Low dielectric fluorinated poly(phenylene ether ketone) film and coating

The present invention relates to film and coating materials prepared from novel fluorinated poly(phenylene ether ketones). A fluorinated poly(phenylene ether ketone) is prepared by reacting a bisphenol with 1,1,1,3,3,3 hexafluoro-2,2-bis 4-(4-halobenzoyl) phenyl propane (wherein halo is fluoro or chloro), which is a novel monomer formed as the reaction product of halobenzene (wherein halo is fluoro or chloro) and 1,1,1,3,3,3 hexafluoro-2,2-bis (p-chloro formyl phenyl) propane. Especially beneficial results of this invention are that films and coating materials prepared from the novel fluorinated poly(phenylene ether ketone) are essentially optically transparent/colorless and have a lower dielectric constant than otherwise comparable, commercially available poly(phenylene ether ketones). Moreover, unlike the otherwise comparable commercially available materials, the novel fluorinated poly(phenylene ether ketones) of the present invention can be solution cast or sprayed to produce the films and coatings. Furthermore, the long term thermal stability of the polymers of the present invention is superior to that of the commercially available materials

Exploring the relationship among etiological factors related to eating disorders

The purpose of the current study was to explore the cross-sectional relationship between personality, interpersonal problems, coping, and eating disorder symptomology. Participants were undergraduate students at a public university. Results indicated that personality was the strongest predictor of risk factors associated with eating disorders. Neuroticism was the strongest predictor, followed by conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness. Interpersonal and coping factors significantly predicted only four risk factors associated with eating disorders. Specifically, interpersonal problems related to being cold/distant, socially inhibited, and self-sacrificing, and the coping factors of emotional social support, acceptance, denial, and instrumental social support were all significant predictors. Implications for future research exploring the etiology, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders are discussed

Splendid Condition and Enormous \u27Grit\u27 : The Sporting Other and Canadian Identity

Canadian identity is mutable, changing in response to outside influences. This phenomenon is especially apparent in sport. This paper focuses on the formation and maintenance of Canadian identity in sport. By connecting the 1867 Paris rowing crew, the 1972 Summit Series, and the 2019 NBA champion Toronto Raptors, this paper seeks to investigate how Canadian identity has been shaped through sport. Using newspaper articles, online editorials, and academic sources, this paper shows how integral the sporting “other” is to the Canadian identity

Targeting Youth’s Motivation to Change Substance Use Behaviors: Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes from an Open Trial of the Free Talk Program in a Short-Term Juvenile Detention Facility

Juvenile offenders who use substances are at an increased risk for multitude of negative outcomes, including substance use problems in adulthood and recidivism. Interventions that are effective in community settings or long-term juvenile justice settings may not be well suited for implementation in short-term juvenile detention facilities. Free Talk (FT; D’Amico, Chan Osilla, & Hunter, 2010) is a brief motivational intervention that targets motivation to change substance use. The current study aimed to determine whether youth participating in FT within a short-term juvenile detention center reported expected changes in motivation to change substance use. Additionally, we aimed to assess whether individual differences at baseline, like depression and substance use, were associated with variance in treatment outcome. The youth (N=49) detained in a short-term juvenile detention facility participated in FT. Motivation was assessed at baseline and following the last session using the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA; DiClemente, Schlundt, & Gemmel, 2004) and the Modified Contemplation Ladder (Biener & Abrams, 1991; Slavet et al., 2006). At post-treatment, participants reported statistically significant decreases in motivation on the URICA but did not report significant changes in motivation on the Contemplation Ladder. Although motivation decreased overall, results indicate higher levels of baseline substance use and baseline depression predicted greater increases in motivation. Although findings did not provide support for including FT as part of a general curriculum within short-term detention centers, results suggest that FT may be beneficial for those who report problematic substance use or depressive symptoms. Results are discussed in terms of feasibility and suggested adaptations

Comparative Medicaid Policy Analysis Related to Maternal and Infant Birth Outcomes in South Carolina

The United States despite being one of the most industrialized and wealthiest nations in the world, has the worst maternal and child health outcomes of any industrialized nation. The rates of maternal morbidity, mortality, and infant mortality have been increasing within the past decade, when many causes of death for this population are preventable. This study conducted a literature review on Medicaid policies and associated programs between three states (South Carolina, North Carolina, and California) in order to gain background information. Secondly, a comparative Medicaid policy analysis was completed using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] framework, which was then implemented into Andersen’s Healthcare Utilization model. The findings were consistent with previous research regarding the health disparities and inequities within Medicaid policies and the healthcare system towards mothers of color and those with lower social determinants of health. In conclusion, the expansion of Medicaid coverage for mothers and renovation of the healthcare system to accommodate all populations equally, is immensely helpful. The analyzation of three states provided insight into programs and policies that work for high-risk mothers or those who are underrepresented. Therefore, understanding the specific programs and resources mothers utilize during their pregnancy that yield better health outcomes for herself and her child, is monumental in saving the lives of mothers and their babies

Increased Capacity Utilizing Aggregation and Consolidation of Contingency Cargo

Maximizing use of limited airlift assets is a common problem during large contingency operations. Requirements often exceed airlift capacity and fiscal constraints driving the need to aggregate conveyance loads both within and across business lines (Unit Line Number (ULN), Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM), and sustainment). Current methods of consolidation are completed by planners at the 618th Air Operations Center. This process is completed by piecing email correspondence and making individual localized decisions which are not always consistent with big picture efficiency. United States Transportation Command requested a study to create standard business rules or a methodology that can benefit both manual and automated airlift aggregation decisions. Therefore, this research focuses on the opportunities for reducing the required sorties for the 621st Contingency Response Wing’s Joint Task Force through aggregation and/or consolidation of unit type codes. A working group was created from various subject matter experts to create a methodology that would best work for contingency movements. A literature review was conducted to determine multiple aggregation and consolidation methods that subsequently utilize available vertical cargo space on the aircraft. The methods identified and prescribed by this research reduced the number of sorties required from six to four, resulting in a 33% reduction in required airlift

Play on Words: Assessing the Influence of Language Context on Repetitive Speech in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study explored whether language structure impacts repetitive speech use in children with ASD. Five children with ASD were analyzed for the frequency and type of repetitive speech used in two differing tasks: storytelling (more-structured) and play-based (less-structured). Participants produced less repetitive speech during the storytelling task and no notable differences in the types of repetitive speech were observed.B.A. (Bachelor of Arts

Sexual Health and Wellness for Women in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

The aim of this Capstone project was to produce a sexual health and wellness program for women in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Creation of the program includes an in-depth literature review and thorough needs assessment using key stake holders in the community of Southern Ohio. Through clinical practice, literature review, and needs assessment, two modules and six sections were developed. The two modules are physical and mental health aspects of sexual health. Module one is physical health and is composed of three sections that include practicing safe sex, postpartum care, and pelvic floor strengthening. Module two is mental health and is composed of three sections that include positive body image, setting healthy boundaries, and intimate social participation. The purpose of the program is to equip occupational therapists with clinical skills and knowledge as well as provide the profession of occupational with literature to support their role in addressing sexual health with women in recovery from substance use disorder

Reframing Behaviour to Foster Safe and Supporting Schools

This Organizational Improvement Plan (OIP) examines educator support to students who present with chronically challenging behaviours. Educators are experiencing an increase in the frequency and severity of interfering student behaviours affecting classroom learning, school climate, and educator mental well-being (RRDSB, 2018a, 2019b; Santor et al., 2019). Educators frequently disengage from these students and their discipline is managed by administration (RRDSB, 2019b). These students, often already members of marginalized communities (Bailey, 2015), are further marginalized by the use of exclusionary, punitive measures. This mandates a social justice framework that benefits from the moral dialogue evoked by transformative leadership (Shields, 2018). In conjunction, an ecological systems (Bronfenbrenner, 1977) approach that highlights student environment, in contrast to the culture of power and privilege of most educators (Delpit, 1988), is required. Nadler and Tushman’s (1989) Congruence Model highlights the gap between Board system values and lived experiences in schools. Reframing the faulty notion that challenging behaviour is a student choice (Greene, 2014b, 2016; Levinsky, 2016) and reframing the purpose of education as human development (Tranter et al., 2018) for a socially just world (Weiner, 2003) is foundational to implementation. The OIP uses the Change Path Model (Cawsey et al., 2016) as the blueprint upon which to layer a plan that addresses educator mindset and skill development. The use of Hord et al.’s (1987) Concerns Based Adoption Model to value educator emotion and fidelity of practice compliments an authentic and adaptive leadership approach