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Final Scholarly Project: The Development of Perioperative Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patients Using Kratom
Full text linkThis project explores the rising prevalence of kratom use among patients in perioperative settings and the associated challenges for anesthesia management. With an estimated 10 to 16 million users in the United States, kratom acts as both an opioid receptor agonist and an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor stimulant, which complicates anesthetic care. The investigation reveals that a significant portion of kratom users do not disclose their usage to healthcare providers, and current hospital protocols are inadequate due to a scarcity of published studies and formal recommendations. Literature analysis indicates that kratom can lead to adverse postoperative outcomes, including resistance to anesthetics, insufficient pain control, refractory hypertension, and symptoms mimicking opioid withdrawal, often leading to extended hospital stays and unplanned admissions. This study emphasizes the urgent need for evidence-based practice guidelines to address the management of patients using kratom in perioperative care. Following institutional review board and hospital approval, the project aims to establish evidence-based practice guidelines to enhance anesthetic management for kratom users. Data will be collected from 100 patients managed under these new guidelines, and outcomes will be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the interventions. Findings will inform future practices and potentially lead to broader dissemination of knowledge regarding the safe management of kratom-using patients in clinical settings
How Academic Motivation is Predicted by Personality and Parent-Child Dynamics
No full textIntrinsic motivation in the classroom is shown to benefit students by increasing their academic achievements, quality of learning, and practical skills. This study investigates the predictors of academic intrinsic motivation among elementary school students, focusing on the Big 5 personality traits and parent-child dynamics. Through correlation and regression analyses, significant predictors such as parent-child closeness, conscientiousness, and openness were identified. The findings support the hypotheses that a close parent-child bond and higher levels of conscientiousness and openness are positively associated with academic intrinsic motivation. Moreover, these appear to be independent predictors, and there was no evidence for any mediation involving these variables. Secondary analyses also suggested a significant positive correlation between parent age and close parent-child dynamics. Future research directions include exploring possible mediating variables such as school environment and peer relationships, measuring other types of motivation among students, and investigating relationships among parent age and parent-child relational quality. By understanding these predictors, educators and policymakers can better support students\u27 academic success and personal growth
Coral Reef Structure and Fish Communities: Implications for Coral Conservation and Coastal Subsistence in a Warming World
No full textThe decline of coral reef fish assemblages threatens the health and livelihoods of seafood dependent communities. It is necessary to understand the relationship between reef structure and reef fish abundance for coastal subsistence as climate change progresses. In this study, I assessed four reef sites in Fiji including, Nadiri Village, Leluvia Island, Plantation Island, and Inner Malolo Reef. At each site, reefs and artificial racks were characterized for benthic attributes including live coral cover, hard substrate, rugosity, and other heterogeneity variables, as well as for fish abundance, biomass, and diversity. Fijian reefs are fairly healthy and consist of up to 29% live coral cover, have a 4.8 rugosity score on a scale of 1-5, heterogeneity score from 18-17.3 on a scale of 1-30, biomass of reef fish of 1051.3g per 5m2 and diversity of H’=0.7. At a given site there is no correlation between benthic structure and fish biomass or diversity, however there is a positive regional correlation when outliers are removed. My study suggests that local sites are only as healthy as the reefs that surround them, and that conservation is needed on a regional scale. Racks with coral are capable of supporting marine life on par with natural reefs, if they are constructed to take advantage of the natural services of the reefs. Active restoration techniques can both preserve corals and the reef ecology as well as increase fish biomass in order to feed coastal communities
Examination of Eating Disorder Risks and Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Division III Student-Athletes
No full textEating disorders (ED) and pathogenic behaviors are prevalent concerns among collegiate athletes due to performance pressures and body image expectations. This cross-sectional study examined the risk of ED among 243 student-athletes (Males: 54.9%, Females: 44.3%, Non-Binary: 0.4%) at a private institution in the Midwest. The convenience sample included student-athletes from baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling teams. The participants were given a demographic survey, the Eating Attitudes Test-26, and Sex-Specific Figural Stimuli Silhouettes to assess eating behaviors and perceived and desired body images. Overall, 22.1% of participants were at risk for ED, with male collegiate athletes being more at risk than their female athlete counterparts (Males: 24.6%, Females: 17.6%, Non-Binary: 100%, p≤.001). Pathogenic behaviors included binge eating (8.2%), vomiting (4.9%), use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics (4.5%), excessive exercise (5.3%), and recent weight loss (7.4%). Male and female track athletes, men’s lacrosse, and wrestling teams showed higher percentages in pathogenic behaviors than other sport types. ANOVA measures revealed significant effects of perceptions (p≤.01, η²=0.085) and perceptions by gender (p≤.01, η²=0.117) on eating disorder risk, while clothing type showed no significant influence. Additionally, sport type significantly influenced perceived body image (p≤.01, η²=0.102) but not clothing perceptions. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address ED risk factors in division III collegiate athletes. Future research should explore more conclusive data on eating disorders and pathogenic behaviors regarding division III collegiate athletic populations. This will allow athletic trainers be more equipped with tools to begin early interventions with their athletes who display signs and symptoms of possible ED. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA (https://aura.antioch.edu) and OhioLINK ETD Center (https://etd.ohiolink.edu)
Character education: Morning Meetings on Responsibility and Citizenship; A Curriculum Development
Full text linkThis project explores character education, morning meeting, and social emotional learning (SEL). It highlights a need for the curriculum being created and how it can be accomplished in a morning meeting format. It also highlights interactive read alouds, reflective writing, interactive discussion, and interactive drama. The purpose of this capstone project is to create a curriculum that educates on the character education traits of responsibility and citizenship. The curriculum is supported by Ohio’s SEL standards. It is also research supported. The project’s aim is to create a curriculum that can be differentiated and adapted to fit the various needs of students. Vygotsky’s sociocultural learning theory will play a role in the development of the curriculum as well. This project has the potential to be shared and used amongst other educators who are also required to teach character education in a morning meeting format
Behind The Baton: A Survey Into the Challenges Faced by Women Band Directors
No full textThis research study aims to explore how gender has influenced the experiences of Women working as Band Directors at any level. According to DATA USA when looking at the workforce division of both Music Directors and Music composers, in the year 2022, 61.7% of employed music directors and composers were men, and 38.3% were women1. When looking at the clear gender gap between the two, it leans to the investigation of why there are so fewer women directors then male directors. This study seeks to address why there is a large gender gap in the role of directors, specifically looking at concert bands. This study will survey the history of professional bands in the United States of America while taking comments and interviews from band directors at all levels and discuss some of the issues that may cause women to not work as Band Directors. A special emphasis will be made on directors that are in a K-12 setting. Through a general questionnaire, compilation of interviews, repertoire review, and finally a demographic search through College Band Directors to try to determine some of the reasons that Women are not as prevalent in Band Director Roles. Finally, this study will provide thoughts of how to support female band directors as well as female instrumentalists in the band ensemble, in order them to feel encouraged of their spot in the ensemble in school and throughout their musical career
Dames at Sea
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The Glass Menagerie
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Dames at Sea
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The Laramie Project (2025)
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