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BEHIND THE MASK: DEFINING MASKING BEHAVIOR IN ADHD
No full textThe purpose of this research is to more precisely and concretely define examples of masking behaviors for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurobehavioral disorder that occurs in 3– 7% of children.” (Kloo & Kain, 2016). Masking behavior is any action that neurodivergent individuals, such as people with ADHD, engage in to appear more socially acceptable. Masking behavior has been formally researched in Autism Spectrum Disorder, but there is very little formal research conducted on masking behavior in ADHD. In the current study, an online survey about masking behavior in ADHD was made available using social media, snowball method, and personal contacts. In all, 1523 participants answered the questions. Each of the 14 masking behaviors used in this research was used by the majority of ADHD participants. All masking items had an average frequency score of 3.34 or above, meaning 69% (with a range of 44%-87%) of participants selected “often, or very often” when asked how frequently they use these various masking behaviors in the past month. This study is important for the purpose of hope for improved diagnosis. It also helps with the recognition of negative impacts of masking behavior and promotion of potential future societal changes with more acceptance of neurodivergence. Furthermore, identifying masking behavior in ADHD is the first step to understanding the entire experience
CREATING A HERO RECOMMENDER SYSTEM FOR NEWER PLAYER IN DOTA 2
No full textThe video game DotA 2 has a steep learning curve. Choosing which character (or “hero”) and position to play is not obvious for new players. This thesis proposes a recommender system that chooses a hero and position for a player based on their style of play. This system works by matching the player with experts who play similarly. The system is intended to make the game more enjoyable for beginners and to increase player retention. In this work, we present a dataset containing the actions of expert players representing different heroes in different positions and situations over many thousands of games. We present the results of clustering algorithms applied to heroes and positions according to their actions and applied to the actions themselves for feature selection. We present the results of an initial machine learning model that uses these features to predict hero and position from a player’s style of play
INHABITING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND LAND DEGRADATION
No full textThis thesis is a portfolio of works exploring the interplay between international relations, Indigenous rights, and land degradation. The first paper provides an overview of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Working at the international level, the regime acknowledged the need for collective action and resource sharing to protect the land we inhabit. The UNCCD was an instance of developed countries coming together to advocate for themselves in a period of intense international interest in environmental protection. The second paper of this portfolio examines the relationship between democracy and deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. The Brazilian Amazon is often referenced in environmental politics to demonstrate the benefits of strong regulations for curbing land degradation. I use an ordinary least squares regression analysis to determine if changes in the level of democracy are related to forest cover from 1985 to 2019. Then I look at qualitative reasons for the relationship I find. The final paper examines why Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States did not decide to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Keeping the Arts Alive in the Context of Remote Learning: Pandemic Insights for High School Lesson Planning in the Fine Arts
No full textDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a rollercoaster for all of us, especially teachers and students. For art education specifically, remote learning created challenges related to the availability of the art supplies essential to art-based lessons. My thesis focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on art education, as well as best practices for teaching art in the classroom and online. I wanted to consider this experience from the perspective of a high school art teacher by researching and designing an engaging lesson plan for remote learning. I also interviewed two talented and dedicated art teachers, who told me about teaching at the height of the pandemic. Prior to creating a mock remote lesson plan, I first created an in-person lesson plan to consider how my priorities would change in the context of remote learning. My mock lesson plan for self-portraits follows the Studio Habits of Mind (SHoM) framework used by many art teachers. In my remote version of this lesson plan, I focused on building a connection between myself and the students. The findings of my thesis emphasize the importance of practicing empathy. Teachers learned how to be more empathetic toward their students\u27 needs even after students returned to in-person classes
TARGETING EGFR-MUTANT NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER CELLS WITH CARM1 INHIBITORS
No full textLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths, and non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) make up the majority of cases. EGFR-mutant NSCLC patients have been found to develop resistance to chemotherapeutic agents such as third generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor, osimertinib, over time. This study aimed to determine the effects of CARM1 inhibitors on EGFR-mutant NSCLC cell lines and to assess if a CARM1 inhibitor (CARM1i) shows cooperativity with osimertinib to reduce viability of EGFR-mutant NSCLC cell lines. This study involved a colorimetric thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay to determine cell viability for a series of single and combination dose treatments, Annexin V FITC staining to detect apoptosis, western blot analysis for proteins associated with apoptosis, and senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA- β-gal) staining to detect the presence of senescence. Results showed that CARM1i and osimertinib, both singularly and in combination, decreased cell viability in EGFR-mutant NSCLC cell lines. Co-treatment with CARM1i and osimertinib exhibited increased cell death as seen by phase contrast microscopy, cell viability assays, and increased cleavage of PARP1 and caspase 3. Therefore, CARM1 inhibitors are an effective strategy to combat viability of EGFR-mutant NSCLC cell lines. Future studies could be conducted to determine if the use of CARM1 inhibitors can overcome the development of resistance to clinically-used EGFR inhibitors like osimertinib and erlotinib
LGBTQ+ TAIWANESE: THEIR HISTORY, POLITICS, AND FILMS
No full textThis thesis examines the history, politics, and films of LGBTQ+ people in Taiwan with a focus on the political and cultural changes that led to Taiwan becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. This thesis also explores the opposition to the LGBTQ+ movement and the representation of LGBTQ+ people in popular films. Over the course of this paper, it becomes clear that the development of LGBTQ+ identities was strongly influenced by migration and cultural imperialism. In modern times, globalization further developed queer identities and helped create the Taiwanese queer community that exists today. By examining the development of Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ identities in history, we can better understand the challenges queer Taiwanese have faced. This thesis also addresses the worries of those who oppose LGBTQ+ movements and how their influence has affected LGBTQ+ rights. The end features an analysis of Taiwanese queer films, which can help both the reader of this paper as well as Taiwanese film audiences come to better understand homosexuality in Taiwan. Upon analyzing queer films from the last 20 years, we will be able to see the trends in film and observe how the gender public\u27s opinion of homosexuality has changed over time
A GRIZZLY SITUATION AN ISSUE ASSESSMENT OF GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT IN THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM
No full textThe Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the few remaining areas in the contiguous United States that contains a stable and thriving population of grizzly bears ( Ursus arctos horribilis). Management policies and practices have heavily impacted the success of this species’ survival. This thesis examines the relationship between the public, government agencies, and the state of Yellowstone’s grizzly population both spatially and temporally. It addresses both historic and current issues facing grizzly bears in the ecosystem today, and includes stakeholder perspectives gathered through unstructured interviews, historic documents, and legislation. It concludes that the future management of grizzly bears is an issue of politics, as opposed to ecology
DIVINE INSPIRATION AND THE AUTHOR’S VOICE
No full textMost ancient epic poetry includes at least one invocation to the Muses. The first chapter of this thesis gives an overview of the Muses, divine inspiration, and their relationships with certain poets, namely Hesiod and Homer, as well as instances of direct address to the Muses. Narrowing down to specific facets of Homer’s writing, the second chapter looks at his use of apostrophe in the Iliad directed at characters, both god and mortal, as well as the audience. Following this analysis, my own creative work about relationships between gods and mortals is presented and discussed with respect to my study of ancient epic poetry, and where my writing techniques follow and differ from those examined previously
Complications with Historical Production: American History, Bias, and Latine Representation
No full textThis thesis aims to investigate how American history professors’ attitudes relate to the texts assigned to their students and how these readings portray Latines. Past research indicates that historical production of history narratives have been impacted by national identity, linguistic choices, instructors’ perspectives, and prejudice. These key ideas in historical narrative creation can have psychological ramifications for Latine students, such as stereotype threat or transmission, self-esteem alteration, personal disengagement, and lowered sense of belonging. The study examined six American history professors’ syllabi and survey results to see how Latines were represented in assigned readings and if there was a connection with the professors’ survey responses. There were 11 syllabi received with a total of 29 readings coded. Readings were coded for Latine content and the connotations (Negative, Negative-Neutral, Neutral, Positive-Neutral, or Positive), while surveys looked at implicit and explicit measures to gauge bias. Overall, the representations of Latines in the readings had between a Negative-Neutral and Neutral connotation (Mean=2.4), whereas surveys did not indicate signs of explicit or implicit biases