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3D Printed Lens
No full textOur goal of this project was to characterize a material then be able to produce custom lenses from this material. Ultimately we were able to obtain some results but could use further refining. We hope this project helps set up future experiments within the physics and engineering department involving lenses and building custom apparatuses that can change how we understand our world
Bridging the Gap: Effective Strategies to Engage Emerging Adults in the Church
Get PDFThis study intended to identify effective strategies to engage emerging adults in the church because research and the researcher’s experience noticed a decline in emerging adults’ attendance in church. This led to the exploration of scripture for biblical themes for reaching the next generation, and a review of current and relevant literature on emerging adulthood, ministry strategies for emerging adults, reasons for their lack of engagement, and intergenerational ministry best practices. A qualitative case study was conducted using a questionnaire and an interview guide. The research used data from 36 emerging adults ages 18-38-years-old, and three senior pastors of intergenerational Missionary Baptist Churches in Georgia to get a better understanding of why emerging adults are engaged or disengaged and what is needed to engage them in the church. The study showed that two-thirds (61%) of the research participants said they are involved in ministry/church through worship, and the pastors’ interview responses agreed with the data. Themes for reasons given for being engaged and not being engaged emerged from the analysis. Themes for being engaged included: their relationship with God, relationship with others/community, responsibility/expectation, and church/ministry involvement. Themes for not being engaged included: worship styles, lack of support/needs not being met/judgment, exclusion, and lack of time/distractions. The research participants’ data showed that change, support, being heard, valued, teaching/training, and inclusion are needed to engage emerging adults in the church. The pastors’ responses corresponded with the emerging adults, including the need for collaboration, involvement and ownership in programs, and communication. From the exploration of Scripture, reviewed literature, and data analysis, the researcher identified implementing biblical strategies, themes that emerged from the data, six vital questions, and challenges in response to the questions found in the reviewed literature together as an effective strategy to engage emerging adults in the church
Gender and Student Satisfaction: Men & Women are More Similar than Expected
Get PDFResearch on national norms show alarming gaps in academic performance and engagement between genders, with men and boys performing worse (Reeves, 2022). The Student Satisfaction Inventory is a tool used by universities across the U.S. to measure different aspects of student satisfaction. An examination of gender differences between Bethel found far more similarities than differences in satisfaction, importance and academic performance
Mind Over Matter: The Impact of Mindsets on Performance
No full textMany researchers have examined the positive effects of adopting a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. In this study, 50 participants were randomly assigned to either a growth or fixed mindset message and then were asked to complete a word search puzzle under a 3-minute time limit. The number of words correctly identified was associated with the participants’ performance based on the mindset message they received. Participants\u27 performance was analyzed along with respective demographic information and their results on a brief mindset questionnaire
THE EFFECT OF VISION ON LOWER QUARTER BALANCE DURING Y-BALANCE TEST TESTING IN COLLEGE STUDENTS
No full textPurpose: In order to maintain balance and stability, the body relies on the integration of information from the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. If an individual has an impairment or weakness in one or more systems, their ability to maintain balance may be impaired. Both postural stability and vision contribute to one’s ability to maintain balance in functions of everyday life. The Y-Balance Test (YBT) is a dynamic balance assessment. This study focuses on the visual system and its relation to postural balance, specifically if altered visual states affect one’s ability to maintain balance during a YBT via the use of drunk goggles and blindfolds. The applications of this study hope to provide more information about one of the leading risks of injury in the older population. Methods: Twenty-six collegiate students, 13 male and 13 female, age 20.5 ± 1.6 years, were recruited, given a Bethel University IRB and approved informed consent. Subjects completed a warmup of dynamic stretching. Within one 30-minute session, each participant completed a control, visually impaired (VI), and blindfolded (BF) lower quarter (LQ) YBT. The data gathered in the session was bilateral limb length and bilateral reach values for anterior, posterior-medial, and posterior-lateral reaches. Results: Using SPSS (v28), a one-way ANOVA test was completed. Results found no significance (p\u3c0.05) between Control YBT and BF YBT. Both right (p\u3c0.025) and left (p\u3c0.036) post medial reach had significance in comparing the Control YBT to the VI YBT. Right post-medial reach averaged 101.6 ± 12.4 cm and right VI YBT averaged 90.3 ± 18.4 cm. Conclusion: This study assists in a better understanding if vision alteration or complete blindness impacts balance more drastically. Through the results of the study, the investigators can draw the conclusion that there is significance in the post medial reach direction with altered vision. These results support the hypothesis that altered visual states have a greater impact on LQ balance than complete blindness compared to uninhibited vision. Additionally, the results may contribute to a better understanding of the role the visual system in maintaining postural stability
The Influence of Intrapartum Interventions on the Development or Prevention of Postpartum Mood Disorders
No full textIntroduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a challenging yet common experience for new mothers worldwide. PPD is impacted by intrapartum interventions, but their effects are not well-defined in the literature. The purpose of this integrative review was to identify intrapartum interventions that increase or mitigate a woman’s risk for postpartum depression. Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect for articles published between 2014-2024. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to select applicable studies. Search results were uploaded to Covidence systematic review software and used to screen included studies. Throughout the process, the Johns Hopkins Evidence Research Appraisal Tool was used to analyze study quality and to limit included studies to original research with quality Levels I-III. Results: The search identified a total of 22 articles with a total of 202,405 participants which met inclusion criteria and were chosen for this review. Themes identified included interventions that are protective against developing PPD, including nonpharmacologic pain relief methods, adequacy of pain relief, social support, and music therapy. Interventions that increase risk of developing PPD include antibiotics, cesarean sections, episiotomies, induction of labor, pain interventions unmatched with desired interventions, epidurals (inconclusive), and synthetic oxytocin (inconclusive). Discussion: Intrapartum interventions can help to mitigate PPD risk when carefully selected for the individual woman. Application of this review’s findings must be nuanced rather than broadly applied. Further research is needed to explore the impact of individual interventions on PPD development, as well as in the context of other risk factors for PPD
Standards-Based Grading and the Future of High School Student Assessment
No full textThrough a review of studies and literature as well as educational theories, this literature review is a comprehensive understanding of standards-based grading (SBG) and its applicability in high school business education. SBG seeks to provide clear and transparent feedback to students, education, and additional stakeholders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, equity, and personalized learning. SBG uses core principles like defined learning standards, reassessment, and comportment grading to help provide a more complete picture of student\u27s progress and proficiency in the classroom. Furthermore, this review will examine the characteristics of high school business classes, such as real-world applicability, and critical thinking. It will also explain the rationale behind implementing, or not implementing, SBG within this context
Divorcing Values: A Quantitative Study of Religious K-12 Leaders in the Public Sphere
No full textThis cross-sectional quantitative study examined the relationship between public K-12 leaders’ levels of religiosity, job satisfaction, intention to leave, and perceived organizational fit when required to implement policies incongruent with their personal values. This study also explored whether experiences of values incongruence were related to job satisfaction, intention to leave, and perceived organizational fit. The leaders’ level of religiosity and experiences with values incongruence served as the independent variables to compare with the three dependent variables: job satisfaction, intention to leave, and perceived organizational fit. The person-environment fit theory provided the overarching conceptual framework (Kristof, 1996). Participants were recruited from eight states via email with a total sample size of 333 leaders who completed the online survey. Using a combination of descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and linear regressions, this study found that there was a statistically significant relationship between job satisfaction and religiosity but did not find a statistically significant relationship between religiosity and intent to leave or person-organization fit. Findings also indicated that leaders with higher levels of religiosity had higher levels of job satisfaction even when incongruence existed. Additionally, after controls, the study found a statistically significant relationship between experiences of incongruence and lower levels of job satisfaction, higher intentions to leave, and weaker person-organization fit. Finally, results indicated that men who experienced values incongruence were less likely to intend to leave and maintained a stronger person-organization fit
Talking Leadership: Voices of High School Athletes (and Their Coaches)
No full textEvery organization in every geography and discipline is challenged to develop leaders who can be effective in complex situations. The ethical conduct of appointed leaders is of particular concern. While some individuals possess natural leadership qualities, anyone can build leadership capacity if they put in the work and have the opportunity. Adolescents and even young children can develop foundational leadership skills; in fact, research suggests that it is vital they do so as these skills correlate with later success in both professional and personal pursuits. Youth sports programs are a promising platform for developing leadership capacity due to strong participation and the widely held belief that participation in sports fosters leadership qualities. However, the limited empirical evidence on what youth know about leadership makes it challenging to test the effectiveness of various approaches to developing the leadership capacity of youth. This study explored how high school athletes and their coaches view leadership. Seventeen volunteer athletes and seven coaches, members of the 2023-2024 school year girls’ and boys’ swim and dive teams at a public high school, participated in a survey and semi-structured interviews to share their views on leadership – both generally and within the context of their teams. The perspectives, experiences, stories, lessons learned, and insights of the students and coaches are shared, using their words to lift their voices. Study findings will be of interest to coaches, parents, educators, and administrators working with youth and youth athletic programs
Instructional Strategies for Supporting Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
No full textEverything revolves around rountines and to be great at anything, you have to offer communiation and cler expectations. Typical routines involve moving to a designated area of instruction or location. Planning out certain times will give students a sense of structure to help them transition well in life. They willl know how to comply with rules, adhere to guidelines and boundaries. When students develop routines it helps them to be successful. Modeling explict, guided instructions, strategy helps students comprehend routines that foster self-awareness, self- regulation, and social skills. Implementing routines and predictability into the classroom can result in increased skill development for students with developmental challenges and routines help develop appropriate strategies to cope with different forms of behaviors. Through routines the mind /body can adjust to new environments, build a sense of familiarity, and instill healthy habits. The ability of teachers to organize classroom and mangae the behavior of their students is critical to achieving postive educational outcomes. Although some behavior management does not guarantee effective instruction, it establish the environmental context that makes good instruction possible. Reciprocally, highly effective instruction reduces, but does not eliminate, classroom behavior problems (Emmer & Stough, 2001). It cannot be overstated that routines need to be simple and rehearsed with students. Many students need routines explained, and younger studnts need routines modeled