Endometriosis: An Unusual Cause of Bilateral Pneumothoraces

A 27-year-old female presented to the emergency department with sudden onset shortness of breath. A diagnosis of bilateral catamenial pneumothoraces was made following chest radiograph. Catamenial pneumothorax is a recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax that occurs in 90% of affected women 24-48 hours after the onset of their menstruation; 30-50% of cases have associated pelvic endometriosis. Symptoms can be as simple as chest pain or as severe as the presentation of this patient who was initially found to be in significant respiratory distress

Factors Affecting the Decision to Advance: A Study of Women in Law Enforcement

The subject of women in law enforcement is fast becoming a topic of great interest and concern as many law enforcement executives are faced with the problem of promoting women police officers. Women are entering law enforcement in record numbers, however, women filling promotional positions has barely increased over the last 20 years. Law enforcement executives are trying to address the reasons why law enforcement agencies can either retain women nor find women interested in advancing to executive levels. Women police officers share their perceptions and opinions about what directly affects them, personally and professionally, in their law enforcement careers giving insight into what may influence their decisions to advance. A survey was administered to the attendees of the 1999 Conference for the National Center for Women and Policing (N.C.W.P.), Orlando, Florida. The survey focused on demographic information and specific questions addressing why (or why not) women pursue advancement. The women indicated the primary reasons to seek promotion, not to seek promotion, and the primary factors which would figure prominently in resignation. Respondents were asked to comment on women seeking promotions, the difficulty of women being promoted in their agency, and what reason would figure prominently if they were to resign. The results of the study were analyzed and compared to the results of the I.A.C.P. survey. The comparison of results proves interesting, especially since the responses were from diametrically opposite sample populations and perspectives. The results of both studies, on key issues, were nearly identical. Women do wish to advance in their law enforcement careers. Although most women seek advancement, a large percentage believe promotion for women is difficult. The difficulty is attributed both to gender bias issues and the small number of women who seek promotion. Primary reasons which influence women\u27s decision to advance, not advance, or resign from law enforcement are identified. These factors, when compared to the I.A.C.P. study, are recognized by law enforcement executives, thereby corroborating the difficult experiences expressed by women. The focus of this study was to identify the factors which influence women\u27s decisions to advance. What the study actually did was confirm what women experience and what law enforcement agencies deal with are a similar reality for both

Service learning – facilitating academic learning and development of social skills

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a service learning project in raising the civic responsibility, social skills, and academic skills of special education students, while meeting the needs of homeless individuals living in Callalily County, New Jersey. Service learning provided an opportunity for student growth. Students learned to be dependable, solve problems, and learned cooperation and teamwork, while increasing their academic skills. The study involved three classrooms of special education students: one elementary class of students with behavioral disabilities, one middle school class of students with behavioral disabilities, and one high school class of students with multiple disabilities. Pre and post surveys were given to the students to measure their attitudes toward community service, civic responsibility, and academic coursework. Results from the pre and post survey were compared to determine the effectiveness of the project. Qualitative data analysis was used to organize the information from both surveys into categories and data reduction was completed using a coding process. The report was descriptive in nature. Major findings of the study concluded that service learning was a viable and useful educational method used to enhance and improve the civic, social, and academic skills of special education students

The Effect of Union Affiliation on Salary for Female Community College Faculty

There is a substantial pay disparity between the highest and lowest paid full-time community college faculty members, more so for women. Faculty unions, which are common at community colleges, are believed to increase pay equity, although research on unions is limited. This study provided evidence addressing gaps in the literature regarding the community college workforce and unionization in higher education. No previous research has been conducted at the community college level examining specific union affiliation and the role it plays in salary. The purpose of the study was to examine salary variables for female community college faculty members employed in union environments in Illinois. The research questions focused on 1) the influence of background attributes, union affiliation, and institutional characteristics on base salaries and 2) the possible difference in base salaries between AFT- and NEA-affiliated institutions. The study utilized multiple linear regression to explain the unique contribution made by each independent variable to the 9-month base salaries of 1,861 full-time female faculty members employed in 33 community college districts in Illinois during Fiscal Year 2017. The independent variables included specific union affiliation, teaching area, educational level, tenure status,years of experience, the institution’s Carnegie classification, presence of a ranking system, gender of the college president,and the number of full-time faculty. Each of the nine independent variables were statistically significant predictors of salary and the regression model accounted for approximately 50% of the variance in salary. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference, p \u3c .05, between National Education Association salaries (M = $76,148) and American Federation of Teacher salaries (M =$72,707). The findings also revealed that faculty members working at suburban colleges, teaching in the areas of Business and Liberal Arts, and working at institutions led by female presidents had higher salaries. Implications of this study may affect administrators, faculty, and union leaders. Knowledge regarding increased earning power between national unions affects faculty considering unionization. Knowledge about salary differences in teaching areas affects administrators, faculty, and union leaders in regard to fairness in compensation. Female community college faculty salaries reflect systemic pay inequity and must be addressed

Impactful Digital Technology: Connecting with Nature in Early Childhood

Young children are increasingly found to be spending their free time passively engaging with various types of digital technology. This has become one of the primary reasons why children’s time spent outdoors is diminishing. It has also led to an increase in negative health and developmental concerns. Children suffer from what has been deemed Nature Deficit Disorder, first coined by Richard Louv. Their lack of feeling connected with the natural world early on decreases the chances of them becoming a steward of that same world later in life. The studies have shown that although many believe young children should be kept away from technology, it can actually provide positive outcomes when used in a purposeful manner. By following guidelines put forth by early childhood professionals and researchers and with the support of key adults, it is possible for young children to have experiences with technology that are beneficial to their growth and development. With intentional planning of open-ended technology, children may be once again drawn to explore the outdoors through a new, empowering lens

Managing creative teams : virtual work's impact on creative climate and creative process

Professional project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Journalism from the School of Journalism, University of Missouri--Columbia.The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a profound shift in the workplace, as in-person creative teams dispersed to remote work environments and organizations had to quickly implement ways to sustain creativity. This study examines this transition's impact on two dimensions of creative work: the climate for creativity and the creative process. This research analyzes interviews with eight creative team leaders in various managerial roles, and presents recommendations for technologies and workplace culture to foster creativity among virtual teams.Includes bibliographical references

The Waldenses: Historical Perspectives from the Writings of Ellen White

Featuring chapters and images from The Great Controversy and Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/books/1006/thumbnail.jp

A five year follow up study of the Bristol Pregnancy and Domestic Violence Programme (BPDVP) to promote routine antenatal enquiry for domestic violence at North Bristol Trust

This report presents the findings of fieldwork with women, midwives and stakeholders involved in antenatal care. The purpose of this follow up study is to inform future policy and practice and build on the evidence surrounding the impact of antenatal enquiry for domestic violence on women's care experiences