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Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention Among Nonprofit Employees
Full text linkThis study examined the relationships between intrinsic job satisfaction, extrinsic job satisfaction, general job satisfaction, and employee turnover intentions within nonprofit health organizations. For organizations that aim to increase their number of expanded services, it is essential to understand the motivating factors that contribute to the retention of qualified employees. Employing a quantitative correlational research design, this study collected data from a sample of 84 employees from nonprofit organizations in the Atlanta Metropolitan area using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and the Turnover Intention Scale (TIS-6). The study employed a multiple linear regression analysis to investigate the predictive power of intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction on turnover intentions and a simple linear regression to examine general satisfaction's role. The analyses showed that extrinsic satisfaction significantly predicted turnover intentions, highlighting the importance of extrinsic motivation in employee retention strategies within the nonprofit health sector. By contrast, intrinsic satisfaction did not significantly predict turnover intention, challenging the traditional emphasis on the motivational power of intrinsic rewards within this specific setting. General satisfaction emerged as a predictor of turnover intentions, further highlighting the overarching impact of overall job satisfaction on employees' decisions to stay or leave nonprofit health organizations. The results of this study suggest that nonprofit health organizations should focus on strategies that prioritize extrinsic rewards (over intrinsic) and cultivate work environments that enhance general satisfaction to reduce turnover intentions.Kanno, HanaeHelton, JoeyQi, HuitingD.P.A.Political Scienc
Methyl Jasmonate Stress Signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana Functions Via Reactive Oxygen to Activate the GCN2-eIF2α Module
No full textPlant growth and productivity rely on rapid energy management strategies designed to cope with dynamic environmental conditions (e.g., fluctuating light intensities, temperature, humidity, and pathogen interactions). Previous work by Lokdarshi et al. (2020a), identified a novel fast-regulatory switch in Arabidopsis thaliana that functions at the nexus of two fundamental energy management programs, cytosolic translation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling. The work showed that the General Control of Nonderepressible 2 (GCN2), a cytosolic serine/threonine protein kinase, is rapidly activated in response to ROS emanating under a variety of abiotic, biotic, and xenobiotic stresses. GCN2 then phosphorylates its target, α-subunit of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor (eIF)2, resulting in readjustments to the active protein synthesis, as a plausible mode for stress remediation. In the work presented here, we test the hypothesis that the biochemical, molecular and physiological responses of the Arabidopsis GCN2-eIF2α module towards the plant defense hormone, methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is regulated by light and ROS. We show that eIF2α phosphorylation (PeIF2α) as proxy for GCN2 activation under MeJA stress requires light and this activation can be mitigated with antioxidants and photosynthetic inhibitors. At the physiological level, gcn2 mutant seedlings show increased sensitivity towards MeJA stress in a primary root growth assay. Interestingly, the gcn2 mutant shows a similar rate of protein synthesis as the wild-type under MeJA stress as evidenced by polysome profiling and puromycin incorporation assay. Taken together, we show the conservation of Arabidopsis GCN2-eIF2α activation by ROS during methyl jasmonate stress.Nienow, JamesCantonwine, EmilyLokdarshi, AnsulM.S.Biolog
Thomas County - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0117-1978.32.0125
No full text1 electronic record (PDF), 23 scans, 22 pages. 3836519 bytes.Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0117-1978.32-0125. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 14. Items 117-125. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0092-1978.32.0102
No full text1 electronic document (PDF), 34 scans, 35 pages. 6206601 bytes.Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0092-1978.32-0102. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 10. Items 92-102. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10428/727
Impact of Government Policy Restrictiveness on COVID-19 Case and Death Rates in the United States
No full textThis mixed-methods comparative public policy study examined the restrictiveness of the stay-at-home executive orders issued by U.S governors and the effect those restrictions had on COVID-19 health outcomes. The author extracted 2,789 restrictive phrases from 121 executive orders issued by 46 states to develop a novel Restrictive Measure Index (RMI). The RMI, along with other predictive factors, were compared to COVID-19 case and death rates. The study findings indicate that while COVID-19 policy restrictiveness varied among states, the level of restrictiveness did not appear to have a significant influence on COVID-19 case and death rates. Since COVID-19 responses differed across the U.S., this research also included a case study of two divergent states, California and Florida, to examine the practical application of the concepts outlined in the study. Key findings of the case study indicate that California had a statistically significant lower COVID-19 death rate and a lower case rate than Florida. Public health experts typically lead the response during health emergencies, yet many governors took a more active role during the COVID-19 pandemic by issuing numerous health related executive orders, which created challenges for local public health administrators. These administrators faced intense pressure and had to continuously adapt to a rapidly changing environment. The findings of this study contribute to understanding crisis management policies in the U.S. federalist system during public health emergencies and enrich discourse on intergovernmental relations in pandemic response. Future research into the role of public health experts and effective collaboration models during COVID-19 could benefit responses to future health crises.Lee, KeithLaPlant, JamesRobbins, JosephD.P.A.Political Scienc
Is It all Just Jump Scares? A Look into ELM and Horror.
Full text linkHorror video games are a niche media that often evokes amongst its players. However, horror video games are not widely studied within the persuasive realm of communication studies. This study investigates how through the lens of ELM theory decision-making can be effective within horror video games. Done through a content analysis of horror video game Soma this study provides insight and foreground for the importance of future studies involving horror videogame and communication theories.Introduction 1 LiteratureReview 2 -- ELM Theory 2 -- Central/Peripheral Routes 3 -- Application in other studies 5 -- Fear Appeal 7 -- Horror Video Games: A Psychological Rollercoaster 12 -- Welcome to the world of Horror video game 15 -- The Origin of Soma 19 -- Gaming Lore /24 -- Why ELM and Soma 25 -- Research Questions 27 -- Methods 28 -- Definitions 30 -- Decision Making: Subcategories 32 Atmospheric: subcategories . 32 Jump Scares: Subcategories 33 -- Results 34 -- Present Peripheral Cues (RQ1) 34 -- Present Central Cues (RQ2) 50 -- Lore Establishment (RQ3) 66 -- Discussion 70 -- Conclusion 78 -- References 80 -- Appendices 86.Seibert, John MichaelEaves, MichaelNelson, DavidM.A.Communication Art
Parents' Experiences and Perceptions Navigating the Special Education Process Across Multiple School Years
Full text linkOver seven million children in America receive special education services yearly, meaning millions of families participate in the special education process each school year (National Center for Education Statistics, 2021). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA (2004), required that parents and educators collaborate within the special education process. Given that positive parent-school collaboration correlated with increased student achievement, researchers sought to identify components of a collaborative parent-school partnership in special education: an atmosphere of trust,mutual respect, empathy, cooperation, and a balance of power between the school and special education staff (Hampden-Thompson & Galindo, 2017; Henderson et al., 2020; MacLeod et al., 2017). Even with the collective understanding in the field of education regarding the characteristics of positive parent-school partnerships in special education and the benefits for student achievement, a disconnect between special education staff and parents persists (Fenton et al., 2017). Given the impact of parent-school collaboration on student achievement, the purpose of this basic interpretative study was to explore how parents of children who qualified for special education and have participated for two or more years in the public-school special education process described their experiences in the special education parent-school partnership. Using in-depth interviews with six families representing different disabilities, researchers collected the stories the families shared of their experiences navigating a combined 59 years of special education with their children. The following themes emerged: The difference one educator can make; inequality in knowledge; parent to parent support; inequality in access; balancing and navigating the professionals; and the depth of a parent’s unwavering love. Keywords: Education; Special education; Dissertations, Academic; collaboration; disabilities; multiple school years; parent-school partnership; parents' experiences; special education;Nobles, KathyFiester, HerbertLairsey, JohnEd.D.Education in Curriculum and Instructio
Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0114-1978.32.0116
No full text1 electronic record (PDF), 32 scans, 32 pages. 6024997 bytes.Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0114-1978.32-0116. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 13. Items 114-116. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
Using the American Speech Language & Hearing Association’s EBP Toolkit During Supervised School-Based Practicum: Is There an Impact on Student Clinicians’ Ratings of Self-Proficiency?
Full text linkThe current position statement on evidence-based practice (EBP) published by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), the national certifying organization for the profession of speech-language pathology states that it is the expectation for those who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in SLP that they incorporate the basic tenets of EBP including research, clinical experience and expertise, and client and family perspectives (ASHA, 2022). Anecdotally, direct instruction of EBP can be little more than embedded information prior to practicum experiences. This is not to say that EBP methodology was not or is not adequately taught; rather, that varying teaching methodologies across the current generations of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have resulted in different degrees of exposure and competency. ASHA recognized the inconsistency of EBP practices as an area of need in the early 2000s with a publicized dedication of resources for developing a better understanding of what type of guidance clinical professionals need to apply EBP effectively during client care. Among several documented reasons behind recognized inconsistencies in this area, lack of a systematic framework and practice for using it among graduate level students during practicum is evident in the literature.Smeckova, GabrielaJohnson, KimberlyGorham-Rowan, MaryS.L.P.D.Communication Sciences and Disorder
The Jungian Journey: Transcending Trauma and Reclaiming the Soul in Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle and Hilary Mantel’s Beyond Black
Full text linkTrauma transcendence is a common theme within Margaret Atwood and Hilary Mantel’s works, and it is also an important steppingstone in achieving Soul reclamation. From a Jungian perspective, the Soul and the Self are two terms often used interchangeably, both describing “the totality of the whole psyche” (Jung and von Franz, Man and His Symbols 161). Soul reclamation happens when an individual becomes one with their full identity, exploring and accepting all the parts of the psyche as one. During this process, an individual partakes in a mystical journey of sorts through a process of individuation. This thesis, “The Jungian Journey: Transcending Trauma and Reclaiming the Soul in Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle and Hilary Mantel’s Beyond Black,” follows the Jungian journey of Soul reclamation after trauma within a metaphysical context. Written only decades apart, both novels portray two very lost women with strong ties to the mystical. By exposing the Jungian archetypes of Persona, Shadow, and Animus within the female protagonists of Lady Oracle and Beyond Black, trauma theory can be applied in a way that exposes the psyche’s relationship to the metaphysical along with how this relationship determines the failure or completion of the journey to the Soul.Peguesse, ChereThompson, TheresaJames, ChristineM.A.Englis