Sexism, Gender Identity, And Psychological Well-Being: Examining Women’s Reactions To A Social Identity Threat

For women, sexism is an unavoidable experience and perceiving one’s self as a victim of sexism can have detrimental effects on psychological well-being. However, situational factors, such as level of sexism, and individual differences in gender-related beliefs can influence whether women attribute negative experiences and outcomes to sexism and the degree to which they are impacted by sexism. The current two-part study examined how women responded to sexist feedback depending on the level and target of sexism, as well as individual differences in gender identity and endorsement of sexism. The impact of sexist feedback on women’s psychological well-being was also examined. Study objectives were addressed using a 3 Sexism Level (blatant, subtle, no sexism) X 2 Target (personal, women in general) experimental design. Initially, 429 women completed online measures of gender identity salience, gender identity content, endorsement of sexism, and casual attributions to sexism in general. Approximately two weeks later, 304 of the same women completed an online aptitude test and then received negative performance feedback for their own or other women’s performance that was blatantly, subtly, or not sexist. Then, participants completed attribution and state psychological well-being measures. In general, the current results show that women made stronger attributions to sexism when the performance feedback was blatantly sexist and when women in general were the target of that feedback. The current findings also showed that gender identity salience and content had little impact on attributions for the performance feedback or on women’s psychological well-being

Risk and Protective Factors: Suicide in the Military

Suicide rates in the military are on the decline, yet on the rise in the National Guard and Reserve components. Training programs to educate and raise awareness about suicide have been implemented in all branches of the military. There is a lot of research about suicide risk and protective factors in the general population and Active Duty military population, but there is not research that identifies service members’ perceptions on what those risk and protective factors may be. Nor is there research that explores the perceptions of stigma in the military regarding suicide. Knowing how service members perceive suicide risk and protective factors and stigma in the military may give some insight into how well the training programs are working. This study compared the perception of suicide risk and protective factors of new members to the service and veterans. The research showed that the two groups have similar perceptions regarding risk and protective factors, yet have fairly differing perceptions about stigma in the military. The veteran sample believes that service members are uncomfortable reporting mental health concerns to the military; the veterans also believe that the military discriminates against service members with mental health issues. The new service member sample believes that it is safe to ask for help regarding suicide in the military; they also believe that the military wants to help those with mental health issues. The research also shows that unit cohesion and family support are strong protective factors for suicide. Based on the findings I recommend improving family involvement in the military. I also recommend creating more unity within Guard and Reserve units. The research also shows there is a lack of resources for Guard and Reserve members; I recommend further research studies identify where the greatest needs for resources are

Risk and Protective Factors: Suicide in the Military

Suicide rates in the military are on the decline, yet on the rise in the National Guard and Reserve components. Training programs to educate and raise awareness about suicide have been implemented in all branches of the military. There is a lot of research about suicide risk and protective factors in the general population and Active Duty military population, but there is not research that identifies service members’ perceptions on what those risk and protective factors may be. Nor is there research that explores the perceptions of stigma in the military regarding suicide. Knowing how service members perceive suicide risk and protective factors and stigma in the military may give some insight into how well the training programs are working. This study compared the perception of suicide risk and protective factors of new members to the service and veterans. The research showed that the two groups have similar perceptions regarding risk and protective factors, yet have fairly differing perceptions about stigma in the military. The veteran sample believes that service members are uncomfortable reporting mental health concerns to the military; the veterans also believe that the military discriminates against service members with mental health issues. The new service member sample believes that it is safe to ask for help regarding suicide in the military; they also believe that the military wants to help those with mental health issues. The research also shows that unit cohesion and family support are strong protective factors for suicide. Based on the findings I recommend improving family involvement in the military. I also recommend creating more unity within Guard and Reserve units. The research also shows there is a lack of resources for Guard and Reserve members; I recommend further research studies identify where the greatest needs for resources are

Towards high-throughput 3D insect capture for species discovery and diagnostics

Digitisation of natural history collections not only preserves precious information about biological diversity, it also enables us to share, analyse, annotate and compare specimens to gain new insights. High-resolution, full-colour 3D capture of biological specimens yields color and geometry information complementary to other techniques (e.g., 2D capture, electron scanning and micro computed tomography). However 3D colour capture of small specimens is slow for reasons including specimen handling, the narrow depth of field of high magnification optics, and the large number of images required to resolve complex shapes of specimens. In this paper, we outline techniques to accelerate 3D image capture, including using a desktop robotic arm to automate the insect handling process; using a calibrated pan-tilt rig to avoid attaching calibration targets to specimens; using light field cameras to capture images at an extended depth of field in one shot; and using 3D Web and mixed reality tools to facilitate the annotation, distribution and visualisation of 3D digital models.Comment: 2 pages, 1 figure, for BigDig workshop at 2017 eScience conferenc

A Classroom Experiment on Exchange Rate Determination with Purchasing Power Parity

We develop a classroom experiment on exchange rate determination appropriate for undergraduate courses in macroeconomics and international economics. Students represent citizens from different countries and need to obtain currency to purchase goods. By participating in a sealed bid auction to buy currency, students gain a better understanding of currency markets and the determination of exchange rates. The implicit framework for exchange rate determination is one in which prices are perfectly flexible (in the long run) so that purchasing power parity (PPP) prevails. Additional treatments allow students to examine the impact of transport costs, nontradable goods and tariffs on the exchange rate and to explore possible deviations from PPP.

Critical Assessment Practices: A Discussion on When and How to Use Student Learning Data Without Doing Harm

Attendees will gain perspective on critical assessment practices in libraries from three academic librarians currently working with and exploring approaches that incorporate and are rooted in ethical orientations, inclusivity practices, and have impact on student learning as the guiding goal. Critical assessment practices engage critical perspectives and theories to interrogate the structures of power and methodologies that both motivate and facilitate assessment work in academic libraries. This hour-long panel will offer short, ten minute reflections from panelists, followed by twenty minutes of Q&A and discussion

A Case Report: The Myxomatous Mystery

Introduction: Primary cardiac tumors are rare with an incidence rate of 1.38 new cases per 100,000 individuals per year. Of these tumors, 75% are benign in origin and the most common type is a myxoma with a frequency of over 50%. Myxomas most commonly arise from the left atrium followed by the right atrium. Clinical presentation of a myxoma varies depending on the location, size, and shape of the tumor. For example, a patient diagnosed with a myxoma may have constitutional symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, pulmonary symptoms etc. or may be entirely asymptomatic. Since there is no specific symptoms presented by patients with a myxoma, physicians often face challenges in diagnosing. Case Presentation: A 72-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with progressive dyspnea on exertion of 1-week duration. She reported chest tightness, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. She denied experiencing similar symptoms in the past. Vital signs were unremarkable except for her blood pressure which was 178/103 mm Hg. Pertinent physical exam findings included jugular venous distension, a S3 heart sound, and bibasilar rales. Laboratory tests were ordered and all were unremarkable, including her troponin I and BNP levels. ECG was significant for T wave inversion in the inferior leads. Chest x-ray and CT were ordered and showed diffuse ground glass opacities throughout both lungs, bilateral pleural effusions, and mild cardiomegaly, as well as dilation of the main pulmonary artery. Lasix was given as patient appeared to be volume overloaded which resulted in brisk diuresis and relief of symptoms. At this point, an acute exacerbation of left-sided heart failure was suspected and a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) was ordered. TTE revealed a large ovoid mobile echodense mass. The mass was 5.1 cm x 2.9 cm and attached to the lower half of the interatrial septum on the left atrium and moved in and out of the left ventricular inflow. This finding was most consistent with a left atrial myxoma and the patient was then transferred to a medical center capable of resecting the myxoma. The patient tolerated the myxoma excision well and was discharged to cardiac rehabilitation. The surgical pathology report confirmed cardiac myxoma with central hemorrhage. Discussion: In the setting of predisposed hypertension, we suspect that the large size and mobile nature of the left atrial myxoma caused functional partial obstruction of the mitral valve, leading to secondary valvular heart disease and eventually progressive left-sided heart failure. Despite the rarity of the disease, myxomas as well as other cardiac tumors should always be included in the differential diagnosis when a patient presents with symptoms suspected of an acute exacerbation of heart failure. Echocardiogram is the diagnostic modality of choice to utilize when a myxoma is suspected

WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCE SUCCESS IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS? LESSONS FOR NEUROSCIENCE POLICY

Since the 1600s, public-private partnerships (P3s) have been a means of uniting the greatest strengths of the public and private sectors to create unique collaborations that share risk and reduce cost to produce public and semi-public goods. Despite P3s being used for centuries, they have only been integrated in the American health system and research activities since the 1990s, with very little research conducted to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and appropriateness in health and science. This is particularly true in burgeoning areas of scientific research such as neuroscience, where application of P3s is almost nonexistent. This dissertation investigates factors leading to successes and failures in existing P3s in neuroscience and examines how lessons learned might be used to construct public policy that, where appropriate, facilitates and supports P3s that move neuroscience forward. Exploratory methods are used, including 30 online questionnaires and 12 key informant interviews (KIIs) collected from six key stakeholder groups. The questionnaires revealed eight factors that either facilitate or hinder P3 creation and sustainability. KIIs revealed another five subfactors. All 42 participants discussed their perspectives on definitions of success and failure of P3s, resulting in a variety of definitions that often consolidated around stakeholder groupings. Results also exposed a number of anticipated factors that were either previously misunderstood or not as important to P3 creation and sustainability in neuroscience as they are in other areas of focus. Findings suggest P3s could play an important role in advancing neuroscience research and work but much more is needed than federal and state-level policy recommendations for the uptake of P3s in science. Major barriers to neuroscience P3s exist within U.S. organizational culture and a guiding model for how to partner is lacking. Thus, the plan for change explains how modified public policy, a new P3 model, and an effective communication strategy may improve the pursuit of P3s in neuroscience. The plan for change proposes 1) federal and state policy changes to incentivize neuroscience-based P3s, 2) the creation of a new science-based P3 model, and 3) a communication strategy to improve public and private sector understanding of government P3 objectives and capabilities.Doctor of Public Healt

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Clinical Examination and Outcomes Assessment

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. The treatment for breast cancer occurs along a protracted time period and includes many different disease treatment modalities. These treatments carry with them a large number of adverse effects that negatively impact function in both the short term and long term. It is necessary for rehabilitation providers to interface with patients being treated for breast cancer throughout the continuum of care so that interval assessments can be conducted to identify emerging impairments and alleviate disability. To achieve this, the rehabilitation provider must have an understanding of the clinical measurement tools best suited for examination and assessment of breast cancer-related impairments and disability. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evidence supporting the use of various clinical measurement tools for the breast cancer population and highlights the implementation of rehabilitation examination and assessment along the continuum of disease treatment