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Using GIS to Analyze Tree Cover and Carbon Sequestration on EKU\u27s Richmond Campus
No full textTrees on campus provide important urban canopy cover and numerous economic, social, and environmental benefits. In 2020, spatial and attribute data were collected for 3,024 trees on EKU’s Richmond campus. The objectives of this project are 1) to assess the amount of carbon captured and stored by campus trees, also called carbon sequestration, which in turn improves the air quality of our community and helps mitigate the effects of climate change; 2) Address campus tree health by identifying trees vulnerable to loss due to insect pests (e.g., emerald ash borer, oak wilt); 3) Create a visual of campus tree cover based on tree species, tree health, and canopy cover. The results of this project can be used to locate sites where new trees may be planted in the future, locate areas of risk for the spread of tree diseases, and understand how much carbon our trees capture and remove from the atmosphere.https://encompass.eku.edu/swps_undergraduategallery/1367/thumbnail.jp
Examining the relationship between the use of vaccines, personal protective equipment, and sanitation and their effectiveness: A review of literature
No full textIn 2020 infectious diseases became a global event with health officials dictating methods to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Infectious diseases are prevented using measures like vaccines, personal protective equipment, and sanitation. To prevent the spread of infectious diseases it is imperative that best practices are used. To determine which preventative measures are most effective I compared the effectiveness at preventing the spread of infectious diseases by looking at peer reviewed studies. In the peer reviewed studies the preventive measures all have shown effectiveness at preventing infectious diseases. The most effective measure at preventing infectious disease is personal protective equipment with the exposures occurring when a mask is used having a cumulative possibility of 5.4%. This is a higher rate of prevention as compared to the other preventive measures like vaccines and personal protective equipment. These results can be used to provide an effective protocol by detailing what preventive measures should be implemented first when an infectious disease is occurring in a population.https://encompass.eku.edu/swps_undergraduategallery/1352/thumbnail.jp
Empowering Trail Towns: Community Engagement in Sustainable Recreation
No full textTrail towns are a vital part of the outdoor recreation ecosystem, serving as essential support systems for hikers, bikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. These towns act as central hubs for long-distance hikers, providing them with much-needed amenities such as lodging, food, and equipment. Additionally, trail towns contribute significantly to local economies by generating revenue through tourism and outdoor recreation-related activities. Not only do trail towns provide economic benefits, but they also promote public health by encouraging physical activity and fostering social connections between hikers and local residents. The availability of essential services and amenities, such as clean water, restrooms, and medical facilities, helps ensure that hikers can stay healthy and safe throughout their journey. Furthermore, trail towns create opportunities for hikers and locals to interact, fostering a sense of community and promoting mental well-being.https://encompass.eku.edu/swps_graduategallery/1153/thumbnail.jp
Administrators\u27 Perspectives on Successful Implementation of Occupational Therapy Services in the School-Based Setting
Get PDFBackground: Best practice for school-based occupational therapy (SBOT) alludes to collaboration, consultation, and in-context services in utilizing occupational therapy’s expanded roles to best meet the needs of students. Research supports the workload model as an effective means of maximizing student outcomes and addressing the needs of all students. Many studies explore teacher and occupational therapist perspectives on collaboration, barriers, and facilitators to implementing best practice and a workload model. However, little is reported regarding administrators\u27 perspectives in these areas.
Purpose: This capstone study focused on identifying administrators\u27 perceptions of valued, effective, and successful occupational therapy (OT) services in their districts. This study sought to add to existing research regarding how OT services could best be utilized and implemented in the school-based setting to effectively support students and teachers and align with federal legislation and OT scope of practice.
Theoretical Framework: Two theoretical frameworks, the PEOP model and social constructivism, were employed to analyze the factors influencing administrators’ roles and their perspectives on OT services.
Methods: A descriptive survey design was used for data collection. An anonymous online survey was distributed across one hundred and twenty-five public school districts within a given geographic area. The invitation to participate in the survey included the link to the survey, which consisted of twenty-two Likert scale and rank order questions. The researcher aimed to gain knowledge of administrators’ understanding, perspectives, and implementation of OT in the school-based setting as outlined in federal law.
Results: Out of 67 participants consenting to the survey, 29 surveys were completed. Many participants reported familiarity with the role of occupational therapy as outlined through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (100%, n=29) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (97%, n=28). Additionally, 50% (n=14) stated they currently use a workload model for the implementation of OT services, and 83% (n=24) indicated that OT services were embedded effectively in their district. These values were inconsistent with the reported utilization of occupational therapists throughout the three tiers of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and the reports of the perceived value and effectiveness of occupational therapy services. Direct services were perceived as most successfully implemented (97%, n=28) and effective (38%, n=11), primarily supporting a caseload medical model. Furthermore, 22 participants (75%) ranked administrative support as a top five factor impacting the successful implementation of OT services.
Conclusion: The outcomes of this study emphasize the importance of school-based occupational therapists taking the initiative to educate administrators about the full scope of occupational therapy. By advocating for a workload model and the integration of occupational therapy services at all Tiers throughout MTSS, therapists can ensure that all students receive the support they are entitled to under federal laws
Effective Methods for Teaching Business Related Topics During and Post-Crisis
No full textThis publication is a collection of recent trends in business education and issues in the post-COVID, post-hurricane, and other post-crisis eras of business education. Content should be based on business education practices, empirical research, and theoretical development. Crises can significantly disrupt the education landscape resulting in significant shifts in the delivery of teaching, innovative teaching practices, and curriculum design. Additionally, there are a number of areas within business education that have been receiving higher levels of attention and focus by educators and administrators. Therefore, a need to explore these topics, phenomena, and calls for future research on areas of interest is a must in business education
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No full textTherapeutic/Expressive Writing and Resilience Promotion for Nurses to Reduce Burnout Syndrome
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COVID-19 accelerated the rate in which nurses are leaving the profession because of the severe nursing shortage, extended working hours, and exceptionally ill patients. This evidence-based DNP project used therapeutic/expressive writing and group resilience discussion with Women\u27s Care Center (WCC) nurse at Baptist Health Richmond, to improve resilience acuity and reduce symptoms associated with burnout syndrome. A demographic and two pre-intervention surveys were completed by WCC nurses in the hospital relaxation room or skills lab. The Connor-Davidson RISCc Scale 25 was used to determine resilience scores for day and night shift nurses. The Maslach Burnout Inventoryc Survey for Medical Personnel was also used to assess emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and personal achievement (PA). Participants (N = 18) pre-intervention resilience mean for day and night shift nurses respectively, (N = 11) mean (M = 82.3) and (N = 7) mean (M = 74.8). Both day and night shift nurses\u27 scores ranged from 74 to 90, indicating the intermediate range, which is consistent with 50% of the population. Burnout mean for day shift nurse, EE (M = 28.4), DP (M = 13.43), and PA (M = 39.82). Burnout mean for night shift nurses, EE (M = 32.14), DP (M = 13.43), and PA (M = 37.0). Resilience mean was decreased in night nurses compared to day nurses. Burnout means for night nurses were higher for emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and lower for personal achievement, showing higher levels of burnout.
Keywords: resilience, burnout syndrome, nurses, therapeutic writing, and group discussion
LGBTQIA+ Youth Experiences with Stigma in Urban and Rural School Settings: A Retrospective Study
No full textSchool is considered an essential element in the development of children academically and socially. The experiences that children have while in elementary and secondary school impact their future academic success both positively and negatively. For children who identify as a part of the LGBTQIA community, social stigma may be a barrier to learning and to making positive social connections while in school. Currently there appears to be limited research available on this topic. Our research study aims to provide a better understanding of how LGBTIQIA youth are experiencing stigma in elementary and secondary school. The purpose of this study is to gain new insight on the struggles that LGBTQIA youth face and to use that insight to help implement better supports and resources for them. These experiences are looked at broadly as well as how they may differ in rural and urban school settings. The hypothesis for this study is that individuals of the LGBTQIA community in rural school settings experience more and worse cases of stigma including micro-aggressions compared to those in urban school settings. We used a retrospective framework conducting 2 focus groups with LGBTQIA college students at a 4-year university. The interview format included open-ended questions exploring their lived experience as youth in rural and urban schools prior to graduation from high school. Interview data were compiled, and thematic analysis techniques were used to examine responses. The study results will be used to educate professionals who may work with youth in this population in order to improve support and resources in schools. Providing new information and educating professionals can help prevent stigma and encourage respectful inclusion of LGBTQIA youth in schools
The Use of Ground Penetrating Radar for Archaeology at White Hall State Historic Site
No full textWhite Hall State Historic Site, the former home of prominent abolitionist Cassius Marcellus Clay, is an important historical landmark in Madison County, Kentucky. Before Cassius Clay and his wife, Mary Jane Warfield Clay, built White Hall, Clermont stood in its place. Cassius Clay’s Father, Green Clay built Clermont in the late 1700s. The 2,000 acre estate included not only the house but all the facilities needed to be self-reliant. Cassius Clay inherited the mansion when Green Clay passed away in 1828. While much is known about the Clay family history, little is known about the 100+ enslaved people the Clay family owned including where their living quarters and burial sites were located.
We will review high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs), infrared imagery (IR), and current maps to look for anomalies on the surface that may suggest the location of a feature such as the foundation of a building that is no longer there. When suspect locations are identified, we will utilize a technique in Geophysics called ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to identify any subsurface structures. This non-invasive tool is ideal for this type of work because it will not disrupt the site. GPR data can be collected for a large area in a relatively short amount of time compared to invasive archaeological methods. We will make educated interpretations of the anomalies found when using the GPR. The research may be useful for future investigations at the site by EKU archaeologists, geophysicists, and possibly historians
How do accents influence a speaker\u27s credibility?
No full textThere are around 1 billion people in the world who speak English as a second language and accents are likely to be acquired when a person learns a second language later in life. In this study, we examined accent prestige and the effects that accents have on a speaker’s credibility, specifically, we looked at whether English speakers believed non-native speakers to be less credible than native speakers. Participants listened to a variety of statements and rated a speaker’s credibility from true to false. We used audio recordings from four accented speakers; Cambodian, German, Midwestern, and Appalachian. We predicted that 1) those with an accent from a second language will be rated as less credible than those with a variation of English, 2) those with a low-prestige accent will be rated as less credible than those with a high-prestige accent, and 3) that the more linguistic exposure listeners have, the more credible the speakers will be perceived as.
Key words: accents, credibility, second language, native speaker