31 research outputs found
Redeeming the Atonement: Girardian Theory
No full texthis article shows a discomfort with the way that mainstream Christianity often discusses the atonement by deifying meekness and sacrifice, an attitude that often legitimizes the cycle of domestic abuse. The author seeks a theology that will not allow the cross to become an oppressive force against the marginalized, and finds her answer in Girardian theory. This theory proposes an understanding of human behavior in four basic stages: mimetic desire, mimetic rivalry, scapegoating sacrifice, and scapegoating myth. Mimetic desire states that humans only want what they want because they know others desire it. Next, a rivalry begins between groups that have mimicked their desires; the competition breeds disrespect and conflict. In order to resolve the conflict, the opposing groups find a scapegoat an uninvolved person against whom they can unite. Once the scapegoat has been sacrificed, a myth is created that both demonizes and deifies that individual he or she is held responsible for the initial conflict, but their sacrifice is also responsible for the peace and unity that occurs afterwards. Ren̩ Girard claims that this process is recognizable in the crucifixion story up until the resurrection. God shows disapproval of this cycle by not allowing Jesus to become a myth, or a figure that is demonized, deified and sacrificed to create a time of inauthentic peace. The peace that is usually established after the sacrifice does not last in the instance of Jesus. It only manages to hold until the resurrection of Christ. From then on, the work of the resurrected Jesus, and the efforts of the newly formed Church, continue to disrupt the artificial peace. Instead, God offers humanity an authentic peace that comes with being a follower of Christ. This, Kailey argues, is an inspirational theology that can help to break the cycle of abuse and empower women to disengage from victim blaming, and find real peace
Leave the books alone
No full textThe author of this editorial urges readers to fight the Oregon Citizens Alliance\u27s attempt to ban books containing homosexual references from the Bend High School and Deschutes County Libraries. The challenge prompted Bend High School librarian Jan Kailey and Dave Fidanque of the ACLU to respond
Assessment of rudder design optimization strategies on a composite rudder
No full textThis research presents the development and implementation of a methodology for rudder design optimization using front-loading. The project has been performed in cooperation with Fokker Aerostructure, which tries to keep up with the increasing competitiveness in the aviation industry. To support this goal, the Knowledge based Rudder and Interface Optimization System (KRIOS) was developed. KRIOS automates the design process of a detailed composite rudder structure, using the existing (in-house developed) Rudder-Generator (RG) and Hinge Design and Optimization Tool (HDOT), which was then wrapped in an optimization framework. KRIOS was verified with and existing rudder, taking into account the model’s current limitations. The developed methodology proposes different optimization strategies that were each studied to assess their benefits and limitations. Thereby, showing how a complex structure like the rudder can be optimized and what strategy achieves a more optimal solution, within a limited amount of time. This helps engineers to increase the product performance of a rudder while reducing the design lead time.ITEA2IDEalisMAerospace Engineerin
Utilization of Nanoparticles for Identifying Fibrin Deposition in Neural Tissue
No full textabstract: The main objective of this research is to develop and characterize a targeted contrast agent that will recognize acute neural injury pathology (i.e. fibrin) after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Single chain fragment variable antibodies (scFv) that bind specifically to fibrin have been produced and purified. DSPE-PEG micelles have been produced and the scFv has been conjugated to the surface of the micelles; this nanoparticle system will be used to overcome limitations in diagnosing TBI. The binding and imaging properties will be analyzed in the future to determine functionality of the nanoparticle system in vivo
Creating Sustainability at ASU: Closing the Gap Between Concept and Application
No full textabstract: This thesis is exploring the potential disconnect between the operational and cultural parts in the making of sustainability at Arizona State University (ASU) to find the disconnect in operational goals, student engagement, and thus student behavior in building sustainability at the university. To do so, I compare and contrast how ASU, Northern Arizona University (NAU), and the University of Arizona (UA) define, create, and demonstrate sustainability in their university’s culture and campus engagement programs. I first define what “culture” is in this study to provide context on how the word is being applied. Next, I assess how culture is reflected in the mission, vision, and/or goals of each university to set the tone for how the university intends to shape the culture of student experience through its services, as well as provide context where sustainability concepts may fit within. Then I assess what sustainability is demonstrated and defined as at each university. To thread each of these components together, I compare and contrast campus sustainability engagement programs at ASU, NAU, and UA based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) reports produced by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE), as engagement programs are a reflection of the university’s vision, goals, and values brought from theory to practice. My findings are demonstrated in the form of a policy analysis, followed by recommendations on closing the gap where engagement programs and opportunities are potentially missing. These recommendations are intended to advance a stronger culture of sustainability on campus at ASU
Virtual assessment of stress reactivity in young children: Practical guidelines & lessons learned
No full textMeasures of stress reactivity and coping are critical in developmental research in
children. Such measures assist in identifying psycho-physiological abnormalities and
aid in developing interventions to avoid outcomes associated with prolonged stress.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, measures of stress reactivity and coping were almost exclusively assessed through in-person laboratory studies. Given the importance of stress reactivity research on mitigating adverse developmental outcomes in children it was crucial to continue this research during the pandemic through pivoting to online virtual assessments. The current paper presents guidelines and lessons learned from our team’s transition from in person to virtual assessments with young children. Key learnings across a variety of areas, such as family engagement, optimal logistics of virtual assessments, and how to best adapt stress-reactivity measures at a distance are presented
Sense of Belonging and Social Climate in an Official Language Minority Post-Secondary Setting
No full textPerceived sense of belonging and positive social climate on campus are crucial elements for post-secondary students, as they contribute to academic achievement, positive mental health, and help-seeking. Few studies have explored post-secondary students’ sense of belonging and perceptions of social climate in an official language minority campus, which attract Canadian-born francophones, anglophones who pursue higher education in their second language, and francophone international students. With declining student mental health and greater ethnolinguistic diversity of post-secondary students on Canadian campuses, this important study aims to explore francophone students’ perceived sense of belonging and social climate on campus. In total, 35 students from different ethnolinguistic backgrounds took part in focus groups or individual interviews. Domestic students with French as their first language more often reported positive social climate on campus and a sense of belonging, in contrast to international students and students with French as a second language. A common obstacle to connecting with others was language insecurity in one of the official languages, as both are currently used on campus. Universities hosting students of multiple linguistic diversities should provide courses and campus events to stimulate intercultural knowledge and dialogue.Pour les étudiants de niveau postsecondaire, une perception positive du climat social et un sentiment d’appartenance sont essentiels, car ils contribuent à la réussite scolaire, à une bonne santé mentale et à la recherche d’aide. Peu d’études ont exploré le sentiment d’appartenance et les perceptions du climat social chez les personnes qui étudient dans un établissement postsecondaire en situation de minorité linguistique attirant des francophones d’origine canadienne, des anglophones qui poursuivent des études supérieures dans leur langue seconde et des étudiants internationaux francophones. En raison du déclin de la santé mentale des étudiants et d’une plus grande diversité ethnolinguistique sur les campus canadiens, cetteétude importante vise à explorer le sentiment d’appartenance et le climat social perçus par les étudiants francophones sur le campus. Au total, 35 étudiants d’origines ethnolinguistiques variées ont participé à des groupes de discussion ou des entretiens individuels. Les étudiants canadiens dont le français est la langue maternelle ont plus souvent signalé un climat social positif sur le campus et un sentiment d’appartenance que les étudiants internationaux et les étudiants dont le français est la langue seconde. L’insécurité linguistique dans l’une des langues officielles, toutes deux étant couramment utilisées sur le campus, était un obstacle considérable aux échanges entre étudiants. Les universités accueillant des étudiants de profilsethnolinguistiques variés devraient donc proposer des cours et des événements sur le campus pour stimuler la connaissance et le dialogue interculturels
Conference 2014 speaker series: an interview with Mark Watts
No full textMr Watts is the Editor-in-Chief of Exaro and the co-founder of the FOIA Centre, which specialises in ‘open-access law’ research. He works as a journalist, author and television presenter and previously has worked as a reporter at several national newspapers. He has been responsible for revelations about MI6 lobbying, political party funding and is the author of ‘The Fleet Street Sewer Rat’
Conference 2014 speaker series: an interview with George Brock
No full textGeorge Brock is a professor and head of journalism at City University. He is the former managing editor of The Times. Professor Brock is a member of the executive board of the International Press Institute, chairman of the IPI’s British committee, and a board member of the World Editors Forum. He is the author of ‘Out of Print: Newspapers, Journalism, and the Business of News in the Digital Age’
Evaluating patient application of medical extended reality in the perioperative period: A scoping review protocol
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