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A Home in Both Places: Gender, Afro-Caribbean Migration, and Transnational Home-making in Central Brooklyn, 1920–1980
No full textRelationships Between Health Behaviors and Markers of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation on Blood Pressure
No full textBackground. Young adulthood is a period when cardiometabolic risk factors begin to emerge. Developing cardiometabolic risk early can increase the risk and severity of chronic illness across the lifespan. Despite this, young adults are often understudied particularly as it relates to major cardiometabolic risk factors such as blood pressure (BP) and risk of hypertension. Hypertension is a public health crisis and early indicators of hypertension risk should be more thoroughly researched. Therefore, the purpose of the presented thesis is to examine BP in young adults and two potential pathways by which risk may emerge in young adults; inflammation (C-Reactive Protein [CRP]) and oxidative stress (Uric acid [UA]). Moreover, the presented thesis will explore alcohol consumption as a key behavior in young adulthood that may contribute to changes in BP in this population. Methods. Two datasets were analyzed, with two potential mediators in the relationship between alcohol consumption and BP outcomes. The first analysis consists of uric acid analysis of a female-only population aged 18-25. The secondary dataset consists of CRP analysis of participants with major depressive disorder as well as aged-matched controls (18-25) without preexisting health conditions. The main health behavior of interest is alcohol consumption, assessed via multiple questionnaires of college-aged young adults. Biomarkers were assessed by serum blood samples and proper laboratory procedures with a spectrophotometric enzyme assay for uric acid. Results. The results showed potential of CRP as a strong predictor of BP outcomes, but this relationship was not significantly related to alcohol consumption behavior. Alcohol consumption, in the form of binge-drinking related behavior, was a strong indicator of uric acid levels although not significantly related to BP outcomes. Conclusions. Results indicate a compelling relationship between CRP, BP, UA, and alcohol consumption. This could inform future preventative efforts in the young adult population that should be clarified in future studies in larger study designs
Book Review of Empires of Ideas: Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to China by William C. Kirby (Harvard UP, 2022)
No full textUnderstanding the Underrepresented: A Descriptive Deep-Dive into the Impact of Young Legislators
No full textThis project explores youth members (thirty-five years old or younger) from the first Congress up until the present Congress by examining and analyzing the ideology, career trajectory, and accomplishments of these members. This project also analyzes the voting records of Congress members on topics that are highly salient to young voters to see how they align with young voters’ preferences and highlights multiple members of note to provide more detail on their backgrounds and unique circumstances. This study aims to demonstrate how young people have been represented historically and why it is so important for the U.S. to have youth accurately represented in its governmental institutions. This piece offers solid descriptive evidence of the way in which young representatives act, legislate, and serve their young constituents and how age affects representation
Perspectives of Support Services Among Non-Traditional International Students: A Phenomenological Exploration
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International Higher Education: A Discussion on the College Experience for International Students Who Identify as LGBT+ and Development of an Interview Tool
No full textTransformational Choral Spaces and Trans-formational Experiences
No full textDespite a significant increase in the trans and gender expansive (TGE) population in the US (Ghorayshi, 2022), pedagogies and policies have not changed at the same rate in cis-dominant choral spaces (Aguirre, 2018). Drawing from bio-ecological systems theory and trans-identity development frameworks, this qualitative research highlights the challenges and affirmations faced by TGE singers. This study also examines the pedagogical and policy-oriented frameworks within a trans and gender-expansive choral ensemble, aiming to share the unique perspectives of performers and examine how these frameworks influence identity development. This study further contributes to the growing body of literature advocating for equity and inclusivity in music education and choral practice, proposing some actionable recommendations for fostering affirming and inclusive choral communities
A Shocking Approach to Cleaner Chemistry: Using Electricity to Drive Chemical Reactions
No full textA method for the oxidation of 1,3,5-cycloheptatriene electrochemically is presented. This approach allows for the formation of numerous substituted derivatives in a clean, green way. Utilizing a bench-stable aminoxyl radical as an electrocatalyst, this technique is applicable for a diverse range of substrates, showcasing the versatility of electrochemistry in organic synthesis
Innovating Higher Education - A Case Study of Challenger Universities in Africa
No full textSustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 seeks to provide accessible and affordable higher education by 2030. While traditional universities in Africa evolve slowly to meet this goal, challenger universities are emerging to disrupt higher education. Examining the innovation practices of two of these institutions, this case study identifies four key practices: financial innovation, the Hub and Spoke model, competency-based online education, and the application of emerging technologies. Drawing on innovation management and higher education theories, the study draws new insights into how challenger universities address Africa’s unique challenges