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ENTRE POSSIBILIDADES E NECESSIDADES: A CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM ESTADO CONSTITUCIONAL SÓCIO-AMBIENTAL COSMOPOLITA
Authors: De Morais Jose Luis Bolzan , Hoffmam Fernando , Saraiva Bruno Cozza
Published: February 2018

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo discorrer acerca da questão ambiental a partir da formação estatal moderna, das suas insuficiências, e da possibilidade-necessidade de, com base em um direito mundial, edificar um Estado Constitucional Sócio-Ambiental Cosmopolita. Ademais, para isso, ou seja, para a construção deste outro/novo Estado, a questão ambiental, alçada à ideário civilizacional, se apresentará como condição de possibilidade para este projeto político-jurídico e global de sociedade, de modo que, em consequência desta nova configuração-projeto, cosmopolita por excelência, seja promovido um transbordamento dos limites que caracterizam a estatalidade moderna.
O PROCESSO DE AFIRMAÇÃO DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS EM FACE DO CONCEITO CONSTITUCIONAL DE DIREITO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Fiorillo Celso Pacheco , Ferreira Renata Marques
Published: February 2018

O conceito de direitos humanos está relacionado historicamente e estruturalmente aos direitos da pessoa humana importando então estabelecer um conceito possível de referida expressão em face de alguns critérios que indicam uma visão panorâmica a respeito da concepção de pessoa humana. Referidos critérios influenciam evidentemente a interpretação do sistema de direito constitucional brasileiro no que se refere à positivação dos direitos humanos particularmente em face de se assegurar concretamente, no plano normativo constitucional, a efetividade do denominado piso vital mínimo indicado no Art.6º da Constituição Federal, a saber, observar o direito ambiental constitucional assegurando a dignidade da pessoa humana. O direito a integridade do meio ambiente, em face de sua conceituação constitucional (meio ambiente cultural, meio ambiente artificial, meio ambiente do trabalho e meio ambiente natural) constitui prerrogativa jurídica de titularidade coletiva, refletindo, dentro do processo de afirmação dos direitos humanos a expressão significativa de um poder deferido, não ao indivíduo identificado em sua singularidade, mas, num sentido verdadeiramente mais abrangente, atribuído à própria coletividade social conforme já proclamado pelo STF na ADI 3540.
LA RELACIÓN DEL DERECHO CON LA RSC
Authors: Meseguer Sánchez Juan Víctor
Published: February 2018

La invisibilidad de las empresas transnacionales para el Derecho internacional y su inaprehensibilidad por el Derecho nacional puede conducir a una instrumentalización y una mercantilización del Derecho, donde la moneda débil desplace a la fuerte; o dicho de otra manera, donde las normas indicativas ('soft law') desplacen a las normas imperativas ('ius cogens'), en temas tan nucleares como el respeto por los derechos humanos, sociales y medioambientales; cuya protección sigue siendo asimétrica en los distintos Estados (Norte-Sur), que conforman la comunidad internacional.

Este y no otro, es el contexto en el que asistimos a una repentina concienciación de las empresas por la defensa de los derechos económicos y sociales de los ciudadanos que, curiosamente, se traduce en una apuesta -o presión- por menos regulación y más autorregulación y donde la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa (RSC) constituye su ejemplo más evidente. En la misma línea, pero de forma más crítica, hay quienes afirman que solo se trata de un testimonio más, de un nuevo paradigma mundial, el globalismo, donde los estados-nación son rehenes de las instituciones financieras y grandes corporaciones internacionales. Lo que da lugar a una apropiación del Derecho internacional por parte de los poderes económicos.

¿Regulación o autorregulación? No podemos obviar que uno de los principales riesgos de la autorregulación, común a cualquier norma privada, es que podría dar lugar a que se desarrolle y trivialice la práctica del 'self service', del 'pick and choose' normativo o, dicho en otras palabras, del Derecho a la carta; es decir, la capacidad de las grandes corporaciones transnacionales para «legislar» y delimitar el alcance de su responsabilidad.
O PLURINACIONALISMO DA BOLÍVIA: A INCLUSÃO DO OUTRO PELO EXERCÍCIO DA DEMOCRACIA
Authors: Vasconcelos Jaqueline Maria de , Azevedo Neto Álvaro De Oliveira
Published: February 2018

O artigo visa inicialmente apresentar uma breve recapitulação do constitucionalismo na América Latina e de forma implícita os pontos de convergência e divergência com o Estado Plurinacional. Além de trabalhar com os mecanismos de participação popular para expansão democrática próprios do Novo Constitucionalismo Latino Americano, toma-se como base a teoria da Ação Comunicativa e de Inclusão do Outro de Jürgen Habermas para dar a energia necessária ao exercício de uma cidadania envolta por uma democracia participativa. Consequentemente, rompendo com o modelo uniformizador e excludente dos clássicos Estados Nacionais. Certo de que há no direito um poder dialógico idôneo para a emancipação do Outro, reconhecimento de sua alteridade e, ainda assim, a promoção de sua inclusão em uma sociedade então plural.
IDENTIDADE CONSTITUCIONAL, HISTÓRIA EFEITUAL E TENSÃO EXISTENCIAL: ESCOTOSE E RESISTÊNCIA DO SUJEITO PRÉ-CONSTITUCIONAL
Authors: Moreira Nelson Camatta , Pereira Caleb Salomão
Published: February 2018

Este artigo desenvolve reflexões sobre a formação da identidade constitucional e sua infindável (re)construção, destacando o pensamento de Michel Rosenfeld em contato com categorias analíticas de Hans-Georg Gadamer. O artigo também tratará da permanente resistência do sujeito pré-constitucional às transformações e seu apego a tradições cujos preconceitos são por vezes refratários aos ideais constitucionais. Esta resistência muitas vezes se converte em fuga da realidade, revelada numa tendência à transcendência e alheamento dos valores objetivos do constitucionalismo contemporâneo. Este fenômeno de fuga será abordado segundo o pensamento de Bernard Lonergan, que o denomina escotose.
CONSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO DO REGIME JURÍDICO INTERNACIONAL? OS DESAFIOS DA NORMATIVIDADE NA ERA DA GLOBALIZAÇÃO
Authors: Ribas do Nascimento Valéria , Pozzatti Junior Ademar
Published: February 2018

A constitucionalização e a internacionalização do direito sofreram grandes transformações, principalmente depois da Segunda Guerra Mundial, a tal ponto em que se chega a defender a possibilidade de um novo fenômeno, chamado de constitucionalização do direito internacional. A problemática deste trabalho trata, justamente, sobre quais elementos constitucionais poderiam ser identificados na ordem jurídica internacional a fim de contribuir com múltiplos acordos jurídicos a políticos que visem fortalecer a governança contemporânea. Também, destaca-se a influência da globalização na reformulação da sociedade internacional. Assim, a pesquisa foi dividada em duas partes, cada uma subdividida em outras duas. Na primeira delas, aborda-se sobre o constitucionalismo moderno, destacando-se características e alterações que levaram à formação do constitucionalismo contemporâneo, e, posteriormente, ao surgimento do fenômeno denominado constitucionalização do direito internacional, desenvolvido na parte dois. Para construir mencionado objetivo, utilizou-se fundamentação teórica adotada no direito constitucional e no direito internacional, como por exemplo, Antonio Augusto Cançado Trindade, Paulo Bonavides, Peter Häberle, Jurgen Habermas, Luigi Ferrajoli, dentre outros. Quanto à metodologia, optou-se pela hermenêutica fenomenológica.
ESTADO, MERCADO E DIREITOS HUMANOS FUNDAMENTAIS: UM CONVITE À REFLEXÃO DA LEGITIMIDADE A PARTIR DA POLÍTICA SOBRE A ECONOMIA.
Authors: Iensue Geziela , De Carvalho Luciani Coimbra
Published: February 2018

A legitimidade do exercício do poder estatal sempre se revelou uma questão candente, tanto para os governantes quanto para os teóricos, em especial, na Modernidade quando se exaurem os fundamentos das concepções míticas ou metafísicas. O presente artigo pretende problematizar o papel do Estado “agenciador” e a sua legitimação frente ao irreversível processo de globalização econômica e de neoliberalismo no cenário contemporâneo. Procurar-se-á evidenciar que o advento do Estado capitalista moderno foi perpassado na seara político-econômica pelo surgimento da economia de mercado que modelou uma nova estruturação social, definida à luz da lógica da acumulação do capital. Destarte, buscar-se-á analisar os efeitos perniciosos sobre os âmbitos político e jurídico em face do enfraquecimento do Estado-nação no âmbito de mundialização econômica. Assim, mediante o uso do método dialético, o artigo conclui pela necessidade do resgate da primazia da política sobre a economia, com vistas a salvaguardar as conquistas históricas democráticas e os direitos humanos fundamentais.
IMUNIDADE DE JURISDIÇÃO E A EFETIVIDADE DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS SOCIAIS
Authors: Thomé Mariana Teixeira , Felix Ynes Da Silva
Published: February 2018

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo estudar a imunidade de jurisdição dos Estados e das Organizações Internacionais de modo a confrontar a sua aplicabilidade com a proteção dos direitos humanos sociais. Para tanto, utilizam-se os métodos indutivo e dialético a fim de se examinar casos práticos e correlacioná-los com o uso da teoria da imunidade de jurisdição e de execução. A problemática abrange o fato de que os atos de guerra cometidos pelos Estados gozam de imunidade absoluta a ponto de mitigarem a proteção dos direitos humanos. No mesmo aspecto tem-se o debate que trata da execução de um Estado estrangeiro em face de outro. Nem sempre a execução é dotada de plena efetividade havendo, portanto, um abrandamento da efetiva proteção aos direitos humanos sociais.
REFLEXÕES CRÍTICAS SOBRE O VOTO EM BRANCO E SOBRE VOTO NULO NO BRASIL
Authors: Chiarello Felipe , Sarai Leandro
Published: February 2018

Traz um panorama do ordenamento vigente para os votos em branco e para os votos nulos nas eleições proporcionais. Demonstra que nessas eleições, ambos os votos são equivalentes na prática. Realiza, com base nesse panorama, análise casuística de exemplos práticos para constatar as repercussões causadas pela alteração no número de votos brancos, ora não os computando, ora os considerando. Constata que é necessário um número expressivo de votos em branco ou nulos para haver alterações significativas no resultado das eleições. Apura que a realização de novas eleições em razão do número de votos em branco ou nulos é improvável, ante a exigência números extremos de votos desse tipo. Realiza a mesma análise para as eleições majoritárias. Conclui não haver uma maneira de negar um candidato pelo voto. Infere haver uma contradição ao exigir o comparecimento do eleitor e desconsiderar seu voto, caso seja nulo ou branco.
A CRISE DA JURISDIÇÃO E A FUNCIONALIZAÇÃO DO DIREITO PELA ECONOMIA: A JUSTIÇA E OS NÚMEROS
Authors: Espindola Angela Araujo da Silveira , Sangoi Bernardo Girardi
Published: February 2018

A jurisdição encontra-se imersa em uma profunda crise, de múltiplas facetas e em um cenário de globalização, dentre as quais se pode visualizar a funcionalização do direito por outras áreas, como a economia. Tendo em vista essa constatação, o presente ensaio parte do seguinte problema: em que medida o discurso economicista impacta a jurisdição e acirra a(s) sua(s) crise(s)? Assim, o trabalho se propõe a investigar a funcionalização do direito como um dos fatores da crise da jurisdição, valendo-se da fenomenologia hermenêutica de matriz heideggeriana-gadameriana como caminho de pesquisa, juntamente com o método de procedimento funcional e as técnicas de revisão bibliográfica e documental. Para tanto, objetiva-se investigar possíveis marcas da funcionalização do direito pela economia no Relatório Justiça em Números 2017 (ano-base 2016). Nesse contexto, o estudo encontra justificativa na necessidade de (des)velamento (das causas) da sociedade brasileira em crise, considerando um cenário de globalização e de hiperjudicialização, e também na imperatividade de se pensar a autonomia do direito como um norte, um possível sentido frente a um cenário caótico de crises.
Hearing Films: A Contribution to the Discussion on Film Sound and Music Education
Authors: Figat Katarzyna
Published: February 2018

The paper presents a comprehensive overview of the issues of the broadly defined audial education (how to listen), with special regard to its meaning in the need of film education. Beginning with comments on the specificity of contemporary audiovisual culture and on the role of education in the matters of listening (including music education) in general as well as professional education, the author analyses the consequences of this state concerning incomplete film perception and interpretation resulting from underestimating the role of its audial layer. In the second part of the article the author points to and describes certain important initiatives aimed at the improvement of the previously shown negative situation.
A Dangerous Method? The Use of Film in the Therapeutic Process
Authors: Rawska Monika
Published: February 2018

The author analyses activities described as film therapy in Poland, emphasising the fact that in their description the term is often overused (most of them use film as a tool in school and social education or even rehabilitation, without any connection to therapy as a psychological and psychiatric method), which can cause some perplexity among those interested in the topic. The author also discusses the ideological implications of the method, inscribing it in the context of therapeutic culture and referring to Polish publications about film therapy, as they are potential signposts for those looking for information on the issue. This leads to the conclusion that film therapy can be seen as a part of film and media education in Poland, that favours the utilisable and reducing approach to cinema. Visible, especially on internet film forums, is an urgent need to educate the viewers, which reveals an even broader problem (that will be only briefly mentioned) – humanities education in general.
Film Education in Cinemas – Determinants and Tendencies
Authors: Budzik Justyna Hanna
Published: February 2018

The article is an attempt at critical analysis of selected film education programmes addressed at school students by independent and network cinemas. The first part of the article is devoted to a survey of key determinants for Polish film academies’ educational profiles, largely determined by the contents of the Core Curriculum. Subsequently, four case studies are conducted: the New Horizons of Film Education programme operating in the Network of Studio and Local Cinemas, Młodzieżowa Akademia Filmowa [Youth Film Academy] at Amok cinema in Gliwice, the Interdisciplinary Programme of Media Education KinoSzkoła [CinemaSchool] operating at independent cinemas and community culture centres in smaller towns and finally Akademia Filmowa Multikino [Multikino Film Academy]. In her conclusion, the author analyses these cases in the light of current European tendencies in film education, outlined in the document A Framework for Film Education.
Filmmaking As Therapy: Between Art Therapy And Resilience Theory
Authors: Jakubowska Małgorzata , Michałowska Monika
Published: February 2018

An interdisciplinary project “Dimensions of the body: between bioethics and film studies” is focused on the concepts of the body and on the ways of portraying it in audiovisual culture. One of the issues we investigate is the body of a paediatric patient. In this paper we concentrate on the new idea of using film as an element of psychiatric therapy of paediatric cancer patients. By referring to the concept of resilience theory, which studies the phenomenon of children’s, adolescents’ or adults’ positive adaptation despite adverse life conditions, traumatic events and hostile environments, we show how filmmaking workshops can constitute a key element of achieving resilience. In our research we employ the concept of José Luis Medina Amor’s theory of three C’s, that is: control, change, commitment. This paper presents the way filmmaking workshops for paediatric cancer patients could become a practical tool contributing greatly to achieving resilience. We show how all the elements of the three C’s theory can have a practical use in filmmaking workshops and that an active participation in such workshops can be especially beneficial to paediatric oncology patients while they discover and bolster resilient values.
TAHYI’AH AL-BI’AH AL-LUGHAWIYYAH LIL MUSTAWA AL-JAMI’I FI DLOU’I NADHARIYYAH AL-BINYAWIYYAH AS-SULUKIYYAH
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani
Published: February 2018

One of language learning issues in any educational institutions is lack of establishmentof the language environment. In fact, based on the theories of second language learningcalled behaviorism and structuralism theory, language is a skill which takes continuouspractice and habituation. It means that the most important factor which influences thesuccess of language learning including Arabic language is the availability of goodlanguage environment. Therefore, it is necessary for the Arabic education program toestablish an Arabic language environment to support the students in improving theirlanguage skills.
‘AMALIYYAH TA’LIM HIFDH AL-MUFRADAT BI WASITHAH AL-UGHNIYAH LI TARJAMAH KUTUB AT-TURATS
Authors: Ula Miftahul , Isbah Faliqul
Published: February 2018

The basic concept of Arabic language learning is learning kinds of noun. Therefore, it is necessary for Arabic language learners to know the name of things needed in communication. One of the causes of failure and success in language learning is the use of media. There are so many teaching media used in language learning, including songs. In this case, the teacher chooses the most favorite song of the students, and then changes its lyrics with difficult words of the classic book. This media is used because it is supposed to be able to create fun and enjoyable situation and give the students ease in memorizing new vocabularies, especially in understanding the meaning of the classic books. On the other hand, the weakness of this media is that the teacher, especially those who have lack of singing abilities, found any difficulties in preparing the vocabulary of the classic book and put them into the song lyrics.
Tamim Qiyam Al Ittishal Al Lugawy Fil Insijam Al Diny
Authors: Nasrullah Yufi Mohammad
Published: February 2018

The majority of the population in Bandung is almost Muslim. On the other hand, the people of this region are of different ethnicities and religions that deal with each other in their daily lives. However, this situation of the religious life between Muslims and non-Muslims in Bandung is harmonious. If it is not properly managed, new problems with social stability may arise, and therefore living together in religious life in Bandung City should be maintained to promote social solidarity. Thus, this research came as a serious way to find points that are likely to be involved in the process of communication between different religions, to be carried out by scientists, experts and socialists while applying. This means that if the conditions prevailing in life are consistent or found problems among the Muslims themselves, and other religious people. the solution of these problems is concentrated in one of the potential sites, and this study works to create social communication through linguistic communication using the language of religiosity (religious terms). The data collection was taken through personal interview, observation and study of documents, and the number of persons examined in the interview reached thirteen people from all the religious leaders who are considered by their community scientists.
Protecting Batik Customers and the Existence of Pekalongan Original Batik by Augmented Reality Technology Based on Cloud Computingin Batik Label
Authors: Christianto Paminto Agung , Susanto Eko Budi , Kurniawan Ichwan
Published: February 2018

The wrong assumption stating batik printed textilebatik issimilar withoriginal batik bears a loss for batik producers, because customers tend to buy printed textilewhich are cheaper than originalones (â€œtulisâ€, â€œcapâ€ or â€œcombinationâ€ batik). The misperception used by some batik enterpreneurs who mentioned that products he sold arekinds of original batik, although theyare printed textile. It disrupts the existence of Pekalongan traditional batikas well andmany customers experience losses. This research is an effort to support Indonesian government in maintaining batik as an Indonesian cultural heritage, and Pekalongan city government in maintaining the existence of "World's city of Batik" byissuing Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2014 Pekalongan about the use of Pekalongan batik label. Through the use of augmented reality technologybased on cloud computing, it will create a "Batik Pekalongan" label which provides information about the authenticity of Pekalongan batik products through smartphones access, and convenience for Pekalongan city government or Pekalongan ASEPHI in supervising the use of the label. Therefore, it will not be misused by unscrupulous batik entrpreneurs.
Strong Correlations of Sharia Market To Conventional Market: Evidence From Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Nurhayadi Yadi , Wijiharjono Nuryadi
Published: February 2018

Significant differences between Islamic Economic System and Conventional Economic System should generate differences between sharia market and conventional market. Conventional market clearly is influenced by interest rate and speculation that is normal in Conventional Economic System. But, interest rate and speculation are prohibited in Islamic Economic System. Sharia market should be free of interest rate and speculation. In fact, by bivariate and multivariate analysis, financial market indicates that there are strong correlations between sharia market and conventional market. This fact is based on research on Indonesia Stock Exchange data from December 2006 to November 2016 (ten years). Sharia market is represented by Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) and Indonesia Sharia Stock Index (ISSI). Both of them have strong and positive correlation with Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index or with Jakarta Stock Exchange Liquid (LQ45) Index. Jakarta Composite Index and LQ45 are classified as conventional market. These conditions indicate that sharia market goes together with conventional market in the same character. Is sharia market inconsistent with its sharia principles? Why sharia market is not running on the track?
Oskar Eustis and the Premiere Productions He Directed at the Trinity Repertory Company
Authors: Custis Rebecca
Published: February 2018

Studies the dramaturgical development of the world premiere productions of Ambition Facing West, Homebody/Kabul, The Long Christmas Ride Home, and The Ruby Sunrise at Trinity Repertory Company under the direction of Trinity's Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis.
Many Feign As They Are Dead
Authors: Bowman Julie
Published: February 2018

Examines the function of the trope of the couterfeit death for two Shakespearean heroines, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Hero in Much Ado about Nothing. Using the plays, antecedents, analogues, and cultural materials, argues that the feigned death functions as a strategy for coping with the limitations and strictures of the heroines' cultural environment; it helps them achieve their particular goals, in both cases a desired marriage. Thus, the heroines become active players in the plots, exercising a measure of agency by counterfeiting death, rather than passive victims of the patriarchal culture.
Sentient Beings
Authors: MacDonald Betsey
Published: February 2018

Twenty-two oil paintings focusing on the beauty and energy of animals and their suffering and death through slaughter. Includes artist's statement and bibliography.
Investigating the Role of p53 in the Germ Cell Apoptotic Pathway
Authors: Lamkin Jamie
Published: February 2018

Investigation of the role of p53 in germ cell apoptosis pathways.
Riffs On Riffs
Authors: Lighty Steven
Published: February 2018

A collection of original poetry written by Steven Lighty that examines the way music is created.
Terrors of Girlhood
Authors: Casali Julie
Published: February 2018

Since the birth of the genre, American horror filmmakers have posed female characters as prey and objects of sexual desire. Adolescent women in particular act as both the victim and as eye candy for viewers. From the damsel in distress to the rape victim seeking revenge, women in horror films exist to be antagonized, and so often, their exhibition of femininity and sexuality determines the severity of their suffering. Moreover, though the popular horror film narrative tends to explore the fringes of human nature, few horror films openly deal with the fears and concerns of women outside of threats to their physical being.

In the past decade, the horror genre has produced a new crop of young female characters who challenge the tropes of traditional horror films by trading in their role of damsel in distress for the role of the antagonist and anti-hero. What’s more, these films deal with themes relevant to young women, such as body image issues, tumultuous relationships, and sexual repression. In this thesis, I analyze the popular American horror film Jennifer’s Body (2009), which features two violent female protagonists and explores the horrors of adolescent female friendships. In my analysis, I examine whether or not the re-imagined female characters in this film are a progressive reconstruction of gender, and identify ideological conventions of the horror genre that continue to denigrate femininity and female sexuality.
Investigating the Leaf Cuticle of the Moss Physcomitrella Patens
Authors: Ricci Eric
Published: February 2018

To minimize water loss, the aerial parts of vascular land plants are covered with a hydrophobic layer called a cuticle. The cuticle typically consists of two major components: cutin and waxes. In contrast to vascular plants, research reports indicate that some primitive nonvascular plants, such as mosses, lack a cuticle. This study attempts to reconcile contradictory literature reports about the presence of a waxy cuticle on the leaves of the moss Physcomitrella patens.

Histochemical staining was utilized to investigate the presence of a cuticle on Physcomitrella leaves. Experiments employing dyes that stain hydrophobic substances were generally consistent with the presence of a cuticle. Hydrophilic dyes were also used to infer the presence of a cuticle through an absence of staining. Histochemical results were supported by observations made using freeze fracture electron microscopy. Leaves consistently fractured through an extracellular layer having a rippled texture, which resembling cuticles known to occur in vascular plants. Attempts to isolate a cuticle from Physcomitrella leaves by partial digestion with chromic acid or treatment with polysaccharide-degrading enzymes were also successful.

The existence of a cuticle on the leaves of Physcomitrella is further supported by genetic observations. The P. patens genome contains several genes that are homologous genes known to participate in cuticle synthesis in vascular plants. One of these, the homolog of the Solanum lycopersicum CD1 gene (SlCD1), may participate in cutin biosynthesis and was selected for further characterization. Using homologous recombination, knockouts of Physcomitrella samples deficient in the homolog CD1 were generated (PpCD1KO). Unfortunately, knockouts showed no changes in phenotype and may indicate the presence of a cuticle, supported by other genes with similar catalytic functions.
Terrorism and the Question of Islam
Authors: Rowan Mona
Published: February 2018

In many countries, especially in the United States of America, and increasingly since 9/11, Islam seems to be responsible for numerous acts of terrorism. In this thesis, I will try to understand

and explain the religion of Islam and its relationship to terrorism.

Being a victim myself, as well as twenty persons of my immediate family, I am more eager than ever to know why this terror exists. Is it religious, political, hate, or all of the above?

Being raised in Lebanon, which is part of the Middle East, does not qualify me as an expert on Islam. I was born and raised as a Catholic; I was educated in a Catholic school and lived in a small town of about forty thousand people who were all Maronite Catholics. I only knew and heard of Muslim people in the southern and northern part of the country, contrary to those that lived in the capital, Beirut and its suburbs, people of all religions lived in the same building. I never had a Muslim friend, never ate in a Muslim house, so the idea of Islam was always foreign to me and my family. I was in my own little cocoon, and I had no reason to establish a relationship outside my community. So life went on, and I grew in a happy, peaceful town surrounded by my family, relatives, childhood friends and neighbors, until January 16, 1976. It was on this date that Islam crept into my life like an unwelcome guest and destroyed the life I had known and wiped my whole town off the map.
Teaching Under Pressure
Authors: Sklar Laurie
Published: February 2018

The purpose of this comparative case study was to investigate, explore, and describe the methods and practices of secondary instrumental music education in a public school setting. Two sites, a Rhode Island public school and a Rhode Island community music school, were chosen for observation. Two major ensembles, a jazz band and a concert band, were observed at each site on four different occasions. Observations were organized by the National Standards of Music Education, although the study did not focus on whether or not the programs “met” the standards. Data was also placed into the category of non-musical factors. Observations and analysis found that the non-musical factors, and themes that emerged from those factors, were the largest noticeable difference between the two sites. These factors also contributed to the disparity in the two sites abilities to address the standards. Non-musical factors such as scheduling and interruptions were the major issues facing the public school site, including split rehearsal times between ensembles and missed rehearsals due to assemblies. Both sites had significant gaps in their addressing of the standards, although the community music school met more of the standards. This may just be a result of the increase in time spent in rehearsal. This research opens the questions of whether or not the constraints facing public school music educators are hindering their ability to fully educate their students. Research can also be performed to gauge the perceptions that secondary instrumental music educators have on the standards.
The Miracle Worker: The Use of Historical Research in Theatrical Design
Authors: Darrell Jarbadan Jessie
Published: February 2018

This paper chronicles the research, creative process, and design choices behind the costumes I created for the Rhode Island College production of the play, The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson. It is the culmination of my Individualized Master of Arts Program at Rhode Island College.

The program I created focused on the intersection of historiographical procedure with theatrical design practices to create a final design based on a scholarly synthesis of research. My aim was to create a design that was both historically accurate to Boston and Alabama in the 1890s, as well as fulfilling all of the principles necessary for an effective theatrical design. The challenges involved in this project besides strength of design were time management, budget constraints, and the creation of garments that appeared period-appropriate while also functioning in the logistics of live theatre.
Instruction Design Towards the Promotion and Integration of Movement in the Visual Arts Classroom
Authors: Adams Kathryn
Published: February 2018

My research project focuses on the integration of movement into the visual arts classroom. I explore two questions: “How can the teaching of movement enhance and strengthen learning in Visual Art Education?” and then, “How can I design powerful Visual Art Education learning experiences by incorporating movement”? It is my hope to encourage students in the art classroom to become healthy, life-long learners by engaging the mind and body. This study explores ideas and strategies for integrating the teaching of art with movement for both Elementary and Secondary level students.
Studying School Improvement Teams to Analyze Multiple Stakeholder Engagement in Decision-Making in Public Education
Authors: DiBari Julie
Published: February 2018

Since the Industrial Revolution, when schools became larger and the missions broader, there has been an attempt by a wide range of stakeholders to have a voice in public education. More recently, through No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top, the federal government began to increase requirements for multiple stakeholder engagement in decision-making for schools requesting Title I funds. As the need for a more educated workforce has grown, businesses have also sought to have a voice in improving education. Additionally, experts in the field of parent, school and community engagement, have called for the inclusion of parents, diverse faculty, staff, and community voice. An outgrowth of the federal, business, and family, school, community partnership historical landscapes, has been the development of school improvement teams, which have become increasingly common, typically with a goal of bringing together multiple stakeholders to provide input into decision-making for school improvement. However, there has been little research on the make-up of these teams, the issues they address, how stakeholders on the team are engaged, and whether the teams are connected to any other efforts in the school focused on engagement. This case study analysis richly describes the school improvement team processes of two schools in the Northeast region. The results of this study indicate that the goal of engaging stakeholders beyond administrative staff in consensus-driven, decision making teams is yet to be realized, even among schools that highly value the input of teachers, parents, youth and community partners and have rich engagement opportunities for these groups in other areas of the school. This study also offers insights into how schools might improve in these areas in the future.
A Gender Specific Educational Pilot Program to Improve Women's Awareness About Heart Disease and Their Risk
Authors: Campo Debra
Published: February 2018

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. While public health campaigns have made great progress improving women's awareness of heart disease as the leading cause of death, most women do not understand the magnitude of cardiovascular risks. Some women are not aware that heart disease is the greatest threat to their health and to the health of their loved ones (Thanavaro, Moore, Anthony, Narsavage, & Delicath, 2006). Women continue to have longer delays in seeking medical treatment and have a higher mortality/morbidity rate when compared to men. Disparities also continue to persist among racial/ethnic and lower socio-economic groups {Christian, Rosamond, White, & Mosca, 2007).The purpose of this pilot educational program was to increase women's knowledge and awareness about heart disease, its risk factors, and personal risk by empowering them with the knowledge to choose healthier lifestyles for themselves and their family. The program targeted women over the age of eighteen and the accessible population for this health promotion program was the female staff at an assisted living community located in Northern Rhode Island and their guest. The program consisted of four educational interventions delivered once a week for four weeks. While attending all sessions was encouraged, it was not mandatory. Although attendance was small, the results from pre and post tests demonstrated that a small, nurse led intervention led to dramatic improvement in knowledge level of all participants. The Advanced Practice Public Health Nurse {APPHN) plays a key role in the fight against CVD. As diabetes, obesity, and life expectancy continue to rise, a competent workforce will be needed to educate and promote the cardiac health of the population. As specialists in community health nursing, APPHN's practice in a variety of settings and are uniquely positioned to have a wide range of influence, making them a key force in meeting this challenge.
Inside the Mind of a Rapid Response Activator
Authors: Mosher Gail
Published: February 2018

The health care delivery system in this nation continues to spiral out of control. Statistics report on the shocking number of people who are harmed or die due to medical errors. This project will focus on one process in the armamentarium, the Rapid Response Team (RRT). The purpose of the study was to explore staff nurse perceived barriers and enhancers to an effective RRT. Qualitative design was employed and individual semi-structured interviews were conducted at a 359 bed community hospital. The sample consisted of 15 medical-surgical nurses who had experienced a rapid response (RR) event at this site. Potential subjects were excluded if they had worked in the emergency department or a critical care unit or if they stated a belief that they had not been significantly affected by a RR event. Findings showed that the study participants were exceptionally appreciative of their RRT. They encountered minimal barriers and shared some poignant suggestions that may make valuable contributions to the institution's RRT. Participants expressed a significant desire for more education to develop their self-efficacy and skills in these emergency events. Conclusions and implications for advanced practice are identified and discussed.
An Exploration of the Barriers to Diabetes Management Among West African Immigrants in the United States
Authors: Abioye-Akanji Oluseyi
Published: February 2018

Purpose: To explore the barriers to diabetes management among West African immigrants living in Rhode Island. Study Design and Methods: Semi-structured interviews with adults (N=5); men (n=2), women (n=3), Nigerian (n=3), Liberian (n=1), and Ghanaian (n=1) ages ≥18 with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, living in Rhode Island. Demographic information of the participants was obtained using a questionnaire. Interviews were conducted by the researcher and lasted approximately 50 minutes, and were scheduled to accommodate participants’ needs. Interviews were audio-taped and statements of the study participants were recorded. Subjects were redirected to clarify responses when necessary. Content analysis and coding, as proposed by Miles and Huberman (1994), were completed. Eight pertinent themes were identified. Results: All participants had Type 2 diabetes and reported various barriers to diabetes management: (1) financial difficulties, (2) poor dietary habits, (3) non adherence to daily maintenance, (4) cultural attachment to traditional management of diabetes, (5) cultural beliefs, (6) negative relationship with primary care doctor, (7) non-adherence to medication regimen, and (8) their practitioner’s inadequate knowledge of cultural care. Clinical Implications: These findings revealed that barriers exist for suitable diabetes management by some West African immigrants living in RI. Reducing the risk for complications, morbidity, and mortality can only occur with reduction of identified barriers.
The Relationship Between The Use Of Intravenous Acetaminophen During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy And Appendectomy Surgery And The Use Of Intravenous Opioids After Surgery
Authors: Green Linda
Published: February 2018

Multimodal pain management is the use of combinations of medications from different classes or medications with different routes of delivery to optimize pain relief. The adjunctive use of multiple analgesic agents is associated with better pain relief and fewer adverse effects. Intravenous acetaminophen offers a relatively low risk, safe adjunct to multimodal therapy. A comparative retrospective chart review showed that adult patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy or cholecystectomy surgery who received intravenous acetaminophen in the operating room had a reduced opioid requirement directly after surgery, in the post anesthesia care unit. A total of 34 doses of opioids (Fentanyl and Dilaudid) were given to the group who received the intravenous acetaminophen as compared to 65 doses of the same opioids given to the group that did not. Since only two surgical procedures were studied, the results may not be applicable to other surgical procedures. Additionally, the small sample size (60 patient charts) was a noted limitation. Data is consistent with previous studies supporting the use of intravenous acetaminophen to help reduce the amount of opioid use postoperatively Because of its relatively safe profile, intravenous acetaminophen should be thoughtfully considered when addressing pain management in the operative setting.
Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Mobility Protocol in Critical Care
Authors: Uustal Kim
Published: February 2018

Prolonged immobilization plays an important role in negative outcomes of
critically ill patients. Immobility is widely documented in the literature as a cause of
increased mortality and complications. Despite the growing evidence in support of early
mobility, many ICUs are unable to effectively integrate early/progressive mobility into
their daily practice. Literature supports early mobilization and physical therapy as a safe
and effective intervention that can have a significant impact on functional outcomes. A
progressive mobility tool may help to force a daily structured assessment of current
mobility status, which supports the critical thinking process by the nurse and team to
ensure effective and safe evaluation of the mobility level. The purpose of this project
was to increase critical care nurses’ understanding of the concept and benefits of early
mobility during an educational program in which a nurse-driven progressive mobility
protocol was introduced. Nurses were asked to voluntarily take a pre- and post- test
surrounding the implementation of the protocol. Descriptive statistics were used to
analyze study variables and differences between pre and post scores. Nurses’ knowledge
regarding mobility of critical care patients increased and 83.3% of nurses responding felt
they provided earlier mobility.
Hypertension Management among Cambodian-Americans in Rhode Island
Authors: Long Rathana
Published: February 2018

Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and the focus of much study in the US. However, there is limited transfer of this knowledge in terms of hypertension management in certain recent immigrant groups such as the Cambodian-­‐Americans. Cambodian-­‐Americans are often included among the Asian/Pacific Islanders and are one of the fasting growing populations in the US. The purpose of this study was to explore how Cambodians in Rhode Island manage hypertension. This study used a survey design with a convenience sample of 30 participants who could read, write, and understand English. It was conducted at a Cambodian temple, after IRB approval, and the student researcher used an IRB approved script and informational letter to recruit participants during a Buddhist ceremony being held at the temple. Results demonstrated that the majority of the participants understood the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle such as eating more fruits, cutting down on salt in the diet, regular exercise, taking antihypertensive medicines regularly as prescribed by healthcare providers, and avoiding smoking and drinking. An alarming result, however, was that approximately one quarter (26%) of those interviewed responded that they would stop taking the antihypertensive medications as soon as their blood pressure returned to normal. The results of this pilot study indicated the need for further education and primary care for Cambodian Americans with high blood pressure to better understand how cultural beliefs impact hypertension management. Recommendations for APRNs are identified and discussed.
A Nurse-Driven, Exercise-Based Intervention for Patients with Cancer-Related Fatigue when Severe Fatigue Interferes with Daily Activity
Authors: Opaluch-Bushy Nancy
Published: February 2018

Cancer affects more than 1 million people each year. Of all of the symptoms related to cancer, the most frequently experienced is fatigue. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is an extreme tiredness that contributes to morbidity and mortality due to resulting inactivity. Extreme inactivity related to CRF may cause severe complications affecting multiple body systems. The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) recommends exercise as the only evidence-based intervention shown to be significant for CRF. The purpose of this project was to provide a nurse-driven, exercise-based intervention to combat severe CRF. The site was an oncology out-patient clinic of a 247 bed Magnet hospital in Providence, RI; no specific intervention for oncology patients with fatigue levels >4/10 was in place. A program development project was developed that included creating a brochure for patients targeted at CRF, revising clinic treatment sheets for easy intervention documentation, and educating the nurses by means of in-services regarding the project. Nurses’ knowledge regarding CRF, when to use the brochure and how to document it improved after the in-service. Potentially, receiving the CRF brochure will enable patients to appropriately manage their fatigue at home. Long term follow up related to the impact of the CRF program on Press Ganey fatigue education scores is indicated.
Nurses' Knowledge of Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Agitation
Authors: DiSano Cindy
Published: February 2018

The diagnosis of mental illness is becoming more prevalent in the United States. With the increased identification, it is imperative that health care professionals are astute in identifying mental health conditions and behaviors associated with those conditions. The most common use of pro re nata (PRN) or “as needed” psychoactive medications in the inpatient psychiatric setting is for the reduction of behaviors associated with anxiety, agitation, and aggression. The administration of PRN medication rests solely on the nursing staff and their ability to use autonomous clinical decision-making to distinguish between different behaviors associated with those conditions prior to the administration of PRN medication. For the past 30 years, research has recognized the lack of national standards, assessment criteria, and ethical practices when administrating PRN medications in the acute inpatient setting. The purpose of this study was to identify nurses’ knowledge of signs and symptoms of anxiety or agitation in the acute care setting. The model used to guide this research is the Synergy Model of Patient Care. The design for this research study was a descriptive design using a case study approach. This study was conducted at a nonprofit, general medical-surgical community hospital in Rhode Island specializing in rehabilitation and psychiatric services. The target sample consisted of all registered nurses working on three study units. Two case studies, each portraying a patient experiencing symptoms or behaviors of anxiety and agitation were used to measure nurses’ knowledge of signs and symptoms of anxiety and agitation. A total of 17 RNs (N=17) participated in this research project. This research implied that there were gaps in clinical knowledge and variations in practice when nurses were asked to recognize symptoms of anxiety or behaviors associated with agitation.