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Passion-Driven Statistics: A course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE)
No full textThis paper describes the use of scientific practices in the Passion-Driven Statistics CURE and presents the results of surveys from the implementation of this CURE at three different colleges. Overall, students experienced positive changes in thinking and working like a scientist, personal gains related to research, and gains in research skills, attitudes and behaviors. The Passion-Driven Statistics CURE aims to equip the future STEM workforce with the data analysis skills and reasoning needed across industries
Classroom Management Strategies That Prolong On-Task Behaviors and Increase Success for Special Education Students with ADHD
Get PDFAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neurological disorders among youth, leading to symptoms of impulsivity, inattention, and cognitive processing differences when compared to same-age typically developing peers. Educators have long been challenged by finding ways to manage their classrooms while effectively benefiting the struggles students with ADHD face. The purpose of this literature review was divided into three separate goals: (1) to evaluate classroom management strategies and their effectiveness on ADHD symptoms, (2) to verify the affects that on-task/off-task behaviors have on academic outcomes, and (3) to investigate the negative and positive perceptions of students based on strategies and consequences. This review covers a broad scope of information that produces specific and encouraging results for educators of students with ADHD
The Benefits of Co-Teaching Students with Special Education Needs in the General Education Classroom
Get PDFThis research project has focused on co-teaching students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Co-teaching is synonymous with cooperative teaching and has been increasing in school districts across the United States and internationally. This thesis describes co-teaching and its effectiveness based on a literature review and professional application. Specifically, this thesis aimed to find empirical findings that provide statistical quantitative data to better analyze the effect of co-teaching. There is an underwhelming amount of both longitudinal and empirical experimental designed studies. In regards to co-teaching effects on academic achievement outcomes in students with disabilities, statistically significant increases in reading and math proficiencies have been found. Of the various co-teaching models, each co-teaching strategy can play an important role in the effectiveness of co-teaching as a whole. This thesis gives a professional recommendation for administrators to best support effective co-teaching in the classroom. Future research should seek to provide experimental, quantitative data on the impact of co-teaching on improving academic performance for disabled and non-disabled students
Measurement of W±γ differential cross sections in proton-proton collisions at s =13 TeV and effective field theory constraints
No full textDifferential cross section measurements of W±γ production in proton-proton collisions at s=13 TeV are presented. The data set used in this study was collected with the CMS detector at the CERN LHC in 2016-2018 with an integrated luminosity of 138 fb-1. Candidate events containing an electron or muon, a photon, and missing transverse momentum are selected. The measurements are compared with standard model predictions computed at next-to-leading and next-to-next-to-leading orders in perturbative quantum chromodynamics. Constraints on the presence of TeV-scale new physics affecting the WWγ vertex are determined within an effective field theory framework, focusing on the O3W operator. A simultaneous measurement of the photon transverse momentum and the azimuthal angle of the charged lepton in a special reference frame is performed. This two-dimensional approach provides up to a factor of ten more sensitivity to the interference between the standard model and the O3W contribution than using the transverse momentum alone
Christian Higher Education as Sacred Liminal Space
No full textTheoretically and practically applied in his ministry, Jesus embodied sacred liminal space. From this “betwixt and between” position, he transformed individuals and the world. This incarnational conceptualization is the underpinning for faith-based higher education. At our best, the Christian college or university, with the missional synergy of faith and reason, is sacred liminal space that results in a particularly effective educational philosophy. On these campuses, students are transformed into “whole and holy persons,” and equipped to engage in “God’s work of restoring and transforming the world.
Cultural Barriers to Orthopedic Follow-up Care in Pucallpa, Peru
No full textScalpel at the Cross (SATC) is a nonprofit Christian organization that serves the Pucallpa, Peru community through short-term medical mission trips. Teams travel to Pucallpa each year to perform orthopedic surgeries, educate providers in local clinics, and build relationships within the community (Lezak et al., 2020). One aspect of this organization’s mission is to provide adequate follow-up care after surgery (Larson, 2014). However, SATC representatives have identified a general lack of understanding among patients regarding the need for follow-up care after surgical procedures (K. Rodriguez & E. Cardona, personal communication, September 25, 2020). In order to address this problem, the researchers agreed to work with SATC to create an educational pamphlet that details the importance of follow-up care after orthopedic surgery. Prior to designing this resource, the researchers gathered information about the impact of orthopedic injuries in developing countries, cultural barriers to medical care in Pucallpa, and the importance of follow-up management for both physical rehabilitation and infection prevention. Research demonstrated that several factors hinder patient compliance with postoperative follow-up care, including cultural understanding and access to medical personnel (Agarwal-Harding et al., 2016; Nawaz et al., 2001). Follow-up care is associated with reduced recovery time, fewer complications, lower infection rates, and improved outcomes (Penrod et al., 2004; Whiting et al., 2015). The educational pamphlet was then created using Canva and a media kit provided by SATC. The resource was given to SATC for translation into local languages and distribution to patients in Pucallpa, Peru
Mindfulness and Its Impact on Perinatal and Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Stress: An Integrative Review
Get PDFIntroduction: Many patients have mental health concerns during the peripartum period. These include, but are not limited to, depression, stress, and anxiety. There is emerging research showing that using mindfulness exercises during this period can decrease these symptoms. Methods: In this study, an integrative review of the literature was used. The search strategy began with three electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar). Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. The final sample for this review was composed of 16 studies that examined mindfulness during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and its relationship to depression, anxiety, and perceived stress. Results: The initial search identified 1577 articles. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, and duplicates were removed, leaving 47 articles for full text review. 16 original studies met all inclusion and exclusion criteria and were used to complete this review. Findings from all 16 studies supported the use of mindfulness-based interventions as a way to reduce peripartum depression, anxiety, and perceived stress. Discussion: This is the first integrative review completed with updated research that shows the benefits of mindfulness during the peripartum period. The use of mindfulness-based interventions can be combined with traditional prenatal care to reduce peripartum depression, anxiety, and perceived stress levels
Facilitators and Barriers to Breastfeeding Success in Adolescent Mothers: An Integrative Review
Get PDFAbstract Introduction: Breastfeeding is the optimal feeding method for infants and confers numerous health benefits to mothers and their children. Nevertheless, despite overwhelming data supporting breastfeeding, breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal within the adolescent demographic. Research Aim: To identify facilitators and barriers to improving breastfeeding success and outcomes in adolescent mothers. Methods: A keyword search of the literature was conducted using the PubMed, CINAHL, and SCOPUS databases. Citation searching and a hand search of 3 relevant journals were also undertaken, yielding 21 original studies that met all inclusion and exclusion criteria. Relevant study demographics and findings were extracted and organized according to the designated levels of the socio-ecological model. Results: Findings from 313,220 breastfeeding adolescent mothers demonstrated that awareness of health benefits, perceived affordability, convenience, intention to breastfeed, and family, peer, and partner support remained critical. Additional findings revealed the importance of professional, transparent, and ongoing breastfeeding education and guidance. Conversely, physical discomfort, perception of low milk supply, balancing competing societal roles, and negative peer and partner input hampered the breastfeeding success of teen mothers. Discussion: This review discovered that the vast majority of current research focused on the individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels. Opportunities exist for developing and evaluating school programs, community lactation resource planning, and public policy advocacy efforts to improve breastfeeding in this vulnerable population
An Effective Culturally Informed Model For Intergenerational Leadership Transfer In The Alliance Church Of Merced: A Qualitative Case Study
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to examine an effective, culturally informed model for intergenerational leadership transfer within the Alliance Church of Merced (ACOM) in Merced, California. The project consisted of a qualitative case study of the three generations of church members in the Alliance Church of Merced to identify an effective, culturally informed model for leadership transfer within the church. The three generations were comprised of the first generation (1.0)—members who were born in Laos and came to the United States when they were teenagers; the 1.5 generation—members who were born in Laos and came to the United States at a younger age; and the second generation (2.0)—members who were born in the United States. The researcher surveyed ten individuals from each generation and interviewed three individuals. Furthermore, the researcher interviewed Dr. Timothy Vang, a respected pastor and an expert on Hmong culture. The researcher examined the leadership transfer of Elijah and Elisha in 1 Kings 19:19-21 and 2 Kings 2:9-14 to capture the working relationship between Elijah and Elisha in relationship to mentoring. The researcher studied the generational challenges of other ethnic churches in the United States, particularly the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. These ethnic groups shared a similar culture to the Hmong and were early immigrants to the United States. The Hmong could learn from their struggles. The researcher also studied leadership succession and mentoring from other Protestant churches in the United States to understand how to train leaders in the church. Finally, these findings were used to recommend an effective, culturally informed model for intergenerational leadership transfer within the Alliance Church of Merced
The Impact of Group Prenatal Care on Decreasing Racial Health Disparities
Get PDFIntroduction: Adverse birth outcomes are a significant public health issue for women and infants in the United States, with preterm birth identified as a major cause of neonatal complications leading to lifelong morbidity and mortality. BIPOC women, particularly Black women, experience significantly higher rates of adverse birth outcomes. This integrative review attempts to determine if group prenatal care is an effective method to alleviate racial disparities associated with birth. Methods: A literature search to identify randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental studies was conducted in CINHAL, PubMed, and Scopus using keywords associated with group prenatal care, race, and adverse birth outcomes. Inclusion criteria described articles with exclusively or predominantly non-white participants, focusing on areas of the world with similar resources to the United States, with detailed measures of adverse birth outcomes. Identified articles were subjected to a screening process to eliminate non-pertinent studies. Results: Initial searches resulted in a total of 325 articles. Of these articles, 15 journals met inclusion criteria. Findings from these articles demonstrate a promising reduction in preterm birth, low birth weight rates, cesarean rates, and neonatal intensive care admissions when a group prenatal care model was applied. Discussion: Despite the need for continued research pertaining to group prenatal care and its impact on reducing health disparities in BIPOC patients, these findings demonstrate that implementing a group prenatal model can undermine the current system which continues to produce unacceptable outcomes for women of color