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Connectedness and Engagement as Predictors of Dual-Factor Mental Health Groups: A Latent Profile Analysis
Full text linkWhen it was introduced, the dual-factor model of mental health revolutionized student mental health conceptualization by including measures of subjective well-being alongside psychopathological indicators. However, the manner in which students are assigned to mental health profiles may not be reflective of their actual characteristics. Therefore, the current study sought to expand on dual-factor model research through the employment of latent profile analysis (LPA), a person-centered approach to group classification, to examine to what degree well-established constructs predict student mental health. Constructs selected for the current study included school connectedness and school engagement. School connectedness is generally considered a protective factor for student mental health outcomes, whereas school engagement is the primary lens through which school dropout is examined. Using two indicators of subjective well-being and psychopathology, a five-profile solution was selected as the best fitting model of latent profiles for the present sample of adolescent students (N = 494). Alongside the classic groups associated with dual-factor research – Complete Mental Health, Troubled, Vulnerable, and Symptomatic but Content – a Moderate Mental Health profile was identified, wherein student mental health was characterized by neither low psychopathology nor high subjective well-being. A logistic regression demonstrated that student cognitive and affective engagement, as well as school connectedness, were each predictive of student mental health status. Behavioral engagement, however, was not predictive of student mental health status. Implications, future directions, and strengths and limitations of these findings are discussed
Song, Dance, and Revolution: Brechtian theatrical tropes in Alex Mukulu’s 30 Years of Bananas and Asiimwe Deborah Kaawe’s Appointment with gOD
No full textReleased approximately twenty years apart, 30 Years of Bananas and Appointment with gOD display a Uganda entangled in vastly different circumstances. The former is preoccupied with the first thirty years following Uganda’s independence, whereas the latter focuses on international relations by way of a United States Visa application. This essay will engage in a comparative analysis of these plays through a Brechtian lens, with a focus on the Epic Narrator, and the representational and didactic uses of the ‘v’ effect as a tool for inciting an audience towards revolutionary fervor, and ultimately, social change. Although these plays were composed 20 years apart, I argue that their construction relies heavily on Brechtian theatrical techniques to drive an audience towards social activism and civil responsibility. I also argue that although revolution is not a term that is transmutable across time and space, the idea that social change is possible, and that social change can begin with rebellion against an oppressive political state, is very much alive in both these plays.
To start, I will provide a summary of the plays, then offer a contextual framework which demonstrates how they are part of a theatre culture that is inherently political. I will then explore Brecht’s political theatre within a critical context, and ‘v’ effect as an important tool for revolutionary movements in political theatre. The final section will analyze how these plays use Brechtian techniques in their own historical contexts, to drive audiences towards social change
Cybersecurity in Context : Technology, Policy, and Law
No full textThe first-ever introduction to the full range of cybersecurity challenge, Cybersecurity is crucial for preserving freedom in a connected world. Securing customer and business data, preventing election interference and the spread of disinformation, and understanding the vulnerabilities of key infrastructural systems are just a few of the areas in which cybersecurity professionals are indispensable. This textbook provides a comprehensive, student-oriented introduction to this capacious, interdisciplinary subject.
Cybersecurity in Context covers both the policy and practical dimensions of the field. Beginning with an introduction to cybersecurity and its major challenges, it proceeds to discuss the key technologies which have brought cybersecurity to the fore, its theoretical and methodological frameworks and the legal and enforcement dimensions of the subject. The result is a cutting-edge guide to all key aspects of one of this century\u27s most important fields.
Cybersecurity in Context is ideal for students in introductory cybersecurity classes, and for IT professionals looking to ground themselves in this essential field.https://repository.lsu.edu/facultybooks/1611/thumbnail.jp
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in the Digital Age: A Reading of Evelyin Mankou L’instinct De Survie
No full textDigital inclusion in the education sector has in recent times made education more interactive and interesting. Contemporary youths and adults irrespective of gender have seamless access to education, however, there lies a lacuna in the inclusion of women with disabilities. This paper, therefore, examines leveraging technology for better inclusion of this marginalized group in the education sector. The study deploys intersectionality theory as framework This theory examines how multiple identities such as gender, disability, and socio-economic status interact to marginalize women with disabilities and propose technological solutions that address these intersecting barriers in accessing education and how technology can address their specific needs. Despite advancements in digitalization and globalization, significant challenges persist, including the digital divide, inaccessible technologies, inadequate training, entrenched cultural biases, and insufficient policy enforcement. These obstacles limit the ability of women with disabilities to fully benefit from technological advancements in education. However, the potential of technology to promote inclusion is immense. Customized learning tools such as screen readers and voice recognition software can cater to diverse needs, while e-learning platforms offer flexible and barrier-free access to education. Advocacy through digital platforms and societal support, and partnerships between stakeholders. Additionally, equipping women with disabilities with digital skills empowers them with greater independence and employability giving these marginalized individuals the opportunity, educational institutions can create inclusive environments that enable women with disabilities to achieve academic success and contribute meaningfully to their society. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for stakeholders to enhance technology\u27s role in fostering gender balance and inclusion in education as well as reducing biases and stereotype
Earliest Ancient Maya salt production in southern Belize: Excavations at Jay-yi Nah
Full text linkSalt works along the Yucatan coasts of Mexico and Belize provide a record of salt production for inland trade during the height of Late Classic Maya civilisation (AD 550-800). At the Paynes Creek Salt Works in Belize, production focused on the creation of salt cakes by boiling brine in pots supported over fires in dedicated salt kitchens. Underwater excavations at the Early Classic (AD 250-550) site of Jay-yi Nah now indicate there was a longer and evolving tradition of salt making in the area, one that initially employed large, incurved bowls to meet local or down-the-line trade needs before inland demand for salt soared
“A New Way of Smuggling Free Negroes” Black Unauthorized Workers and the Police Power in Antebellum New Orleans
No full textBlack audiences’ Black-oriented media consumption and attitudes toward Black Nationalism
No full textBlack audiences’ media consumption and its relationship to individual well-being are well documented. However, empirical investigations that have examined Black audiences’ media consumption and feelings toward Black Nationalism, or loyalty toward Black community members and community well-being, are limited. Using a cross-sectional sample of US Black adults (N = 2137) from the National Study of American Life (NSAL), the current study drew on social identity and uses and gratifications theories to investigate the relationship. Results suggested a favorable relationship between Black audiences’ increased Black-oriented media consumption and attitudes toward Black Nationalism. Likewise, relevant individual differences, including adherence to racial identity, gender identity, and feelings toward White individuals, were uniquely associated with increased support for Black Nationalism. Implications of the findings are discussed in terms of Black-oriented media consumption and well-being
Acoustic characteristics of three English semivowels /l, ɹ, w/ and vowels in young children with and without speech sound disorders
No full textPurpose: The aim of the current study is to examine if the relationship among three semivowel sounds (/l, ɹ, w/) and between the semivowel and the following vowel differs by children\u27s overall speech proficiency, and if this relationship affects listeners’ perceptual judgment of the liquid sounds (/l, ɹ/). The acoustic proximity among the three semivowel sounds and the acoustic characteristics of the following vowel sounds were examined by each child speaker\u27s overall speech sound proficiency and their semivowel accuracy. Methods: A total of 21 monolingual English-speaking children with and without speech sound disorders produced monosyllabic words that include target semivowel sounds in word-initial position in different vowel contexts. Participants were divided into three groups based on overall speech proficiency, as measured by diagnostic status and score on the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation – 3rd Edition. Each semivowel and vowel production was transcribed for accuracy, and F2 and F3 values were extracted at the semivowel midpoints to calculate Euclidean distances (ED) between the three semivowel pairs (/l-w/, /l-ɹ/, and /ɹ-w/). F1 and F2 values extracted at the vowel midpoint were used to examine the characteristics of vowels following the semivowels. Results: Children with typically developing speech with the highest overall speech proficiency demonstrated the largest ED values between all the three semivowel pairs. Larger ED values were also related to a greater likelihood of semivowels /l/ and /ɹ/ being judged as perceptually acceptable. Acoustic characteristics of the following vowels did not differ across children of varying levels of speech proficiency, but did differ by the preceding semivowel context. Conclusions: Acoustic distinction of semivowels differs across children with varying levels of speech proficiency and is predictive of judgements of semivowel accuracy. Acoustic characteristics of the vowels were influenced by the preceding semivowel target, indicating the presence of coarticulation across the semivowel-vowel sequences. Findings support intervention approaches that pair semivowel targets to train children to produce acoustic differentiation between semivowels
QUANTITATIVE IDENTIFICATION OF LITHOFACIES BY INTEGRATING DIVERSE GEOPHYSICAL DATA IN THE LATE HOLOCENE ALONG THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY, LOUISIANA, USA
No full textThe False River area of the Mississippi River preserves a Holocene example of a meandering river point bar in a continental-scale system. We predict lithofacies quantitatively, using K-means cluster analysis from a nine-well data set that integrates well-log data (electrical conductivity (EC), corrected pressure and horizontal hydraulic permeability), grain size analyses and 14 defined sediment types. Data was collected from an unconsolidated and water saturated environment down to 90 feet (27.4 m). Because of the low number of grain-size analyses we develop a novel “hybrid” approach primarily using Generalized Additive Models, which allow us to create a more extensive and accurate data set. Horizontal permeability values calculated from the corrected pressure match those found (800–21,000 md) in the analogous Cretaceous-age McMurray Formation. We create six lithofacies clusters ranging from fine-grained near the surface to coarse sand at the base, with a vertical resolution of 0.5 m. Envelope Seismic attribute analysis along two profiles (30 and 52 m-long) validates the lithofacies prediction by using well-log data from a subset of four additional wells. Also, the relationship between the Envelope seismic attribute and permeability helps validate the number of lithofacies at two, tested, well locations. Permeability projected along the Envelope seismic attribute profile, away from the well location, aids in interpretation. Our quantitative lithofacies, well data (EC), and projected permeability maps support an interpretation of a buried remnant, channel-like feature, predating (\u3e 4000 y B.P.) the modern point bar system. xxii The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine belongs to Duncan Point bar which is located 48 km away from the False River Point bar area. We use the dataset from False River Point bar area to develop a petrophysical model at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine site. Some specific Petro-physical properties were used such as grain size, permeability, and EC. Both point bars belong to the Holocene age, and they are located along the Lower Mississippi Valley. The grain sizes from the ternary diagram of both the False River Point bar and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine areas show similar trends for the sediment types from both areas. The EC shows higher response at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine compared to the False River Point bar area especially for the first 15 feet (5 m) and that indicates the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has a higher clay rich. The fining in average sand layers between False River Point bar area to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine are proved towards downward. We mimic the idea from Tony Reynolds study to prove the same phenomena along the Lower Mississippi Valley