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The Relationship Between Bedtime Procrastination, Stress, and Sleep Hygiene During a Semester
Full text linkBedtime procrastination involves the deliberate postponement of sleep though the specific cause of bedtime procrastination is unknown. Previous research has investigated a wide range of factors, but it has not collectively examined bedtime procrastination’s relationship with perceived stress and sleep hygiene. The present study focused on the relationships among these variables when measured at two time points. I hypothesized there would be significant correlations among these variables, and I hypothesized sleep hygiene would moderate the relationship between bedtime procrastination and stress. At the beginning and middle of the semester, thirty-one participants from a Midwestern university answered a survey measuring the variables of interest. Results demonstrated a significant positive correlation between bedtime procrastination and stress. They also showed sleep hygiene has significant negative correlations with bedtime procrastination and stress. There was no statistical evidence for moderation, however, graphs offered visual evidence of an interaction between sleep hygiene and stress. This suggests that the relationship between bedtime procrastination and stress may vary based on an individual’s sleep hygiene
From Rhetoric to Reality: The U.S. Republican Party\u27s Shifting Stance on Immigration
Full text linkThe Republican Party has experienced a well-documented ideological shift towards the right in the 21st century. However, significant attention has not been granted to the causes and consequences of this shift on rhetoric surrounding immigration. As immigration has become a polarizing topic in recent years, it is important to understand how the Republican Party has transformed regarding the issue. It is also important to understand what contributed to this shift. In this paper, I analyzed Republican Party platforms from 2008 to 2024 as well as selected speeches from prominent Party members at the Republican National Convention from 2008 to 2024. To this end, I show that immigration as a topic was present in 2008 and 2012 but rose to prominence as a political weapon with Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and has continued to be exploited for political gain. This rhetoric became increasingly prohibitive towards immigrants, generalizing entire populations as dangerous. I also show the impact that this rhetoric has had on the American public in addition to the reality of the state of immigration in the United States. This research is increasingly important as the current Trump administration continues to take measures against immigrants in the United States and provides an understanding to how these prohibitive perceptions of immigrants came to be within the Republican Party. It also serves to highlight the changes that a singular figure can implement within a political party, giving insight into the potential future of the Republican Party
Framing Fins: Exploring the Capacity of Emotions in Films to Influence Participation in Shark Conservation by Generation Z
Full text linkMany species of sharks are threatened with endangerment and extinction due to global human pressures on shark populations, amplified by the persistent predator/fear-based framing implemented by shark attack-focused visual media (e.g., news, television programs, and film). Understanding the role of emotional framing in shark films is critical to develop effective conservation strategies, especially for those within Generation Z (Gen-Z), which evidence shows is an activism-eager cohort. Using a questionnaire packet, we explored how positively (n=3) and negatively (n=3) framed educational shark films influenced Gen-Z college students’ (n=72) personal emotions and perceived overall message of the films, along with their beliefs and attitudes towards sharks, wildlife, and conservation in general pre- and post-viewing. Our post-viewing section evaluated willingness to engage in conservation activities, ranked in increasing order of effort: (1) signing a petition, (2) contacting a senator, and (3) attending a shark event on campus. Negatively framed films had a significant impact on contacting the senator (medium-effort), while neither frame had significant impact on the other two activities (however, students who viewed negative films had higher percentages of participation in both). Similarly, neither frame had a significant impact on student beliefs, knowledge, or motivation to conserve sharks. Of the three activities, students were the most willing to engage in the low-effort conservation activity (signing a petition) regardless of framing. Overall, our film showings resulted in increased knowledge of sharks and conservation. These findings highlight the importance of using educational shark films for increasing knowledge and encouraging environmental activism among Gen-Z
A Curriculum to Foster Self-Management through Morning Meetings
Full text linkThe purpose of this capstone is to create a curriculum for morning meetings that foster self-management skills in 5th grade students. I have created a four-week curriculum that addresses self-management skills for students in 5th grade, although, this curriculum can be easily adjusted to fit the needs of students in younger grades. This curriculum was created using the research I have outlined in my literature review. Additionally, this curriculum uses The Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework guide my curriculum
2025 Otterbein University Honors Convocation Program
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Guidelines for Intraoperative Use of Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring
Full text linkChemical paralysis with neuromuscular blocking agents is common practice in anesthesia. Adequate reversal of these medications is essential for postoperative recovery and return to physiologic baseline. Inadequate reversal may lead to residual paralysis and respiratory complications such as hypoxemia, upper airway obstruction, atelectasis, and pneumonia. Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring was introduced as an objective measure of adequate recovery from neuromuscular blockade. The American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends utilizing quantitative neuromuscular monitoring before tracheal extubation in their 2023 practice guidelines, as the research involving quantitative neuromuscular monitoring shows a reduction in postoperative residual paralysis rates and adverse respiratory complications postoperatively. In this study, the project team will collect data on the target facility’s baseline postoperative residual paralysis rates. During a trial implementation phase, the anesthesia staff will implement the proposed guidelines, and additional data will be collected on postoperative residual paralysis rates following guideline implementation. The data will be compared, and the project team anticipates a statistically significant reduction in the overall incidence of postoperative residual paralysis using quantitative neuromuscular monitoring. If the desired outcomes are unmet, the team will investigate potential causes and adjust the guidelines accordingly
Number Talks to Promote Discourse in the Algebra 1 Classroom: A Number Talk Curriculum Development for a Unit on Quadratic Expressions
Full text linkThis project sought to develop a curriculum of Number Talks for use at the secondary level, specifically in an Algebra 1 class as a supplement to a unit on quadratic expressions. The project begins with a look at existing research on constructivism and social constructionism as well as the reforms in mathematics education informed by those learning theories. It then looks at calls for more discourse in the mathematics classroom as a part of these reform efforts, and the part Number Talks play in fostering discourse and mathematical thinking for students. The Number Talk curriculum includes a guide for implementing Number Talks, including ways to prepare for Number Talks and practices to foster discourse. It also includes seven specific Number Talk lesson plans with unique mathematical tasks, as well as questioning strategies, discourse strategies, and anticipated student thinking to accompany each Number Talk. The goal of this project was to address 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving that teachers aim to instill in students through the use of Number Talks. The Number Talk curriculum presented in this project can be used by current secondary teachers, and there are opportunities to expand this research further by creating additional Algebra 1 Number Talks and Number Talks for other secondary courses
Division III Soccer Athlete Ankle Stability In An Ankle Brace Compared To Ankle Tape During Functional Testing
Full text linkObjective/ Context: A common injury to athletes and non-athletes is a lateral ankle sprain. There is a higher incidence of a lateral ankle sprain occurring during sports participation. Additionally, soccer athletes are at an increased risk for lateral ankle injuries due to the high impact of cutting and turning, which can lead to the mechanism of injury. As a means of injury prevention and ankle stability, ankle taping and ankle bracing provide athletes with similar support. There is an ongoing debate on whether one method is better at providing stability to at-risk populations; however, the answer is still being determined. This leads to the research question: In Division III soccer athletes, how does an ankle tape intervention compare to an ankle brace intervention for the outcomes of decreasing lateral ankle sprains? Methods: Design and Setting: The study used an experimental study research design. Participants: Participants were volunteers from Division III Men’s and Women’s soccer teams. Intervention: Each participant completed the multiple single leg hop stabilization test with each of following categories: no external support, ankle brace, ankle taping. Main Outcome Measurement: The outcome is based on two results: the number of errors occurring during the multiple single leg hop stabilization test in each of the conditions and the Likert Scale rating the participant gives of how stable they felt under each of the conditions. Results: The Friedman ANOVA testing did reveal a statistical significance at the post-test Likert Scale on the left foot (p= .003). Additionally, the Friedman ANOVA failed to identify a statistical significance between the error scores on the multiple single-leg hop stabilization test on the left (p = .11) and on the right (p = .49). Conclusion: In Athletic Training, it is important that a statistical difference was not found. This shows that one type of intervention is not better than the other but also shows that there is not a performance change seen. Further research is needed to indicate this finding on a larger scale as this was only performed in the Division III setting, as well as only on soccer players
Life Line Spring 2025
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Greetings and Farewell!; COSI 2024; Ketchup, Culture, and an Unforgettable Conference; Alumna Earns PhD; Tortoises, Butterflies, and Cockroaches, Oh My!; Licking River Roundup 2024; Aquarium Students Explore Coral Restoration in Fiji; The Galapagos Islands: Geology, Ecology, Conservation, and Culture; Dr. Svitana Presents on Otterbein Lake Well Field; Cell Bio Pilots Unique Approach to Learning; Hoggarth to Retire, June 2025; AED is BACK on Campus!; The Greenhouse Gets a Lifeline; Acoustic Rabies Identification (ARID): A Sound-Based Approach to Rabies Testinghttps://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/lifeline/1011/thumbnail.jp
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