bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka pada pembelajaran IPAS kelas IV di SD Negeri Tahunan Yogyakarta
Authors: Purba Peronika , Rahayu Ayu , Murniningsih Murniningsih
Published: August 2023

Background: SD Negeri Tahunan is not yet a driving school, but SD Negeri Tahunan is one of the schools that has implemented the Phase B independent curriculum (grades I and IV), and the independent curriculum implemented in this school, namely the independent independent curriculum, has changed.
Purpose: This study aims to describe the planning, implementation, and evaluation of science learning based on the independent curriculum in class IV SD Negeri Tahunan Yogyakarta.
Method: The design of this study uses descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. This research data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman analysis model.  
Findings: The results of this study indicate that: (1) the science lesson plan made by the teacher has been adjusted to the criteria for an independent curriculum, the teacher has analyzed learning outcomes, made learning objectives, learning goal lines, methods, models, approaches, materials, learning resources, assessments, then poured into teaching modules, (2) the implementation of science learning in class IV is carried out in accordance with the lesson plans that have been made previously. Teachers create collaborative, interactive, and contextual learning. Activities in science learning vary so that learning is easy to understand, not boring, fosters an attitude of independence, high responsibility and curiosity, and makes learning fun, (3) the form of evaluation of science learning in class IV SD Negeri Tahunan is carried out by carrying out diagnostic assessments, formative assessments and summative assessments. The diagnostic assessment that has been carried out is a non-cognitive diagnostic assessment. Formative assessments are given by the teacher at the end of science learning at each meeting. Summative assessments are carried out during daily assessments, midterm assessments, and end of semester assessments.
Ética en la filosofía de Adela Cortina
Authors: Londoño-Martínez Fernando
Published: August 2023

This article reviews the personal, academic, and political life of Adela Cortina. Emphasis is placed on the creation of the Valencia Group, composed of philosophers from the University of Valencia (Spain) and the University of Castellón, which is a city that is not part of the Autonomous Community of Valencia. They have dedicated themselves to the study of ethics in all its aspects through conferences, publications, interviews, and articles for philosophy magazines in Spain. Adela Cortina’s contributions are very important regarding the anthropological principles of ethics and their practical application. Cortina begins with the recognition of the other or alterity, in order to understand the foundations of ethics that promote the dignity of all human beings, as Hegel had proposed. In 2007, she published the book “The Cordial Reason,” where she argues that “reason” must be complemented with elements of the “heart,” such as emotions and feelings, to better understand the anthropological basis of ethics. In 2017, she published “The Ethics of Compassionate Reason,” in the classical sense of the term, meaning “to suffer with the other” and, if possible, to help them. She mentions that she sought the opinion of Jürgen Habermas, who agreed with her. Her latest contribution to the problem of global poverty is an article on “post-poverty,” in which she recalls that in September 2015, the UN, with 193 signatory countries, committed to ending poverty and hunger by the year 2030. She argues that the ultra-rich should be taxed at a rate of 5% to achieve this.
Epilepsia y su repercusión en el aprendizaje
Authors: Allaica Atavallo Mirian Paulina
Published: August 2023

La epilepsia es una patología neurológica que se origina en el sistema nervioso central, se observa que su patrón clínico es por síndromes convulsivos principalmente, a su vez estas convulsiones se manifiestan a nivel sistémico y orgánico, como contracciones musculares temblorosas de diversos tipos como pueden ser tónica clónica generalizada, focalizada en un segmento del cuerpo o de tipo ausente, suelen acompañarse de la pérdida de conciencia por segundos o minutos, lo cual repercute en el proceso de aprendizaje de las personas, dichas alteraciones resultan de descargas neuronales anormales del cerebro, las cuales pueden evidenciarse a través de exámenes complementarios como el electroencefalograma a través de él se registra la actividad eléctrica neuronal del cerebro, observándose las ondas cerebrales alteradas o normales. En el transcurso de la historia hasta la actualidad puede evidenciarse que los pacientes epilépticos sufren de estigmas sociales por el desconocimiento de esta patología, al ser asociadas a convulsiones repetitivas, la edad temprana de su diagnóstico afectan negativamente en el neuroaprendizaje, llegando a perjudicar el desarrollo normal de las funciones ejecutivas, y habilidades sociales de las personas epilépticas, por tanto se requiere un manejo interdisciplinario, observador y de seguimiento en estos paciente por parte de educadores, neurólogos, familiares, psicopedagogos, y neuropsicologos, con enfoque hacia la mejoraría de la calidad de vida en el entorno social, educativo, y no solo el control de los signos y síntomas epileptogenos.
Desempleo en Ecuador: Análisis de la última década
Authors: Delgado Guerrero María del Rocío
Published: August 2023

El artículo aborda el tema del desempleo y sus repercusiones en Ecuador. Se examinan las causas y consecuencias de este problema, así como los factores económicos, políticos y sociales que contribuyen a la pobreza y el desempleo en el país. La falta de empleo en Ecuador es un desafío constante para los líderes gubernamentales, ya que los altos niveles de desempleo plantean serias dudas sobre la estabilidad económica del país, dificultando así la llegada de inversiones extranjeras necesarias para el progreso y el fortalecimiento económico de la nación. Se destaca el aumento de la pobreza y el desempleo en la última década, con un enfoque en la distribución desigual de la riqueza, la baja tasa de crecimiento del PIB, la inflación y la falta de inversión en infraestructura y educación. Se menciona también el impacto negativo en la salud, las consecuencias sociales y económicas, y los problemas emocionales asociados al desempleo. Se dice que la migración afecta el desempleo, reduce la mano de obra local y crea desequilibrios en el mercado laboral. Uno de los principales objetivos de este artículo es estudiar el impacto del desempleo y la pobreza en la población del Ecuador, comparando la tasa de desempleo, el PIB, la renta básica, la canasta familiar, el crecimiento de la población, los problemas económicos, los desastres naturales, la inflación, la igualdad, etc.
El consumo excesivo de azúcar en la alimentación de los niños de 9 y 13 años de edad en la ciudad de Loja
Authors: Romero Suárez Nelson Fabián
Published: August 2023

El ensayo abarca el tema del consumo excesivo de azúcar en la alimentación de niños y niñas de la provincia de Loja. Se examinan las causas y consecuencias de este problema. Así como diversas patologías como sobrepeso, obesidad, alteraciones hepáticas, desórdenes del comportamiento, diabetes, enfermedades cardiovasculares y caries dental que pueden desarrollarse al no tener un control regulado y una dieta equilibrada en la alimentación. Además, el consumo de azúcares puede contribuir al desarrollo de alteraciones psicológicas como la hiperactividad, el síndrome premenstrual y las enfermedades mentales. Reconociendo el impacto en salud del consumo de azúcares, es necesario considerar la regulación de su contenido en los productos procesados, así como algunas metas de consumo. En varios países se ha realizado esta regulación enfocada a aspectos como clasificación de los productos según su contenido de azúcar, grasa y sal con información nutricional en el etiquetado, según la cantidad permitida para el alimento.
STRUKTUR SAINS SEBAGAI KONSEP METODE ILMIAH (PENGAJARAN BAGI ANAK USIA DASAR)
Authors: Rahmi Silfi Widya
Published: August 2023

Sains merupakan pengetahuan atau sekumpulan konsepsi, prinsip, hukum, serta filosofi yang terbentuk melalui metode ilmiah (sistematis). Metode sistematis tersebut meliputi proses pengamatan dan eksperimen berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan struktur sains sebagai konsep metode ilmiah. Adapun fokusnya yakni pengajaran bagi anak usia dasar. Jenis penelitian ini ialah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kepustakaan. Sumber data dan bahan analisa berbasis referensi ilmiah dari laman kredibel, google scholar, DOAJ, dan Sinta. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa struktur ilmiah dalam pembelajaran sains membantu anak untuk berpikir sistematis dan logis dalam mengamati dan mencoba (bereksperimen) terhadap alam. Melalui penelitian ini, dipahami bahwa ada 5 (lima) unsur mengedukasi anak tentang struktur sains sebagai konsep metode ilmiah, yaitu identifikasi sasaran, format pernyataan, ragam pernyataan, fungsi pokok, dan struktur sistematik.
Participation in Psalmody and Church Membership in Cyril of Jerusalem
Authors: Huovinen Harri
Published: August 2023

Cyril of Jerusalem’s notion of ecclesiastical music and praise has received very little attention in academic research. When mapping this territory, I found that the Cyrilline gradation between each stage of the ecclesial initiatory process was reflected in the author’s view of the ability of the catechetical audience to participate in psalmody. First, the early-stage catechumens were not mentioned as participants in psalmody or praise. Secondly, the baptismal candidates were exhorted to magnify the Lord. Nevertheless, at the pre-baptismal stage, candidates were mainly regarded as “students” of psalmody. Thirdly, psalmody and praise were discussed chiefly in the context of the congregation of baptized Christians. In Cyril’s view, the Hagiopolite liturgies of baptism and eucharist included a celestial dimension as well. In the liturgies, the fully initiated members of the church—neophytes and authorized cantors alike—were, in effect, granted participation in celestial doxology in the presence of angels. This article fills a significant gap in the research on the mid-to-late fourth century theology of psalmody. It reveals a Patristic view of the relationship between participation in psalmody and church membership, thus emphasizing the markedly ecclesiastical nature of Christian song.
Sacred Music in a Sacred Space: Performance as Communal Event
Authors: Kordis Pavlos
Published: August 2023

During the Easter Week of 1999, the composer John Tavener (1944-2013) visited the Holy Trinity Archdiocesan Greek Orthodox Cathedral in New York City, to attend a unique concert, that occured under the auspicies of His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon, featuring Tavener's sacred para- liturgical music, conducted by the late maestro Dino Anagnost (1944-2011). Using this event as a base, regarding its reception and meaning, this paper ventures to compose a theoretical context, in which the performance of sacred works can function in a sacred performance space, while focusing on the composer's understanding of the notion of sacred in composition and in music making in general. Througout the course this research paper, the reader will explore ways in which the systematic application of musicological and theological tools on the complete musical material of the performed works, leads to a provocative analogy of sacred music being performed in a sacred space with a communal event within the church community. Ultimately, this paper suggests that such an occassion is closer to the idea of ecclesial event; an original concept created by the greek philosopher and theologian Christos Yannaras (1936-).
AS INSTITUIÇÕES PÚBLICAS E A FUNDAÇÃO DA REPÚBLICA A PARTIR DO PENSAMENTO DE HANNAH ARENDT
Authors: Brito Carlos
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é explicitar alguns elementos da análise de Hannah Arendt sobre a fundação de corpos políticos, concedendo atenção especial ao aspecto da discussão sobre a relação entre estabilidade do corpo político e a espontaneidade das ações humanas. Este intento vincula-se à busca pela compreensão acerca do lugar do instrucional dentro do pensamento de Arendt. A hipótese aqui desenvolvida é a de que a fundação de instituições republicanas está intimamente ligada ao processo revolucionário e a concepção de ação política do tipo revolucionária conforme explorada por nossa pensadora. A fim de verificar tal hipótese, nosso percurso partirá da noção de fundação como materialização dos princípios, passando pela apropriação criativa que a autora faz da concepção de Montesquieu sobre a relação entre princípios e formas de governo e por fim, elucidando instituições públicas que aparecerem em On revolution como responsáveis de preservar o que fora iniciado. Com este esforço, esperamos contribuir com uma leitura da ação política não apenas como performance.
A TEOLOGIA MÍSTICA MEDIEVAL
Authors: Veliq Fabiano
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo traçar um percurso sobre o tema da mística cristã. O nosso objetivo neste texto é muito mais modesto do que dar conta de todos esses estudos. O que pretendemos neste artigo é elucidar as linhas gerais da Teologia mística da idade medieval no Ocidente de forma a delimitar os impactos que ela pode ter gerado sobre a nossa compreensão da mística no nosso tempo. Para esse objetivo iniciamos com uma pequena reflexão sobre a etimologia da palavra mística e passamos a abordar o seu desenvolvimento na história do cristianismo até os dias atuais e suas propostas não cristãs na contemporaneidade.
A JUSTIÇA ABERTA SEGUNDO HENRI BERGSON
Authors: Santos Wellington
Published: August 2023

A comunicação analisa o conceito de justiça à luz da filosofia bergsoniana, destacando a evolução deste conceito, passando da Justiça Relativa à Justiça Absoluta, fundamentada no reconhecimento da dignidade da pessoa. Filósofos clássicos abordaram a justiça, chegando à Justiça Relativa, baseada em regulamentações e proporções. No entanto, Henri Bergson propõe a Justiça Absoluta, reconhecendo a dignidade inviolável dos seres humanos, independentemente de sua posição social. Esse movimento foi impulsionado pela emoção criadora e pela crítica das desigualdades. Bergson afirma que a ruptura para alcançar a Justiça Aberta ocorreu pela valorização da dignidade humana, que transcende qualquer medida ou proporção. Essa dignidade é reconhecida nas leis contemporâneas, como na Constituição Federal Brasileira, que proíbem a escravidão e o sacrifício humano. A Justiça Absoluta valoriza a pessoa sem considerar sua condição social, cor ou sexo. A justiça, segundo Bergson, é um exemplo de moral aberta, cuja origem está no impulso do amor.
O NORMAL E O PATOLÓGICO
Authors: Martínez Sergio Esteban González
Published: August 2023

O comportamento normal necessariamente não é sermpre considerado o que a maioria faz, embora um comportamento seja aprovado socialmente, a utilização do critério social como definição de um “comportamento normal” pode ser perigoso, principalmente ao ser uma ferramenta potencial de manipulação do poder político, social, econômico e religioso; tal efeito pode ser observável no social na tentativa de masificação, padronização ou unificação do pensar-agir. Aqueles que não “esquadram” no critério socialmente estabelecido como “comportamento normal” ou que não respondam a uma estrutura de poder, geralmente são excluídos e marginalizados, considerados “minoria” e agredidos na sua condição de pessoa. Observa-se na contemporaneidade vários pensamentos que tendem a fomentar a patologização da vida e do sufrimento humano, confunde-se a tristeza com o termo depresão, fomenta-se o ser humano “resistente a todo” ou de “sucesso”, esquecendo a vulnerabilidade e fragilidade da condição de pessoa.
Origins of the Spherical Earth in Ancient Greek Cosmology
Authors: Kočandrle Radim ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: August 2023

Diogenes Laertius ascribes the first concept of spherical Earth to both Pythagoras and Parmenides. Indeed, a major shift in cosmologies—emergence of the spherical conception of the Earth and the surrounding heaven—took place between the sixth and fifth centuries BCE. Given the poor state of preservation of early Pythagorean tradition, it is argued that primacy in formulating the notion of spherical Earth should be ascribed to Parmenides.
Analisis Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Kelas 4 pada Materi Bilangan Bulat di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Unaenah Een , Safitri Laura Amalya , Julianis Tania
Published: August 2023

This study examined how well fourth-grade children understood the concepts related to the integer material taught to elementary school students. A descriptive study employing a concept understanding test instrument was used as the research methodology. Three pupils in grade 4 mad e up the study sample. Data was gathered using a written test that was given to the pupils and covered basic school-level topics on integers. The analysis's findings indicate that many pupils struggle to comprehend the idea of integers, particularly the concepts of positive and negative numbers as well as integer multiplication and division operations. Ineffective teaching strategies, a lack of practice, and individual student characteristics like curiosity and willingness to study are all factors that hinder student comprehension. In order to improve students' comprehension of integer concepts, teachers can devise engaging, engaging, and active learning strategies. They can also provide students with more intensive practice and enrichment of pertinent material, pay attention to individual student factors, and promote positive learning interest and motivation. This study offers guidance to primary school instructors and administrators on how to improve their students' comprehension of integer concepts. Additionally, this study can serve as a springboard for future studies aimed at creating more efficient learning methods for complicated mathematical materials.
Hubungan harga minyak dunia dan indeks pasar Indonesia selama isu geopolitik
Authors: Poluan Ferdhyo Natanael , Koyongian Gabriel Yosep Maximilianus
Published: August 2023

The continuation of world geopolitical issues still tends to have an impact on fluctuations in world oil prices. Such circumstances motivated this study to find out how the world oil price relates to the market index in Indonesia. Observations are made from 1 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 with samples of market indexes in Indonesia and world oil prices. This study finds that market indexes in Indonesia tend to have similar returns even though some indexes are indicated to be negative. In addition, this study also finds that all indexes have less than optimal risk reward. The main finding of this study is that changes in world oil prices tend not to be followed by changes in market indexes in Indonesia.
Relationships between environmental stressors and Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) feather coloration and colony size
Authors: Brandt Sonja , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Cliff Swallows (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) are aerial insectivores that experience mortality from vehicle collisions because they often nest and hunt under bridges and road culverts. Individual traits that may convey social information, such as body condition, or feather reflectance, may be associated with better coping around cars and other environmental stressors. Cliff swallow colony size may also be affected by environmental stressors. Our objective is to determine if proximity to roads and water level near the colony were related to wing length, body condition, colony size, and feather coloration in Cliff Swallows. We will do this by taking feather samples and measuring reflectance, and taking other body condition measurements, in addition to measuring colonies’ proximity to roads and level of water near the colonies’ locations.
Prison Rape and Sexual Assault: Prevalence, Vulnerabilities and System Responses
Authors: Synovec Kylee , Terry April , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

According to a Department of Justice report, more than 200,000 incarcerated persons are sexually assaulted in the United States every year. Some incarcerated people are at greater risk for prison sexual abuse, including groups such as women, those identifying as LGTBTQ+, and youth. Prison rape and sexual assault is not limited to inmate-on-inmate abuse; rather, studies find equivalent offending rates for both incarcerated people and facility staff. Many barriers exist to reporting the abuse, including, but not limited to, being ashamed, fearing the perpetrator’s response, and concern for retaliation by staff. If an incarcerated person makes a report, perpetrators are rarely punished. While federal guidelines are provided to aid in reducing and responding to prison rape and sexual assault, prisons have much work to do to further policy changes on this systemic issue.
Social Media and Adolescents' and Young Adults' Mental Health
Authors: Dreiling Amber Nicole , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Most adolescents and young adults use social media. There are both positive and negative aspects to social media. While many enjoy staying connected on social media, excessive use can fuel feelings of addiction, anxiety, depression, isolation, and feelings of missing out. A prospective cohort study may produce more data regarding the relationship between social media use and mental health. Evidence from a variety of cross-sectional, longitudinal, and empirical studies implicates smartphone and social media use in the increase in mental distress, self-injurious behavior, and suicidality among youth. Many tips have been found to help the healthy dynamics of social media use and mental health. Mental well-being has been reported to improve by reducing or eliminating social media for many subjects.
RNA Isolation of Aphids
Authors: Ayarza Kadrian , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Pea aphids (Acyrthesiphon pisum) are the model organisms of aphid species. These aphids pose enormous economic stress when it comes to agriculture, and current management methods involving pesticides have major downsides. RNA Interference provides an alternative management method for this specific species. “The introduction of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) complementary to each of the target genes of the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in the pea aphid, coupled with a carrier, has shown significant changes in expression of gene products and subsequently has shown decreased survivorship and reduced fecundity in the organism.”
Teaching College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Authors: Lubin Jacqueline , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

According to Wei, Wagner, Hudson, Yu & Javitz(2016), approximately 33% of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the K-12 setting pursue higher education. As more children are being identified in schools, more are transitioning into postsecondary settings (Gelbar, Smith, & Reichow, 2014). While college personnel working in counseling, disability, and guidance offices may have some familiarity with working with students with ASD, many faculty do not. This increase in the number of students with ASD present on college campuses makes it pivotal that professors understand the population with whom they are working (Barnhill, 2016). This literature review aims to increase faculty awareness on working with college students with ASD through a discussion on the challenges of college students with ASD, and evidence-based practices that may be incorporated into postsecondary settings. It will include practical tips for faculty on ways to help students transition from high school to college life by catering to their social and academic needs
Cyclothem Characterization for the Eastern Edge of the Cherokee Basin
Authors: Rijfkogel Luke , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this project is to interpret lithologic units using geophysical data obtained from 8 wells in the Cherokee Basin. Results show Gamma Ray (GR) values range from less than 20 to 300 degree API, Photo-electric (PE), values range from 1.5 to 5.5 b/e, and Bulk Density (RHOB) values range from 1.5 to 2.8 g/cc. 5 major facies were identified and recognized 27 lithology units, including 10 coal beds. The other facies include Sandstone, Shale and Limestone. The abundance of interbedded coal layers indicate cyclical deposition, alternating between high and low energy deposits.
How Do Personal Remittances Affect Income Inequality?
Authors: Heinzen Lucas , Schreyer Sam , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

We research the effects of personal remittances sent to a country on that country's degree of income inequality. Based on data we collected for the World Bank Databank from 1970 to present we compared the effect that remittances have on the income share held by the top 20 percent of the population vs their effect on income share held by lowest 20 percent. The results from comparing the two models indicate that personal remittances decrease the spread of income leading to a decrease in the income gap of lower to middle income countries. This is due to their greater effect on the income of the lowest 20 percent over the income of the highest. Our findings are similar to those of previous studies on the effects of remittances on income.
Can Yeast Survive in the Mars-like Environment?
Authors: Jang Mia , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Since yeasts have the most similar way of doing its cellular respiration to humans, we were interested in investigating if yeasts could survive in the Mars-like environment. Preparing for the future life, we thought that if yeast could survive, there would be a high possibility that humans can find a way to survive, too. By differing the variables, radiation and temperature, we did the activation experiment to compare the CO2 production, which indicates whether yeasts can survive in the harsh environment.
VARK: Linking Teaching Strategies to Preferred Learning Styles
Authors: Van Der Wege Michelle , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Background: Nursing education is constantly changing in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the nursing profession. Long gone are the days of lengthy lectures and rote memorization. In order to adequately meet the demands of the profession, new and innovative teaching strategies are imperative. Students must be engaged, interested, and motivated. Unfortunately, not all teaching styles work for all students. Hallin (2014) asserts that students are more motivated and engaged when lessons are consistent with their learning style. Methods: Nursing students at a small Midwestern university were surveyed regarding various teaching strategies used by faculty within the program. Demographic data were collected, and students were asked to self-report their learning style as determined by the VARK questionnaire. Students were then asked to rate a variety of different teaching strategies and activities on a five-point Likert-type scale, ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Researchers plan to use SPSS software to analyze the data to determine what strategies are most helpful to students with different learning styles.Data collection was completed in December 2019. Analysis will take place in January 2020; the data will be available for dissemination by March 2020.Implications for Nursing Educational Practice: Nursing faculty face the challenge of meeting the individual learning needs of all students. This research will help faculty to identify those methods that are most helpful to students. Different strategies can be utilized to ensure all learning styles are being addressed. Furthermore, those strategies that appeal to more than one learning style can be emphasized.Nursing faculty face the challenge of meeting the individual learning needs of all students. This presentation will review research designed to link teaching strategies to learning styles. This information will help faculty to identify those methods that are most helpful to students. Different strategies can be utilized to ensure all learning styles are being addressed. Furthermore, those strategies that appeal to more than one learning style can be emphasized.
Reproductive Healthcare for incarcerated Women
Authors: Caldwell Zoe , Terry April , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

For years, incarcerated women have received less attention and care than incarcerated men. This problem is especially disparate when responding to the reproductive healthcare of incarcerated women. Most jails and prisons do not distinguish between men’s and women’s healthcare—assuming a one-size fits all approach. Within most jails, pregnancy tests are not administered upon admission and rely on self-report, resulting in a knowledge gap on prevalence rates. Women may not report due to being unaware; they may also be reluctant to disclose due to fear of intervention by child welfare services. Lack of awareness and/or comfort, coupled with minimal healthcare options, can increase stress for expecting mothers, contributing to health concerns for both mother and baby. There remains a glaring lack of consideration for pregnant incarcerated women. Policy implications can begin to address such needs at various levels within the criminal justice system (e.g., jail versus prison).
Launching a New Generation of Nicotine Users: The Dangers of Vaping in Adolescents
Authors: Ibarra Alexis , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021), 68 deaths due to the use of e-cigarettes with associated lung injury have been reported. Vaping has become a popular trend in the movement against combustible cigarettes, especially among adolescents. Many individuals view vaping as a healthier alternative to cigarette use, but the high percentage of nicotine can have lasting effects. The use of nicotine at young ages has been found to harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (2020) recommends education by primary care clinicians to prevent initiation of these substances among adolescents. To combat this health disparity in America’s youth, vaping educational programs are necessary. This project sought to implement the CATCH My Breath evidenced-based vaping prevention program into a rural community’s middle-school. Advanced health students grades 7th-8th were recruited for the study based on parental consent and student assent. The students participated in four educational sessions over one-month with a pre/post-questionnaire project design. Results showed a 23% increase in student knowledge regarding vaping use. Attitudes towards e-cigarettes and vaping were unchanged. Post-intervention results revealed that 97.8% of students reported that the CATCH My Breath program increased their knowledge on e-cigarette and vaping use. The goal of this project was to ultimately change knowledge and attitudes of the study participants to reduce the prevalence of adolescent vaping.
Impact of Player Age on Team Statistics in the National Football League
Authors: Tujague Stephen , Schreyer Sam , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

We composed a model using dependent and explanatory variables in an effort to determine the correlation between player age and the performance of the team in various statistical departments. The regression model that we developed has determined that a correlation between age and statistical impact does exist. The statistics that showed statistical significance in relation to age included team turnovers, injuries, touchdowns, as well as team passing and rushing yards. After obtaining these explanatory variables, we conducted a regression using the snap weighted age of the team as our independent variable.Our model reported age has an impact on the performance of teams throughout the season, focusing on the explanatory variables that were chosen. Previous research assists in the understanding of this model; however, limitations exist based on the amount of data that has been collected regarding this analysis of information. With this model, we seek to provide additional data that may lead to assisting in expanding the overall understanding of research in future models regarding this specific topic.
Evaluating the Effect of Mental Illness Stigma on Voting Behaviors
Authors: Bolin Steven , Mann Brooke , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Mental health stigma is defined as stereotypes and prejudice resulting from misconceptions about mental illness (Corrigan Watson, 2002 Boor 1978 found simulated college voters cast fewer votes for a candidate when it was known the candidate had consulted a psychotherapist, indicating negative attitudes indeed exist towards perceived psychological treatment even in the absence of a diagnosed mental illness This poses a significant problem, as research suggests that voters may sense a desire to “get even” with political candidates in electoral context for perceived wrongdoings and may make suboptimal choices when casting a ballot Bechwati Morrin 2007 Coupled with the above, this is indicative of a link between voting behavior and negative treatment of those with a mental illness Despite this, little research has been done on how mental health issues attributed to the candidate affects voting behaviors Six candidate vignettes for a hypothetical Kansas Governor election were created with gender neutral names and indicative of policies aligning with participant views Two vignettes of each had symptoms related to a mental illness, a diagnosis, or neutral Participants were also asked questions regarding their personal attitudes and general stigma toward mental illness Results indicated participants were more likely to endorse statements suggesting general stereotypes than statements indicating negative attitudes towards individuals with a mental illness Our study did show that voters had an aversion toward candidates with a mental health diagnosis which partially supports our initial hypothesis
Value Added: Exploring Porcelain and Gold in Ceramic Art
Authors: Ganstrom Linda , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Exploring porcelain claybodies and gold as a surface embellishment as a way of adding value to ceramic art was the focus of our research and creative activity. Researchers visited museums, attended curatorial lectures, and participated in workshops. Investigators applied the results of this research to personal artworks, increasing value, enhancing skillsets and material understanding. All research was documented and participants developed professional portfolios. Acceptance into juried competitions, a solo exhibition during the national Ceramics conference in Kansas City, and a community exhibition during the Hays Spring Gallery Walk offered venues for sharing the creative activity enriched by this research. Claybodies were tested for shrinkage, porosity, plasticity, translucency, glaze compatibility and standing strength. Results were compared and the investigators applied their findings to one of a kind artworks exploiting the characteristics of each clay body. Gold is an expensive, relatively rare and precious material used in embellishing ceramic surfaces. A variety of gold applications were demonstrated and explored. Gold luster was applied with brushes and ink pens to create linear drawings. Gold decal images and patterns were applied to embellish surfaces enriching the glazes. Gold leaf known as gilt was added to surfaces that did not require firing. Traveling to learn from experts, inviting artists onto campus to teach their techniques, exploring and incorporating research findings into artistic practice has advanced the art of all investigators. The resulting artwork will be shared with the campus, community and global community through exhibitions and virtual display.
RNA Interference of the Unfolded Protein Response in Acyrthosiphon pisum
Authors: Ridder Jared , Balthazor James , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Aphid species are distributed worldwide and are persistent agricultural pests. Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of dsRNA as a tool to cause selective death in target organisms through RNA interference (Balthazor, J. 2018). Whole RNA was isolated from adult A. pisum and used to synthesize cDNA. Synthesized cDNA was then used as a template to produce dsRNA for use in feeding studies with A. pisum.
Promotion of Evidence-Based Practice Skill and Attitude Among Advanced Nurses
Authors: Galagan-Rodriguez Dawn , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

In response to the call by both the Institute of Medicine and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for increased evidence-based practice (EBP) competence and activity by nurses, healthcare institutions worldwide face the challenge of including quality educative content for effective EBP training (Llasus et al., 2014). The purpose of this evidence-based improvement project is to investigate and address current levels of EBP skill and attitude among nursing professional development specialists in a Magnet hospital and provide data for continued improvement of EBP promotion initiatives for nurses. Conclusions synthesized from a review of literature highlight common barriers and facilitators to EBP implementation among nursing professionals and point to the importance of continued efforts to provide EBP instruction to nurses at all levels, emphasizing a need for institutional support and development of advanced nurses as EBP champions.Keywords: Evidence-based practice, EBP, EBP knowledge, EBP attitudes, EBP instruction
Is there a relationship between a country's level of happiness and its per capita GDP?
Authors: Rivarola Mateo , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

The main objective of this research project is to test the hypothesis of a relationship between a country’s level of happiness and its per capita GDP. The research is of great importance because if evidence of a relationship arises, the information could be used to develop activities or strategies which could potentially increase a country’s level of happiness by increasing its per capita GDP. The main findings are that there is evidence of a statistically significant relationship between a country’s level of happiness and its per capita GDP. Even though it might be a good result, it is not completely reliable and trustworthy because of our multicollinearity, a problem that could not be solved. A constant variances assumption’s violation was found by performing a variety of different tests. It was solved using robust standard deviations and it proved to add more statistical significance to one of the explanatory variables (Human Rights).
Effects of Physical Activity in Bachelorette Nursing Students with Stress
Authors: Clarke Alexis , Hober Christine , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine if physical activity reduces stress Bachelorette nursing students.Design: Quasi-experimental, Descriptive studySetting: Rural, Western UniversityParticipants: Bachelorette nursing students during junior year Results/Conclusions: Pending results and data collection
Phenomena Glaze ResearchJonah Simmons, Fort Hays State University
Authors: Simmons Jonah , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

I tested a variety of phenomena glazes, also known as crater, lava or reactive glazes. These glazes vary in color and surface textures caused by chemical agents such as silicon carbide. This research shows the chemicals used in these glazes, their reactions in the firing process and how they are applied to art.
Tolerance among college students: Attitudes towards juveniles with mental illness
Authors: Lockwood Ashley , Mann Brooke , Terry April , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

In the United States alone, 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness during any given year (NAMI, 2015). Despite this, research shows that mental health stigma continues to be widely endorsed (Corrigan & Watson, 2002). Unfortunately, mental health stigma has the potential to negatively impact individual’s experiencing it. For example, research indicates that stigma may result in low self-esteem (Link, Struening, Neese-Todd, Asmussen, & Phelan, 2001), reluctance to seek help (Corrigan, Druss, & Perlick, 2014), and failure to adhere to treatment and medications (Sirey et al, 2001). However, much of the previous literature examining stigma and its impact focuses on adults, leaving knowledge of stigma towards youth with mental illnesses under-conceptualized (Heflinger & Hinshaw, 2010; Heflinger, Wallston, Maukolo, & Brannan, 2015). Researchers of the current study hope to close this literature gap by assessing attitudes and stigmas about juvenile mental health among a sample of college students.
Reducing Spin on a High Altitude Balloon
Authors: Kuhl Andy , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

The goal of this experiment was to reduce spin on an unmanned balloon as the altitude increases. This problem had been discovered after the initial flight, where the rotation of the Go-Pro camera was nearly sickening. After more research, it was found that every flight had the same lack of stability and high levels of rotation. The goal was then decided to try and reduce the spin of the payload so that stable pictures and video could be achieved. If there was a stable video going the whole way up, then the goal was considered complete, however, a gyroscope was included in each flight to find the reduction of spin in the payload.
The psychology of a serial killer
Authors: Henrriques Niurka , Lynn Tamara , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Serial killers are known to experience disorders that lead them to believe killing innocent people is normal. Traits or behaviors that may reinforce this belief includes abuse as a child, torturing animals, and bizarre sexual fantasies. These traits are usually develop as children are experiencing unusually traumatic events. This research is a case study, comparing two well-known serial killers – Richard Ramirez and Jeffrey Dahmer – to identify common themes in their upbringing and crimes. Findings have implications for professionals working in the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems.
Effects of Mock Code Blue Simulations on New Graduate Nurses Confidence Levels
Authors: Stansbury Anna , Frederick Aliyah , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Objective: Determine if new-graduate nurses' participation in mock code simulations improves their confidence during code blue situations. Design: Quasi-experimental, Comparative Setting: Hays Medical CenterParticipation: New Graduate Nurses from Fort Hays State UniversityResults/Conclusion: Pending results and data collection.
Impact of Implementing Simulated Electronic Health Record into Nurse Aide CourseImpact of Implementing Simulated Electronic Health Record into Nurse Aide Course
Authors: Pagliuca Hannah , null null , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Electronic health records are an integral part of the healthcare system and have been found to improve access to health services, increase efficiency within the health care system, & enhance the safety and quality of patient care (Kleib et al., 2021). Despite how vital EHRs are in healthcare, research found that only 20% of nurses surveyed had EHR training within the school (Repsha et al., 2020). When nursing students do receive simulated EHR training their documenting and critical thinking skills have shown to improve (Everett-Thomas et al., 2021). Students also report high satisfaction with use of the simulated EHR system. While there is research on the impact of simulated EHR education on nursing students, there is limited information on the impact of simulated EHR education on nurse aide students. It is anticipated that nurse aide students who experienced simulated EHR training within their nurse aide course reported higher confidence levels when using EHR systems in the clinical environment and when in the workforce than nurse aide students who did not receive simulated EHR training
Common sense coping: Improving sensory resources in rural schools
Authors: Lockwood Ashley , Tanguay Josh , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Special education funding and resources for schools are often limited and prevent inclusion of specialized sensory items. Litvinov (2015) argues the government has done a poor job of funding the special education initiative. Although the use of sensory materials has proven to be successful in reducing distress and improving self-soothing among youth (Novak, Scanlan, McCaul, MacDonald, & Clarke, 2012), many children with special needs receive only materials and resources districts are able to afford. While this lack of funding poses an issue for all districts, rural communities may be placed at an even greater disadvantage (Azano & Tackett, 2019). The proposed project seeks to incorporate sensory materials into a rural special education classroom to assess behaviors and benefits. Data will be gathered using a pre-posttest method to compare behavioral data charted by the school during the 2019/20 school year to the 2020/21 school year following implementation of sensory items. Specifically, data will be compared in the following areas: regulated behavior, disruptive behavior, aggressive behavior, and overall time of dysregulation. Future directions and implications for the project will be discussed.
The Effect of Sam Brownback’s Gubernatorial Tenure on Kansan Opinion of Supply-Side Economics
Authors: Barfield Edward , Steinmetz Jay , null null , null null , null null , null null
Published: August 2023

Governor Brownback’s keystone policy was always based in his economics; as governor, he was a proponent of supply-side economics, the same kind favored by Ronald Reagan. This theory of economics purports that the best way to grow an economy is by lowering taxes and decreasing regulation, and letting this extra wealth ‘trickle down’ from the top of the economy to the bottom. By the end of Brownback’s terms, in our experience as Kansans, many moderate Republicans were questioning the efficacy of this policy. With this in mind, we wanted to examine statistics related to this and see whether the trust of moderate republicans in this traditional conservative economic theory was lessened by Brownback’s gubernatorial tenure, or whether the shift in political landscape that led to Laura Kelly’s election stemmed from another factor.