Journal in Entirety

TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSAYS A Transnational Faith: El Salvador and Immigrant Christianity Robert A. Danielson Conversion, Justification, and the Experience of Grace in the Post-Aldersgate Wesley: Towards an Understanding of who is “a child of God” Marlon D. De Blasio United We Sing: Union Hymnals, Holiness Hymnody, and the Formation of Korean Revivalism (1905-2007) William T. Purinton Living Water in Indian Cups: A Call for Cultural Relevance in Contemporary Indian Missions Prabhu Singh From Saul to Paul: The Apostle’s Name Change and Narrative Identity in Acts 13:9 David Wenkel Leading a Polytheistic Faith to the Monotheistic God: A Study in Identifying Barriers to the Gospel in a Chinese Buddhist Community and Ways to Overcome those Barriers Agnes Woo FEATURES Spanish Language Christian Academic Publishing Robert A. Danielson Four Views on Church and Politics: A Review Essay Brian Edgar Reaching Secular People: A Review of the Books of George C. Hunter, III Gary McIntosh Book Reviews Anthony J. Headley Nathan Crawfor

Vibrational Feshbach Resonances Mediated by Nondipole Positron-Molecule Interactions

Measurements of energy-resolved positron-molecule annihilation show the existence of positron binding and vibrational Feshbach resonances. The existing theory describes this phenomenon successfully for the case of infrared-active vibrational modes which allow dipole coupling between the incident positron and the vibrational motion. Presented here are measurements of positron-molecule annihilation made using a recently developed cryogenic positron beam capable of significantly improved energy resolution. The results provide evidence of resonances associated with infrared-inactive vibrational modes, indicating that positron-molecule bound states may be populated by nondipole interactions. The anticipated ingredients for a theoretical description of such interactions are discussed.Comment: 5 pages, 2 figures, Phys. Rev. Lett. (in press

Rethinking Teacher Evaluation in Chicago

Presents findings from the Excellence in Teaching Pilot, which included training and support, classroom observations, and feedback in principal-teacher conferences. Examines implementation issues and the validity and reliability of observation ratings

Does the Press Have a Right to be Wrong?: Fake News, Press Freedom, and Defamation Law in 2021

The following study analyzes defamation lawsuits filed against Fox News and its on-air personalities by companies that manufactured and maintained voting machines used in the 2020 US presidential election. Smartmatic and Dominion accused Fox in court of broadcasting debunked allegations that the companies had rigged the election against incumbent president (and longtime Fox viewer) Donald Trump. The size of the sought-after damages, and the size of Fox itself, make this the largest “fake news suit” in history. This study explores the merits of the suits, defenses to defamation (particularly opinion, political speech, and retraction) and the potential ramifications of a judgement for either side. The study is particularly interested in whether defamation law can be utilized against the fake news phenomenon while still preserving the fundamental American right to a free and independent press. In short, is there a happy middle ground that prohibits news sites from disseminating verifiably false information that does not restrict legitimate journalism

The oxygen abundance deficiency in irregular galaxies

The observed oxygen abundances in a number of irregular galaxies have been compared with predictions of the closed-box model of chemical and photometric evolution of galaxies. Oxygen is found to be deficient with respect to the predicted abundances. This is an indicator in favor of loss of heavy elements via galactic winds or/and of infall of low--abundance gas onto the galaxy. The oxygen abundance deficiency observed within the optical edge of a galaxy cannot be explained by mixing with the gas envelope observed outside the optical limit. We confirm the widespread idea that a significant part of the heavy elements is ejected by irregular galaxies in the intergalactic medium.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figures, accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysic

Measuring Up: Teachers\u27 Perceptions of a New Evaluation System

Teacher appraisal and evaluation systems have increased the level of teacher accountability, resulting in increased pressure to be successful in the classroom (Benedict, Thomas, Kimerling, & Leko, 2013; Derrington, 2011; Glazerman et al., 2011; Papay, 2012). As a result, several states have begun to stray from the traditional methods of evaluating teachers, thus creating their own appraisal systems in an effort to increase teacher quality and teacher accountability of student performance and success (Anderson, 2012). This approach to transform traditional teacher evaluation methods has attracted both teachers and administrators alike (Derrington, 2011)

UA11/1 On Campus, Vol. 3, No. 9

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are: College News Sponsored Programs Hot off the Press Personnel File This issue includes articles: The Perspective of Publishing - High School Publications Workshop Implementing Teacher Education Reform Education for the 21st Century A Public Safety Bulletin - Letter Bombs Sharing People & Ideas Across Continents - WKU / China Exchange Program Governor Reappoints Kristen T. Bale WKU Regent A 483,000 Savings - About Series EE Savings Bond Rates WKU Gets More High-Tech Help - EduQuest Robertson, Lisa. From Top Teacher to Department Head - Larry Danielson She\u27s WKU\u27s First Meany-Holland Professor - Janet Colbert Skipper, Bob. Continuing Town & Gown with Coal Analysis Robertson, Lisa. Dr. Vernon Sheeley & a Rewarding 199

Discovery of a Bright Field Methane (T-type) Brown Dwarf by 2MASS

We report the discovery of a bright (J = 13.83$\pm$0.03) methane brown dwarf, or T dwarf, by the Two Micron All Sky Survey. This object, 2MASSI J0559191-140448, is the first brown dwarf identified by the newly commissioned CorMASS instrument mounted on the Palomar 60-inch Telescope. Near-infrared spectra from 0.9 - 2.35 \micron show characteristic CH$_4$ bands at 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, and 2.2 \micron, which are significantly shallower than those seen in other T dwarfs discovered to date. Coupled with the detection of an FeH band at 0.9896 \micron and two sets of K I doublets at J-band, we propose that 2MASS J0559-14 is a warm T dwarf, close to the transition between L and T spectral classes. The brightness of this object makes it a good candidate for detailed investigation over a broad wavelength regime and at higher resolution.Comment: 21 pages, 3 figures, 2 tables, accepted to AJ for publication August 200