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Field Can Be Hazardous to Your Well-being: Fact or Fiction?
Authors: Ellison Martha L.
Published: June 2018

Practitioners know, frequently from first hand experience, that social work can be a dangerous profession. They know that clients or their families can be hostile and violent and that frequently this hostility is directed towards the social worker. One might wonder if social work students understand this facet of the profession.

Social work students have a lot of concerns upon entering field. They are anxious about their abilities and roles. Does their anxiety extend to issues of safety, and should it? This is a good question and one that students may not have thought much about.

This study will report the findings of a national study of BSW and MSW field programs to determine the extent and nature of violence field students experience in placement and how programs prepare students for the risks of field practice.
The Use and Evaluation of a Writing Lab for Undergraduate Social Work Students
Authors: Knight Carolyn
Published: June 2018

This paper describes one program's experimental use of a writing lab for junior social work majors enrolled in a practice course. In addition to the three-hour social work course, students were required to take a one-hour writing lab each week. In the lab, students received guidelines for and assistance with each of the papers required in the social work course. The impact of the lab on students' writing abilities was evaluated. In general, the findings indicated that the lab had only a limited influence on students' writing abilities. The implications of these results are discussed, as are suggestions for future efforts in this area.
The Use of the MBTI as a Self-Awareness Tool in Undergraduate Education
Authors: Moore Linda S. , Jenkins David , Dietz Tracy J . , Feuerhelm Julie
Published: June 2018

This paper presents a model for using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a self-awareness tool in baccalaureate social work education. The model is based on eight years of use in one Social Work Program. The paper also presents the results of an exploratory study done to assess the model. The MBTI is a scientific instrument used to indicate different preferences on four dimensions: source of energy, perception, decision-making, and relation to the external world. The development and purpose of the MBTI are discussed and a description of the components of the instrument is included. Techniques for effective and ethical testing and use in the classroom to promote self-awareness are provided. Implications for social work educators are also addressed.
Connecting the Classroom to Clients: Involving a Group of Service Users in Teaching an Introductory Social Work Course
Authors: Bibus Anthony A.
Published: June 2018

This article describes a baccalaureate level social work course that involved a group of adolescent clients in teaching the class. The course, which introduces students to the role of social work in social welfare, was the centerpiece of a demonstration project that included the development of an instructor's guide with examples of activities, assignments, handouts, and evaluation forms. Perceptions, comments, and observations from the instructor, students, and the group inform this review of the benefits of the experience. The author presents guidelines for social work educators and considers the resources needed and potential challenges for replication.
Teaching Empathy Skills to Social Work Students
Authors: Beechem Michael H. , Comstock Jamie
Published: June 2018

This interdisciplinary study demonstrates a technique in teaching empathy skills to undergraduate social work students through the use of role playing and videotaping. An equal number of students from both the communication arts and social work programs were utilized. Dyads were established such that social work students role played social workers and communication arts students role played clients.

An outgrowth of this study was the formulation of an empathy scale to measure three components of empathy - cognitive, affective, and behavioral.

The study supports the position that empathy skills can be taught.
From Pippi Longstockings to Minnie Mouse: Reexamining Theories of Female Development
Authors: Lavitt Melissa R.
Published: June 2018

An awareness of the influence of sexism on the lives of women is typically evident in social work teaching and practice. The growth of scholarship on female psychological development makes fostering this awareness easier. This paper cautions against wholesale incorporation of the research findings on adolescent girls into the classroom or agency. Without such consideration, we are in danger of pathologizing female experience at adolescence, ignoring the concerns of younger girls, and decontextualizing human development. The feisty, self-assured nineyear-old Pippi Longstockings may not be an accurate picture just as the tentative 16-year-old Minnie Mouse may be limited in its generalizability. One must be cautious in claiming to discover yet another female problem. This paper summarizes and critically analyzes the current body of research; philosophical, theoretical and methodological concerns are described. Finally, recommendations for using the research in this area are outlined.
A Case for Intuition in the Social Work Curriculum
Authors: Luoma Barbara B.
Published: June 2018

Intuition, the “first awareness,” is receiving increased attention in numerous fields. Although intuition has direct application to social work practice and education, this transrational way of knowing is rarely acknowledged in the literature. This paper will: (1) provide a brief description of a context for intuition in social work; (2) present the results of an inquiry sent to social work educators on the inclusion of intuition in their curricula; and (3) provide results of a study of the attitude toward, and awareness of, intuition of students who were exposed to this concept to make a case for the inclusion of intuition in the social work curriculum.
Mental Health Research
Authors: Anderson Denise , Silver Thelma
Published: June 2018

This mental health curriculum module, developed from the BPD-NIMH Task Force, provides an overview of the research on the Family Psychoeducational model as it has been applied to the New York state system of mental health. This module was developed from the rigorous research that was conducted to examine the effectiveness of this model of service delivery: McFarlane, W. et. al. article, “Dissemination of New York states family psychoeducation project.” The module has been developed for inclusion in the advanced practice, policy and/or research courses of undergraduate social work education. Specific course content is provided for BSW educators, as well as ideas and options for inclusion in the class structure. This module is meant to serve as a piece of the entire course content.
Socio-economic Status and Health
Authors: O'neal Gwenelle S.
Published: June 2018

This module presents an overview of the Anderson and Armstead article, “Toward understanding the association of socioeconomic status and health: The challenge for the biopsychosocial approach,” Psychomatic Medicine 57, 213–225, and offers teaching strategies to integrate the information into social work policy and practice courses. The research studies reviewed by the authors address the classic association of socioeconomic status and health.
Wraparound Services Curriculum Module
Authors: Stone Glenn
Published: June 2018

This mental health curriculum module demonstrates how a research article documenting the effectiveness of a wraparound service project can be used within an undergraduate practice course. Use of this module should give students a better appreciation and understanding of wraparound service provision. This module also provides students an opportunity to consider similarities and differences between generalist social work practice and the philosophies of wraparound services.
Recruitment and Retention of Minority Students in Bachelor of Social Work Programs
Authors: Raber Marie , Tebb Susan , Berg-Weger Marla
Published: June 2018

This paper examines two issues relevant to baccalaureate social work programs: 1) successful recruitment of diverse racial and ethnic groups of students and 2) the problem of attrition as a major obstacle in graduating racially and ethnically diverse students. While minority recruitment may be actively pursued, many efforts are not effective, regardless of the sophistication or level of funding. Those that are successful provide substantial counseling, financial assistance, curriculum flexibility, and alternate scheduling opportunities. What can BSW programs do to increase the likelihood that students will enter and remain in school and graduate? Many minority students leave school after the first semester for a variety of reasons including lack of financial resources, poor school-support services, or feelings of isolation. For those who remain, attrition is still much higher than in the traditional student population. The authors conclude that to be successful in recruiting and retaining a diverse student body, programs need a support structure for faculty and staff, specialized student and academic policies, and the commitment of the entire social work department and university to the recruitment and retention of culturally diverse students.
Using Current Research to Teach Empirically-Based Mental Health Case Management Practice to Undergraduate Students
Authors: Rife John C.
Published: June 2018

Case management is an important social work practice method in mental health settings. However, there have been very few systematic statewide studies of case management roles and functions. As a result, educators have not had research-based models of what case managers do for use in social work classes. This article presents a curriculum model for teaching empirically-defined mental health case management to undergraduate students using an exemplary National Institute of Mental Health funded statewide study of mental health case management. The model presents strategies for using this content in both BSW research methods courses and practice courses. Suggested primary sources for additional reading about case management are also provided.
The Combined Use of Video and One-Way Broadcast Technology to Deliver Baccalaureate Education: A Comparative Assessment of Student Learning in a School of Social Work
Authors: Petracchi Helen E.
Published: June 2018

Face-to-face instruction remains the dominant teaching method in undergraduate social work education today. However, the technological explosion of the 1980s and 1990s has provided the opportunity to expand our thinking beyond these traditional methods. An increasingly popular method of social work education utilizes various technological media to offer courses that serve students at a distance from the instructor. This article describes a post-hoc assessment of student learning conducted after a course was offered by a school of social work to 462 baccalaureate students. Approximately half of the students were enrolled in the course when it was delivered in a large lecture class format during the standard 15 week term. The remaining students (‘distant’ students) viewed videotapes of studio-filmed broadcasts of the same 15 week course. This assessment addresses the question, “Can undergraduate students learn as well by viewing videotapes of a broadcast course as from face-to-face instruction?”
Roots of Activism: A Qualitative Study of BSW Students
Authors: Byers Katharine , Stone Glenn
Published: June 2018

This paper presents the results of a qualitative study of socially/politically active BSW students and recent BSW graduates. The purpose of this study was to explore how undergraduate social work students came to assume their activist roles. The study included intensive interviews with 11 participants through the use of a semi-structured interview format. Although the routes to activism were varied, one finding that emerged from the interviews was that most of the participants had begun their “activist” orientations at relatively early ages; many beginning in middle school. Participants' definitions of the activities encompassed by “activism” and their motivations for continued activism are elucidated. A discussion is also presented regarding ways in which social work educators can increase social/political activism interest and skill levels in undergraduate students.
Fighting for Field: Seven Threats to an Important Component of Social Work Education
Authors: Rhodes Rita , Ward Jim , Ligon Jan , Priddy Wanda
Published: June 2018

Field education programs have historically been viewed as the single most important component of social work education at both the baccalaureate and graduate levels. However, a number of factors may affect the ability to execute quality field education programs. This article identifies and discusses seven significant threats to field education in social work programs, including the academization of schools of social work, loss of autonomy in the larger academic systems; the devaluation of field directors; growth of programs; gatekeeping; changes in the student population; and a lack of faculty commitment to field education. Two of six recommendations to address these problems are also challenged.
Foundation Knowledge and Field Instruction: A Replication Study
Authors: Cavazos Alonzo , Galvan-Posada Sandra
Published: June 2018

This study replicates and builds on an earlier study (Cavazos, 1996), which found that baccalaureate students' knowledge of the social work foundation did not deepen as a result of field education. Seventy field interns were tested during the first and last week of the block field internship. Two baccalaureate programs with significant differences related to the interns' ethnicity, duration of the internship, and the use of foundation-related field assignments were selected for comparison. Interns took the Area Concentration Achievement Test in Social Work (ACAT), which tests knowledge of the social work foundation. No pretest, posttest ACAT performance differences were found for either program, further challenging the assumption that social work knowledge deepens as a result of field education. Implications are discussed and recommendations are offered for continued research.
Team Teaching in Social Work Education: Forging a New Allegiance within the Social Work Program
Authors: Crudden Adele , Bryant Carolyn Junior , Southward Linda H.
Published: June 2018

A team teaching approach in the Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare class has been implemented to facilitate the gatekeeping process by becoming familiar with students early in their social work academic careers, to familiarize students with the teaching styles of the full-time faculty, and to provide students an opportunity to learn through a variety of teaching methods. All full-time faculty share instructional responsibilities in the Introduction course. A considerable investment of time is required on the part of the faculty to ensure continuity and transition throughout the semester. Preliminary evaluative results indicate this approach is successful in meeting the stated goals.
Children's Literature and Popular Movies for Knowledge of Lifespan Development
Authors: Corcoran Jacqueline
Published: June 2018

Using Bloom's taxonomy of knowledge as a framework, this paper argues that, in order for Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) undergraduate students to develop a strong theory base, they must be educated and evaluated at the “application” level of learning. This paper describes an approach to teaching developmental theory at this level by using children's literature and popular movies. The approach is described and examples of the ways in which course material was integrated and applied to student selection of books and movies arc provided. Discussion of student feedback to the course assignments is also explored.
Addressing Student Writing Problems: Applying Composition Theory to Social Work Education
Authors: Waller Margaret A.
Published: June 2018

Contemporary social workers are called upon to write for multiple purposes and audiences, and the quality of their writing impacts the effectiveness of their efforts on behalf of clients. Social work educators have the responsibility to prepare BSW students to meet the literacy requirements of the profession. Drawing upon contemporary composition theory, the author explains current knowledge about the process of writing development and presents strategies for teaching basic writing skills as well as the specialized forms of writing that the profession requires.
Critical Content on Group Work for the Undergraduate Social Work Practice Curriculum
Authors: Knight Carolyn
Published: June 2018

Group work remains an important aspect of social work practice, epitomizing the profession's most important principles and ethics. However, there has been a notable decline in coverage of content related to group work practice in graduate and undergraduate social work education. In this article, the author identifies basic concepts that are critical for effective and knowledgeable practice with groups, as well as appropriate teaching strategies. This information should serve as a guide to educators and assist them with deciding what and how to present material related to social work practice with groups.
Macro-Learning Opportunities: What is Really Happening Out There in Field?
Authors: Koerin Beverly B. , Reeves Jane , Rosenblum Amy
Published: June 2018

The CSWE curriculum policy mandates BSW students be prepared for multilevel interventions. The literature suggests “macro” field opportunities get short shrift. This limits students' ability to use organizational and community strengths to empower clients and effect change. This article reports findings of one program's study of field learning opportunities with a focus on large systems. Research was conducted in an urban, public university's BSW program to assess the range of multilevel field experiences, as reported by students and field instructors. Respondents were asked to provide specific examples of student practice with large client systems. Findings of this study were useful in evaluating the degree to which students and field instructors perceived the field program as providing a generalist experience. Recommendations for enhancing the macro component of the field practicum were provided.
Toward Identifying the Unique Characteristics of Social Work Practice in Rural Areas: From the Voices of Practitioners
Authors: Gumpert Joanne , Saltman Joan E. , Sauer-Jones Donna
Published: June 2018

Although literature has identified cultural values, environmental factors, and specific problems unique to social work practice in rural and small communities, research efforts focused on identification of the differences between rural and urban practice have found little variation. This article presents a new dimension. The findings from a survey of rural practitioners provide a closer look at practice within the rural context. Findings confirm several characteristics found in the literature: direct and indirect practice with multiple client systems, and extensive interface with community based systems of self help groups and natural helpers. The impact of two factors, the influence of rural cultural norms and values and lack of resources, appears to suggest avenues for further study in order to uncover the unique qualities of rural practice. Implications are drawn for social work education.
Assessing Generalist Problem-Solving Skills: An Outcome Measure
Authors: Waites Cheryl
Published: June 2018

Social work education programs have been encouraged to develop assessment methods that address student outcomes. This exploratory study employs an outcome measure to compare students beginning and exiting a BSW program. A case vignette is used to evaluate their generalist problem-solving skills. The result suggests significant differences between the two groups and demonstrates that graduates of the program have enhanced their generalist competencies. This method of evaluation also enables programs to augment their understanding of student-learning outcomes and skill development.
Educating for Cultural Competence Via Collaborative Groups: A Tale of Two Programs
Authors: Merchant Munira , Haslett Diane C.
Published: June 2018

The use of collaborative groups to teach cultural competence to social work students is illustrated through core courses in two undergraduate programs. Students work in small groups to raise an ethnic child from infancy to old age, applying traditional and alternative theories, bio-psycho-social developmental and ecological perspective (HBSE). Students, through use of structured exercises, assess their own ethnicity, diversity awareness, and identification of culturally influenced behavior (Practice II). The authors discuss recent research on collaborative groups, examine the utility of these groups in teaching cultural competence and address strategies to avoid common pitfalls associated with collaborative group learning.
Baccalaureate Social Work Student Attitudes toward Older Adults
Authors: Tan P. Philip , Hawkins MicheleJ. , Ryan Ellen
Published: June 2018

This study investigated the attitudes of baccalaureate social work students concerning older adults using the instrument constructed by Sanders, Montgomery, Pittman, and Balkwell (1984). That instrument assesses respondents' attitudes on 20 distinct characteristics of older women and men in three age categories, the young-old (65–74), the old-old (75–99), and centenarians (100+). Data were obtained from 204 students from an accredited undergraduate social work program in a major south Florida university in the spring semester of 1999. The data revealed that the majority of students (93.8%) had not taken any gerontology classes. Only 6.9% of respondents indicated that they were definitely planning to do their field practicum in a geriatric setting, and 4.0% indicated that they definitely intended to work with older adults. Overall student attitudes toward older adults were generally in the neutral range, however, those attitudes were more negative toward older age categories. Female student attitudes were more positive than male student attitudes. Older women were more positively regarded than their male counterparts. Students who indicated that they were close to older adults and who took gerontology classes had more positive attitudes. Future research and implications for social work education are discussed.
Compassion Fatigue Among Undergraduate Social Work Educators
Authors: Marlow Christine , Urwin Gharlene
Published: June 2018

This study examines the extent of compassion fatigue among undergraduate social work educators. A modified version of the Compassion Fatigue Self Test (Figley, 1995a), along with questions relating to sources of support and stress, were sent to 195 undergraduate social work programs. The results indicated relatively low levels of compassion fatigue. However, faculty teaching field courses reported higher levels of compassion fatigue, as did faculty who claimed administrators and other faculty as their primary sources of stress. Implications of these findings for social work education are discussed.
The Power of Collaboration: Developing a Safety Training Program for Student Interns
Authors: DiGiulio Joan Ferry
Published: June 2018

Students in field-based learning experiences are generally not prepared to deal with assaultive client behavior. Moreover, the incidence of violence against professional social workers and social work students continues to increase. There is a growing concern in the university community for the safety of social work field students as well as student interns from other disciplines. This article reviews collaborative efforts among university departments that offer internship programs. A university-wide committee that addressed safety issues for student interns was formed. Available resources within the university were explored and components of a safety training program were established. Possible program models were also developed.
Teaching Generalist Social Work Practice: Students' Perceptions of the Importance of the Instructor's Practice Experience
Authors: Knight Carolyn
Published: June 2018

BSW and first-year MSW students from one school of social work were surveyed to determine the influence that the perception of the practice instructor's professional experience had on that individual's teaching effectiveness. Results indicate that practice experience, particularly current experience, did enhance students' evaluations of their instructor's teaching effectiveness. The perception of the instructor's practice experience also was linked to several other attributes that enhanced teaching effectiveness, most notably serving as a role model to students and engaging in classroom behaviors that helped students apply their classroom learning. The results underscore the importance of instructors being knowledgeable about the field curriculum and suggest the need for caution when interpreting findings related to teaching effectiveness in social work education.
Teaching BSW Students to Work with Complex Families
Authors: Wright Janet M. , Michaud Susan
Published: June 2018

New BSW social workers are likely to be hired into job positions in some of the toughest, most complex, multiproblem areas: child and adult protective services. It is a huge challenge for educators to prepare students for the reality ahead as BSW social workers, particularly students of the usual college age who have grown up in relatively conventional homes. This article illustrates a method for helping students make that transition using ongoing, semester-long case work with simulated, challenging families as clients. Students work in small groups with simulated families who are constantly changing and facing new issues as the semester progresses. In the context of working with their client families, students must use record-keeping skills, evaluate relevant research, advocate and broker, solve problems, identify strengths, engage in ethical decision-making, prepare for court appearances, and evaluate their work on an ongoing basis.
Retention Efforts Directed to Students of Color in Baccalaureate Social Work Programs
Authors: Clark Hugh G. , Garza Lisa , Hipple Lee
Published: June 2018

Given the increasing diversity of the U. S. population and social work clients, retention of students of color in baccalaureate social work programs is a major issue. This article reports on a two-phase exploratory study that looked at the retention efforts of accredited baccalaureate social work (BSW) programs and their respective universities in one state. The first phase of the study addressed the types of retention efforts being made toward students of color and the perceived success of those efforts. The second phase looked at students' perceptions of the retention efforts made by their university and their BSW program. The findings indicate that retention efforts offered by social work programs are effective in helping retain students of color, although they also indicate that the retention programs are underused. This may indicate the need for social work educators to work to increase awareness of retention efforts in their universities and programs.
Preparing Students for Social Work Advocacy
Authors: Spicuzza Frank J.
Published: June 2018

Social workers are not born advocates. They must be educated and trained for this prominent professional role that will be expected of them. Advocacy is integrally tied to leadership and leadership skills. This article addresses this connection and identifies relational leadership—a type of leadership that is appropriate for social work advocacy. The author presents how a BSSW program followed best practice principles in curricular development and created an educational environment both inside and outside the classroom to enhance relational leadership. The foundation of this environment is the belief that leadership can be learned and it is everybody's business. Evaluation results from multiple outcomes measures are encouraging. Evidence is provided that students in this program have become involved as leaders and advocates. The author argues that students in social work programs have untapped leadership potential. To tap the potential for future leadership and advocacy, students need to be offered a comprehensive educational experience that fosters empowerment and confidence.
PARENT SUCCESS AMONG SINGLE, LOW INCOME, AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR BSW EDUCATION
Authors: WOODY DEBRA J. , WOODY DAVID
Published: June 2018

This study is an exploratory investigation of parent effectiveness among 135 single, low-income African American mothers. This study investigated two aspects of parenting: satisfaction with one's ability to parent and parent effectiveness or ability. The Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale (James, Schumn, Kennedy, Grigsby & Shectman, 1985) and the Parent Success Indicator for Parents (Strom & Strom, 1998) were used to evaluate these concepts.

Results from the study indicate high levels of effective parenting in the group on both measures. This was true regardless of the mother's age, level of income, level of education, number of children, or age of the oldest child. Implications of these findings for social work baccalaureate education are presented.
THE IMPACT OF CROSS-CULTURAL SERVICE-LEARNING ON UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF CULTURE, RACE, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Authors: SANDERS SARA , MCFARLAND PEGGY , BARTOLLI JILL SUNDAY
Published: June 2018

This study1 examines the effect of service-learning in urban settings on students' values and their attitudes toward individuals of lower socioeconomic status and of different racial and ethnic back grounds. A series of focus groups was conducted during one semester to identify changes in students' attitudes. A series of themes was identified, which demonstrated how students' attitudes toward people of lower socioeconomic status changed as a result of the service-learning experience. This study also includes strategies for integrating service-learning in social work education.
LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS: TEACHING DIVERSITY CONTENT AND THE POLITICS OF SOLIDARITY THROUGH A CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Authors: SHEPHERD JUDY
Published: June 2018

This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion of appropriate material to be covered and methods to utilize in teaching diversity content in the social work curriculum. A case example of a cultural immersion experience for baccalaureate social work students is presented to illustrate how an out-of-classroom setting with community leaders can be used as a means to teach diversity holistically and with an ethno-conscious approach. Through horizontal learning and respectful dialogue, students have an opportunity to witness a community's strengths and resources and to develop relationships that foster understanding and cultural sensitivity.
WHAT'S IN A LABEL? HELPING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE DSM IN PREPARATION FOR THEIR SENIOR YEAR FIELDWORK PRACTICA1
Authors: KEEFE ROBERT H. , SMITH CARRIE JEFFERSON , MCPEAK WILLIAM R.
Published: June 2018

This paper explores the development of an undergraduate course module devoted to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual: Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). The skills-based course in which this module is presented is focused on helping junior year BSW students to prepare for their senior year fieldwork practica. Students enrolled in this course between 1998 and 2000 were surveyed. The results indicate that the respondents found the course module to be helpful not only in preparing them for their senior year fieldwork practica but also in their post-BSW employment and MSW programs as well. An excerpt from the module is included as an appendix.
Developing and Implementing an MS Access 2000 Database for Baccalaureate Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement
Authors: Whittlesey-Jerome Wanda K. , Speed Kenric D.
Published: June 2018

Strong program evaluation is a hallmark of quality social work education. All social work programs applying for candidacy, accreditation, or reaffirmation of accreditation are required to assess and evaluate their effectiveness according to the guidelines set forth by the Council on Social Work Education. The role of technology in program evaluation is growing in interest to social work educators, and new trends in strengthening program evaluation are emerging. In today's academic climate, the degree to which a program monitors its effectiveness will impact its ability to effectively educate future social work practitioners. In this article, the authors discuss the steps for developing and implementing an MS Access 2000 database for program assessment and continuous improvement in a baccalaureate social work program. Examples include data entry forms and copy-ready reports for reaffirmation generated from the database. Strengths and limitations of the database are explored, and issues of validity and reliability are discussed.
Solving Social Work Assessment Issues: A Program Evaluation
Authors: Ginther Shawn Damon , Schroeder Mary
Published: June 2018

Social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) conduct ongoing program assessment to routinely assess student outcomes relative to educational activities. To assist faculty in this effort, this article presents one undergraduate program's holistic social work program evaluation model (SWPEM). The arrangement of each of the SWPEM's eight evaluative elements is reviewed, and its administration procedures are outlined. Arguments for and barriers to program evaluation using the SWPEM are reviewed, and this faculty's experiences with the SWPEM model are discussed.
Right sided facial palsy more common in males while left sided facial palsy more common in females
Authors: Jain Gaurav , Verma Virendra
Published: June 2018

Background: The study describes the retrospective analysis of 54 cases of facial nerve palsy patients seen in our neurophysiology Laboratory during February 2016 to January 2018.Methods: Clinically diagnosed cases of facial nerve palsy encountered at neurophysiology laboratory were analyzed on the basis of their diagnosis, age, sex, side affected and their seasonal occurrence. Patients were grouped in to four age groups of <20 yr, 21-40 yr, 41-60 yr and >60 yr.Results: Out of total 54 facial palsy cases with the mean age of 34.39±14.25 yr, 29 (53.70%) were males and 25 (46.30%) were females. Facial palsy was most common in 21-40 yr age group (42.59%, n=23), followed by 41-60 yr age group (29.63%, n=16). Nearly equal number of cases of right sided (26; 48.15%) and left sided (28; 51.85%) facial palsy were observe. However, right side facial palsy was more common in males with right side to left side facial palsy ratio of 1.90:1 and left sided facial palsy was more common in females with right side to left side facial palsy ratio of 1:2.57.Conclusions: Facial palsy cases are uniformly distributed among males and females with preponderance of right facial palsy in males and left facial palsy in females.
Study on association of iron status in children with simple febrile seizure and without seizures
Authors: Gowda B. L. Anantha Narayana , Samuel Praveen C.
Published: June 2018

Background: Considering the age prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and febrile convulsion which are the same, the role of iron in the metabolism of neurotransmitters (such as GABA and serotonin) and some enzymes (such as monoaminoxidase and aldehideoxidase), the function of hemoglobin in conveying oxygen to the brain and since fever can exacerbate symptoms that result from anaemia, a relationship between iron deficiency anaemia and febrile convulsions is probable. Thus, the present study was conducted to determine the iron profile in children with simple febrile seizures and febrile children without seizures and also to find out the association between iron levels and simple febrile seizures.Methods: A cross sectional comparative study was conducted among the infants and children aged between 6 months to 6 years with complaints of fever with/ without seizures attending Pediatrics OPD, Sri Siddartha Medical College, Tumkur during the period between 2016 to 2018. Purposive sampling of equal number of children in two study groups were made. Demographic data, seizure details, nature of febrile illness, family history of epilepsy /febrile seizures, temperature at admission and nutritional status were recorded. For laboratory assessment, 2 ml venous blood was drawn and sent for estimation of complete blood count with peripheral smear. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 16.Results: Among 112 study participants, 60.7% were anaemic. The indicators of iron deficiency anaemia like Hb%, MCH, TIBC and S. ferritin were associated with febrile seizures and were statistically significant.Conclusions: Anaemia prevalence in infants and young children is high and was significantly associated with febrile seizures.
Species wise incidence of malaria in pediatric age group of Raichur district, India
Authors: Patel Abhishek , K. Srinivasa , G. A. Manjunath
Published: June 2018

Background: The incidence of malaria is on the raise in Raichur district of Karnataka in the recent years and there is not much studies on malaria from this region. A hospital and community-based study was conducted to know the species wise incidence of malaria in pediatric age group of Raichur district and to know the efficacy of rapid diagnostic test for the diagnosis of malaria, against the gold standard ‘Microscopic examination’ of thick and thin smear.Methods: Blood samples from 676 children with clinical suspicion of malaria were tested by PBS study and RDT. Differentiation of malaria parasite is based on antigenic differences between pLDH isoforms. Results from the RDT were compared to those obtained by PBS.Results: A total of 302 (44.67%) samples were positive by PBS method of which 54 (8.0%) are Plasmodium falciparum, 248 (36.9%) are Plasmodium vivax and, while 218 (32.2%) were positive by RDT 37 (5.5%) Plasmodium falciparum, 181 (26.8%) Plasmodium vivax.  In present study the overall incidence of Plasmodium vivax in Raichur district is 36.69% and Plasmodium falciparum incidence is 7.99% and none of the samples have tested positive for Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium ovale species among the study group.   The RDT showed sensitivities of 53.70% and 66.13% and specificities of 98.71% and 96.03%, respectively for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax.Conclusions: Plasmodium vivax species remains the most common malarial parasite among the positive case by PBS method in Raichur district, but the incidence of plasmodium falciparum is on the rise which is a matter of concern. The RDT method has a low sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of malaria since the identification of the four-parasite species is not possible. The careful examination of a well-prepared and well-stained blood film currently remains the "gold standard" for malaria diagnosis.
Serum lipid profile and serum magnesium levels in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic subjects and normal individuals: a case control study
Authors: Hussain K. Shaik Anwar
Published: June 2018

Background: Hypomagnesaemia may be considered as one of the aggravating factors for insulin resistance. The kidneys lose their ability to maintain magnesium levels during periods of uncontrolled hyperglycaemia which may then result in lower blood levels of magnesium. Lipid profile and magnesium show significant variability in diabetes. The objective of the present study was to compare serum magnesium levels, lipid profile and HbA1c levels among patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and normoglycemic individuals.Methods: The study was conducted during 60 patients (30 cases and 30 controls) attending to the diabetes clinic. Cases were 30 newly detected T2DM subjects, proved normotensives, not initiated on any oral- hypoglycaemic, anti-hypertensive or lipid lowering drugs, aged between 20 to 30 years. Controls were similar age and gender matched non-diabetics. The biochemical parameters like Mg levels, HbA1c and lipid profile were compared between cases and controls.Results: The serum magnesium and HDL-C levels were significantly (p<0.001) lower among the diabetics compared to the healthy subjects. TG, total cholesterol, LDL-C showed significantly (p<0.001) higher mean levels in diabetics compared to the controls.Conclusions: Serum magnesium levels and lipid profile were significantly different in diabetic patients compared to normal individuals.
3D Printing - An Advancing Forefront in Imprinting the Inner Dimensions of Tooth with Precision
Authors: Reddy Chelluri Shreya , Reddy Areddy Manasa , Shantipriya P. , Solomon Raji Viola
Published: June 2018

3D printing is rooting itself as a promising digital technology in the field of dentistry. Emergence of this recent advanced digital science has opened up new perspectives for design and production of 3D models quickly and automatically. The concept of utilizing this technology is to improvise the standards of the treatment provided to the patients, due to more precision and less technique sensitive outcomes. It works on the concept of additive manufacturing, which has its advantages in contrast to the subtractive manufacturing process. It is important to have knowledge about the different 3D printing modalities available as it is not only an upcoming technology in dentistry but also one which is emerging with myriad applications which offer better predictable results in areas of preoperative diagnostic planning, clinical handling and follow up. This article provides an overview on the method and applications of 3D printing with focus primarily in the field of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics.
Do estado e do povo: sócio-arqueologia de um saber e de uma realidade
Authors: Da Cunha Paulo Ferreira
Published: June 2018

Todos conhecem o “dogma trinitário” dos chamados elementos do Estado. Sempre têm sido apresentadas como sendo povo, território e poder político, ou expressões análogas. Propomo-nos aqui começar uma indagação sobre o seu contexto social e histórico da importância desses elementos, remetendo um pouco para todo o caráter mítico e de discurso legitimador que parece também representarem. E detendo-nos especialmente sobre o elemento “Povo”.
União homoafetiva: uma análise sobre a correção hermenêutica do julgamento da ADPF 132-RJ e ADI 4277-DF
Authors: Ehrhardt Júnior Marcos , Lacerda Danilo Moura
Published: June 2018

A constitucionalização do direito civil permite a incidência dos princípios constitucionais sobre as normas que regulam o direito de família, o que muda seu foco patrimonialista, surgindo a afetividade como fundamento das entidades familiares. Esta nova realidade permite o reconhecimento das uniões entre pessoas do mesmo sexo, tendo sido tal direito declarado pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal – STF, no julgamento da ADPF 132-RJ e ADI 4277-DF. No presente artigo, pretende-se realizar uma análise crítica desta decisão sob o enfoque hermenêutico, especialmente, para verificar como o artigo 226, §3ª da Constituição Federal – CF, foi superado no referido julgamento, já que este, ao reconhecer a união estável entre homem e a mulher, é apontado como razão suficiente para rejeitar a possibilidade jurídica da união estável entre pessoas do mesmo sexo.
Yalnızlıkla Başa Çıkma: Yalnızlık, Dini Başa Çıkma, Dindarlık, Hayat Memnuniyeti ve Sosyal Medya Kullanımı
Authors: Turan Yahya
Published: June 2018

Günümüzde hızla yayılan, insanların hayat kalitesini ve mutluluğunu olumsuz olarak etkileyen yalnızlık, özellikle Amerika ve Avrupa’da en önemli toplumsal sorunlardan birine dönüşmüştür. İngiltere’de yalnızlıktan sorumlu bakanlık kurulmasına kadar varan bu olgunun, Türkiye’de özellikle genç nesli temsil eden üniversite öğrencilerinde ne düzeyde olduğu, bu araştırmanın temel araştırma konularından birini oluşturmaktadır. Bu araştırma, Ordu üniversitesinin değişik fakültelerinde öğrenim gören 416 öğrenci örneklemi üzerinde yürütülmüştür. Anket formunda; UCLA yalnızlık ölçeği, dini başa çıkma ve hayat memnuniyeti ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca katılımcıların bireysel dindarlık algıları ve sosyal medya kullanım düzeylerini belirlemeye yönelik sorular oluşturulmuştur. SPSS istatistik programıyla yapılan analizler sonucunda; dindarlık algısı ile yalnızlık, olumsuz dini başa çıkma, sosyal medyada görünürlük düzeyi ve kullanılan sosyal medya sayısı arasında negatif yönde; dindarlıkla olumlu dini başa çıkma arasında ise pozitif yönde bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca öznel dindarlık algısı cinsiyet üzerinde farklılığa açmazken, hayat memnuniyeti üzerinde farklılığa yol açtığı anlaşılmıştır. Yalnızlık ile olumlu dini başa çıkma, hayat memnuniyeti ve mesajlaşma arasında negatif yönde ilişki ve etkileşim tespit edilirken, hayat memnuniyeti ile olumlu dini başa çıkma arasında pozitif, olumsuz dini başa çıkma arasında negatif yönde ilişki ve etkileşimin varlığı bulgulanmıştır. Bu çalışma birçok değişkenin birbiri ile ilişki ve etkileşimini ele alması bakımından önemlidir.
Analiza modus operandi i próba ustalenia motywacji sprawcy na podstawie studium przypadku niewyjaśnionych zbrodni z Łodzi – kryptonim ,,Partner”
Authors: Berdzik Tomasz
Published: June 2018

Artykuł jest próbą interpretacji informacji zgromadzonych na podstawie treści materiałów naukowych, w konfrontacji z powszechnie dostępnymi doniesieniami prasowymi i plikami multimedialnymi, dotyczącymi największej niewyjaśnionej serii morderstw w historii polskiej kryminalistyki. Z uwagi na dobro śledztwa są one autoryzowanymi przez organy pracujące nad sprawą komunikatami, będącymi ułamkiem materiału zgromadzonego od czasu rozpoczęcia śledztwa, lecz wystarczającymi do zaspokojenia prawa do informacji publicznej, a także zwykłej ciekawości społecznej. Opierając się na powyższej dokumentacji, autor sformułował kilka pytań, na które stara się uzyskać odpowiedzi z powodu niekompletnego zarysu profilu sprawcy, zwłaszcza nieznanego jednostkom nieoperującym biegle w dziedzinach nauki, takich jak kryminologia, kryminalistyka, medycyna sądowa oraz psychologia kryminalna. Omówione zostały także zmiany następujące w związku z upływem czasu oraz nowe wątki wokół śledztwa.
Glosa do postanowienia Sądu Najwyższego, sygn. akt I CSK 138/08
Authors: Lisowska Anna
Published: June 2018

Niniejsza glosa stanowi komentarz do orzeczeń sądowych zapadłych w związku ze stanem faktycznym dotyczącym przyjęcia pacjentki do szpitala psychiatrycznego bez jej zgody. W odniesieniu do zaistniałych w sprawie okoliczności omówiono przesłanki warunkujące dopuszczalność przyjęcia osoby do szpitala psychiatrycznego bez jej przyzwolenia na to, opierając się na regulacjach prawnych zawartych w art. 23 i 24 ustawy o ochronie zdrowia psychicznego. W publikacji przedstawiono argumenty przemawiające za słusznością udzielania niekiedy świadczeń opieki zdrowotnej jednostkom społecznym bez uzyskania ich zgody.
Od Redakcji
Authors: Sadzińska Ewa , Szymańska Aleksandra
Published: June 2018

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W kręgu „cyklu Felicyjskiego” – oda pochwalna Dymitra Iwanowicza Chwostowa pt. Polskiej Felicy
Authors: Warda Anna
Published: June 2018

W artykule omówiona została oda pochwalna osiemnastowiecznego rosyjskiego poety – Dymitra Iwanowicza Chwostowa pt. Polskiej Felicy. Utwór ten plasuje się wśród innych wierszy tworzących tzw. „cykl Felicyjski”. Pierwszym chronologicznie ogniwem tego cyklu i jednocześnie utworem, który zainicjował kolejne wchodzące w jego skład teksty była oda znakomitego poety rosyjskiego końca XVIII – początku XIX wieku – Gabriela Dierżawina pt. Felica. Utwór Chwostowa odwołuje się do konkretnych wydarzeń historycznych tamtych czasów, ale także do wierszy innych autorów pod względem poetyki, obrazowości, jak też środków wyrazu. Postać carycy Felicy nawiązuje natomiast do jej bajkowego prototypu, którego autorką była sama Katarzyna II, jak również do bohaterki wspomnianej ody Dierżawina Felica.