Itawamba Community College

ABSTRACT This paper makes note of the vast opportunities for growth and expansion available to community colleges through online distance education. While many community colleges have taken advantage of these opportunities, continued success may be in jeopardy because of the high drop-out rates in online courses of study relative to courses offered as traditional, face-to-face classroom instruction. The reason for this may be that the “digital divide” still exists between students of the 21st century and faculty who were educated long ago in the 20th century, including even those faculty who have stepped forward to offer online courses. Perception of up-to-date concepts of distance learning is a major issue, and only when the gap is bridged between distance learner and instructor will online learning reach its potential. The literature available on distance learning has numerous suggestions for bridging this gap between students and faculty. The authors of this article recommend that community colleges make the institutional commitment to equip and train Internet-ready faculty to appropriately advise and teach 21st-century students. However, taking such a step may have significant implications for the immediate future in the allocation of financial resources.

Eighteen elite male power lifters performed 1-repetition maximum (1RM) and submaximal strength tests (70, 80, and 90% 1RM) to develop prediction equations for the squat (SQ), bench press (BP), and deadlift (DL) exercises. For each equation, stepwise multiple-regression prediction procedure included the maximum number of repetitions (REPS) completed at a given %1RM weight (REPWT). For SQ and BP the 70% 1RM yielded the best 1RM prediction equations: (1RM SQ [kg]) = 159.9 + (0.103 X REPS X REPWT) + (-11.552 X REPS), with a standard error of the estimate (SEE) of 5.06 kg; (1RM BP [kg]) = 90.66 + (0.085 X REPS X REPWT) + (-5.306 X REPS), with an SEE of 2.69 kg. For DL the 80% 1RM yielded the best prediction equation: (1RM DL [kg]) = 156.08 + (0.098 X REPS X REPWT) + (-12.106 X REPS), with an SEE of 4.97 kg. The athlete's years lifted (number of years of power lifting experience) was highly correlated with the 1RM strength for BP and DL (r > 0.70) but not for SQ (r < 0.70). No bodily structural dimension variable had a significant correlation with 1RM strength (r < 0.70). The results of this study indicate that 1RM SQ, BP, and DL may be predicted with an acceptable degree of accuracy in elite male high-school power lifter subjects.

Recent developments in dispersion corrected and nonlocal density functionals are aimed at accurately capturing dispersion interactions, a key shortcoming of local and semilocal approximations of density functional theory. These functionals have shown significant promise for dimers and small clusters of molecules as well as crystalline materials. However, their efficacy for predicting vapor liquid equilibria is largely unexplored. In this work, we examine the accuracy of dispersion-corrected and nonlocal van der Waals functionals by computing the vapor liquid coexistence curves (VLCCs) of hydrofluoromethanes. Our results indicate that the PBE-D3 functional performs significantly better in predicting saturated liquid densities than the rVV10 functional. With the PBE-D3 functional, we also find that as the number of fluorine atoms increase in the molecule, the accuracy of saturated liquid density prediction improves as well. All the functionals significantly underpredict the saturated vapor densities, which also result in an underprediction of saturated vapor pressure of all compounds. Despite the differences in the bulk liquid densities, the local microstructures of the liquid CFH3 and CF2H2 are relatively insensitive to the density functional employed. For CF3H, however, rVV10 predicts slightly more structured liquid than the PBE-D3 functional.

Additive manufacturing known as 3D printing has transformed the material landscape, with intricate structures and rapid prototyping for modern production. While nanoscale 3D printing has made significant progress, a critical challenge remains in the rapid, high-throughput tailoring of complex nanostructures. Here, we present a 3D printing-facilitated, light-driven assembly technology for rapid surface patterning consisting of complex particle nanonetworks with balanced fabrication resolution and processing scalability. This innovative approach seamlessly integrates top-down 3D printing (i.e., fused deposition modeling (FDM)) of digitally encoded patterns with bottom-up nanoparticle assembly (i.e., plasmonic light-driven techniques). The manufacturing-structure relationship of the generated nanonetworks within macroscale cylindrical patterning is investigated through programmatic modulation of critical processing parameters, including polymer rheology, chain-mode plasmonic resonances, nanoparticle dimensions, and peak optical intensity. The capacity of nanoscale 3D printing with optical adjustment can not only achieve high-resolution patterning but also offer precise control over large-scale geometries for applications in optical sensing.

Community colleges produce large numbers of high quality graduates from career and technical programs. These programs are often of high academic rigor and quality. However, most universities view these Applied Associates of Science (AAS) as being terminal associate's degrees that are not appropriate for transfer. Regional accrediting standards are often cited as the reason for this differentiation. The reality is that institutional policies often simply dismiss AAS courses by their prefix to simplify the process. This study and presentation will explore the reality of what is allowed by accrediting bodies in transferring AAS courses and best practices for facilitating the maximum allowable course transfer.

Purpose – Popular literature has theorized that police officers consume more alcohol than the general population. However, only a minuscule amount of research has been conducted on this phenomenon. The perceived consumption of police in the USA has been related to stress or social camaraderie issues, a dichotomous debate which has continued for years. This study seeks to enhance the debate by addressing the reported reasoning that police officers' use of alcohol is related to location, type of department, and size of population in which the officer operates.

Abstract This chapter describes a “grow‐your‐own” leader development program that emphasizes cross‐disciplinary, multisector programs and activities that reinforce the community‐building role of rural community, junior, and technical colleges.

While attending Mississippi State, Dr. Hamilton developed in-depth research in the effects of obesity in assembly manufacturing and minimizing disruption of freight

Abstract In this essay I argue that Albert would reject the need for a separate fourth mode of common personal supposition, and that his view of merely confused supposition has not been fully explicated by modern scholars. I first examine the various examples of conjunct descent given by modern scholars from his Perutilis logica , and show that Albert clearly adopts it in resolving the sophistic examples involved. Second, I explicate the view of merely confused supposition that Albert defends in his Sophismata , and then attempt to answer the question: which view of merely confused supposition was his final view, the view articulated in the Perutilis logica or the view in the Sophismata ? I conclude that based upon his Sophismata view of merely confused supposition, Albert came to realize the logical strength his revised theory of personal supposition afforded, and consequently, that he is one of the earliest 14th-century logicians to adopt conjunct terminal descent to resolve various sophisms, a move which gave his theory of personal supposition a logical symmetry having two sorts of propositional descents to singulars, and two sorts of terminal descents to singulars.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cardiac surgery is the surgical subspecialty most often associated with bleeding, bleeding disorders, and the need of blood products. Agents such as aprotinin, episilon-aminocaproic acid, and tranexamic acid are frequently used to aid the hemostasis of patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. The objective of this report is to present the physiopathology of bleeding during cardiac surgeries and the current role of antifibrinolytics regarding their efficacy and complications when used in those procedures, with emphasis on tranexamic acid and aprotinin. CONTENTS: The mechanisms of changes in hemostasis caused by cardiopulmonary bypass, how antifibrinolytics decrease bleeding, and the use of alogenic blood in cardiac surgery are discussed. A review of the literature emphasizes the thromboembolism secondary to the use of those antifibrinolytics. CONCLUSION: Fibrinolysis is one of the main factors related with increased bleeding during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Inhibition of fibrinolysis associated with the preservation of platelet function is, probably, the mechanism by which anti-fibrinolytics decrease bleeding. Those agents reduce bleeding in up to 50% in cardiac surgeries with cardiopulmonary bypass. Tranexamic acid and episilon-aminocaproic acid are safer than aprotinin in the prevention of thromboembolism.

Over the past 15 years, significant advances have been made in public health education in the United States, creating new opportunities for community colleges, especially in terms of clarifying career and general transfer pathways for students. In 2014, a national taskforce published two curricular models for public health education in community colleges. One model was an associate degree for academic transfer to a baccalaureate program and the other an applied degree or applied certificate for entry into the workforce. This paper provides perspectives from eight diverse institutions that have developed public health programming based on these curricular models.

Abstract The purpose of this article is to describe a method for developing and improving intergenerational interactions or encounters. Older peoples' life experiences do not mirror the life experiences of younger cohorts today. As such, we propose a method for fostering intergenerational interactions and increasing bases for communication through exploring the life experiences of elders within the context of a larger world or national historical timeline. Younger people can benefit from the use of an historical timeline—the events on which can serve as anchor points in understanding and communicating with older adults. KEYWORDS: experiential-learningintergenerational interactionhistorical timelines Notes 1. Previous studies have indicated the benefits of incorporating experiential-learning into college curricula (CitationBradley, Peacock, & Shenk, 2001; CitationMurakami et al., 2002; CitationSchirm, Ross-Alaolmolki, & Conrad, 1995; CitationPeacock, Bradley, & Shenk, 2000) and many other academic applications in a wide range of educational settings (cf. CitationBradley, Peacock, & Shenk, 2001; CitationMurakami et al., 2002; CitationO'Quin, Bulot, & Johnson, 2005; CitationPeacock, Bradley, & Shenk, 2000; CitationPeacock & O'Quin, 2006; CitationRoschelle, Turpin, & Elias, 2000; CitationSchirm, Ross-Alaolmolki, & Conrad, 1995). 2. The "contact hypothesis" is generally attributed to CitationAllport (1954). His focus was on the interactions between in-group and out-group members along racial lines. Since then, much research has gone into the conditions necessary for decreased prejudice (cf. CitationCook, 1985; CitationDeforges, Lord, Ramsey, Mason, Van Leeuwen, West, & Lepper, 1991). Some have argued that more needs to be done with researching this hypothesis (cf. CitationCook, 1985; CitationScarberry, Rattcliff, Lord, Lanicek, & Deforges, 1997). Indeed, a rich debate exists in the literature (cf. CitationConnolly, 2000; CitationDixon, Durrheim, & Tredoux, 2005; CitationPettigrew, 1988; CitationTredoux & Finchilescu, 2007). The contact hypothesis has also been applied in age-related research (cf. CitationCaspi, 1984; CitationEddy, 1986; CitationHale, 1988; CitationRevenson, 1989; CitationSchwartz & Simmons, 2001) with younger peoples' attitudes showing positive changes, given the circumstances of the interaction. 3.Transcribed quotes throughout text from videotaped interviews by Dr. Barbara Payne, University of Mississippi. Mama Bettie was age 113–115 during these interviews. 4. What is interesting about this is that research (cf. CitationBeaver, 1986) suggests that the major, traditional sex-role difference in farm work was that women did not run machinery, such as tractors, plows, balers, or mowing machines, as long as a male was available to do so. This technical division of labor served to reinforce a woman's subordination (CitationBeaver, 1986, p. 85). In Bettie's case, race and poverty seem to have fostered different standards of sustenance. 5. The mid-day meal. 6. Remarkably, Will holds the distinction of being the oldest known living child of a supercentenarian at the time of his mother's death.

From the chaos of 2020 arose many social conversations, among which were the legal rights of gay and transgender Americans. Landmark cases established precedents for potential legislation and reform regarding the transgender community. One particular issue is that of transgender athletes in college sports. While many are in staunch opposition to a future where people who are born male may play on women’s sports teams in college, legal battles indicate the possibility that gender may cease to be a deciding factor in participation on national and collegiate sports teams. The appropriate management of transgender athletes related issues has consequently become an important issue in human resources for colleges and universities. While college athletes are not currently seen as employees, the people who work with them are. The purpose of this paper is to examine, from a human resource management and legal perspective, the issue of transgender athletes playing college sports in both the court of law and the court of public opinion.

Cervical pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, and early diagnosis and treatment are important when managing this type of emergency. Although rare, if implantation occurs in the endocervical canal, it can pose a serious risk to the patient's future fertility. When an endocervical pregnancy is suspected, transabdominal and endocavity sonography should be performed.

Scientific and Clinical Abstracts From the 40th Annual Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Annual Conference: Orlando, Florida: June 21–25, 2008: Research Abstracts: Professional Practice-Satisfaction Measurement

Motivated by safety concerns in baseball and softball, a study has been conducted of the distance required by people to stop from running. The deceleration following the sprint from home plate to first base is used to represent stopping actions which occur in baseball and softball. Measurements of home-to-first sprint and stop times from actual games and staged experiments are combined with an analytical model to estimate stopping distances.. Comparisons with other analyses and sports events indicate the validity of the present model. Data from high school (male) baseball and the corresponding analysis are presented. The results suggest that baseball and softball players require on the order of 40 feet (12.2 meters) to stop after the home-to-first sprint and that this distance may be a useful value to first consider for safety zones.