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THE GREAT ESCAPE: MAKING THE CHOICE FOR UPWARD SOCIAL MOBILITY
Title
THE GREAT ESCAPE: MAKING THE CHOICE FOR UPWARD SOCIAL MOBILITY.
Creator
Gilliam, Trina, Donley, Amy, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
In 2004, Bill Crosby delivered a speech during which he explicated his theory that blacks continuation of negative attitudes and behaviors is the reason for inability to achieve upper socioeconomic mobility. This theory is not a new concept. Oscar Lewis published the Culture of Poverty in 1959 which indicated characteristics much like Crosby, his theory was people in poverty had common characterizes. To test Cosby's theory, I have examined individuals with higher upper mobility aspirations ...
Show moreIn 2004, Bill Crosby delivered a speech during which he explicated his theory that blacks continuation of negative attitudes and behaviors is the reason for inability to achieve upper socioeconomic mobility. This theory is not a new concept. Oscar Lewis published the Culture of Poverty in 1959 which indicated characteristics much like Crosby, his theory was people in poverty had common characterizes. To test Cosby's theory, I have examined individuals with higher upper mobility aspirations (HUMA) and those individuals with lower upper mobility aspirations (LUMA) to provide some salient factors contributing to the desire for upward mobility.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
CFH0004799, ucf:45328
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004799
PEPSIN AND AMYLASE IN ORAL AND TRACHEAL SECRETIONS OF PATIENTS WITH STANDARD VERSUS CONTINUOUS SUBGLOTTIC SUCTIONING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES
Title
PEPSIN AND AMYLASE IN ORAL AND TRACHEAL SECRETIONS OF PATIENTS WITH STANDARD VERSUS CONTINUOUS SUBGLOTTIC SUCTIONING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES.
Creator
Allen, Katherine, Sole, PhD, Mary Lou, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The aspiration of oral and gastric substances is a well-known risk for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in the intubated, mechanically ventilated (MV), patient of the intensive care unit (ICU) population. The gastric biomarker pepsin and the oral biomarker salivary amylase have been identified as evidence of aspiration prior to the manifestation of acute pulmonary illness. In an effort to decrease the risk for aspiration, several evidence based nursing practices are in place. Actions...
Show moreThe aspiration of oral and gastric substances is a well-known risk for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in the intubated, mechanically ventilated (MV), patient of the intensive care unit (ICU) population. The gastric biomarker pepsin and the oral biomarker salivary amylase have been identified as evidence of aspiration prior to the manifestation of acute pulmonary illness. In an effort to decrease the risk for aspiration, several evidence based nursing practices are in place. Actions include 30 degree head of the bed positioning, oral care, suctioning, and circuit change interval protocols, as well as the administration of medication with the objective of reducing acid reflux. Additional recommendations concern the type of endotracheal tube (ETT) used to ventilate the intubated patient. The continuous subglottic suctioning endotracheal tube (CSS-ETT) features an additional port which continually suctions secretions that accumulate above the inflated endotracheal cuff. Patients with standard endotracheal tubes (S-ETT) receive manual, as needed suctioning of accumulated secretions in the mouth and the oropharynx per agency protocol. Research of the critical care population has demonstrated a decreased instance of VAP using CSS-ETT as compared to S-ETT utilization. This study sought to compare the incidence of the biomarkers pepsin and salivary amylase in the suctioned oral and tracheal secretions of patients with S-ETT compared to patients with CSS-ETT. Part of the protocol of a descriptive, comparative study of the clinical indicators for suctioning established the collection of the paired suctioned oral and tracheal aspirates. Those collected aspirates were analyzed for a pilot study of pepsin and amylase analysis. This study compares the incidence of aspirates in oral and tracheal secretions by endotracheal tube type. Tracheal aspirates were obtained with a closed tracheal suction device while oral secretions were obtained with a suction catheter designed to reach the oropharynx. Biomarkers assayed were the gastric marker pepsin and the oropharyngeal marker salivary amylase. Assays of pepsin and salivary amylase were performed using standard procedures in a specialty diagnostic laboratory. Specimens were obtained from 11 subjects: 8 male and 3 female. The majority were Caucasian (n=9), had a CSS-ETT (n=8), were on mechanical ventilation in the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode, and on tube feedings (n=9) located in the stomach (n=7). The mean age was 56 years. Feeding tubes were placed in 9 patients, and the majority of the tubes were Dobbhoff. Pepsin was found in the oral secretions of 62.5% (n = 5) of the CSS-ETT subjects, while 50.0% (n = 4) had pepsin in the tracheal aspirate. Pepsin was found in the oral secretions of 66.7% (n = 2) of the S-ETT subjects, and 66.7% (n = 2) had pepsin in their tracheal aspirate. All subjects of both groups (n = 11) had oral salivary amylase detected. Salivary amylase was detected in the tracheal aspirate of 100% (n = 3) of the S-ETT subjects versus 62.5% (n = 5) in CSS-ETT group. Based on the results of this study, there was a reduction in the number of subjects who had oral compared to tracheal aspirate pepsin in the CSS-ETT group (n = 5 oral versus n = 4 tracheal) tube type. The S-ETT group had equal number of subjects with oral (n = 2) and tracheal pepsin detected (n = 2). However, the results when comparing the S-ETT and the CSS-ETT groups were not statistically significant (p = 0.898 pepsin oral and 0.621 tracheal pepsin). There may be clinical significance. It appears that the CSS-ETT was beneficial in that group; two fewer subjects had pepsin in their tracheal aspirate (n = 5 oral versus n = 4 tracheal aspirate pepsin). The intention of this study was that it would assist in demonstrating beneficial aspects of the selection of the CSS-ETT. It is considered that further investigation with a larger population group could add statistical significance.
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Date Issued
2012
Identifier
CFH0004284, ucf:44946
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004284
AN ANALYSIS OF THE ASPIRING PRINCIPAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Title
AN ANALYSIS OF THE ASPIRING PRINCIPAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Creator
Juusela, Deborah, Taylor, Rosemarye, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of the study was to identify the basis of the aspiring principal preparation program (appp) components florida school districts provide to their aspiring principals and their relationship, if any, to the state and isllc standards. A total of 50 school districts in florida participated in this study. The research was guided by the following questions: to what extent do the florida school districts provide a formal appp to their current assistant principals? (b) upon what are the...
Show moreThe purpose of the study was to identify the basis of the aspiring principal preparation program (appp) components florida school districts provide to their aspiring principals and their relationship, if any, to the state and isllc standards. A total of 50 school districts in florida participated in this study. The research was guided by the following questions: to what extent do the florida school districts provide a formal appp to their current assistant principals? (b) upon what are the formal appps for current assistant principals based: the florida principal competencies (fpcs), the interstate school leaders licensure consortium (isllc) standards, or another source? (c) to what extent do the school district appps in the 67 florida districts have component requirements that include professional development, mentoring, and a performance-based experience? and (d) are there differences among the appp components provided by florida school districts of various sizes? the findings of the study were found through an examination of quantitative and qualitative data that were collected from the florida aspiring principal program assessment (flappa) survey and the school districts' appp brochures located on their websites. This study supported the following conclusions: (a) 75% of the school districts in florida do provide an appp for their aspiring principals, (b) the fpcs and the isllc standards are a part of the bases of the components found in appps provided by florida school districts, (c) florida school districts do provide appps that include components of a mentor principal, a performance-based experience, and professional development, (d) very large-sized school districts with a population over 100 thousand students contained the largest percentage of standards-based components in the appp; small-sized school districts with a population of under 7 thousand students contained the least percentage of standards-based components in the appp, (e) school districts in florida recognized the need to modify and were in the process of modifying their appps according to the new florida leadership standards, especially the component of technology, and (f) a lack of funding, time, and assessment were identified as appp weaknesses and components in need of improvement. Recommendations of this study included: (a) further research on florida school districts redesign of their appp components to identify whether or not the components are based upon the new florida leadership standards, especially technology; and the isllc educational standards; and (b) further research on florida school districts providing a mentor principal and support team; professional development, and a performance-based experience to their current assistant principals who participate in an appp, thus ensuring best practices in the appp and improving the quality of their future principals
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Date Issued
2004
Identifier
CFE0000178, ucf:46159
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000178
Analysis of the Congruency between Educational Choices and Community College Student Degree Aspirations
Title
Analysis of the Congruency between Educational Choices and Community College Student Degree Aspirations.
Creator
Quathamer, Mark, Owens, J. Thomas, Cintron Delgado, Rosa, Cox, Thomas, Marshall, Nancy, LAMB, ROBERT, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This research explored variables that influence community college student degree aspirations and students purpose for enrolling and pursuing specific degree types. The study was conducted using secondary data for students pursuing Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees at a single community college. A logistic regression test was used to test graduate and baccalaureate degree aspirations of the entire sample of students and separately by degree type....
Show moreThis research explored variables that influence community college student degree aspirations and students purpose for enrolling and pursuing specific degree types. The study was conducted using secondary data for students pursuing Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees at a single community college. A logistic regression test was used to test graduate and baccalaureate degree aspirations of the entire sample of students and separately by degree type. Significant predictors of degree aspirations included age, gender, credits enrolled in, participation in student groups, academic course planning, receipt of scholarship, and college GPA. In general, community college students had high degree aspirations. Younger students tended to be on the collegiate transfer track and older students tended to want to pursue baccalaureate degrees locally. In addition to having high degree aspirations, a large proportion of students attended the college for occupational purposes and created intermediate and long-term goals related to their academic aspirations. The findings of the research confirm findings of previous studies on college student degree aspirations, and add to the understanding of variables contribute to students' educational goals. Recommendations for practice and future research are presented.
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Date Issued
2014
Identifier
CFE0005539, ucf:50327
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005539
Biomechanical Models of Human Upper and Tracheal Airway Functionality
Title
Biomechanical Models of Human Upper and Tracheal Airway Functionality.
Creator
Kuruppumullage, Don Nadun, Ilegbusi, Olusegun, Kassab, Alain, Moslehy, Faissal, Santhanam, Anand, Mansy, Hansen, Hoffman Ruddy, Bari, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The respiratory tract, in other words, the airway, is the primary airflow path for several physiological activities such as coughing, breathing, and sneezing. Diseases can impact airway functionality through various means including cancer of the head and neck, Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, and sleep disorders and all of which are considered in this study. In this dissertation, numerical modeling techniques were used to simulate three distinct airway diseases: a weak...
Show moreThe respiratory tract, in other words, the airway, is the primary airflow path for several physiological activities such as coughing, breathing, and sneezing. Diseases can impact airway functionality through various means including cancer of the head and neck, Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, and sleep disorders and all of which are considered in this study. In this dissertation, numerical modeling techniques were used to simulate three distinct airway diseases: a weak cough leading to aspiration, upper airway patency in obstructive sleep apnea, and tongue cancer in swallow disorders. The work described in this dissertation, therefore, divided into three biomechanical models, of which fluid and particulate dynamics model of cough is the first. Cough is an airway protective mechanism, which results from a coordinated series of respiratory, laryngeal, and pharyngeal muscle activity. Patients with diminished upper airway protection often exhibit cough impairment resulting in aspiration pneumonia. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technique was used to simulate airflow and penetrant behavior in the airway geometry reconstructed from Computed Tomography (CT) images acquired from participants. The second study describes Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and the effects of dilator muscular activation on the human retro-lingual airway in OSA. Computations were performed for the inspiration stage of the breathing cycle, utilizing a fluid-structure interaction (FSI) method to couple structural deformation with airflow dynamics. The spatiotemporal deformation of the structures surrounding the airway wall was predicted and found to be in general agreement with observed changes in luminal opening and the distribution of airflow from upright to supine posture. The third study describes the effects of cancer of the tongue base on tongue motion during swallow. A three-dimensional biomechanical model was developed and used to calculate the spatiotemporal deformation of the tongue under a sequence of movements which simulate the oral stage of swallow.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFE0007034, ucf:51986
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007034
Science occupational images and aspirations of African American/ Black elementary students
Title
Science occupational images and aspirations of African American/ Black elementary students.
Creator
LaMothe, Saron, Hagedorn, W. Bryce, Hopp, Carolyn, Van Horn, Stacy, Blank, William, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Within the United States, more than a million jobs in science and engineering (S(&)E) are projected over the next few years; yet, the Nation lacks the workforce to meet these demands. Despite the need for a more diverse, qualified workforce, African Americans/Blacks remain disproportionately underrepresented in science occupations, science degree attainment, and in science postsecondary majors. The lack of science participation is reflective of how minority secondary students view science and...
Show moreWithin the United States, more than a million jobs in science and engineering (S(&)E) are projected over the next few years; yet, the Nation lacks the workforce to meet these demands. Despite the need for a more diverse, qualified workforce, African Americans/Blacks remain disproportionately underrepresented in science occupations, science degree attainment, and in science postsecondary majors. The lack of science participation is reflective of how minority secondary students view science and science occupations as many consider the pursuit of a science career as unfavorable. Moreover, minority secondary students, who do choose to pursue science occupations, seem to possess inaccurate (or a lack of) occupational knowledge necessary to do so successfully. Therefore, an understanding of antecedents to career choice will assist educational professionals in addressing the underrepresentation of diverse populations, such as African Americans/Blacks, within the science workforce. The purpose of this study is to garner insight into the science occupational images, occupational and educational aspirations of African American/Black fourth and five grade students. Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, in conjunction with extant empirical literature, serves as the foundation for the study's conceptual framework. A qualitative case study design was used. The qualitative data provided a contextual understanding of science occupational images, occupational and educational aspirations. Participant-produced drawings, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews served as sources for data collection. Overall, participants lacked some occupational knowledge. Participants viewed scientists as mostly male and Black. Additionally, the occupation of scientist was perceived as a dangerous and of high status. Lastly, half of the participants expressed aspirations to be a scientist, while a majority expressed college educational aspirations.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFE0007668, ucf:52493
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007668