Chinese Whiteness: The Discourse Of Race In Modern And Contemporary Chinese Culture

This thesis chronicles the development of western forms of race and racism in China. It then studies contemporary China using theories derived from whiteness studies in order to explain the unique position that whites (Caucasians) have in China today. In Chapter I, I break down the definition of race and introduce a foundation for a whiteness studies approach to research. In Chapter II, I analyze how Chinese classified themselves and other humans prior to the western system of race. In Chapter III, I chronicle the introduction of western forms of race and racism to China, and the appropriation of these concepts to suit Chinese goals. In Chapter IV, I approach cultural phenomenon in contemporary China by situating them in their historical traditions as well as by approaching them as displaying an internalized racism and white privilege. Finally in the Conclusion, I postulate on what China¿s contemporary racial system means for China

Can we know God is real?

This article focuses on whether Christian faith has the status of knowledge or is something less than that. I argue that it is, indeed, knowledge whenever some significant cluster of Christian beliefs is experienced as self-evident and that cluster includes or presupposes God’s reality. Whenever that happens those beliefs are justified and so count as knowledge, not blind trust. This conclusion is not, however, presented as a proof of God’s existence. In fact, I argue that God’s existence cannot be proven – though it can be known. Nor am I assuming that knowledge must be defined as justified true belief. I take knowledge to be justified belief, and argue here that the experience of a belief’s self-evidence counts as justification

Examining the Role of RGS2 in the Maintenance of Diapause After Anoxic Stress in Embryos of the Annual Killifish Austrofundulus limnaeus

Austrofundulus limnaeus live in ephemeral ponds of Venezuela. They have evolved a unique life history that includes embryonic diapause, a period of developmental dormancy, metabolic arrest, and reduced protein synthesis. Diapausing embryos are resistant to environmental stress and survive months without oxygen (anoxia). A. limnaeus’ anoxia tolerance is an important survival mechanism as they can be buried in anoxic soil during development. Analysis of RNAseq data from diapausing A. limnaeus embryos show significant down-regulation of RGS2 transcripts in anoxic embryos. RGS2 regulates G-protein receptor signaling by inhibiting associated Ga-proteins and can inhibit protein synthesis. I hypothesis that RGS2 acts as a “brake” for protein synthesis in diapausing embryos, allowing the embryos to respond to stress and aids in the maintenance of diapause post stress. To evaluate this hypothesis, I will use vivo-morpholinos to inhibit RGS2 in anoxia exposed diapausing embryos. If RGS2 is the “brake” for protein synthesis, protein synthesis should be detected after inhibition. If the inhibition of protein synthesis is required to maintain diapause post stress, then RGS2-inhibited embryos should break diapause before non RGS2-inhibited embryos post anoxia. Understanding how A. limnaeus responds to anoxia and maintains dormancy could lead to a better understanding of how stress is handled dormancy

Can We Know God is Real?

This paper is a transcription of Dr. Roy Clouser’s convocation address at Dordt College, spring 2009

Study of the effects of inclusion on the academic progress of regular education students

It was the goal of this study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Team Approach to Mastery (TAM) program on the Metropolitan Achievement Test (MAT) scores of regular education students in the TAM classroom. The hypothesis suggested that the TAM students would do as well as or better than the students in the non-TAM classroom. This study observed the progress of twenty-nine fourth grade students that live in a rural area with an urban school population. A pretest posttest design was used. The dependent variable was the MAT, and the TAM program was the independent variable. An analysis of the t-scores revealed a significant difference on the MAT between the TAM and non-TAM students. An interpretation of these results would indicate that the TAM program had a positive effect on the academic progress of the regular education students participating in the experimental group

An Open Letter to Prof. Eduardo Echeverria

Editor\u27s Note: Dr. Roy Clouser\u27s letter is a response to Dr. Eduardo Echeverria\u27s article in Pro Rege, vol. 45, no. 1, September 2016

Is There a Christian View of Everything from Soup to Nuts?

Dr. Roy Clouser gave three lectures (October 21-22) as part of Dordt\u27s 2002 Fall Faculty Lecture Series. The article below, transcribed and revised from his lecture, was the first of three presentations. These included Is There a Christian View of Everything from Soup to Nuts? ; How to Teach Technical Courses in a Distinctively Christian Way ; and How a Christian Perspective Matters in Class

Utilizing Team-Based Care to Improve Rural Cardiovascular Care

Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality are significantly higher among individuals living in rural areas compared to urban and suburban settings. Some contributing factors include financial limitations, education level, and limited access to cardiovascular specialty healthcare. Using a team-based cardiovascular care approach in rural communities, including both nurse practitioners and physicians, could help improve access to cardiovascular health services. The purpose of this project was to conduct a focus group interview to evaluate a team-based care approach to cardiovascular services implemented in a rural clinic located in a medically underserved area. Based on the results of the focus group interview, an evidence based strategic plan was developed. Nine health care providers participated in the focus group. The participants noted that with the team-based approach, there has been an increase in the number of cardiology patients that are able to receive care. They expressed that support from clinic administrators influenced the noted success. Their main concerns were now focused on the implementation of a standardized chest pain protocol, increasing and retaining specialized staff, and acquiring equipment for more cardiovascular procedures. Future projects focusing on evaluating the perceptions that patients receiving cardiovascular care have about this model are essential