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Enhancing Research Ethics and Interview Methodology for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Full text linkRecent autism research emphasizes the importance of ethical, inclusive, and participatory methodologies that center the voices and lived experiences of autistic individuals. However, traditional qualitative approaches often reflect neurotypical norms, limiting their sensitivity to diverse communication styles and marginalizing participants with high support needs. This methodological proposal outlines an inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming framework adopted in a qualitative study on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This approach is based on person-centered ethics and participatory principles, and it integrates values from autism self-advocacy communities
Defining Sexual Assault, Consent, and Resources to Empower Students: A DNP Project
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Sexual assault (SA) remains a pervasive issue on college campuses in the United States, often compounded by underreporting and a lack of knowledge about available resources. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to educate first-year college students about SA, sexual consent, and available resources to empower students in preventing assaults and seeking help when needed. The intervention, which was integrated into mandatory freshman seminars at a four-year university, was guided by Knowles\u27 Adult Learning Theory. A presentation provided critical information, and knowledge gains were assessed through pre- and post-presentation surveys. Initial findings indicated significant increases in understanding of SA definitions, consent, and resource availability. This project shows the importance of early education and institutional collaboration in addressing sexual violence on campuses, with the potential for sustained impact through ongoing program implementation.
Keywords: sexual assault, sexual consent, sexual violence, campus resources, first-year college students freshmen education, Title I
Entanglement of Beauty
No full textI used fabric, India Ink, embroidery thread, ink, pressed flowers, and collaged images to create my piece. The inspiration for this piece was exploring concepts of beauty and repulsion. I wanted to incorporate images and elements that I find beautiful. A narrative I wanted to reference is one of how all-encompassing yet draining beauty standards and idealism in modern society can be.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1116/thumbnail.jp
The Mantis
No full textFemale praying mantises are known to eat the heads of males after mating. In this piece, I wanted to capture the moment right before she devours him after having intercourse. Her cheeks are flushed, and her eyes are full of life, while his skin is colorless and his eyes are flat.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1111/thumbnail.jp
Hugs from Mom
No full textA ceramic sea shell holding a cat and her kitten. I grew up a few hours from the Oregon coast, giving me a love for the beach which flowed over into this piece. College can also be lonely... there aren\u27t a lot of opportunities for hugs from Mom right now, and I feel it. This piece celebrates cats, motherhood, and the fleeting moments we have with our families; also, the hope for future hugs!https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1010/thumbnail.jp
The Interaction Between the Dagda’s Harp and Celtic-Inspired Music
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between one of the Irish mythological symbols---The Dagda’s Harp and Celtic-Inspired Music. In Irish mythology, the god Dagda is able to use his harp to cause grief, joy, and sleep to people. The Dagda and his kin escape with the harp in battle against the Fomorians, which gave birth to these three strains of music, which would be played throughout Ireland as well as to the seasons, which sprang from his songs
Not Strong Enough? The Role of Resilience in the Development of Big Five Personality in Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Full text linkChildhood trauma is a significant and increasing problem in the United States, with research showing that two-thirds of children have experienced at least one traumatic event before reaching the age of sixteen (SAMHSA, 2023). These events can have severe consequences in adulthood, including impacts on personality. However, there are protective factors, such as resilience, that can help mitigate the negative effects of childhood trauma. Extensive research and discussion have focused on the relationship between childhood trauma and personality, particularly in terms of mental health. However, research has been limited to investigating all Big Five personality traits and childhood traumas along with an ungeneralizable sample. Thus, this study investigated the relationship between childhood trauma (physical neglect, physical abuse, emotional neglect, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse), the development of personality traits (neuroticism, agreeableness, openness to experience, extraversion, and conscientiousness), and how resilience plays a moderating role. Participants (n = 392), primarily from the Midwest, completed a series of self-report questionnaires to assess the main variables of interest. Results indicate that resilience serves as a significant moderator for the traits of extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness; for these three personality characteristics in particular, more resilience following childhood trauma enhances these traits. These results can be used to further understand the impact of childhood trauma on adult personality traits and to enhance the significance of equipping children and adults with protective measures and evidence-based resilience interventions after experiencing childhood trauma. This can result in bolstering their resilience and potentially mitigating detrimental effects on adulthood
The Influence of Anthropogenic Infrastructure on the Reproductive Success of Northern House Wrens (Troglodytes Aedon) in Proximity to Highways
Full text linkAnthropogenic disturbances, particularly road infrastructure and noise pollution, significantly affect avian populations, influencing their ecology, behaviour, and reproductive success. This study examined the impact of highway proximity on the reproductive success of the Northern House Wrens (Troglodytes aedon) in a rural landscape. Noise levels and reproductive outcomes were compared between two sites in Hays, Kansas: a high-traffic site near Interstate 70 (Sternberg Museum Nature Trail) and a lower-traffic site at Big Creek on the Fort Hays State University campus. I hypothesized that increased traffic volume and noise pollution would negatively affect Northern House Wren reproductive success. Ambient noise levels and traffic volumes were significantly higher at the Sternberg site (56.86 ± 14.55 dB; 165.0 ± 36.99 vehicles) compared to Big Creek (45.78 ± 5.90 dB; 49.42 ± 26.27 vehicles). This greater intensity and variability likely contributed to reduced reproductive success by disrupting communication, increasing stress, and exposing nests to disturbances. Reproductive success was notably higher at Big Creek, where conditions were more favourable. The average clutch size was 7.14 eggs in the first brood, with hatch success at 95.9% and fledging success at 89.79%. In the second brood, hatch success declined to 69.24% and fledging success to 44.84%. Correlation analysis revealed a strong negative relationship between traffic volume and reproductive success (r = -0.748, p \u3c 0.001) and a moderate negative correlation with noise level (r = -0.457, p = 0.033). These findings highlight the need for mitigation strategies in road-adjacent habitats to support avian populations and promote successful breeding outcomes
George H. Taylor: From Colorado to the Pinnacle of Black Baseball, Revised
Full text linkGeorge H. Taylor was a Black baseball player born in Kansas but raised in Denver, Colorado, where he learned to play the game. From the 1880s to 1894, he played primarily for integrated teams in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, and Iowa, including minor league clubs in Aspen, Colorado and Beatrice, Nebraska. Taylor was also invited to play for otherwise white teams in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ogden, Utah after they saw him play on visiting teams from Denver. From 1895 to 1907, Taylor mostly played for Black teams in Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota, including the Page Fence Giants, Leland Giants, and St. Paul Gophers, some of the best independent baseball teams in the country. This essay was originally published in 2023 and has undergone revisions and corrections for its release in 2025 as part of the five-volume anthology Peeking through the Knothole. The open-access, digital version of this essay is available through the “Download” button on this webpage. The print-on-demand version is available through the “Buy this Book” button for volume two of the anthology (Baseball Biographies with Kansas Connections).https://scholars.fhsu.edu/all_monographs/1038/thumbnail.jp