The Visualization of a Nation: Tàpies and Catalonia

On March 23, 1981 Jordi Pujol gave a speech regarding the exhibition Catalunya Avui. The President of the Generalitat proudly expressed the artistic wealth of Catalonia, reminding the audience that when they hear of Tàpies, Miró, Dalí, and even Picasso they ought to remember their Catalan heritage. For Pujol in the 1980s, Tàpies had already made his mark as an important figure within el poblé Català. In 2014, after a referendum regarding Catalan independence, Artur Mas spoke to the press about the event. He was photographed in a room with Tàpies’s enormous painting Les quatre cròniques (1990) looming in the background. In a political climate dramatically different from when the painting was created, the image took on new meanings. This investigation analyzes Tàpies’s style, the institutional support that he received, the historical context of his artistic exhibitions, and the bilateral relationship between politics and art

De- stress to nursing success

Includes bibliographical references.Nursing as a whole is a very stressful occupation to go into. From the pre-requisite classes one needs to take to even have a chance of getting into a nursing program; to the many clinical and classes that are required within nursing school, it is just a stressful school atmosphere as a whole. Then one needs to begin preparing for a national board exam that will basically dictate the rest of their life. Plus adding on family commitments, work life, and attempts for a bit of fun, it can all be very trying and consuming to an individual. It is a lot to handle and can be very stressful to the individual. ... There are many things that an individual can do to handle their stress. ... Deep breathing, relaxing stretching and exercising are the avenue the authors of this paper decided to explore.B.S. (Bachelor of Science

Ecological investigation of a new host-parasite relationship : Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei in thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli)

Discovery of a new host-parasite relationship, Parelaphostrongylus odocoilei in Dall’s sheep (Ovis dalli dalli) in the Canadian North, prompted the first investigation of the geographic distribution, pathogenesis, ecology and epidemiology of this parasite, as well as the related protostrongylid Protostrongylus stilesi, at Subarctic latitudes (60-65ºN). All protostrongylid parasites have an indirect life-cycle, where first-stage larvae are shed in the feces of a mammalian definitive host, penetrate the foot of a gastropod intermediate host, and develop to infective third-stage larvae. Protostrongylid larvae were recovered from over 2000 fecal samples from thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli) and other hosts for P. odocoilei and P. stilesi across northwestern North America (38-69 ºN). Through novel application of molecular techniques to identify morphologically indistinguishable first-stage larvae, new records for P. odocoilei were established at 20 locations. This provided insight into the historical origins and biogeography of this new host-parasite relationship, and greatly expanded the known geographic range of both protostrongylids. Clinical effects, including a neurological syndrome, were described in five thinhorn sheep experimentally infected with P. odocoilei. Neural and respiratory pathology in these five sheep were compared with over 50 wild Dall’s sheep from a population naturally infected with P. odocoilei and P. stilesi. In the end stages, diffuse verminous interstitial pneumonia associated with P. odocoilei led to respiratory failure, and may have acted as a predisposing factor for bacterial pneumonia, which caused sporadic mortalities in this wild population. At Subarctic latitudes, seasonal patterns in host and parasite availability, including larval shedding by Dall’s sheep and larval development in experimentally infected gastropods, suggested that lambs become infected with P. odocoilei in a narrow seasonal window in their first fall on winter range. In combination with laboratory experiments, a degree day model for temperature-dependent larval development was developed, validated, and applied to describe and predict the effects of climate warming on protostrongylid parasites of thinhorn sheep in northern North America. In a future of climate warming, the narrow seasonal window for parasite development and transmission would be significantly extended, leading to amplification of populations of P. odocoilei and P. stilesi in endemic regions, and possibly range expansion of P. odocoilei. This may have consequences for the health of thinhorn sheep, as well as other wildlife that are important resources in the Canadian North

Approaches to Understanding and Addressing Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Scoping Review

Treatment-resistant depression is associated with significant disability and, due to its high prevalence, results in substantive economic and societal burden at a population level. The objective of this study is to synthesize extant literature on approaches currently being applied to understand and address this condition. It is hoped that the findings can be used to inform practitioners and guide future research. A scoping review of the scientific literature was conducted with findings categorized and charted by underlying research paradigm. Currently, the vast majority of research stems from a biological paradigm (81%). Research on treatment-resistant depression would benefit from a broadened field of study. Given that multiple etiological mechanisms likely contribute to treatment-resistant depression and current efforts at prevention and treatment have substantial room for improvement, an expanded research agenda could more effectively address this significant public health issue

Evaluation of a Sepsis Teaching Rounds Simulation for Pharmacy Students

Background and purpose The goal of this prospective, observational cohort study was to determine if simulated interdisciplinary teaching rounds improved student perceptions of confidence and attitudes towards working as part of a team. The secondary objective of this study was to investigate changes in student knowledge of the management of sepsis. Educational activity and setting Students participated in a traditional sepsis lecture followed by a simulated interdisciplinary rounding experience. Confidence and collaborative attitudes were assessed using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree). Changes in knowledge were measured using multiple choice questions. Students completed these tools at three points in time: pre-lecture, post-lecture, and post-simulation. Findings Student confidence and attitudes related to interdisciplinary rounds improved following the simulation (2 of 4 items, p = 0.003; 2 of 5 items, p \u3c 0.05). Also, most students agreed or strongly-agreed that the simulation reinforced knowledge gained from lecture (94.7%), that lecture followed by a simulation was the most effective way to learn about sepsis (94.7%), and that the simulation helped reinforce critical-thinking skills (94.7%). Knowledge improved between the didactic lecture and the simulation, but these differences were not found to be statistically significant. Summary A simulated interdisciplinary rounding experience may increase student confidence during teaching rounds and improve attitudes towards working alongside other healthcare professionals. Incorporating rounding simulations into pharmacy curricula may be beneficial towards student success on rounds

Senior Recital: Olivia Kesler and Emily O\u27Connor, clarinet

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mses. Kesler and O’Connor study clarinet with Prof. John Warren. Presented virtually from Morgan Concert Hall of the Bailey Performance Center.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2329/thumbnail.jp

Liability: How to Stay out of Court

Liability can be defined as being held legally responsible for an incident that may occur. As student affairs professionals, one must be very cautious as to stay out of court. Every word or action a student affairs professional does may be scrutinized and twisted to make them or their given university legally responsible for any adverse incidents that they may have had some involvement with. Incidents which student affairs professionals may be held responsible for can range anywhere from student deaths to expulsion/removal from school and much more. This handbook is designed to better educate you about liability and how to help keep you out of court

Knowledge Deficit Of Patients Regarding Organ Donation In The Primary Healthcare Setting

In the United States, there are more than 113,000 people on the national transplant waiting list (Health Resources & Services Administration [HRSA], 2019b). The number of people on the waiting list is much larger than the number of donors or transplants. Misinformation or lack of organ donation education results in a decreased number of registered organ donors. A systematic review of the literature identified gaps in the knowledge base regarding organ donation education in the primary healthcare setting. Healthcare providers are trusted sources of information for patients and families and must provide education on the sensitive topic of organ donation. The purpose of this study was to determine if adult patients in the community setting lack basic knowledge regarding organ donation, how knowledge is received, and if there are identifiable factors that affect beliefs regarding organ donation. Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior Model was selected to form the theoretical foundation for the purpose of the study. The theory is intended to explain all human behaviors over which people may have the ability to exert self-control, such as the decision to become a registered organ donor or the decision to not become a registered organ donor (LaMorte, 2019). The researchers initially planned to administer surveys within four primary care clinics in Mississippi during the clinic check in process. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic leading to more telemedicine visits rather than in-person clinic visits, the method of data collection changed. The researchers conducted a quantitative study utilizing a self-developed 18 item questionnaire. The questionnaire inquired about demographic information, knowledge related to organ donation, how organ donation knowledge is received, current organ donor status, and influences that may have contributed to beliefs regarding organ donation. The questionnaire was distributed online through the researchers’ personal social media sites using a Google Forms survey and was accessible via a web-link for patients 18 years and older to anonymously complete. The goal of 400 respondents was achieved. Eighty-six percent of respondents were aged 25 to 60 years old. Most respondents were Caucasian females and highly educated, which also serves as a limitation of the study due to the lack of generalizability of results. Descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and selected reliability measures were used to determine answers to the research questions. The results conclude approximately 34% of respondents scored less than 80% on the knowledge quiz, meaning there is a lack of knowledge regarding organ donation in the community setting. Approximately 86% of respondents are already registered organ donors. A statistically significant correlation was found to exist between higher performance on the knowledge portion of the quiz and currently being registered as an organ donor. This study suggests the more educated a person is on organ donation, the more likely the individual is to be a registered organ donor. The majority of participants did feel like routine organ donation education by a healthcare provider could be beneficial. The study is useful in terms of education for the primary healthcare setting. Healthcare providers could use the results from the study to develop ways to obtain and provide needed education. Optimistically, with proper education, there will be more registered organ donors and additional available organs for transplantation

MU Grocery Delivery Business Plan

Mission Statement: MU Grocery Delivery is here to help the students of Marian University change the way they get their groceries by offering a low cost grocery delivery service that will save students time and effort that they could be using for their school work or anything else they feel deserves their time and energy. Service Summary: MU Grocery Delivery is a quality grocery delivery service for Marian University students. Our website has disclaimers and refund policy explanations. The home page features the date and time of delivery on Marian’s campus. We will deliver once a week and we deliver to a centralized location on campus, Norman Center room 105, and students will have an hour to come pick up their groceries from that location. The current time frame for students to pick their groceries up is Tuesday evenings from 8:00-9:00 pm. Having seen our home page, our customers will likely go to our online store page on the website. Our online store is comprised of products found at Walmart, Meijer, and Target stores. There are currently 80 items on our website. Many of these items have multiple varieties as well. The costs of the items are already pre-programmed with tax included on taxable items, as well as a 20% markup fee on each item individually. This 20% markup fee serves as our delivery fee. Objectives: MU Grocery Delivery projects that we will break even after 177 sales at an average of $11 per sale. Based off our trial run, in which we received 41 orders at around$11 per sale, we believe that we can double the amount of orders reaching 82 orders per week. We are projected to break even within 3 weeks. At the conclusion of the spring semester, we are projected to have a net income of $2,152.54. Taking our net income and dividing this by the number of hours each team member worked, we will be making$19.13 per hour

The brief (seven-item) eating disorder examination‐questionnaire: evaluation of a non-nested version in men and women

Objective: Several recent studies have examined the psychometric properties of brief measures of eating disorder attitudes based on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). A seven-item version (the EDE-Q7) has been proposed but, as yet, has only been investigated by looking at the items when presented as part of the longer EDE-Q (i.e., as a nested version). The current study presented the EDE-Q7 as a standalone instrument and examined factor structure fit and measurement invariance across male and female genders. Methods: University students (244 women; 155 men; 1 did not identify with either gender) completed questionnaires as part of two independent studies. All individuals completed the EDE-Q7 and measures of eating disorder behaviours. In a mixed-gender subsample (n = 286), measures of depression and eating disorder-specific quality of life were also included. Confirmatory factor analysis of the EDE-Q7 was conducted on males and females independently, in addition to estimates of internal consistency reliability and validity. Measurement invariance was assessed through multigroup confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The EDE-Q7 demonstrated good internal consistency and findings supported measurement invariance by gender. In a mixed-gender subsample, the measure showed positive associations with depression and both eating disorder behaviours and eating disorder-specific quality of life. Discussion: The present study adds to the literature supporting the psychometric properties of the EDE-Q7, extending this to use of the questionnaire as a standalone instrument. Measurement invariance suggests that the measure may be appropriate for college-age men and women, although future studies should establish psychometric properties more fully