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Search for top squark pair production using dilepton final states in pp collision data collected at √s=13TeV
No full textA search is presented for supersymmetric partners of the top quark (top squarks) in final states with two oppositely charged leptons (electrons or muons), jets identified as originating from b quarks, and missing transverse momentum. The search uses data from proton-proton collisions at s=13TeV collected with the CMS detector, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 137fb-1. Hypothetical signal events are efficiently separated from the dominant top quark pair production background with requirements on the significance of the missing transverse momentum and on transverse mass variables. No significant deviation is observed from the expected background. Exclusion limits are set in the context of simplified supersymmetric models with pair-produced lightest top squarks. For top squarks decaying exclusively to a top quark and a lightest neutralino, lower limits are placed at 95 % confidence level on the masses of the top squark and the neutralino up to 925 and 450GeV, respectively. If the decay proceeds via an intermediate chargino, the corresponding lower limits on the mass of the lightest top squark are set up to 850GeV for neutralino masses below 420GeV. For top squarks undergoing a cascade decay through charginos and sleptons, the mass limits reach up to 1.4TeV and 900GeV respectively for the top squark and the lightest neutralino
Postplacental Intrauterine Device Insertion: Efficacy and Barriers
Get PDFAs many as half of all women do not attend postpartum care and receive desired family planning care. Left with little to no resources for obtaining contraception, many go on to have subsequent unplanned pregnancies. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has stated that offering long-term, reversible contraception at the time of birth should be considered for these women, yet adoption of this procedure remains low. This literature review will evaluate the efficacy and advantages of postplacental intrauterine device placement and barriers to implementing the procedure
Impact of Relative Age on Need for Special Education Services
Get PDFThis thesis consists of a literature review of research on a potential correlation between a student\u27s birthdate, age upon entry into kindergarten, and the potential need for special education services while in elementary school. Results were mixed on the benefits of delaying entry into school. While results appeared contradictory at times, closer analysis indicates that benefits depend on the individual, on the presence of a disability, the gender, and socio-economic status, and on when a student is born. Students born in the months directly preceding kindergarten eligibility are at a disadvantage when compared to those born right after the cut-off date, as indicated by higher special education referral rates. While no definitive answer is possible to the initial research question, we have learned that while a relatively young age can have an impact on a student, delaying entry into kindergarten is not a fix-it-all, and while beneficial for some, it may be detrimental for others
PA School and Relationship Satisfaction
Get PDFPhysician assistant programs are rigorous, fast-paced, and time intensive, putting significant stress on PA students themselves and their romantic relationships. Research has been done on the effects of medical school on student mental health and romantic relationships, but there is a lack of research on PA students who undergo a similar didactic education. Determining the relationship between PA school stressors and relationship satisfaction may aid in the development of coping mechanisms for couples, reduce student and partner stress, and improve student well-being. The study revealed students who were married, male, between the ages of 30-39,cohabiting, or in long term relationships experienced the most impact of PA school on their relationship satisfaction. The main stressors of PA school were identified as relating to the academic demands of PA school. Several coping mechanisms were identified as being useful in benefiting their romantic relationships such as communication, working as a team to accomplish household tasks, and quality time. Encouraging PA students to use these mechanisms may help them balance PA school and their romantic relationships as effectively as possible
Use of Supplemental Iron for the Enhancement of Physical Performance in Competitive Non-Anemic Female Athletes
Get PDFBackground: Iron has been a commonly prescribed supplement for female athletes to take, but there is little evidence to support if iron supplementation can help improve non-anemic female, athlete’s performance. There is still a lack of unity to determine whether iron can be beneficial to a female athlete during their competitive season regardless of their blood iron status. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to determine the impact of iron supplementation on physical performance in competitive non-anemic female athletes. Results: Seventeen articles were selected after following evaluation procedures utilizing the PEDro Scale, CASP, and the Critical Appraisal of a Meta-Analysis or Systematic Review; each of the articles were selected for their respective research types. Ten of the seventeen articles were able to report the benefits of iron supplementation on physical performance. The most common performance improvements were VO2max, energy efficiency, and improved blood lactate levels. Five articles reported no evidence of iron improving performance. The most common outcome supported by the utilized review articles suggested that iron supplementation allowed for iron level maintenance throughout the competitive season. Conclusion: Iron supplementation is most beneficial to physical performance in patients who have lower iron status. There is evidence to support that iron supplementation maintains blood iron levels throughout a competition which helps patients maintain their aerobic capacity. Iron supplementation was most beneficial to aerobic performance. Implications for Research and Practice: This research supports using iron supplementation in female athletes regardless of their iron status. The literature encourages athletic trainers and physicians to present athletes with the option for the female athletes to begin supplementation during their competitive season regardless of their iron status. Further research needs to be completed to determine the adverse effects of supplementing iron in patients that currently have normal iron levels as well as research on adequate dosage amounts
Best Practices for Transformational Discipleship in North Dakota Assembly of God Churches
Get PDFThe researcher constructed this project to discover best practices for transformational discipleship in the local church. The researcher provided the theological and biblical framework for transformational discipleship from Romans 12, exploring current literature on discipleship models and discipleship practices in the Assemblies of God denomination. The researcher created the project instrument from two sources: literature identifying recommendations of best practices for transformational discipleship in the local church and participants’ views regarding discipleship. The researcher then traveled to the North Dakota Network District Sectional meeting. Questionnaires were distributed and face-to-face interviews were conducted. The data was then analyzed and coded for prevailing discipleship tendencies.The researcher identified two findings for best practices for transformational discipleship in the local church: (a) church leadership’s responsibility for equipping the local church with discipleship small groups, materials, and training, and (b) spiritual discipline as important to transformational discipleship in the local church
Healthy Parenting in the Family System
Get PDFIn the New Testament, there are several passages that illustrate the way in which Christians are to interact with each other. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, Romans 12:3-5, and Ephesians 4:4-5 the apostle Paul describes the connection Christians have with one another as being like a body. Through Jesus Christ, Christians are all connected in this body, the body of Christ. The apostle Paul writes, “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it” (1 Cor. 12:26). Between 1950 and 1960, Murray Bowen began to develop an integrative theory of the family which he called “family systems theory” (FST). FST describes the family as one emotional unit rather than a collection of autonomous people. The theory describes humans as living in relationships with emotional connections and these connections pass the anxiety of family members to each member of the family system along interconnected pathways. This idea was a departure from the linear causation theories espoused at the time Bowen proposed his theory. Bowen described anxiety—defined in this project as a reaction to a threat that is real or imagined—as existing in two foundational forms, chronic and acute. Chronic anxiety can be passed through family generations and often shows up in recurring generational patterns and similarities. Although family systems theory was developed based on the assumption that humans are a product of evolution, this project has shown the connection between FST and biblical doctrines and theology. This project has shown that FST can be a valuable tool for Pastors and parents as they observe their congregation or family’s emotional reactivity. It has also shown that through a better understanding of the doctrine of sanctification and the body of Christ, they will improve their own family’s emotional connections and bring about a healthier family system
The Racial Attitudes of White Students at a CCCU Institution
No full textThis phenomenological study used semi-structured interviews to understand the lived experiences and racial attitudes of White students at a CCCU (Council for Christian Colleges & Universities) institution as they related to Black people. The participants were asked about their past experiences with Black people, their discussions with family about race, their present understanding of terminology related to race and racism, and their desire to support racial justice in the future. Through this study, three groups of students were identified: those that were educated on matters related to race and racism, those that were just beginning to understand these issues, and those that denied the existence of these issues. The data gathered from these interviews pointed to the need for increased discussion about race and racism by faculty, staff, and students on Christian college campuses. Universities must take a holistic approach to educating students on issues related to race and racism, by hiring and retaining faculty and staff of color, challenging preconceived notions about events and chapel on campus, and intentionally assessing the curriculum across all academic and social sectors.https://spark.bethel.edu/edd-showcase-2021/1005/thumbnail.jp
Opportunities for and Benefits of Career and Technical Education for High School Students With Disabilities
No full textStudents with disabilities struggle more than students without disabilities to graduate high school as well as finding a good paying job after high school. With the implementation of the IDEA act of 1975, there have been many different theories on what can help students with disabilities become contributing members of society. With CTE (career and technical education) courses being an option in more school districts, it is viable for case managers to consider the beneficial opportunities for their students to choose a path to success. With increasing data that students with disabilities often have greater success in a hands-on course, it is also becoming evident that this success leads students to be more likely to graduate from high school. When students with disabilities earn a high school diploma with real world work skills and training, it gives them a greater opportunity to be a successful member of the community and a sense of accomplishment. This thesis will discuss different pathways and opportunities that students with disabilities have and how CTE courses can give them a better chance of earning a high school diploma and gaining a good job or career from it
The Benefits of Response to Intervention (RTI) Versus the Signigicant Disrepancy Model in Identifying Students Through Child Find With Specific Learning Disabilities
No full textSpecial Education practices continue to evolve and improve over time. Disability law and legislation work to support improved practices with amendments to Individuals Disability Education Improvement Act, IDEA and higher court rulings that set precedent for compliance to disability law to serve individuals impacted. Clarity on legal obligation and best practices continues to be a need in regard to the Child Find law. Child Find is an obligation under IDEA that requires school districts to identify and evaluate students with reasonable suspicion of a disability that is impacting their ability to make progress educationally. States must define practices regarding the evaluation and qualification expectation of practice. Although there is more than a dozen recognized categories of educational disabilities, a specific learning disability continues to challenge Child Find obligations with discrepancy on how an individual may qualify within this educational disability category. For the identification of a specific learning disability, states must define how they will utilize a multi-tiered system including Response to Intervention (RTI) with or without the severe discrepancy model. Prior to the 2004 IDEA amendment, multi-disciplinary teams primarily relied on the severe discrepancy model as a primary factor of consideration for identifying a specific learning disability. Therefore, this thesis has been written to discuss benefits of Response to Intervention (RTI) practices versus Discrepancy model in identification of students who may have a Specific Learning Disability