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Understanding and Assessing Conduct Disorder: A Literature Review
Get PDFIn this literature review, the current understanding and assessment of conduct disorder will be examined with the intention of finding areas in need of future research. The importance of how conduct disorder develops with individuals, the comorbidities associated with the disorder, and the ways in which conduct disorder is assessed will be the focal point for this review. In particular, this review explores how the development of conduct disorder is connected with the long-term outcomes and the ways in which the interaction of co-occurring disorders can impact the course of this condition. Existing research on conduct disorder has gaps that need to be filled in order to improve the lives of individuals living with this disorder and those around them. The existing assessment tools for evaluating individuals with conduct disorder lack in several critical ways. These include the potential for bias, the lack of specificity when examining conduct disorder in terms of the developmental course of a child or adolescent, and the lack of cultural sensitivity that is present within the existing assessment tools and practices
Adult Human Rib Variation of Symmetry Among Many Populations
Get PDFHuman rib morphology is a central focus within the exploration of ribcage biomechanical properties and thoracic traumas, with the use of anatomical models being crucial in clinical, academic, and forensic settings. Despite the significance, there is little existing research on bilateral asymmetry of the ribcage, and many models use the assumption of symmetry between right and left rib pairs. This study investigates morphological right and left rib pair asymmetries using high-resolution imaging and 3D reconstruction techniques among a diverse population of sex, age, and populations. Symmetry was tested using three variables: pitch, radius of curvature, and roll among rib pairs two through ten. Statistically significant differences (p-value \u3c 0.05) revealed asymmetries between most tested rib pairs among all three variables. This study establishes a foundation of asymmetry within the human rib pairs to be considered for future thoracic training models, orthopedic prosthetics and procedures, and biomechanical simulations
The seating and standing arrangements of band, orchestra, and choir
Get PDFIn this literature review, I will be looking for scholarly articles that discuss the seating and standing arrangements of band orchestra and choir ensembles. The main goal of this literature review is to find what information is available and discover what positions work to find the best sound that each ensemble can have. After finding the resources, I will annotate each source and summarize the information. I will also reach out to ensemble directors at the University of Akron and interview them to discover what seating and standing arrangements they prefer and why. I will compile this information into a literature review, conclude with a summary of the findings, and how this can ultimately help us as music educators
ct: Paws, Pools & Preparedness- A Community Event Promoting Water Safety Through Strategic Communication
No full textPaws, Pools & Preparedness is an educational community event tailored as a School of Communications Honors project. It will take place at the Wadsworth YMCA\u27s Grizzly Pool in early August and feature a live demonstration by a search and rescue dog and handler to teach children and families about water safety and emergency preparedness in an entertaining, interactive way. The activity entails a rescue demonstration, safety briefing, and meet-and-greet session with the dog. The student organizer handles all planning, promotion (by hard-copy flyers), and staging. Involving all phases of the project is Smith\u27s (2004) strategic PR model and theories of communication. Face-to-face contact and stakeholder involvement are the theme of the project. The deliverables of the project include a written report, publicity materials, and event photographs. The project offers practical knowledge in event management in improving public safety and people\u27s connection
Fundamental Fairness Guides the Supreme Court\u27s Criminal Justice Decisions in the 2024-2025 Term
No full textDuring the 2024-2025 term, the Supreme Court decided fifteen cases related to the criminal justice system. These cases were brought by criminal defendants seeking post-conviction relief and civil litigants seeking redress for governmental harms arising out of criminal processes. Remarkably, two-thirds of the cases resulted in decisions favoring defendants or civil litigants opposing the government. This Article argues that the pro-defendant outcomes from this term are consistent with a recent trend in the Court’s decisions favoring defendants in these types of cases. The pro-defendant outcomes from the 2024-2025 term generally resulted from the less conservative justices aligning with the liberal justices to form a majority, with the most conservative justices in dissent. The majority of the Court appears driven by concerns over the fundamental fairness of the criminal justice system. The dissenting justices placed more value on the finality of judgments, particularly where evidence of guilt was substantial. These cases suggest a potentially broad impact on future criminal justice cases in favor of defendants
Daf-12’s Effects on Lifespan in C. elegans
No full textWe tested the hypothesis that daf-12 has the ability to upregulate mir-84 and mir-241 in C. elegans. Rifampicin helps C. elegans live longer by reducing glycation and activating daf-16. It is not clear if daf-12 is needed for this to happen. Daf-16 turns on genes that promote a longer lifespan. Daf-12 increases mir-84 and mir-241 and helps daf-16 become active so it can turn on genes that relate to lifespan. C. elegans were divided into four groups: wild-type, wild-type with RIF, daf-12 RNAi, and daf-12 RNAi with RIF. Worms were incubated at 20°C. An LDH assay and protein assay were conducted to determine the LDH enzyme activity in Units per milligram of protein. A higher LDH activity is attributed to lower lifespan. The average LDH enzyme activity for the RNAi daf-12 group with sample size of two was 0.06778 ± 0.004021 U/mg protein, 0.06904 ± 0.003457 U/mg protein for wild-type with RIF with a sample size of two, and 0.09350 ± 0.007481 U/mg protein for the wild-type group with a sample size of two. The hypothesis that daf-12 is important for RIF to increase lifespan in C. elegans cannot be supported
An In-Depth Review of Euthanasia-Related Practices, Arguments For/Against Them, and Proposed Solutions for Their Most Glaring Legal/Ethical Problems
No full textThis paper’s goal is to cover the topic of euthanasia-related practices at great length. Terminology, history, and current programs around the world are discussed first, with the last point covering a wide geographical range: Colombia, Japan, Israel, and Africa, to name a few outside of the Western world standard. Arguments for and against euthanasia-related practices are explored. Within these arguments, several pressing legal and ethical issues arise, and the most severe of these are expanded on through the offering of potential solutions: how to handle stand-alone psychiatric cases, how to improve advanced directives and poor reporting rates, and how to ensure the effectiveness of the drugs used. A small section offers final commentary regarding the content, including a look at the future direction of euthanasia-related legislation
An Introductory Guide to Trauma Informed Care
Get PDFThis project will consist of researching and analyzing at least 30 scholarly and government publications about trauma-informed care (TIC), resulting in a literature review at between 20-25 pages in length. TIC encompasses direct practice with clients, assessment tools, organizational structure and policy, as well as governing documents that impact service delivery. This literature review will build on the work of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration\u27s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach, focusing on providing practical examples of the physical and mental impacts of trauma, trauma-informed frameworks, trauma-informed tools/assessments, and trauma-informed policy, while analyzing and evaluating the whole of trauma-informed practice. Themes, gaps, and recommendations for TIC in social work practice and education will be summarized at the end of the review
Effects of Polyolefin Types on Catalytic Hydrocracking
Get PDFPlastic waste recycling has become an important conversation in the last couple of decades with pollution on the rise. One of the few ways to recycle plastics is by breaking these long-chained polymers down via catalytic processes. Due to many plastic products being a blend, it is imperative that any chosen catalyst that could be used for recycling should be able to handle different types of polymers. This paper discusses how tungsten carbide over silica (WxC/SiO2) catalyzes the degradation of a few selected polymers and polymer blends. From this research it was determined that WxC/SiO2 is able to handle blends of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). However, due to chemical limitations dependent on the stability of reaction intermediates, HDPE itself does not have a good reactivity comparable to PP. Additionally, physical limitations of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and the aromaticity in polystyrene (PS) greatly hinder their reactivity with the catalyst. Nevertheless, this research does provide a good baseline of how catalysts react with the selected polymers and is a steppingstone in understanding the mechanisms behind the reactions
Effects of Chain Length, Saturation, and Bases on Saponification
Get PDFThis project will analyze the effects of chain length and saturation of fatty acids on saponification processes, as well as the effects of the base used in the reaction. Stearic acid, lauric acid, and oleic acid will be used for the fatty acid comparisons, and sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide will be used for the base comparisons. Stearic acid is considered a long chain fatty acid, while lauric acid is considered a short chain fatty acid. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. Five soap products are be made: sodium stearate, sodium laurate, sodium oleate, potassium stearate, and potassium oleate. After the saponification and curing process, the five different soap products that result from these reactions will be analyzed to determine their appearance, hardness, pH value, and solubility in water, and foaming ability. The data collected will be compared for each soap product to determine what properties each fatty acid and base may contribute to their respective soap products, and how these soap products would be applicable in soap formulations