An Economic Analysis of Crime

This study estimates the economic factors that explain crime rates for robbery, burglary, and larceny in the United States from 2002 to 2009. A panel data set was used, covering 2002, and 2004 to 2009. Our explanatory variables were sorted into three categories: economic, deterrence, and demographic. Economic variables included unemployment and poverty rates. Deterrence variables included concealed carry weapons laws, preventative spending, and incarceration rates. Demographic variables included the urbanization rate, the dropout rate, the young male population (15-24), as well as the racial composition of the population. Our results varied across the three crime types, becoming less significant as the violence of the observed crime increased. Our results indicate that econometric models have difficulty predicting and explaining crime rates. This may be due to the fact that rational economic calculation is not a primary determinant of crime

Beyond victimization: female perpetrators of genocide

Reflecting on major instances of genocide, we often develop archetypes of what the perpetrators of such dehumanizing crimes look like. In the Holocaust, white German men bearing the ominous Swastika characterized the perpetrators. In the Rwandan genocide, barbaric Hutu men wielding machetes defined the enemy. A defining characteristic of each of these perpetrator archetypes is masculinity

Comparing In Vivo versus Simulation Training for Transnasal Endoscopy Skills

Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) is as important of a swallowing evaluation as the videoflouroscopic swallow study, but far fewer speech-language pathologists are competent in its use (Ambika, Datta, Manjula, Warawantkar, & Thomas, 2019; Brady & Donzelli, 2013; Pisegna & Langmore, 2016). One hurdle in FEES training is the necessity of practicing transnasal endoscopy on volunteers. The primary aim of this study was to compare the learning effectiveness of practicing transnasal endoscopy via simulation with practice in vivo for a student’s first passes of the endoscope. The end goal of this study was to determine the most cost-effective and feasible means of teaching transnasal endoscopy to graduate clinicians. Twenty-one graduate students practiced transnasal endoscopy in one of three conditions: in vivo, high-fidelity lifelike simulation, low-fidelity non-lifelike simulation. The learning outcomes assessed were speed of endoscopy, student confidence, and simulated patients’ comfort and perception of student skill. There were no significant differences between conditions found for any of these measures. Students in all conditions became more confident after practicing endoscopy, and that confidence was predictive of procedure time. The results of this study indicate that practice with simulation may be an important first step in teaching endoscopy

City Year: Year 1 Evaluation Report, 2013-2014

City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organization that partners with high needs public schools to enhance the quality of the learning environment in the areas of attendance, behavior, and course performance. This is achieved by deploying teams of City Year corps members to the schools. The expectation is that students who receive support from City Year corps members in the areas of English, math, attendance, and behavior will show growth in their academic and behavioral outcomes. With funding from the William Penn Foundation, City Year is being implemented in 11 high needs public schools within The School District of Philadelphia (SDP or District); targeted support is provided to at-risk students in grades 6 to 9. The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) is currently evaluating City Year's effectiveness in meeting the above goals for the 2013-2014 school year (SY) – Year 1— and extending into the 2014-2015 SY – Year 2

Columbus Metropolitan Library

IMPACT. 1: Online services giving students, faculty and staff access to magazines, movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks to be download to electronic devices anywhere. -- 2. Off campus opportunities for students studying math, science, education and learning and more to work with the central Ohio community and get to know the populations we serve. -- 3. Service learning, internship and volunteer opportunities to access professional experience before graduation by partnering with library staff.OSU PARTNERS: College of Arts and Sciences, Career Services; Buckeye Leaders at the Library; Financial Aid, Work Study; School of Teaching and Learning Early Childhood Development Service-Learning and Internships; Service-Learning Committee; STEP Program Service Partner; English, First-Year Writing ProgramCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Columbus Alternative High School; Columbus City Schools; Columbus State Community College; Cristo Rey Columbus High School; Franklin University; The Graham School; The Metro School; Ohio Dominican University; Otterbein University; Other high schools throughout central OhioPRIMARY CONTACT: Sue Wolford ([email protected])Columbus Metropolitan Library's purpose is to inspire reading, share resources and connect people. Our 23 locations lead the way in providing information resources to central Ohio. In 2016 our customers downloaded 1.6 million items and borrowed 16.1 million more. They crossed our thresholds 5.3 million times, visited our website 9 million times, making us Open to All 24/7

The Utility of Peer-to-Peer Practice for Teaching Speech-Language Pathology Students Transnasal Endoscopy

Introduction: Transnasal flexible endoscopy (TNFE) is necessary for multiple assessments in speech-language pathology (SLP), but it is generally considered an advanced practice technique to be learned during clinical practice. As such, there is no standardized way that it is taught in training programs, leading to a substantial knowledge gap for new graduates. Though peer-to-peer practice has been discussed as an important step in training, it is not clear whether it confers additional benefits above and beyond simulation. This study sought to answer that question in the areas of student confidence, endoscopy speed, and motivation to pursue further TNFE experiences. Methods: Thirty-six SLP graduate students completed TNFE training and one of two practice conditions: simulation only or simulation with additional peer-to-peer practice. Outcome measures included confidence and comfort surveys, intrinsic motivation to complete an additional TNFE experience, and speed of TNFE. Results: No significant differences were found between the two groups for any measure, and consistently low effect sizes indicated there was little difference between groups. Conclusions: These results indicate that teaching TNFE through simulation may provide similar outcomes to peer-to-peer practice during the initial training that an SLP graduate program can provide. This adds to the literature indicating that TNFE simulation is a worthwhile addition to SLP programs

Columbus Metropolitan Library

IMPACT. 1: We serve the Ohio State community through: Our mini-branch in the Thompson Library, providing students with access to our collection Online services giving students, faculty and staff access to magazines, movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks to be download to electronic devices anywhere Off campus opportunities for students studying math, science, education and learning and more to work with the central Ohio community and get to know the populations we serve Service learning, internship and volunteer opportunities to access professional experience before graduation by partnering with library staff.OSU PARTNERS: College of Arts and Sciences,; Career Services; Buckeye Leaders at the Library; Financial Aid, Work Study; School of Teaching and Learning Early Childhood Development; Service-Learning and Internships; Service Learning Committee; STEP Program Service PartnerCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ashland University; Columbus Alternative High School; Columbus City Schools; Columbus State Community College; Cristo Rey Columbus High School; Fortis College; Franklin University; The Graham School; The Metro School; Ohio Dominican University; Otterbein University; Other high schools throughout central OhioPRIMARY CONTACT: Sue Wolford ([email protected])Columbus Metropolitan Library's purpose is to inspire reading, share resources and connect people. Our 23 locations lead the way in providing information resources to central Ohio. In 2015 our customers downloaded 1.4 million items and borrowed 17.3 million more. They crossed our thresholds 5 million times, visited our website 8 million times, making us Open to All 24/7

The Impact of Community Health Agencies on the Prevention of Breast Cancer in Underserved Populations

The purpose of this project was to identify barriers that prevent women from adhering to recommended screening practices or seeking help when they have concerns about their breast health. Health disparities concerning breast cancer stem from multiple determinants of health including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and age (Jimenez et al., 2011). Early detection and treatment lead to better breast health outcomes. Yet, women at a higher risk are not utilizing prevention measures as recommended. Women from minority racial and ethnic groups report experiencing structural, clinical, and personal barriers (Young et al., 2011). In an effort to address these barriers, federal and state funding is available for widespread breast cancer screenings and health teaching conducted with the goal of eliminating health disparities. This project was conducted at a federally qualified health center in a rural county in Eastern North Carolina. The two objectives were: 1) to conduct a chart audit on women receiving breast cancer screening through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) to gather information on demographics and screening experiences and 2) to interview key informants about their perspective on reaching underserved populations. BCCCP provides funding to cover around 150 women every year at this center. Fifty two charts were audited from the last six years. This group was 46.15% White, 23.08% African American, and 5.77% Latino. The remaining 25% chose not to report their race. Ages ranged from 22-68 with an average of 49.9 years. Breast symptoms, including lumps, pain, and lesions, brought 27 women in for BCCCP services and 18 of these women were diagnosed with breast cancer. Many women express fears of receiving bad news as well as associated costs, so they delayed screening. BCCCP provides educational material in multiple languages about the program as well as signs and symptoms of breast cancer. BCCCP also works with multiple facilities and public transportation to reduce structural barriers. The communities this program serves would greatly benefit from transportation services. An attempt needs to be made to form a partnership with local transportation as well as transportation to farther locations for consults and treatment. This facility could target minority women to increase their participation in the program through outreach programs including partnerships with salons, churches, and women’s groups. Staff training is necessary in order to fully serve all woman

Meet the People, Know the Program

In Missouri, we are fortunate to have a strong network of professional folklorists that we rely upon to serve on panels, to conduct evaluations and to advise us with new projects. Dr. Wolford, who earned his PhD in Folklore at Indiana University, is a key member of that network. An urban anthropologist, Wolford teaches folklore, oral history and anthropology courses at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and has recently retired from the Missouri Historical Society