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A Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist’s Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Based on Education and Experience04/05/2018Prior research suggests that an individual’s experience with Alzheimer’s Disease can impact their knowledge of the disease more than education alone. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide care for the growing aging population. Therefore this study expands upon prior research by examining whether education or experience is more strongly correlated with SLPs’ knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease. I hypothesize that SLPs who report having experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s will score higher on the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale than those with no experience or solely education on the disease. Respondents include SLPs (N = 50) from Ohio. Data was collected through a survey developed by adapting demographic items from previous studies published by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. In addition, participants responded to true or false questions on the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale and questions about their education and experience related to Alzheimer’s Disease. All analyses will control for demographics. To test the hypothesis, I will examine the associations between scores on the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale, education, and experience related to Alzheimer’s Disease to explore whether education or experience is associated with greater knowledge of the disease. Implications for education and practice of SLPs will be discussed. Word Count: 199 |
A Biogeographic Analysis of Macaca mulatta and Macaca fascicularis Using Y-Chromosomal and Mitochondrial DNA Markers04/05/2018Macaques are the most widely dispersed nonhuman primate, spanning across most of continental Asia and the Indonesian islands. Because males transfer out of their natal groups, male specific Y-DNA is relatively homogeneous across a species range. Females, however, do not leave their natal groups; thus, maternally inherited mtDNA shows clustered, heterogeneous patterns. Extreme female philopatry makes studying macaque Y-DNA and mtDNA very promising as mtDNA provides a robust molecular record of species bifurcations, whereas Y-DNA reveals more recent episodes of inter- and intraspecific genetic exchange. Previous data have uncovered – in violation of Haldane’s Rule – a geographically extensive introgression of rhesus macaque Y-DNA into Indochinese populations of the long-tailed macaque. Divergences in mtDNA sequence among the same species have pointed to possible common ancestors within the broader species complex. To clarify the evolutionary history of macaques in this ‘fascicularis species-group’, we are expanding earlier mtDNA and Y-DNA datasets, and subjecting the resultant sequences to phylogenetic analyses. The distinct evolutionary dynamics of these two genetic systems suggest they will record – in their topologies and divergence times – different details of the macaque radiation. The expectation is that mtDNA patterns will capture, for example, the colonization date of islands on the Sunda Shelf (Southeast Asia), whereas the Y-DNA will record the most recent period of genetic contact during a subsequent glacial peak. These data, coupled with knowledge of ancient sea-level changes in Southeast Asia, offer insight into the biogeography of macaques and a comparative model for hominin evolution. |
150 Kilowatt Fuel Cell System; Investigative Deconstruction04/05/2018This content is not currently available. |
"Jessamine": Creative and Respectful Application of Cultural Influence in Fashion Design04/05/2018“Jessamine”, my thesis collection, is the project I am submitting for the symposium. The collection addresses the conceptual problem of utilizing cultural inspiration in a way that is respectful and creative, as opposed to appropriative and unimaginative. This issue is important from social and business perspectives. First, it is a recurring issue in any of the arts that creators copy culturally significant objects and claim them as their own; diminishing cultural significance and reducing things to meaningless articles. A business can also harm itself financially when it upsets communities—especially in the age where social media is so powerful. My research began with reading about designers who use cultural inspiration. Then I researched the two cultures I was inspired by (South Korean and South Carolinian) and thought of how I could draw from these sources and not disrespect or copy anything. I chose these places because they are relevant to my heritage and upbringing. I decided to take specific, individual construction elements and colors from traditional Korean garb and “dancheong,” or decorative wood painting. I used the state flower of South Carolina as my prominent motif, and I took conceptual inspiration from Southern menswear. I found that I had created a collection which was inspired by my chosen cultures, but was not disrespectful or simply copying. This is the middle ground that I believe is appropriate for brands to design in; it allows for cultural inspiration to be utilized without leading to unimaginative, copycat collections. |
‘night Mother: An Exploration of How Gender Affects an Audience’s View of Mental Health04/05/2018Are women and men viewed equally when experiencing the struggle of mental health? Our theory is that assumptions about those with mental illness are vastly different and discriminatory between the two genders. This research project will test this theory by presenting ‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman, which is written for two women, one taking on the role of the mother and the other the daughter who commits suicide at the end of the piece. Throughout the play, we see the mother using many tactics to keep her daughter from ending her own life. The method to test this theory is to cast two women and two men so that each actor will take on the role of a mother, daughter, father, and son. Throughout this presentation, the pairings will change fluidly while working in a neutral setting using the same design elements and text to neutralize gender construct. Research will be conducted to find real-life statistics about those struggling with mental illness for the use of the actor’s process during the project. The purpose of this presentation is to challenge how an audience views mental health when a play written for a specific gender is interpreted by another. We conclude that the audience will judge the genders subconsciously based off their own beliefs. It is my hope as director that the piece will shed light on the stigmas associated with mental health, while also providing an educational experience for all of those that are involved and/or view the piece. |