The Bridge to Closing The Green Gap

In today’s society, we have seen the theme of green consciousness and sustainability become more prevalent as the years pass by. Even as this concept seems to increase in consumer engagement there is not a proportional increase in consumer behavior. This is what is referred to as the gap between green consciousness and green consumerism. Many believe the root of this issue can be solved by increasing regulations. However, I believe this gap can be narrowed by using brands to shift consumers behaviors through their message. The main question that I want to focus in on is, “Can a brand love influence the consumer to a point where it increases their desire to be sustainable, beyond any other variables.” Through these we can get a better understanding of why consumers purchase certain brands. Brand love is related to the construct of purchase behavior. This means that the purchase patterns of consumers are influenced by their love for the brands. This bring us to the construct of green consumerism, which is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as, “the situation in which consumers want to buy things that have been produced in a way that protects the natural environment.” If you have a brand that people love that protects the environment, they will become green consumers, thus increasing green consumerism. Over time the increasing green consumerism will help close the green gap. Through this framework I will determine if brand love can truly increase green consumerism and green consciousness. The responsibility for finding a solution to closing the green gap rests on corporations’ marketing strategies and socially responsible initiatives

Strategies Used by Hospitals in a Southeastern State to Reduce Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections: Comparing the Outcomes by Hospital Structure and Processes

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections are considered a clinical indicator of quality of care. A descriptive research study was conducted to identify the strategies used by hospitals to reduce or eliminate CAUTIs. Infection Control Preventionists were surveyed. In a predominately rural southeastern state, this study demonstrated that about 40% of hospitals surveyed are implementing CAUTI prevention processes

We Are All in This Together: Teacher Preparation, Lesson Planning, and Aiding Classroom Teachers During an Emergency School Shutdown

This essay documents the attempt by a small group of student teachers in a secondary History/Government Education program to do something meaningful with their skills when buildings closed in early 2020 in a state of emergency and instruction was shifted to homes. Our solution was to create a digital classroom to share lessons and teaching materials for teachers to use as they grappled with distance learning

Evaluation of Bioretention Performance in Northern Utah as a Function of Media, Vegetation, and Loading

Pollutants found in stormwater runoff are a growing environmental concern. The EPA has identified bioretention (BR) systems as a best management practice for the control of pollutants in stormwater runoff. BR systems reduce pollutant loads discharged to surface water bodies and to lower pollutant concentrations of water infiltrating into underlying groundwater. However, knowledge of the performance of BR systems in semi-arid Western climates is lacking. This study was conducted at three field sites in Northern Utah to evaluate the effectiveness of various natural and engineered media and various plant species on pollutant removal subjected to a range of pollutant loadings found to represent stormwater runoff in the region. The three field sites were used to evaluate media selection for pollutant removal in a BR system. Two vegetated field sites were used to examine the impact of vegetation selection and loading rates on pollutant removal from stormwater runoff. Pollutant removal was not consistent among the three field sites due to leaching of pollutants from the media at varying rates. The vegetated BR systems improved pollutant removal when compared to unvegetated systems. Pore water concentrations were not correlated with the stormwater runoff loading rates for most pollutants examined in this study, being controlled primarily by media characteristics. Media type, vegetation species and loading are important parameters when considering bioretention design

Implementation of Shared Medical Appointments to Address Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

A Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE in NursingMetabolic syndrome is a condition in which the components – central adiposity, insulin resistance, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and elevated blood pressure - confer increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. A pilot clinical practice improvement project was developed and implemented using shared medical appointments to address cardiovascular disease risk in adult patients at a rural health care clinic on the southern Kenai Peninsula, Alaska who met the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. Statistically significant improvement in self-reported minutes of exercise was demonstrated for the nominal group of participants. Participants were at least as satisfied or more satisfied with shared medical appointments compared to traditional medical appointments. Limitations aside, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project demonstrated the feasibility of using shared medical appointments to address cardiovascular disease risk in this patient population. There is need for additional research into the “physiology,” or curricular and other structural and procedural elements of shared medical appointments for patients with metabolic syndrome that would afford decreased cardiovascular disease risk. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project goals were in accordance with the overarching aims of the National Quality Strategy that build on the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim – cost-effective, patient-centered, quality care that improves health.Title Page / Abstract / Table of Contents / List of Figures / List of Tables / List of Appendices / Nomenclature / Overview of the Problem / Review of the Literature / Organization Framework / Project Design / Implementation Process / Outcomes and Evaluation / Implications for Nursing Practice / Summary and Conclusion / References / Appendice

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Searches and Seizures: Provide Extraordinary Appeals and Motions for New Trial Based on Request for DNA Testing and Analysis; Establish Procedure for Preservation of Evidence

The Act provides the procedure for post-conviction DNA testing through an extraordinary motion for a new trial in serious violent felonies. The Act amends the Victim\u27s Bill of Rights to require victim notification of extraordinary motions by the defendant. The Act also provides the standards, limitations, and conditions for the testing. The Act allows the State to appeal all extraordinary motions for new trial. In addition, the Act provides the standards for retention of evidence by court-appointed custodians

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Searches and Seizures: Provide Extraordinary Appeals and Motions for New Trial Based on Request for DNA Testing and Analysis; Establish Procedure for Preservation of Evidence

The Act provides the procedure for post-conviction DNA testing through an extraordinary motion for a new trial in serious violent felonies. The Act amends the Victim\u27s Bill of Rights to require victim notification of extraordinary motions by the defendant. The Act also provides the standards, limitations, and conditions for the testing. The Act allows the State to appeal all extraordinary motions for new trial. In addition, the Act provides the standards for retention of evidence by court-appointed custodians

Missing the Signs: Imperfect Allyship and the Re-examination of Personal Biases

Let us begin with some recent popular culture. Consider the excellent film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse released to theaters in late 2018.1 At a point in the movie, the intrepid heroes Miles Morales and Peter Parker sneak into a lab run by corporate scientists, for plot reasons. During this scene, we discover that the lead scientist, a woman, turns out to be Olivia Octavius, a female version of the famous Spider-Man nemesis, Doctor Octopus/Doc Ock. While watching the film, my friend and I turned to each other and gasped like pre-teen boys; we had not seen it coming. And yet the movie warns us a moment before the reveal that we need to challenge our assumptions, as Parker quips, "I re-examine my personal biases," after being told that the head scientist, who he thought was a man, was in fact a woman. The writers of the movie left clues throughout the story making it clear that not only would a major antagonist be a woman, but it would also make sense and not be a big deal. However, I think a lot of us long-time Spider-Man fans were genuinely surprised, as we overlooked the tells throughout the film, noticing only after the fact, to our surprise and, perhaps, embarrassment. Peter Parker had to re-examine his personal biases, but so did a lot of moviegoers

Technology in the High School Classroom

With the increase of technology being used in the classroom, rural school districts can struggle with finding a platform that is easy to use and cost effective for the school district. Ease of use and availability are two of the main factors in choosing a platform