A critical ethnographic exploration of cultural dimensions in social-emotional learning and wellness methods with immigrant and refugee high school youth

Abstract. This thesis critically examines the utilization of social emotional learning (SEL) interventions with immigrant and refugee youth in a culturally appropriate and effective manner. By employing an ethnographic methodology and thematic data analysis, participant observation and in-depth interviews are used to investigate the impact of SEL education and social-emotional wellbeing on the experiences of immigrant and refugee youth Data collection for this research project was conducted in the United States, this research employed the observations from a SEL instructors and voluntary interview participants who had graduated from Oregon state’s largest high school and an academic SEL program called RISE (Refugee & Immigrant Student Empowerment). This research is grounded in the understanding that immigrant and refugee youth face unique challenges as they navigate unfamiliar cultural and educational environments and investigates how SEL interventions can be geared to meet the specific needs of this population, taking into account their cultural backgrounds, experiences of resettlement and diverse identities. Utilizing a critical ethnographic approach, the study explores the common practices within SEL implementation, and the cultural contexts of the students involved. It examines the role of culture, language, and identity in shaping the effectiveness of SEL practices, illuminating factors that intersect with the social and emotional development of immigrant and refugee youth. Through direct observations of the SEL program RISE and in-depth interviews with immigrant and refugee youth, this research uncovers the nuances of implementing SEL education. It explores the perceptions, challenges, and opportunities associated with SEL, while also highlighting the voices and agency of the participants. The findings of this study contribute to the field of education by providing insights into the cultural dimensions of SEL implementation. By critically examining the existing practices and proposing recommendations for improvement, this research aims to foster a deeper understanding of how to effectively support the social and emotional well-being of immigrant and refugee youth within the educational context and ultimately enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of SEL education

Solvent Azeotropes in Art Conservation

Solvent mixtures are often fine-tuned by art conservators for the difficult tasks of safely removing yellowed varnishes and obfuscating dirt from oil paintings. These two goals are often loosely termed “picture cleaning.” Concern has been raised over the impact of differential evaporation rates for solvents in the cleaning mixture. Differential evaporation can lead to changes in the mixture’s potency over time and potentially lead to solvent mixtures on the surface of the artwork having solubility characteristics deleterious to artists’ oil paints. Azeotropic mixtures of solvents have been proposed as an alternative for maintaining consistent solvent composition. Azeotropes are specific mixtures of two or more solvents that behave as a single solvent and maintain a constant composition at their boiling point. The azeotropes that have appeared in the art conservation literature are taken from tables of azeotropic compositions in the CRC Handbook given at their boiling point. This research examines whether these solvent blends, in particular a hexane/isopropanol combination found to be an effective cleaner in the treatment of painted royal sleighs at the Palace of Versailles, in fact behave azeotropically under room temperature evaporation conditions. For the first time, the actual evaporation behavior of this purported azeotropic mixture will be explored in depth. A range of hexane/isopropanol mixtures around the boiling point azeotrope composition have been assessed for their room temperature vapor pressure and evaporation weight loss kinetics. Aliquots of the evaporating solutions are also being analyzed chemically using gas chromatography of both the liquid phase and the vapor phase in the headspace. This research aims to provide conservators information on the evaporation of purportedly azeotropic solvent blends and to suggest new approaches to the cleaning of oil paintings

COVID-19 Mitigating Behaviors: The Role of Percieved Threat and Political Party Affiliation

Young adults have high COVID-19 transmission rates and low mitigation practices. Those with low perceived threat and who identify as Republican tend to practice fewer mitigation behaviors, but more research is needed among young adults

Equitable allocations in northern fisheries: bridging the divide for Labrador Inuit

© The Author(s), 2021. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. The definitive version was published in Kourantidou, M., Hoagland, P., Dale, A., & Bailey, M. Equitable allocations in northern fisheries: bridging the divide for Labrador Inuit. Frontiers in Marine Science, 8, (2021): 590213, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.590213.Canada has undertaken commitments to recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples in fisheries through policies and agreements, including Integrated Fishery Management Plans, the Reconciliation Strategy, and Land Claim Agreements (LCAs). In addition to recognizing rights, these commitments were intended to respect geographic adjacency principles, to enhance the economic viability of Indigenous communities, and to be reflective of community dependence on marine resources. We examined the determinants of quota allocations in commercial fisheries involving Nunatsiavut, Northern Labrador, the first self-governing region for the Inuit peoples in Canada. It has been argued that current fishery allocations for Nunatsiavut Inuit have not satisfied federal commitments to recognize Indigenous rights. Indicators that measure equity in commercial allocations for the turbot or Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) and northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) fisheries were identified and assessed. In these two cases, historical allocations continue to predominate for allocations based upon equity or other social or economic considerations. We illustrate equity-enhancing changes in the quota distribution under scenarios of different levels of inequality aversion, and we make qualitative assessments of the effects of these allocations to Nunatsiavut for socioeconomic welfare. This approach could benefit fisheries governance in Northern Labrador, where federal commitments to equity objectives continue to be endorsed but have not yet been integrated fully into quota allocations.This research was undertaken with funding from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund through the Ocean Frontier Institute (MK and MB) and the Johnson Endowment of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) Marine Policy Center (PH)

Gray Zones of modern genocide

Italian-Jewish chemist and Holocaust survivor Primo Levi wrote in his work The Drowned and the Saved about the Gray Zone, or holding place for all things difficult to categorize about his experiences in the Nazi camp Auschwitz. Because human tendency is to divide things in a rigid dichotomy, he argued, anything without a set role is brushed aside. I have extended this Gray Zone to include mutually shared situations from modern genocide including: the relationship of race/land to genocide, the Forced Victim-Perpetrator (victim forced to commit atrocities against his or her own people), and the complex international reaction to genocidal situations on individual and state levels. Understanding some of the common characteristics of the Gray Zones of modern genocide may help scholars and activists to keep the realistic view that genocide is not a confusing anomaly but an unfortunate pattern of human existence that must be understood and combated

Emotional Experiences Among College Students Returning to Campus Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been over two million confirmed cases. Of those cases, the majority (57.4%) occurred among young adults aged 18–24 years old (CDC, 2021).Although existing research demonstrates that following recommended health behaviors (e.g., vaccinations, hand washing, social distancing) reduces the risk of contracting COVID-19,less research has explored the emotional experiences of young adults returning to campusduringtheCOVID19 pandemic. The experiences of young adults during this time frame are important to study as they are going through natural shifts in their lives. Changes due to COVID in their routines, education, employment have had significant effects on the emotional well-being of young adults. The long-term effects of these changes are unknown, but opinions and experiences of COVID-19 in the eyes of young adults can help us understand their willingness to engage in preventative health behaviors. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to qualitatively explore the emotional experiences of college students as they returned back to campus in the Fall of 2020. Methods: Participants were college students (N=24) who participated in focus groups held in July and August 2020. Questions about COVID-19 experiences and returning to campus during a pandemic were discussed. Data were qualitatively analyzed for themes. Results: Participants expressed a variety of emotional experiences ranging from concern about themselves and others, to anxiety and uncertainty about COVID-related changes. A commonly expressed emotion was one of loss; loss of academic, social, and community experiences. Participants also expressed loss of control over their environments and fear regarding others’ behaviors. Stress and the challenge of coping with COVID-related demands was also frequently described. Despite many negative emotions, participants also expressed some degree of understanding and acceptance about needed changes and that they felt safe returning to campus. Discussion: Overall, results demonstrate that emotional experiences varied, and at times, was subjective. Loss was an underlying, common experience, especially for college students who have many diverse opportunities. Loss seemed to play a strong role in affecting others lives and other emotional experiences. Coping skills also varied, especially under conditions where participants felt stressed by the ongoing need to manage new skills and behaviors related to COVID-19. Overall, participants concern surrounding COVID-19 was for others and not themselves. Despite the myriad of emotions, students indicated that they felt safe returning to campus

Pengaruh Kalsium-asam Lemak Sawit (Ca-als) dan Kalsium terhadap Bobot Telur, Tebal Kerabang dan Kekuatan Kerabang Ayam Petelur Lohman

Penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kalsium-asam lemak sawit (Ca-ALS) dan kalsium (Ca) dalam ransum terhadap bobot telur, tebal kerabang, dan kekuatan kerabang ayam petelur Lohman, telah dilaksanakan selama 20 minggu. Rancangan percobaan yang digunkanan adalah rancangan acakl lengkap (RAL) pola faktorial. Sebagai faktor pertama adalah tingkat penggunaan kalsium-asam lemak sawit (Ca-ALS) sebesar 5%, 10%, dan 15%. Faktor kedua adalah tingkat kalsium yang digunakan 2,75%, 3,00% dan 3,25% . Ayam yang digunakan sebanyak 280 ekor didistribusi kedalam 9 kombinasi perlakuan dan satu kontrol, setiap perlakuan terdiri atasb7 ulangan dan setiap ulangan terdiri atas 4 ekor ayam. Ransum yang digunakan mengandung energi metabolis 2620 kkal/kg dan protein kasar sebesar 16%. Ransum dan air minum diberikan secara adlibitum. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan kalsium-asam lemak sawit (Ca-ALS) sampai 15% dalam ransum ayam petelur Lohman dapat dimanfaatkan dengan baik sebagai sumber asam lemak dan kalsium untuk menghasilkan bobot telur, dan ketebalan kerabang telur. Penggunaan Ca-ALS 15% akan lebih baik dengan penambahan 3,25% kalsium (Ca) dibanding 2,75%, 3,0% untuk meningkatkan kekuatan kerabang telur di awal dan akhir bertelur, diukur pada posisi vertikal atau horizontal. THE EFFECT OF CALCIUM–PALM FATTY ACID (Ca-PFA) AND CALCIUM FOR EGG WEIGHT, EGG SHELL THICKNESS, AND SHELL STRENGTH OF LOHMAN LAYING HENS ABSTRACK The aims of this experiment were to study the effect of calcium-palm fatty acid (Ca-PFA) and calcium in the ration for egg weigh, egg shell thickness, and shell strength of Lohman laying hens was done fot 20 weeks. A completly randomized design (CRD) with factorial used in this experiment, the first factor was 5%, 10%, 15% Ca-PFA and second factor was 2.75%, 3.00% and 3.25% calcium . The treatment consisted 7 replicates with 4 laying hens each and control, totally used 280 laying hens. All feed is iso caloric (ME: 2620 Kcal/kg) and iso protein (CP:16%). Feed and water were offered adlibitum. Result of this experiment showed that used of palm fatty acid (Ca-PFA) until 15% in rations Lohman laying hens to utilized fatty acid and calcium resources for increased egg weigh , egg shell tickness. But can be better with addition 3.25% calcium equal 2.75%, 3.0% increased egg shell strength in vertical or horizontal position, in beginning or finished of layed

The Current State of Residential Segregation and Housing Discrimination: The United States\u27 Obligations Under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

The United States government accepted a number of obligations related to housing when it ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination ( CERD ). For example, the United States government must ensure that all people enjoy the rights to housing and to own property, without distinction as to race; cease discriminatory actions, including those that are discriminatory in effect regardless of intent; and take affirmative steps to remedy past discrimination and eradicate segregation. This Article discusses the United States government\u27s compliance with those obligations, as well as the importance of meaningful compliance in maintaining the United States\u27 credibility on human rights issues. In the context of those obligations, this Article evaluates the current state of housing discrimination and segregation in the United States and the significant problems the United States government must address to fulfill its obligations under CERD. For example, some programs and policies of the United States government, both historically and today, have contributed to the creation and perpetuation of highly segregated residential patterns across the United States. In addition, private acts of discrimination frequently confront African Americans and Latinos attempting to rent or purchase a home, or attempting to secure funding or insurance for a home purchase. The United States government must improve its enforcement of the nation\u27s fair housing laws to improve its compliance with CERD and ensure that all residents, regardless of race, enjoy a right to fair housing. This Article concludes by directing a series of recommendations to specific arms of the government, specifically the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Justice, the United States Congress, the Internal Revenue Service, and state and local governments, to facilitate the United States government\u27s compliance with CERD