Salmon mislabeling rates uncovered in restaurants and grocery stores in Seattle

Salmon has been a cultural icon in Seattle, Washington for many generations because it has and continues to sustain the people who reside on this land. Seafood fraud, in which a seafood’s genetic identity does not match its vendor-claimed identity, is not a new phenomenon, and many studies have been conducted internationally to explore the extent of this issue. With human and environmental health concerns on the line, a salmon fraud (mislabeling) study must be conducted in a state where immensely high salmon sales and serious recreational efforts occur to assess Seattle’s marketplace honesty. By genetically barcoding the highly conserved Cytochrome C Oxidase (COI) mitochondrial gene of 119 salmon samples collected from the 7 congressional districts of Seattle, this study identifies a 17.6% overall salmon mislabeling rate in sushi restaurants and grocery stores. Sushi restaurants substituted wild Pacific salmon for another type of salmon significantly more than grocery stores. The type of mislabeling that tended to occur in grocery stores highlights that perhaps this mislabeling issue could be bringing to light a more systemic substitution problem that occurs higher up on the fish supply chain

Diagnostic competencies of those administering and interpreting cognitive (IQ) assessments for special education placement within Missouri: perceptions of special education directors and process coordinators

This study explored the policies and laws established to govern the process school districts within Missouri use to administer and interpret cognitive assessments, as well as the perceptions of special education administrators and process coordinators. Archival data from DESE as well as from the Missouri Association of School Psychologists were examined to provide supporting information. This analysis was mixed methods in nature while employing a pragmatic approach. The researcher sought to understand the experiences of special education administrators and process coordinators as described by the participants. Both the qualitative and quantitative portions of the findings provided rich and dynamic insight into the participants' perceptions regarding the current assessment practices of Missouri K-12 districts. They also provided cognizance of the qualifications of personnel utilized to administer and interpret cognitive assessments in Missouri K-12 districts as well as how those qualifications compared to established law, policies, and standards. These paralleled need for educational leadership at the state level to provide clarity and communication to Missouri school districts as well as consider measures of accountability, funding, and recruitment.Includes bibliographical references

Symposium Review: \u3cem\u3eAmish and Old Order Mennonite Schools: A Concise History\u3c/em\u3e—Joseph Stoll; and The School by the Cornfield—Samuel Coon

Joseph Stoll, in Amish and Old Order Mennonite Schools: A Concise History, and Samuel Coon, in The School by the Cornfield, provide two very different perspectives on the struggle to establish Anabaptist schools. The books contrast primarily in their geographic and chronological scope. However, both write about parochial schools with a voice sympathetic to the vision of Amish and Mennonite school founders. They use similar sources, drawing on newspaper accounts, published Amish schools’ histories, and Amish and Mennonite periodicals, as well as personal recollections from individuals involved in school conflicts. [First paragraph.

Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Cystic Hygromas Associated with Generalized Lymphangiectasis

Ultrasonography has made possible the prenatal diagnosis of many congenital fetal abnormalities. This report describes two cases of bilateral cystic hygromas of the neck associated with generalized lymphangiectasis that were diagnosed by ultrasound. Ultrasonic scans revealed moderate polyhydramnios: thick, edematous placenta and edematous fetus with large cystic mass occupying both sides of the neck and extending to the upper chest wall, ascites, and pleural effusion at gestational ages of 21.5 and 24 weeks, respectively. In one case, chromosomal study from amniotic fluid cell culture revealed X chromosome monosomy, often associated with lymphatic anomalies. The prenatal diagnosis was confirmed at birth: both infants delivered prematurely, were stillborn, and showed gross evidence of cystic hygromas of the neck. In this lymphatic defect, chromosomal analysis may be used for the diagnosis and in genetic counseling for subsequent pregnancies

Brentwood Community Health Care Assessment

BACKGROUND: The Community Alliance for Research Empowering Social Change (CARES) is an academic–community research partnership designed to train community members on research methods and develop the infrastructure for community-based participatory research (CBPR) to examine and address racial/ethnic health disparities. The Brentwood Community Health Assessment (BCHA) was developed through a CBPR pilot project grant from CARES. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the BCHA is to assess health care utilization and identify existing barriers to health care access among a multi-ethnic community in the Hamlet of Brentwood, New York. METHODS: Using CBPR approaches, the community–academic research partnership develop the study design and survey instrument. Trained Bilingual (English/Spanish) data collectors verbally administered surveys door-to-door to residents of Brentwood from October 2010 to May 2011. Inclusion criteria required participants to be at least 18 years of age and speak either English or Spanish. RESULTS: Overall, 232 residents completed the BCHA; 49% were male, 66% Hispanic, 13% non-Hispanic White, 13% non-Hispanic Black, 29% had less than a high school education, and 33% were born in United States. The assessment results revealed that most residents are able to access health care when needed and the most significant barriers to health care access are insurance and cost. CONCLUSIONS: We describe the community–academic partnered process used to develop and implement the BCHA and report assessment findings; the community-partnered approach improved data collection and allowed access into one of Suffolk County’s most vulnerable communities

Inclusive National and Community Service: Bringing Together Service and Disability Communities

National service and volunteer programs, seeking to reflect the diversity of their communities, are increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities as members, volunteers, and leaders and working to ensure each individual has a meaningful service experience. In order to support their inclusive efforts, the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) brings together the national service and disability communities at a local, state, and national level. Through partnership building, strategic planning, and resource sharing, there have been measureable increases in numbers of service participants with disabilities and the quality of their experience

Perceptions and Memorization Strategies of Piano Students Toward Piano Performance: A Phenomenological Study

For many piano students, it has always been a challenge to memorize pieces. Most of them would admit to making mistakes and experiencing a mental block during a performance. Difficulty in memorizing may cause difficulty in playing the piano. Though some studies about this case have already been done, this research tried to look for new findings regarding the perceptions of piano students about memorization as a major element for piano performance. The study also described the memorization strategies utilized by the students. Through purposive sampling, ten piano students were selected to participate in this phenomenological study. They were also observed during their piano practices to confirm gathered data from a semi-structured interview. An interview guide was utilized to gather information which was transcribed, categorized, and thematically analyzed. The results revealed that the piano students highly preferred to memorize because it helps boost confidence, focus, and interpret the music well. It was also revealed that during practice, certain memorization strategies such as separation of hands, repetition, singing of the melody, and listening to recordings were used to perform by memory. However, the process of being able to perform by memory takes a lot of hard work and discipline. Therefore, it is recommended for students and teachers to work together in the learning and memorization process

Through the Eyes of the Needles: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Filipino Fashion Designers in the State of Qatar, A Phenomenology

Background: Fashion could be dated back as to when humans had started evolving. The history of clothing began when humans had lost their fur and needed to protect themselves from the cold nights and the burning sun. Ever since clothes became in demand, the demand for quality and aesthetically pleasing clothes has never diminished. Looking around the State of Qatar, one can find numerous tailoring stores run by foreign designers or tailors, mostly Indians. The number of Filipino Fashion Designers in the country may even be less than a hundred. Different research studies regarding Filipino Fashion Designers are mostly rare as well. With much thought, the researchers have focused on the lived experiences of the Filipino Fashion Designers in the State of Qatar. Methods: This study made use of the qualitative approach focusing on phenomenology to fully understand the story of the unsung heroes of fashion designing with the central question, how Filipino fashion designers deal with challenges when it comes to providing designs. An in-depth was conducted among the participants to get what one designer has gone through in his/her day-to-day life. Findings: With the gathered data, the researchers were able to come up with three (3) main themes with three (3) sub themes; (1) Fashion Literacy: (1.1) Academics (1.2) Experience (1.3) Capabilities; (2) Stress and Mitigation: (2.1) Challenges (2.2) Adjustments (2.3) Fulfillment; (3) Fame and Association: (3.1) Collaboration (3.2) Recognition (3.3) Simulation. Recommendation: The results of this research study may be beneficial to students and other people with an interest with the topic being discussed in this paper. With the results of this phenomenology, one may continue an in depth analysis of the life of the Filipino designers, proposing new studies related to this paper.. One may also gather information that can be used in studying the life of other nationalities when it comes to fashion designing as the results may differ for other people