athlete training protocols in order to maximize what has the potential to be key performance indicators in throwing athletes, including athletes in other sports that involve overhead throwing
Philips IGTD Clinical Operations Manager: DEFINE GPS Study
No full textResidual ischemia after angiographically successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with worse outcomes in comparison to patients undergoing PCI that demonstrate a physiology measurement (fractional flow reserve (FFR) or instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR)) that is well above the ischemic cut-off point. The DEFINE GPS study (Distal Evaluation of Functional performance with Intravascular sensors to assess the Narrowing Effect: Guided Physiologic Stenting) was undertaken by Philips to demonstrate primarily that PCI guided by iFR co-registration using commercially available Philips pressure guidewires and SyncVision system is associated with superior clinical outcomes compared to PCI guided by angiography alone. This multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled study is employing an adaptive design for interim sample size re-estimation, with sample size ranging between 2151 – 3212 patients randomized at up to 125 sites globally. The study will be reviewed from the perspective of one of the Clinical Operations Managers tasked with operationalizing the protocol and managing the study. Site selection began in Q1 2020, with first subject enrolled June 2021, and 1000th subject enrolled October 2023. As of Q2 2024, 18 countries are actively enrolling with an interim analysis planned for summer 2024. The study is expected to conclude in Q2 2027
Experiences selling drugs as a pharmacy technician
Get PDFPharmacy techs do many things, and while most of the important things are left to pharmacists, technicians are responsible for keeping the pharmacy running. In the time I worked at the pharmacy, I mastered using a prescription workflow program, underwent a 160 credit-hour training for technicians, and learned what it takes to keep a pharmacy afloat by yourself. While all most people see are the drugs they end up getting at the end, there is an enormous list of checks that go into every prescription that we dispense. I also find the use of technology in this space interesting, for while it has made all these cumbersome regulations possible due to recordkeeping, it makes so much of it easier that I can\u27t imagine doing any of the job with anything less than what we have. This internship experience has challenged me in many ways but has also given me confidence in my ability to adapt to complicated working environments
Turmeric Essential Oil Acts as an Anti-inflammatory Agent in IFN-�� and LPS Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells
No full textInflammation is a complex physiological response mediated by the immune system, often triggered when innate immune cells detect infection. Treating inflammation becomes extremely important as it is a widespread symptom of many diseases. One way that inflammation can be treated is through the use of turmeric essential oil. In this study, we investigated the impact of turmeric essential oil on RAW 264.7 cells that were stimulated with LPS, IFN, and a combination of the two. Overall, each experiment sheds light on turmeric\u27s multifaceted effects on cellular processes. From regulating cell morphology to modulating phagocytosis and nitric oxide production, turmeric emerges as a promising anti-inflammatory agent worthy of further exploration in the realm of cell Biological Sciences
Improving Healthcare One Chart at a Time
Get PDFI had the opportunity to work as a Medical Scribe between June 2023 and February 2024. While working as a Medical Scribe in the ER, I was able to greatly expand my medical knowledge as well as gain great experience in healthcare. Every shift was different from the last and I was able to observe a lot of different procedures and medical workups while helping providers more effectively and efficiently care for their patients. Throughout my time I also gained insight into what medical career path I felt most compelled to follow
Laser Tweezing & Tracking
Get PDFPrecisely focused laser beams produce optical forces when coming into contact with particles. Using these forces, it is possible to tweeze microscopic particles, moving them in 3D space. With the aid of a microscope and a photodiode, the location and velocity of these particles can be quickly and accurately tracked. This procedure could have applications in biomedical research, electrical microcircuits, and many other fields
3-D printing Optics
No full textWe have been working on using a resin 3-D printer to create optical lenses. We have been fine tuning our design process with the printers and testing the various properties of the material. We have tested for wavelength dependency as well as found the materials index of refraction using multiple methods. With this information we have been attempting to buid a lens with a desired focal length. This could be very useful for applications of lenses that aren’t at a typical focal length that sellers usually use