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Broad Street Sisters Presents: Premier Film Screening
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A Swift Spin on Literature: Taylor Swift\u27s Feminist Reimagination of Male-Dominated Literature
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History Has Its Eyes on Hamilton: An Analysis of How Hamilton: An American Musical Changed Broadway and Society
Full text linkThis paper analyzes the ways in which Hamilton: An American Musical impacted both Broadway and society. When Hamilton premiered on Broadway in 2015, it quickly became a massive phenomenon, one that had a major impact on Broadway itself and on society at large. The show’s use of color-conscious casting and unique hip-hop style drew in audiences that would not otherwise be drawn to Broadway. The Original Cast’s demand for royalties also had a hand in impacting Broadway’s finances and inspiring actors to strike. Additionally, Lin-Manuel Miranda made it a priority to involve the show in education, launching the EduHam program and significantly impacting American education, as well as the show’s political subject matter leading to many political discussions after its release. This study outlines the specific ways that Hamilton affected Broadway and American society. By combining research on the direct impact the play had on Broadway, the creation of the EduHam program, the musical’s impact on social and political arenas, and a survey conducted at Rhode Island College, it argues that no matter one’s personal feelings about the show, there is no denying the reach and impact of Hamilton, even beyond Theatre business and culture
Dorsal fin innervation of the bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus
Full text linkRecent work has shown that the dorsal fins in fish operate not only as locomotive appendages, but also as sensory structures that aid in proprioception. To investigate how fish use these structures for sensing, the innervation of the dorsal fins in bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) was assessed through immunohistochemistry assays. I conducted staining using anti-acetylated tubulin (AAT), a non-specific neuron marker, calcitonin-gene related peptide (CGRP) which stains sensory neurons and cytokeratin 20 (CK20), which binds to mechanoreceptor structures. Stained samples of bluegill dorsal fins were imaged under a laser scanning epifluorescence microscope to visualize mechanoreceptors, as well as sensory and motor neurons. I was able to localize mechanoreceptors in both spiny and soft dorsal fins. Fluorescence imaging revealed ubiquitous sensory innervation throughout the dorsal fins. Putative motor structures tend to be located near the fin base. In the soft dorsal fin, mechanosensory structures were found closer to the fin membrane. Visualization of sensory pathway integration in different regions of the bluegill dorsal fin can further our understanding of how the sensory and motor innervation of fins contribute to overall stability and locomotive capabilities of fish in turbulent environments. Greater knowledge of sensory pathways in simpler appendages like fish fins can provide insight into neuromuscular systems in human limbs and serve as bioinspiration to prosthetics and wearable devices
The Trends in Accuracy of Ancient History in Filmed Media and Its Implications on Society and Education
Full text linkHow have accuracies and inaccuracies of historical filmed media changed throughout time and historical contexts? What are these films’ effects on society and education? Are these films moving away from the truth when their educational worth grows yearly? Historical filmed media has not become more or less accurate over time. The real issue, however, is the need for increased historical education and properly preparing students to recognize and research any inaccuracies they might come across. The success of this rides on the backs of educators and will decide how easily media can change historical memories of figures and events
When Identities Align: An Examination of Co-Constructed Identities
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Legacy Effects of Forest Clearcutting on Ecosystem Function and Biogeochemical Cycling in a New England Forest
Full text linkTerrestrial soils comprise the largest reservoirs of carbon (C) in the biosphere holding some 2500 Gt C, which is 4x the amount found in plant biomass and 3x the C content of the atmospheric pool. Approximately 1500 Gt of soil C is in an organic form, thus making it available to mineralization by heterotrophic organisms [10]. Changes to the drivers of mineralization such as climate change and aeration due to anthropogenic land use, such as logging, have the potential to strongly affect global carbon and associated nutrient cycles, plant production, and atmospheric composition. With the aim of better understanding the potential long-term implications of forest logging on ecosystem function and soil biogeochemistry we conducted a range of measurements in the field and laboratory to elucidate patterns along a 20-year old clearcut and adjacent 100+ year old forest stand located in two experimental large gaps in Yale Myers Forest, Eastford, CT. A decrease in organic matter and reduced soil biotic activity in the experimental large gaps when compared to the 100+ year old forest due to the potential changes in edaphic conditions and biodiversity associated with disturbance is expected. Leaf litter samples collected from the study sites Kozy Road and Tree Heaven underwent elemental analysis to measure the change in litter carbon and nitrogen throughout the experiment. Soil samples were collected at each litterbag collection throughout the sampling period to provide a surface and subsurface snapshot of the biology at that time in each transect. Soil samples were analyzed for four ecoenzymes that play a pivotal role in carbon and nutrient cycling in soil, B-glucosidase (BG), Acid Phosphatase (AP), Nacetylglucosaminidase (NAG), and Xylosidase (XYLO). Results found an overall increase in average C and N percentages in both Kozy Road and Tree Heaven over the course of this study, which may indicate mineralization and immobilization is occurring and resulting in an accumulation of soil organic matter. The highest EEA values were found for BG and AP. This result may be explained by the fact that BG hydrolyzes cellulose. Acid Phosphatase works upon organic phosphorus and converts it into its inorganic form, an essential nutrient for all life. Labile organic material and organic phosphorus were the primary targets of the ecoenzymes analyzed in this study. In the coming months, we plan to continue to measure and collect data from samples collected beyond the nine month cutoff for this study extending data collection to 12 and 18 months in order to conduct more intensive hypothesis testing and multivariate statistics
Media Portrayal of Nurses During COVID-19: Coverage and Provider Perceptions
No full textNurses are crucial members of the healthcare system, and they served an even larger role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many took to the media to stay informed and followed the constant coverage of nurses’ “new normal” in the workplace. This study aimed to analyze nurses’ portrayal in the media between 2020-2022 in addition to nurses’ experiences on the COVID-19 frontline applying framing and labeling theory. A mixed method approach was employed with a content analysis of 105 coded newspaper articles and a questionnaire with open and closed ended questions in which both were thematically analyzed. Findings indicate that nurses were mostly portrayed positively by the media with support and appreciation being the most evident themes despite the mention of many negative realities the pandemic brought healthcare settings. Data from the questionnaire supports content analysis findings. This study shed light on nurses’ experiences providing direct care during COVID-19, the ways in which pandemic media coverage impacted nurses, and how coverage influenced public perception of the nursing role
The Disparity in Adolescent Contraceptive Access Across the United States and Its Impact on Teenage Birth Rates
Full text linkThis study provides an overview of the research conducted on adolescent contraceptive access across the United States and its impact on teenage birth rates. The study aims to investigate the current state of access to contraceptives for adolescents across different states in the US. Access to contraceptives is crucial to adolescent health because it may play a role in preventing teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is adverse because the significant social and economic expenses associated with it negatively impact both individual families and society. This study\u27s findings reveal a significant disparity in adolescent contraceptive access across the United States, with some states having more accessible and comprehensive contraceptive services than others. This study also found a correlation between contraceptive access and teenage birth rates, with states with more accessible contraceptive services having lower teenage birth rates. Adopting laws similar to that of Massachusetts might serve as a model for federal-wide legislation. The law in Massachusetts explicitly stipulates that individuals of any age have the right to access birth control, ensuring their privacy is fully safeguarded by legal provisions. The implications of this research can be used to inform policy and decision-making in the healthcare industry to reduce teenage birth rates and promote the well-being of adolescents
Orientation of the New Graduate Nurse in Critical Care: Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators
Full text linkBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the nursing field and how nurses care for their patients. Recent nursing shortages in critical care are causing organizations to depend on new graduate nurses to fill these needs. The critical care environment\u27s safety depends on nurses\u27 ability to provide safe, quality care in a demanding, complex environment and current orientation processes do not adequately support this influx of new graduate nurses entering critical care.
Purpose/Specific Aims: This quality improvement project aimed to identify new graduate and experienced precepting nurses\u27 perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the orientation process within the critical care setting.
Methods: Two open-ended surveys were distributed to collect qualitative data from both experienced precepting nurses and new graduate nurses on the perceived barriers and facilitators of new graduate orientation. Responses were inductively coded to identify themes of barriers and facilitators. Deductive coding was used to identify recommendation themes. The AACN\u27s Synergy Model was used as a theoretical framework to guide this project and synthesize the data.
Results: Seven new graduate nurses and 13 experienced precepting nurses responded. Four facilitator themes (teamwork/collaboration, favorable outcomes, symbiosis, and rewards/motivation) and five barrier themes (time management, lack of experience, character, orientation process, and demand/stress) emerged. Recommendation themes associated with the orientation process and transition processes emerged after analysis.
Conclusion: The results of this project provide a transparent direction for improving the orientation process which can assist in cultivating a tailored orientation experience beneficial to the preceptor, novice nurse, patient, multidisciplinary team, and organization. With this information, healthcare organizations can endorse policies and procedures to advocate for a successful transition for the new graduate nurses, ensuring better patient care, improved staff satisfaction and retention, and decreased healthcare costs