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The Hitler Youth\u27s Place in Nazi Germany
No full textJust before WWII began, involvement in the Hitler Youth was compulsory
Largest youth organization in the world
Created to strip boys from parental instruction
Functioned as a means to indoctrinate young boys into the Nazi movemen
Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury in Women: Understanding Prevalence, Symptomatology, and Consequences
No full textIntimate partner violence (IPV) refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former partner. While IPV can affect anyone, women are particularly vulnerable and disproportionately affected. Physical IPV often includes experiences of repeated trauma to the head, face, and neck, including strangulation. These injuries can result in a range of consequences, including comorbid conditions such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and cognitive impairments, along with neurological effects like reduced brain connectivity and white matter integrity. Common brain injuries associated with IPV include traumatic brain injury (TBI), which results from blunt force trauma; subconcussive/repetitive blows, caused by head impacts that do not meet full TBI criteria but pose a risk to long-term damage; and anoxic brain injury (ABI), which is caused by oxygen deprivation, often due to strangulation. Symptoms of these injuries range from headaches, dizziness, and fatigue to more severe signs such as alteration in mental status (AMS), post-traumatic amnesia (PTA), and loss of consciousness (LOC). Despite the prevalence and severity of IPV-related brain trauma, it is frequently underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Raising awareness of the connection between IPV and brain injury is essential for improving screening, diagnosis, and intervention. More broadly, education and prevention efforts focused on IPV and other forms of gender-based violence are also critical for reducing victimization and supporting survivors. UMSL is home to Tritons United, an on-campus coordinated community response team dedicated to preventing gender-based violence, supporting survivors, and promoting a culture of safety and advocacy within the community
Nazi Propaganda from 1933-1939
No full textThis presentation highlights the role propaganda played in Nazi Germany from 1933-1939. The party used propaganda to manipulate the public into supporting it through specialized techniques developed by Joseph Goebbels. He tailored the works to be eye-catching, based in real military involvements, and used concepts such as “name calling” and “testimonial” to reinforce the claims. Film in particular allowed a new level of manipulation through the introduction of visual and auditory cues that enhanced its effectiveness. Through the constant use of targeted media, the Nazi party gained further control of the public, influencing the people into giving their support
Examining the Relationship Between Gambling Advertising & Gambling Behavior
No full textGambling advertising has become increasingly prevalent across various media platforms such as TV, social media, real-life advertising, etc. With advertisements designed to influence attitudes, intentions, and behaviors of potential and existing consumers, this review aims to compile existing research to examine the measurable effects of gambling advertising. Studies indicate that young people and problem gamblers are especially vulnerable to these advertisements, which normalize gambling and contribute to increases in gambling behavior. This effect on behavior is dose-dependent; increased exposure to advertising is associated with greater gambling engagement. While responsible gambling messages are often included in advertisements, they remain largely ineffective in grabbing viewers’ attention and counteracting the offers of promotion. Neurobiological studies highlight that gambling and gambling advertisements activate brain reward systems, similar to patterns observed in substance use disorders. This review seeks to further establish the need for longitudinal research to assess the impacts of gambling advertising across various time/age points, as well as provide information for regulatory bodies to identify the existing problems within the space of gambling advertising
Timothy Amukele Biography and Introduction to his songs
No full textTimothy Amukele is a composer whose music is not well known, even though he has made important contributions to the world of vocal music. His work is rarely studied in schools or performed in concerts, which means many people miss out on experiencing his unique style and creativity. This project aims to change that by sharing information about Amukele’s life, his musical influences, and what makes his compositions special. By studying and performing his music, this project helps bring more attention to composers who deserve to be recognized but are often overlooked. Including underrepresented composers like Amukele in performances is important because it helps create a more complete and diverse view of classical music. Many well-known composers come from a Euro-centric heritage, and their music is performed repeatedly, while composers like Amukele remain on the margins. If more musicians and scholars explore his work, it could inspire others to do the same and make the music world more inclusive. This project will include a performance of three of Amukele’s songs, along with research that dives into his background and musical style. These pieces were chosen to show his emotional range as a composer. By studying and performing his work, this project will highlight the technical and artistic aspects of his compositions and encourage more people to appreciate and perform his music. Bringing attention to Timothy Amukele’s music is not just about honoring his work—it’s about making sure that all composers, no matter their background, have the chance to be heard. By doing this, we can help create a music community that values diversity and gives talented composers the recognition they deserve
Guardrails for Growth: Governing Open-Source Software Risk in Healthtech Startups
Full text linkThis dissertation investigates how healthcare software startups manage the risks associated with open-source software (OSS) use. Using a qualitative multi-site case study approach and thematic analysis, the study draws insights from interviews with developers, security professionals, and technology leaders in early-stage healthtech companies. Six key themes emerged: Strategic Governance and Oversight, Security and Compliance Practices, Operational Foundations and Standards, Risk Awareness and Technical Due Diligence, Technology Choices and Ecosystem Tools, and People and Culture. The findings reveal that, even in resource-constrained environments, effective OSS risk management is possible through lightweight governance, automation, and shared cultural responsibility. Practical implications include guidance for embedding security into engineering workflows, establishing scalable compliance practices, and fostering OSS literacy across roles. These insights culminate in a practitioner-focused playbook that translates the study’s findings into actionable tools for startup teams. The research contributes to the emerging literature on OSS governance in lean technology organizations and healthcare software ecosystems
Implementation of a Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Toolkit Postpartum
Full text linkProblem: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually acquired infection in the world (DeCherney et al., 2018). Even a single dose of the HPV vaccine can provide up to 97% protection against HPV 16 and 18, which are the strains that cause 70% of all cervical cancers (Barnabas et al., 2022). Missouri ranks 35th in the country for HPV vaccination (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2020).
Methods: This quality improvement project implemented an HPV toolkit consisting of: 1) staff nurse education in the form of a written presentation 2) patient and provider education in the form of printed out ACOG info sheets 3) offering HPV vaccine doses to eligible patients 4) utilizing the Medication Administration Record (MAR) to obtain information on vaccine barriers and 5) reminders to staff to address vaccination status with patients.
Results: The HPV toolkit proved statistically insignificant (a = .05, OR = 2.25, p = .449). Due to the timing of IRB approval, hospital physicians began offering the HPV vaccine to eligible patients prior to implementation of the remaining interventions. 90% of eligible pre-implementation participants received the HPV vaccine compared to 81% of eligible post-implementation participants. These results are far above the national average of 39.9% vaccination rate among 18–26-year-olds and surpasses the goal of 80% vaccination rate by 2030 (CDC, 2020). The toolkit was effective across demographic variables.
Implications for practice: Implementing an HPV toolkit in the inpatient postpartum period can increase HPV vaccination uptake. Using the MAR to identify eligible patients, offering the HPV vaccine, and provider and patient education are all interventions that can increase vaccination rates. It may be beneficial to tailor interventions to mitigate postpartum patient overwhelm so the toolkit can be even more effective
The Clinical Utility of Measuring Emotion Dysregulation in Autistic Youth
Full text linkAutistic youth experience disproportionately high rates and severity of emotion dysregulation, which is linked to behavioral challenges, psychiatric comorbidities, familial stress, and increased emergency service and hospitalization use. Despite its clinical significance, emotion dysregulation in autistic youth remains relatively understudied and misunderstood, partly due to the lack of standardized assessment tools and limited research on its heterogeneity within autistic populations. In the present study, structural equation modeling was used to 1) validate the Emotion Dysregulation Inventory (EDI) and assess measurement invariance in a diverse sample and 2) explore associations among emotion dysregulation, autism symptoms, and related child and family characteristics, and 3)identify unique profiles of emotion dysregulation and core autism symptoms, exploring their associations with treatment-relevant factors including behavior problems, parental and environmental stress, sleep, and feeding behaviors. Results supported the two-factor structure of the EDI and demonstrated measurement invariance across racial, ethnic, and linguistically diverse groups, confirming its utility as a robust and flexible tool. Additionally, latent profile analysis identified three distinct phenotypic subgroups with varying levels of emotion dysregulation and autism symptoms, which were meaningfully associated with key child and family characteristics, highlighting their relevance for intervention and support planning. This study advances the understanding of emotion dysregulation in autism and underscores the importance of individualized assessment and intervention approaches. Findings also emphasize the need for continued refinement of measurement tools and exploration of the mechanisms underlying emotion dysregulation in autistic youth. Ultimately, improving our ability to assess and characterize emotion dysregulation will support more personalized, equitable, and effective interventions for autistic individuals and their families
Employee Salary Report [University of Missouri - St. Louis] 2025
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