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Constructing victims and perpetrators: a textual analysis of media discourses on sexual violence
No full textSexual violence has become increasingly visible in the public eye, which has in turn prompted scholarly research across disciplines to critically examine how such cases are handled, ranging from the investigation processes to how the accused and accusing parties are impacted. Linguistic research in particular has made an important contribution to our understanding of the role of language in interpreting and evaluating sexual violence by focusing on the narrations of specific cases. Yet linguistic perspectives are somewhat sparse with regard to mass media discourse, which can play an influential role in shaping discussions on sexual violence. This study examines discourse on sexual violence found in online news reports in the U.S., and specifically focuses on contrasts between different discourse participants. Findings reveal that news reports employ various linguistic strategies that distance sexual violence from their perpetrators (faculty, in the cases examined in this study) and offer disparate attention to perpetrators and victims. Given the increasing visibility of public discourse on sexual aggression and the power that such discourse has in influencing audiences, analyzing the language used to construct victims and perpetrators is crucial to our understanding of the various ways that sexual violence perpetuates injustice
Multilingualism and Moroccan diaspora in Gibraltar in Sociolinguistic Approaches to Arabic and Spanish in Contact
No full textGibraltar is a multilingual British territory bordering Spain that includes not only English, Spanish and Llanito, but also Arabic, owing to the sizable Moroccan population (Government of Gibraltar, 2012). Much of the existing scholarship on language in Gibraltar approaches this topic from a political, sociological, or historical lens (Archer, 2013; Canessa, 2019; Gold, 2005; Moyer, 2009; Stockey & Grocott, 2012), while linguistic research remains scarce. This study employs thematic analysis (Duff, 2018) to examine interviews with 20 Moroccan Gibraltarians, focusing on self-reported linguistic practices, attitudes, and identities, and the construction of Gibraltarian identity. Findings indicate that multilingualism is a major part of many participants’ daily lives, through the use of English, Spanish, Arabic, and — as a marker of Gibraltarian identity — Llanito
World’s Best Dad(dy): Microvalidations in the rural educational space in Rural Education and Queer Identities: Rural and (Out)Rooted
No full textMicrovalidations, small acts that affirm a person’s basic humanity, demonstrate to those who hold marginalized identities how they are seen, valued, and celebrated. For Queer families engaging in rural educational spaces where they may be the only family like theirs, microvalidations can be particularly meaningful. Several categories of microvalidation are effective for rural Queer families: learning and using names, expanding language, honoring parent roles, and validating seemingly small experiences. Given the particularity of rural educational spaces, these microvalidations have the potential of creating a sense of belonging for students and families that extend outside of the classroom and to an entire community
Longitudinal Retrospective Study of a Wearable NMES System to Determine the Effects on Arm Usage in Hemiparetic and Hemiplegic Patients
Full text linkBrain disorders such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, cerebral palsy (CP), and surgical interventions can result in aberrant motor function in the contralateral limbs, resulting in paralysis, weakness, and/or spasticity. It is known that, in the short term, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), the application of low-level electrical currents to motor nerves to induce muscle contractions in paralyzed muscles, can stimulate affected muscle groups and increase arm mobility. However, there remains a paucity of longitudinal evidence examining NMES-mediated improvements of arm usage. Objective
The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a long-term BioSleeve intervention on the recovery of arm mobility in hemiparetic patients. Study Design
The design of this study is a retrospective cohort study. Methods
We examined self-reported arm usage in patients with 1) TBI, 2) stroke, 3) hemispherectomy, or 4) CP who wore Axiobionics’ BioSleeve NMES device and compared this to arm usage achieved from years of conventional therapy. Results
The device was well-tolerated. Patients reported an average increase in arm usage from 9.9% to 43.5%, with the TBI subcohort reporting a consistent increase in arm usage of 5.7% per year over the treatment period. Conclusions
This study supports the literature suggesting that longitudinal NMES can be used to increase arm usage in hemiplegic patients. Clinical Relevance Statement
This study supports the use of wearable NMES intervention in the treatment of arm hemiparesis
Heart Failure Survival Prediction Model
No full textPredicting patient survival rates in heart failure cases not only optimizes treatment strategies and improves patient care but also provides families with a way to estimate survival probabilities. This helps them navigate the uncertainty surrounding their loved one\u27s health condition. By offering a reliable prediction, this prediction system assists families in making informed decisions and preparing for potential outcomes, ultimately reducing stress and emotional burden. Additionally, it enhances clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals, enabling more effective risk assessment, personalized treatment planning, and resource allocation in managing heart failure patients. (Maziar Sabouri et al.) This project develops a machine learning-based Heart Failure Survival Prediction Model, which predicts a patient\u27s likelihood of survival based on clinical data. The model is trained using various patient attributes, including age, gender, smoking, and diabetes. (Moreno-Sánchez) The proposed system utilizes multiple machine learning approaches to ensure accurate predictions. If all 14 clinical variables are available, the model automatically selects the most optimal prediction algorithm based on performance metrics. However, if only a subset of variables (n variables) is provided, a Random Forest model is used, as it can handle missing features effectively. By implementing this solution, healthcare professionals make data-driven decisions to better assess and manage the risks associated with heart failure patients. (Tang and Ishwaran)
WageInsight
No full textThis project develops a platform called WageInsight that predicts wages based on demographic and employment-related factors within the United States. The system processes datasets from IPUMS USA and applies regression to generate predictions. The platform provides an accessible interface for users to input their background data and receive estimated wages
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Full text linkAbigail Fathauer is a Senior English Literature major with minors in Art History and World Literature. When she’s not writing papers or reading the next book on her TBR, she’s working at the local animal shelter and not shutting up about it. In another life, she was a medieval scribe
Box of Criminals
Full text linkJenna Reynolds is a Senior English Writing major. She has written for AMWR in the past and has also written for the DePauw stage (Romeo and Juliet at Bridgerton)
May 2025 Table of Contents Newsletter - Open Access Books
Full text linkA recent Inside Higher Ed article asks the question, what happens if libraries can’t buy ebooks? While this may sound dramatic, it is the reality libraries now face as some publishers move to limit libraries’ ability to buy single titles as ebooks or in print. This inability to buy a single title can disrupt teaching and research which is often dependent on a single title. “Faculty who design courses around specific texts may suddenly find essential works unavailable due to licensing changes.” Instead of single title purchasing, vendors are offering subscriptions to large packages of titles. These are of course more expensive and often include content not relevant to research and teaching needs at DePauw.
Subscription-only models create an uncertain future. For libraries to provide equitable and continuous access to scholarly resources vendors must provide multiple purchase options. Libraries will continue to pressure vendors to maintain the ability to purchase single titles, but the option that gives us the most control is open access book publishing. Publishing open access means the book is available to everyone; no barriers, no future limits on access.
DePauw appreciates the opportunity to provide support for publishing open access monographs embodying and reflecting the values of the liberal arts, via a press governed by its supporting members