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Understanding the Motivations Behind Clothing Consumption Among Pre-Teen Children
No full textPre-teen children define a valuable and vulnerable segment of modern clothing consumers, intensified by their prevalent social media engagement. According to a 2022 study on pre-teen social media engagement (8 to 12-year-olds), social identity and self-identity are prevailing dimensions that motivate pre-teen activity on social media. (Lichy, McLeay, Burdfield, & Matthias, 2022). As a pre-teen’s attachment to connectivity through social media increases, the child views their peers and online influencers as reputable sources for consumption decisions, often correlating “popularity” to “practicality.” This research paper aims to understand that while pre-teen children have more access to clothing brand information, they may be unable to process the onslaught of available information to create long-term healthy buying habits. Using a literature review method, this paper explores the motivations behind pre-teen clothing consumption to provide practical methods of teaching pre-teen children to be responsible consumers while navigating social media. I examined literature depicting clothing consumption among pre-teen children in relation to social media engagement, provided an analysis of the motivation behind clothing consumption, and constructed a conclusion based on the findings. The results and implications of the literature review will be discussed
Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Reentry and Recovery for Formerly Incarcerated African Americans with Co-occurring Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Trauma
No full textPerspectives on Project-Based Learning at Governors State University
No full textProject-based learning (PBL) is a form of active, inquiry-based learning in which students gain knowledge and skills by developing solutions to real-world problems. During PBL students often work together in teams, and sometimes in collaboration with community, professional, or industry stakeholders. Instructors guide rather than direct students in open-ended problem-solving methods. PBL has been shown to improve student learning outcomes and attainment of transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. During this panel on PBL at Governors State University (GovState), we will present information on PBL in practice at GovState and encourage increased use of PBL in courses. The panel comprises four faculty members representing each of the academic colleges and teaching at various academic levels, from undergraduate to doctoral courses. Each faculty member will present their approach to PBL in their course(s) and summarize student learning outcomes and benefits resulting from PBL. We will follow the faculty presentations with a concluding discussion, during which we will invite questions and participation from audience members
Bio Track: The Bionic Pendant for Rehab & Emergency Support
No full textThe project focuses on creating a wearable pendant equipped with a bionic chip, designed to support patients in rehab centers. This device will allow real-time tracking of the patient’s health and activities through a connected app called **BioTrack**. The pendant will also serve as an emergency alert system, instantly connecting patients to rehab centers or emergency services (911). The goal is to enhance patient safety, provide continuous monitoring, and offer immediate assistance during critical situations, making recovery more secure and efficient. The device will improve communication, prevent relapses, and ensure timely intervention for patients in rehabilitation
A Tale of Two Sperm: Targeting Sperm Developmental Pathways using RNAi Approaches in Bombyx mori
No full textSexual reproduction is important in the development and continuation of species; however, the topic is not widely understood. Sperm production plays a vital role in reproduction, but sperm does not always develop properly, leading to infertility. Unlike most creatures, butterflies and moths produce two distinct types of sperm; nucleated (eupyrene) and anucleated (apyrene). This phenomenon has raised questions about the role of sperm in reproduction. Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, is the ideal model organism for understanding infertility, as they share several homologous genes with humans and is tractable in a laboratory environment. The BmPMFBP1 gene in B. mori is responsible for the production and regulation of the eupyrene sperm in spermatogenesis. Using RNA interference (RNAi), we targeted the BmPMFBP1 gene to disrupt eupyrene sperm production to observe phenotypic and functional changes in the gene\u27s absence. First, we extracted RNA from caterpillar testes and converted the RNA into cDNA. Then, we used PCR to create a DNA template from the cDNA. Afterwards, we used the DNA template to synthesize double stranded RNA which will be used to disrupt sperm development in B. mori caterpillars. Sperm were isolated from pupal testes and stained for nuclear DNA using DAPI fluorescence. We expect the nuclei sperm bundles to displace from the eupyrene sperm head upon RNAi treatment, meaning the sperm could not be released from the testes, making B. mori sterile. Overall, this study makes strides in understanding male sterility and the process of sperm development
Congo Red Decolorization by Two Bacterial Isolates from Cal-Sag Channel Under Static Incubation and Intermittent Aeration
Get PDFThis study investigated the decolorization of Congo Red, an azo dye, by two bacterial isolates (CS-1 and CS-2) from the Cal-Sag Channel under static incubation and intermittent aeration. The objective was to evaluate whether intermittent aeration enhances decolorization efficiency with the hypothesis that intermittent aeration would enhance decolorization activity by promoting sequential microaerophilic-aerobic condition. This sequential treatment was hypothesized to prevent the accumulation of toxic byproducts of azo dye biodegradation, thus promoting growth and continued decolorization activity by the bacteria. Results showed that CS-1 was the most effective at reducing dye concentration, with no significant impact of intermittent aeration on decolorization or bacterial growth across all strains, thus rejecting the hypothesis. Findings suggest that CS-1 has potential for bioremediation applications, and its effective decolorization under static conditions may simplify treatment processes for azo dye polluted waters
Examining the Interplay Between Constructs of Masculinity and Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder
No full textResearch concerning Body Dysmorphia (BD), specifically Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) in men, is limited possibly due to a social norm that inhibits men from engaging in help-seeking behaviors. Men with MD symptoms have a higher likelihood of engaging in traditional masculine behaviors such as employing violence to solve problems, permissive attitudes towards multiple and frequent sexual partners, and emotional restriction and suppression, and heterosexual presentation (Blashill et al., 2020). Men who do not have healthy coping strategies may turn to exercise to appease intense emotions, conforming to masculine norms by avoiding emotional exploration (Dawson & Hammer, 2020). A common coping mechanism that aligns with masculine norms for emotion management is intense physical exercise. Since the preferred masculine physique is muscular, the implications of this coping mechanism can lead to body dissatisfaction, body dysmorphia, and muscular dysmorphic disorder (Blashill et al., 2020). BD is described as excessive preoccupation with a perceived defect in one’s general appearance that causes significant distress and or impairment while MD is concerned with muscular definition instead of general appearance (Blashill et al., 2020, Zheng et al., 2021). The influence of masculine norms increases male BD and MD by enforcing emotional processing problems, stoicism, and limiting help-seeking behaviors (Ganson et al., 2025, Zheng et al., 2021)