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Sins of the Fathers: Historical Injustice and its Repair in \u3ci\u3eBlack Panther \u3c/i\u3e
No full textThe film\u27s rousing opening is a unifying creation myth every Wakandan child surely knows by heart. The characters in Black Panther are not contemplating justice from behind a veil of ignorance, nor applying ideal principles of justice to govern a nascent Wakandan society. Different approaches to achieving justice given that injustice has already happened vie for our consideration. The case for restitutive justice at the museum is pretty strong, but Eric Killmonger does a poor job of it: like his brief reign as king, his corrective justice begets further injustice. Killmonger is not the only character in Black Panther for whom retribution as corrective justice resonates. In Black Panther , T\u27Challa, Killmonger, and Nakia offer radically different visions for Wakanda after injustice, visions for our hero – and for us – to reckon with. Killmonger insists on what T\u27Challa wants to ignore, that the people within Wakanda\u27s borders exist in relation to the people outside them.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1082/thumbnail.jp
Use of Auditory Cues and its Impact on Upper Extremity Function Post Stroke: A Scoping Review
No full textStroke is one of the most common causes of acquired disability, with limited positive outcomes for those affected in the upper extremity. The purpose of this review is to showcase the results and implications of using auditory cues as an adjunct to physical therapy when focusing on rehabilitation of the upper extremities. Google scholar was searched and a total of 12 papers were reviewed, only including those that compared melodic, rhythmic, or other auditory cues as intervention in the context of the upper extremity. The current literature discussed did not find statistically significant differences between conventional therapy and therapy using auditory stimulation as an adjunct. Future studies should try to narrow the parameters of using auditory cues to find out what aspects of it are capable of enhancing outcomes, if at all.
Presenter:Richard Mohar Physical Therapy Doctoral Studen
Effectiveness of Physical Activity and Whole-Body Vibration Treatment Interventions for a Pediatric Patient with Type III Spinal Muscle Atrophy: A Retrospective Case Study
No full textSpinal muscle atrophy (SMA) is a condition relating to the progressive loss of motor function. The purpose of this retrospective case report is to examine the outcomes of physical therapy interventions through implementation of a four-week whole-body vibration (WBV) protocol in combination with physical activity to maintain strength and preserve motor function in a child.
Presenter:Alexandra Rub
Does Spirituality Affect Your Amount of Regret?
Get PDFLife is full of choices—what to eat for breakfast, whom to marry or whether one should enlist in the army. Every decision, no matter how significant or important it is, may lead to an experience of regret (Kahneman & Tversky, 1982). Regret is a common emotion that people experience when they reflect on their past decisions and realize that the outcomes could have been different had they made a different choice (Beike, Markman & Karadogan, 2009). There are many factors that intensify the amount of regret experiences. Prior research suggests failed actions (e.g., changing an initially correct answer on a multiple choice exam to a wrong answer) results in more regret than failed inactions (e.g., sticking to the wrong answer and missing the question). Although this action effect is a robust finding in regret literature, a group of researchers reported that it is the in-actions that hurt people the most (Gilovich & Medvec, 1995). When people are asked to reflect on their past experiences, it is the inactions they report regretting more (e.g., I wish I spent more time with my dad before he passed away). Furthermore, the amount of regret experienced at one point can change over time. That is, people may adopt certain coping strategies to mitigate its effects (Gilovich and Medvec, 1995; Bauer, Wrosch, Jobin, 2008). Research suggests that spirituality has a positive effect on emotional wellbeing (Brown, Carney, Parrish & Klem, 2013; Yamada, Lukoff, Lim, & Mancuso; 2020) especially with regards to managing depression and anxiety. This study will explore whether spirituality can regulate the amount of regret one might experience stemming from actions and inactions. Specifically, we hypothesize that higher levels of spirituality will reduce the amount of regret experienced.
To explore this hypothesis, a 2 (Decision Type: Actions vs Inaction) x 2 (Spirituality: Low vs High) between subjects design will be used. By adopting a vignette paradigm, the decision type (actions vs inactions) will be manipulated. Additionally, participants will be asked to complete the Intrinsic Spirituality Scale (ISS) (Allport & Ross, 1967).
Presenters:Justine Asas Undergraduate Student, College of Health and Human Services Marley Hawkins Undergraduate Student, College of Educatio
University Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2022
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Strengthening and Balance Interventions for a Client Seeking Weight Loss with Undisclosed Neurological Impairments: A Retrospective Case Report
No full textBackground: Complex patients will often present to physical therapy with three or more co-morbidities. Obesity, commonly associated with multiple morbidities, is a health condition that has many options available regarding treatment, such as diet, physical activity, or surgical intervention. However, these interventions tend to singularly address the issue and do not cater to patients with multimorbidity or with more complicated diagnoses. Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective case report was to describe the effectiveness of strengthening and balance interventions for a patient seeking weight and knee pain management with initially undisclosed cerebellar atrophy and visual impairment in the outpatient setting. Case Description: The patient was a 46-year-old African American female who presented to skilled outpatient physical therapy seeking to manage her weight in order to improve symptoms related to knee osteoarthritis. After initial evaluation, the patient revealed that she was recently diagnosed with cerebellar atrophy due to complications from alcohol use disorder and previous gastric bypass surgery. Outcome: The Dynamic Gait Index, Activities Balance Confidence Scale, and other functional measures were used to assess patient progress. The patient demonstrated an improvement with some testing, most significantly in dynamic stability, balance confidence, and symptom reduction in both knee pain and dizziness. Discussion: Implementation of a strength and balance protocol may be effective on weight management and symptoms associated with knee osteoarthritis and cerebellar ataxia. However, long term benefits of this protocol are unknown due to the brevity of the study. It remains clear that a patient-centered approach is necessary to achieve individual goals.
Presenter:Lauren FlemingPhysical Therapy Doctoral Studen
Literature Search of Extraction and Identification of Fragrant Chemicals in Sandal Wood
No full textTwo independent literature searches were conducted for extraction and identification of fragrant chemicals found in sandal wood. A total of eleven relevant research articles were selected from over twenty five articles. The combined results of the two studies are reported in this presentation. Different species of sandal wood trees are found mainly in the Pacific Ocean countries and Indian subcontinent. Varying fragrant chemicals are found in these trees from different regions. Traditional extraction methods, including steam distillation and hydro-distillation, were employed to extract essential oils from sandal wood. Two other methods employing microwave assisted distillation and supercritical fluid (SCF) CO2 extraction also yielded satisfactory yields of essential oils. The separation and identification of fragrant components were conducted by employing gas chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques (GC-MS) in all studies. Two dimensional gas chromatography-flame ionization detection techniques (GC-FID) were used in two studies for separation followed by mass spectrometry for identification. Infrared spectroscopy was also employed for identification of functional groups in the fragrant chemicals. Major fragrant components of essential oils of sandal wood are (Z)-a-santalol, (Z)-b-santalol, epi-b-santalol, a-santaldiol, b-santaldiol, (Z)-a-trans-bergamotol, (Z)-nuciferol, The components with highest concentrations in the sandal wood essential oils are (Z)-a-santalol and (Z)-b-santalol, with approximately over 40% and 15% concentrations, respectively. The next major components with lesser concentrations are (Z)-a-trans-bergamotol, epi-b-santalol, and a-santaldiol, with approximately 5%, 3%, and 3% concentrations, respectively. Other components usually have concentrations of less than 1%. Detailed results of concentrations of fragrant components in sandal wood will be presented.
Presenters:Maggie HavlinUndergraduate Student, ChemistryEdward Hebert Undergraduate Student, Chemistr
University Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2022
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University Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes - October 27, 2022
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