Irreducible Triangulations are Small

A triangulation of a surface is \emph{irreducible} if there is no edge whose contraction produces another triangulation of the surface. We prove that every irreducible triangulation of a surface with Euler genus $g\geq1$ has at most $13g-4$ vertices. The best previous bound was $171g-72$.Comment: v2: Referees' comments incorporate

The triangulations of the 3-sphere with up to 8 vertices

AbstractThe different combinatorial types of triangulations of the 3-sphere with up to 8 vertices are determined. Using similar methods we show that one cannot always preassign the shape of a facet of a 4-polytope

Study of the Effect of Hip Flexibility on Maximal Oxygen Consumption and Stride Lenghth During an Incremental Treadmill Test in College-Aged Individuals

Ten male and ten female college-aged participants ran an incremental treadmill test on a pressure sensor treadmill. the participants\u27 hip flexor flexibility was measured with the Modified Thomas Test and compared to their estimated maximal oxygen consumption

Sensory-based Group Treatment in Reducing Physically Acting-out Behaviors and Perceived Levels of Distress

Background: Mental health legislation over the last several decades has focused on restricting the use of seclusion and restraints within facilities receiving federal financial assistance. Facilities serving psychiatric populations have looked for strategies to eliminate the need for these forced interventions. One strategy is the use sensory-based treatment in occupational therapy intervention. Sensory approaches that have been adopted as ‘best practice’ include the use of sensory rooms, groups and kits to help users learn how to regulate psychological and emotional states of arousal. Purpose: The purpose of this Capstone Project was to examine the effectiveness of a sensory-based group treatment program in relation to physical acting out behaviors. As a part of skilled occupational therapy treatment within an urban inpatient mental health hospital, a retrospective analysis was implemented to assess whether clients who participated in a sensory-based occupational therapy treatment group provided by a licensed occupational therapist showed a decrease in physical acting-out behaviors within 24 hours following the provided intervention. Theoretical Framework: This Capstone Project was completed using the transformative worldview. The theory of sensory integration to provide participants with evidence-based strategies to reduce seclusion and restraints related to dealing with unwanted behaviors, and to provide client-centered coping techniques. Methods: This Capstone Project was designed as a program evaluation utilizing retrospective analysis through the use of a PRECEDE-PROCEED Model of evaluation. of an occupational therapy treatment group.in an urban acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. This Capstone Project assessed the effectiveness of a sensory-based program used within the research facility to decrease unwanted behaviors and prevent the need for seclusion and restraint. Participants were selected using convenience sampling of patients that resided on the two selected research units during time of data analysis. The Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS) and the daily seclusion and restraint report were utilized as data collection methods to assess pre and post intervention responses from both the participant and occupational therapist/group leader. Results: Paired t-tests revealed statistically significant results in client rankings their perceived level of distress before and after the provided sensory-based group intervention (p Conclusion: This Capstone Project served as a pilot project providing insight into the effectiveness of sensory-based occupational therapy treatments used within the acute inpatient psychiatric setting. The results of this Capstone Project demonstrated positive outcomes related to using sensory-based strategies to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors. It also provides a basis for further research into how these forms of intervention could reduce the need for other forms of forced interventions or be utilized outside of the hospital setting in order for people living with mental illness to live in the community setting successfully

Beyond Grading “Participation”: An Assignment to Promote Engagement and Metacognition in First-Year Writing Classes

Many teachers include “participation” among the graded requirements in FYW, but too often their methods of assessing it are inconsistent, unclear, and poorly theorized. Furthermore, when we assess “participation,” we are essentially grading students’ soft skills (attendance, homework, hiding phones, etc.) rather than actual writing. The presenter will share a method of assessing “participation” both coherent and consistent with the goal of improving student writing through assessing student engagement, responsibility, and metacognition

Social Wellness of Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Students Before, During and After COVID-19

Counselor education and supervision doctoral students (CESDS) comprise a unique population with oftentimes strenuous and competing roles that may impact their social wellness and feelings of connection and support. The arrival and continued presence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic also heightened isolation and increased impediments to connection and support for many. Given some of the benefits of social wellness, research on recent CESDS experiences is timely. This two-manuscript dissertation begins with a literature review on the topic and ends with an empirical study to further knowledge on the experience of social wellness that CESDS had during their doctoral programs taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the first manuscript is to review literature related to CESDS wellness including social wellness, COVID-19-specific considerations, cultural factors, program obligations, and support system and distance factors. The purpose of the second manuscript is to explain the step-by-step process of an original study and provide ideas for areas of future research. Guided by a phenomenological data analysis process and semi-structured interviews with current CESDS, this manuscript explores the social wellness of CESDS to shed light on the essence of their lived experiences during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings include four clusters of meaning, and related to findings, this manuscript provides implications for CESDS, counselor educators, and the counseling profession. Taken together, these manuscripts summarize an integral part of the experience of being a CESDS during a pivotal time and address gaps in current research while promoting areas to confront in future studies

Control Over Nursing Practice and Job Satisfaction Among Registered Nurses: A Comparative Analysis

The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of overall job satisfaction and control over nursing practice among telemetry and medical-surgical registered staff nurses. Also, to determine if there were significant differences between government and non-profit, community organizations in relation to job satisfaction and control over nursing practice. The design for the study was a non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional approach. All participants received the Control Over Nursing Practice Questionnaire and the Overall Job Satisfaction Survey. The sample consisted of a total of 50 registered nurses. Twenty-five from a VAMC and 25 from a local non-profit hospital. A significant association existed between control over nursing practice and overall job satisfaction (r = .54, p .005) in the VA registered nurse group. The instruments in the study were both reliable ( .89) and valid for the VA group. The instruments were only reliable in the non-profit hospital group with alpha correlation coefficients ( .90). Control over nursing practice was moderately associated with overall job satisfaction among VA registered staff nurses, but not among the non-profit registered nurses. No significant relationship existed between the two institutions with regard to overall job satisfaction or control over nursing practice