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Diplomacy and the Dead: Authenticating the Sacred in Early Modern Spain
Get PDFThis thesis considers two case studies from the transnational Spanish relic trade at the turn of the seventeenth century. The first study is that of Don Guillén de San Clemente y Centellas, a Spanish ambassador active at the end of the sixteenth century who was a conduit for antique and medieval relics for elite collectors within Spain. The second is of Luisa de Carvajal y Mendoza, was a Spanish noblewoman who traveled to England at the beginning of the seventeenth century and retrieved, prepared, and transported the bodies of Catholic martyrs back to Spain as new relics. These case studies reveal how the movement of relics can be used to map early modern networks of social and political power and to uncover connections between secular and religious networks. In addition, they demonstrate the role of relics in debates about the nature of authenticity and the construction of shared religious and national identities in the Counter-Reformation
User Interaction Design for Self-Expression with an Enactive Approach
Get PDFThis thesis explores user interaction design for self-expression using an enactive approach to understand and enhance the ways in which people interact with digital media. The research investigates the applicability of Enactive Cognition Theory within interaction design, particularly focusing on voice and movement to create more intuitive and engaging experiences for community actors with diverse abilities. This study, employing participatory action research methodology, suggests a reevaluation of traditional user interaction paradigms which typically prioritize conventional inputs. The development process includes the cyclical phases of planning, action, observation, and reflection. It incorporates both direct user feedback and iterative design improvements, culminating in digital applications that support expressive, embodied self-expression through customized voice and movement recognition technologies. The applications were co-designed with a creative arts therapist, student assistants, and the All Star C.A.S.T. (Community Actors and Students’ Theater) group. This collaborative effort has shown great promise in improving engagement and self-expression among neurodiverse users. The approach highlights the need for flexibility, inclusiveness, and adaptability in design, suggesting a shift towards user interfaces that better resonate with human cognitive and sensory experiences
Investigating Language Usage in the Language Classroom: A Comparative Analysis of Operationalization Methods and Implications for Educational Research
Get PDFMultilingual approaches in second language (SL) classrooms, where learners use first language (L1) or any other known language beside the target language (TL), is an issue of ongoing research. While various research methods like word analysis, time analysis, and classroom observation exist, a standardized approach to measuring language use is lacking. Examining the same data set, this study analyzed the frequency of L1 English and TL Arabic use in two language classes through three methods: word count, time analysis, and impressionistic judgments from live observations and made comparisons of results generated by three methods as well as the feasibility. Focusing only on whole-class discussions, video recordings were transcribed, then words were counted in each language. Time was stamped every 5 seconds using Mangold INTERACT software, and observation data from Brown (2023) were analyzed to calculate majority/minority language use. The labor time spent using each method was also recorded for a feasibility analysis. Results showed that each method captured different levels of language use, but all indicated Arabic as the predominant language and that the method of counting words was the most time-consuming method. This study provides a valuable tool for researchers, encouraging their consideration of different language measurement methods for robust comparisons and meta-analyses such that the results of their research have optimal outcomes for future pedagogy
Brand Market Factor and User Experience Enhanced Charging Space Design for Electric Vehicle
Get PDFWith electric vehicles gradually replacing traditional petrol vehicles in the global market, charging stations usually provide a variety of different charging scenarios and modes to meet the needs of users in different usage scenarios. How to help brands establish standardized charging spaces in the US and China based on local user needs is a problem that needs to be solved. First, the article explores brand market (B-market) factors and user experience factors in EV charging spaces through a literature review. Second, the thesis took China and the United States, which have an advanced position in the global EV market, as an example, and use the exact same design research method to explore their charging space markets, investigate their user experiences, and ultimately compare and analysis them to draw conclusions that will help brands to establish standard charging spaces in China and the United States, as well as provide valuable references to the standardization of charging spaces on a global scale. Firstly, this thesis will explore the charging space market in the two regions through literature review, cultural probes, and expert interviews; secondly, it will investigate the user experience in the two regions through observations, questionnaires, and interviews; and finally, it will compare and analysis the above data to draw conclusions. The final results were used to optimize the design of the standardized charging space. Two prototypes and test iterations were used in the final design phase to output a more ideal solution. The final solution will be used to support the design of branded standardized charging spaces in China and the US and provide a reference for globalization and standardization
Causes, Effects and Amelioration of Mob Justice in Liberia: A Case Study of Paynesville Joe Bar in Monrovia
Get PDFMob justice refers to acts of violence meted out against an individual or individuals alleged to have committed a crime. Studies suggest that the inability of states to ensure equity, fairness, and impartiality within judicial proceedings facilitate mob justice. This study aims to explore causes, effects, and amelioration of mob justice in Joe Bar Community, Paynesville, Liberia. Data were collected using a survey questionnaire, focus groups and interviews from 300 community residents and legal practitioners in the Joe Bar Community. The causes of mob justice in Liberia are multi-faceted. In addition to a weak judiciary, the country has a history of civil conflict and political instability, leading to widespread poverty, unemployment, and a lack of access to basic resources. Quantitative results of this study show that both men and women perceive that bribery of judicial officers is a common cause of mob justice. More than one-half (56% of respondents) reported fear among citizens as an effect of mob violence, with women in the 18-29 age group most likely to report fear among citizens as an effect of mob justice. In this study, the qualitative results obtained from focus group discussions and interviews show a high level of perceived corruption within the judicial system, which erodes trust in the system. The respondents expressed frustration with the slow and expensive legal process; they reported that this process also contributes to the rise of mob justice. Delay in court trials and lack of judiciary support are recurring themes in these discussions. Despite the challenges, there is a shared aspiration for change among the respondents, indicating a community desire to seek alternatives to mob justice and to embrace legal solutions. Focus group discussions highlight community members\u27 grievances, particularly regarding the lack of support from law enforcement. The lack of trust in the judicial system is a pervasive issue. Respondents believe that lack of trust leads some community members to take matters into their own hands and engage in mob justice. Interviews with stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and police officers, reveal their concerns about the public’s lack of trust in legal institutions; logistical challenges facing these institutions; and the need for adequate training of law enforcement officers to effectively address mob violence. Mob justice undermines the authority and legitimacy of formal legal institutions, erodes trust in the state\u27s ability to maintain law and order, and weakens the overall social fabric. The research recommends that the government should prioritize the eradication of corruption within the judicial system. Efforts should be made to foster a stronger bond between citizens and security personnel, and to build confidence between citizens, law enforcement and the judiciary. Further, educating citizens about the due process of law and the consequences of mob justice, and incentivizing professionalism among public authorities are imperative. It is also essential to ensure that those involved in mob justice are swiftly brought to justice
How Did Cognitive Status Impact Health Care Use Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Get PDFPhysical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the lives of older adults. Older adults experiencing dementia and other forms of cognitive decline have impaired executive functioning that made it even more difficult to contend with these disruptions. This brief presents findings from research that used data from the 2021 Health and Retirement Study to examine differences in health care delays and health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic among a nationally representative sample of U.S. older adults (ages 50+) with versus without cognitive decline. Results show that most older adults did not delay getting health care and did not experience poor health outcomes due to delayed care. Moreover, older adults with cognitive decline were less likely than other older adults to experience delays in getting health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when older adults with cognitive decline did experience health care delays, those delays were associated with worse health outcomes compared to older adults without cognitive decline
America is Unprepared to Meet the Needs of its Growing Older Adult Population
Get PDFIn 2030, nearly 73 million Americans will be aged 65 years or older. As Americans continue to have fewer children than in the past, the number of older adults will outnumber children. Thus, fewer young adults will be around to support and care for the older adult population. Coupled with COVID-19 pandemic-driven disruptions to the healthcare industry, America’s health and aging care system is unprepared to support its large and growing older adult population. Over time, we will see increased health care scarcity and inequality in the distribution of elder care services, especially with continued healthcare worker shortages and drastic increases in the cost of living. This brief describes health and aging care service gaps for U.S. older adults, including how Medicare limitations lead to high health care costs, and encourages the federal government to shore up Medicare, long-term care services, and the supply of aging care specialists to better support America’s growing older adult population
2023-2024 Annual Report: Leading by Example
Get PDFThis annual report concisely overviews the Muslim Chaplaincy\u27s initiatives and programs during the 2023/2024 academic year. It displays only some of the programs and accomplishments of the Muslim community at Syracuse University and beyond
Roundtable Discussion: The Aesthetic Agenda (and the Future) of AI
No full textBringing together a notable panel of designers, practitioners, educators and theorists, this AI roundtable discussion aims to delve into the nuanced influence of AI on architecture, steering the conversation beyond typical debates. Structured to explore the intellectualizing, aestheticizing, and practical applications of AI in design, this discussion seeks to shed new light on its historical context, aesthetic possibilities, and practicality in the field. This dynamic exchange is set to challenge and expand the understanding of AI’s evolving role in architectural innovation