Gendered Microaggression Inventory: Construction and Initial Validation

Citation: Yang, Y. & Carroll, D. (2016, April). Gendered Microaggressions Inventory: Construction and initial validation. Paper presented at the annual meeting for the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.Microaggressions are nuanced forms of insulting, disrespectful communications that occur during everyday exchanges. They target individuals from a different identity groups (e.g., race, gender, religion, sex orientation, person with disability; Nadal, 2011, Sue et al., 2007; 2008). Microaggressions are often subtle and can take on both verbal and nonverbal formats. Most of the research literature on microaggressions theory has focused on racial/ethnic microaggressions (Pierce, Carew, Pierce-Gonzalez & Willis, 1978; Nadal, 2011; Sue et al., 2007). The prevalence of racial microaggression and/or subtle racial discrimination has been documented in educational settings (Harwood, Choi, Orozco, Browne Huntt, & Mendenhall, 2015; Sue, 2010), workplace (Deitch, Barsky, Butz, Chan, Brief, & Bradley , 2003) and clinical settings (Sue et al., 2007). Studies have repeatedly shown that racial microaggressions not only had negative impacts on individuals’ emotional and physical health, but affected performance and productivity negatively (Flores, Tschann, Dimas, Pasch, & de Groat, 2010; Lambert, Herman, Bynum, & Ialongo, 2009; Pieterse, Carter, Evans, & Walter, 2010; Wei, Alvarez, Ku, Russell, & Bonett, 2010)

Spiders (Arthropoda: Aranea) From Deciduous Forest Litter of the Ouachita Highlands

One hundred two litter samples were collected from oak/hickory and maple/beech forests in the Ouachita Highlands of western Arkansas July 1991-June 1992. Berlese residues of these collections produced 17 families, 51 genera, and 56 species of spiders, and included 19 species previously unreported for the state of Arkansas

Composite 1, 2/Series A

&ldquo;Composites l ,2/Series A&rdquo; is an exhibition which involves a concept of systematic color composition . From this concept there is one work which is an offshoot and is still new in its realization. The work dealing with the main concept and that of the offshoot are closely akin and neither takes precedence in import.&nbsp; "Series A", a group of five drawings, and "Composite 1", a silkscreen, form the body of the initial concept. The intention I have with my art is to make something beautiful to look at or, if not beautiful, to make something which has a visual impact on the viewer. &nbsp;</p

The Transcriptional and DNA Binding Activity of Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor α Is Inhibited by Ethanol Metabolism A NOVEL MECHANISM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHANOL-INDUCED FATTY LIVER

Fatty acids are ligands for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR alpha). Fatty acid levels are increased in liver during the metabolism of ethanol and might be expected to activate PPAR alpha. However, ethanol inhibited PPAR alpha activation of a reporter gene in H4IIEC3 hepatoma cells expressing alcohol-metabolizing enzymes but not in CV-1 cells, which lack these enzymes. Ethanol also reduced the ability of the PPAR alpha ligand WY14,643 to activate reporter constructs in the hepatoma cells or cultured rat hepatocytes. This effect of ethanol was abolished by the alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor 4-methylpyrazole and augmented by the aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor cyanamide, indicating that acetaldehyde was responsible for the action of ethanol. PPAR alpha/retinoid X receptor extracted from hepatoma cells exposed to ethanol or acetaldehyde bound poorly to an oligonucleotide containing peroxisome proliferator response elements. This effect was also blocked by 4-methylpyrazole and augmented by cyanamide. Furthermore, in vitro translated PPAR alpha exposed to acetaldehyde failed to bind DNA. Thus, ethanol metabolism blocks transcriptional activation by PPAR alpha, in part due to impairment of its ability to bind DNA. This effect of ethanol may promote the development of alcoholic fatty liver and other hepatic consequences of alcohol abuse

An Updated Checklist of the Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) of Arkansas

A total of 510 species of spiders representing 43 families and 215 genera are herein reported from Arkansas. The most diverse families of state spiders were Salticidae (64 species), Lycosidae (59 species), Araneidae (55 species), and Gnaphosidae (54 species). Twelve families had only a single representative species in the state. Additional taxa will surely be added to the checklist with future taxonomic studies incorporating molecular analyses and additional collecting. This updated checklist is intended to be of use to arachnologists, researchers, naturalists, professional biologists, and managers in determining the biodiversity for Arkansas. We have worked to insure that the taxonomy of the spiders documented in Arkansas is current and authoritative

An Interesting Correspondence: A Discussion Between C. E. W. Dorris and Miss Nora Yount (Christians) and A. E. Clement, W. H. Lovell, Chas. B. Galloway, and Geo W. Nackles (Methodists).

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ISPAN (Interactive Stiffened Panel Analysis): A tool for quick concept evaluation and design trade studies

Interactive Stiffened Panel Analysis (ISPAN) modules, written in FORTRAN, were developed to provide an easy to use tool for creating finite element models of composite material stiffened panels. The modules allow the user to interactively construct, solve and post-process finite element models of four general types of structural panel configurations using only the panel dimensions and properties as input data. Linear, buckling and post-buckling solution capability is provided. This interactive input allows rapid model generation and solution by non finite element users. The results of a parametric study of a blade stiffened panel are presented to demonstrate the usefulness of the ISPAN modules. Also, a non-linear analysis of a test panel was conducted and the results compared to measured data and previous correlation analysis

Advanced composites structural concepts and materials technologies for primary aircraft structures: Structural response and failure analysis

Non-linear analysis methods were adapted and incorporated in a finite element based DIAL code. These methods are necessary to evaluate the global response of a stiffened structure under combined in-plane and out-of-plane loading. These methods include the Arc Length method and target point analysis procedure. A new interface material model was implemented that can model elastic-plastic behavior of the bond adhesive. Direct application of this method is in skin/stiffener interface failure assessment. Addition of the AML (angle minus longitudinal or load) failure procedure and Hasin's failure criteria provides added capability in the failure predictions. Interactive Stiffened Panel Analysis modules were developed as interactive pre-and post-processors. Each module provides the means of performing self-initiated finite elements based analysis of primary structures such as a flat or curved stiffened panel; a corrugated flat sandwich panel; and a curved geodesic fuselage panel. This module brings finite element analysis into the design of composite structures without the requirement for the user to know much about the techniques and procedures needed to actually perform a finite element analysis from scratch. An interactive finite element code was developed to predict bolted joint strength considering material and geometrical non-linearity. The developed method conducts an ultimate strength failure analysis using a set of material degradation models

Effect of lead content on phase evolution and microstructural development in Ag-clad Bi-2223 composite conductors

A two powder process was used to prepare silver-sheathed monofilamentary Bi{sub 1.8}Pb{sub x}Sr{sub 1.98}Ca{sub 1.97}Cu{sub 3.08}O{sub y} (Bi-2223) tapes with varying lead contents, x, from 0.2 to 0.5. The resulting tapes were subjected to thermomechanical processing and then characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDX). Layered phase texture was accessed using image analysis software on scanned SEM micrographs. Transport currents were measured at 77 K and zero field by the four-probe method. It was found that tapes with low lead content (X = 0.2 and 0.25) showed incomplete conversion to Bi-2223, had small grain size and poor c-axis texture. Tapes having higher lead content (x = 0.4 and 0.5) also showed incomplete conversion and the presence of lead-rich secondary phases. Tapes with lead content x = 0.3 and 0.35 showed complete conversion to Bi-2223, and had the least amount of secondary phases, the best c-axis texture, and the highest transport current (j{sub c}). The carbon content of the precursor powder also had a strong influence on secondary-phase chemistry