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Cultural Linguistic Bias In Language Assessments for Children
No full textCultural linguistic bias is present in almost all language assessments for children, such as the Preschool Language Scales (PLS-5) and the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-5). Cultural linguistic bias is bias against those who speak a different dialect, such as African American Vernacular English or Appalachian English. Bias in these assessments leads to over-diagnosing children with language disorders, which is harmful in a number of ways. To decrease this bias, SLPs should take a language sample to assess a child’s natural language. However, this process can be time-consuming, which is why the use of online tools, such as SUGAR, should be encouraged. This allows for an SLP to take, analyze, and interpret a language sample in a shorter amount of time. Language sampling helps to combat cultural linguistic bias because it allows for an SLP to analyze the child’s natural language in their least restrictive environment
Effects of Spatial and Temporal Variability on Bacterial Diversity and Community Composition in Roof-Harvested Rainwater across Central Virginia
Full text linkIncreasing global water scarcity has sparked interest in more sustainable water sources such as rainwater harvesting (RWH). Because these systems utilize roof-runoff for collection, they can easily be contaminated with environmental bacteria from animal feces and leaf litter, potentially degrading water quality. Thus, questions remain about the safety of harvested rainwater for human use due to the limited understanding of the microbial communities contained within it. To date, there is little published research on the microbiomes of rainwater harvesting systems (RWHS) within the continental United States. This study aimed to characterize the bacterial diversity and community composition of RWHS across Central Virginia. Water samples were collected from ten systems located in four cities spanning rural farmland, small towns, and urban areas. Samples were filtered through 0.22 μm membranes to capture resident bacteria and analyzed using Nanopore sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. A total of 80 samples were analyzed, including one sample from each system during summer 2023 and winter 2023 (n = 20), and three samples per system during summer 2024 and winter 2024 (n = 60). Alpha diversity did not differ significantly between seasons or broader geographic locations but varied significantly between individual tanks. Beta diversity analyses indicated that site-specific factors had a stronger influence on microbial community composition over either seasonal or regional differences. These findings highlight the role of localized environmental conditions in shaping rainwater microbiomes and suggest that site-specific characteristics are the primary drivers of microbial community structure in harvested rainwater systems
Application of Analytical Methodologies to the Analysis of Food Flavoring Agents: Part IV
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Simulation of Rocket Response to Electromagnetic Environments using Finite Element Modeling
No full textThe purpose of this project is to develop a rocket model in FEMAP with NX-Nastran to simulate how a rocket might respond when exposed to external electromagnetic conditions. A simplified model of the SpaceX Starship will be constructed and analyzed to explore how various electromagnetic conditions interact with the rocket’s materials and geometry
Volume 16
Full text linkIntroduction Dr. Amorette Barber, Director, Office of Student Research
From the Editor Dr. Hannah Dudley-Shotwell
Artist’s Statement Maggie Duncan
On Mentoring Dr. Lee Millar Bidwell
The Hujum Campaign in Uzbekistan and its Consequences by Madeline Little
Wet Cupping Compared to Dry Needling for Treatment of Patients with Low Back Pain: A Critically Appraised Topic by Alicia Hoffman and Megan Livesay
Optimization of eDNA Air Sampling Via 3D Printed Fan by Gabrielle Quaresma
Beyond the Classroom: A Qualitative Study of Teacher Attrition and Retention by Serenity Allen and Laina Pfountz
The Treatment of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome with Platelet-Rich plasma Injections Verses Exercise therapy: A Critically Appraised Topic by Ainslie Allred and Sabrina Robles
Reassessing Spinosaurus aegyptlacus: Evolutionary, Dietary, and Ecological Insights from Recent Findings by Nicholas J. Duellman
Regulation of the Funeral Home Industry and White Color Crime by Trinity L. Deguzman and Melissa H. Savage
The Folklore of Clothing: What Do Clothes Say About You? by Margaret Dudley
From Policy to Practice: Advocating Systemic Reforms for Climate Change Solutions by Jocelyn Escobar
Complementary Medicines and Practices for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management by Olivia Hildreth
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Children with Autism: What Caregivers Need to Know by Olivia Hopkins
The Economic Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Economically Valuable Coastal Properties, Land, and Infrastructure by Benjamin Gettier
Recognition or Refusal? Marginalized Identity Development in Passing and The Color Purple by Lee Kassay
Janus Kinase Inhibition in Autoimmunity: Upadacitinib and Ulcerative Colitis by Jade Riddle
Investigating Effects of Electrode Attachment Position in Single Molecule Electronics by Ashley Seider