Pregnant in prison the narrative intersection of motherhood and incarceration

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Rebecca Rodriguez Carey
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Care ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Important Research ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
Birth Stories ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The U.S

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This research study explores the ways in which women who were pregnant and incarcerated discuss how their pregnancy experiences unfolded behind bars. This research is necessary both because this group has not received adequate attention from scholars and also because the number of women who are incarcerated has increased sharply in recent decades. By relying on in-depth interviews with women who were formerly pregnant and incarcerated in prisons across the U.S., this study aims to answer important research questions related to how women construct and account for 1) how they prepared for motherhood while imprisoned, 2) the quality of maternal care they received while incarcerated, and 3) how they felt about being separated from their infants after birth, in addition to how they approached reentry. The findings indicate that the women encountered stigma as a result of their unique entrance into motherhood because their birth stories are inextricably tied to the prison system. The women in this study were tasked with preparing for motherhood under less than ideal circumstances. They all fought difficult battles in their quest to access maternal care, and they all encountered barriers after the births of their infants, including upon release from prison.

Maternal care and environmental enrichment influences on serotonin knockout mice with implications for a gene x stress model of autism

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Briana M. Kille
Keyword(s):  
Serotonin Transporter ◽  
Maternal Care ◽  
Environmental Enrichment ◽  
Environmental Influence ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Critical Time ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Maternal Genotype ◽  
The University

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Previous research has shown a genetic variant in the serotonin transporter gene (Slc6a4) can increase the severity of a person's reaction to stress. This variant interacts with environmental stressors resulting in poorer health outcomes. Previous studies have also found that stressing pregnant mothers who carry the variant can result in an increased likelihood of autism diagnosis for the child. This maternal genotype x prenatal stress interaction has been modeled in the serotonin transporter knockout (SERT KO) mouse--dams genetically modified to mimic humans carrying the short allele were stressed during pregnancy resulting in offspring showing altered social behavior, repetitive behavior, and anxiety behavior. The first study included in this dissertation attempted to replicate this model while using a foster dam paradigm to avoid potential maternal care confounds. Surprisingly, the results showed that equalizing maternal care equalized several group differences in behavior. It is theorized that this is due to elimination of the neonatal insult from poor maternal care that would correspond to a human prenatal insult during a previously identified critical time period. The second study explored the potential effects environmentally enriched home cages on anxiety like behaviors of SERT KO mice. The study showed that all animals, regardless of genotype, showed fewer anxiety like behaviors in the open field assay. Together, these studies expand on our understanding of environmental influence on SERT KO mice used in translational studies.

scholarly journals Quality Parameters Perception of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood in the Context of Sustainability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozef Švajlenka ◽  
Mária Kozlovská
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Economic Survey ◽  
Wooden Structures ◽  
Residents Attitudes

Quality parameters are important for achieving sustainability and prosperity. A range of new and innovative construction systems is currently being developed, presented as modern methods of construction (MMC), which have an ambition to improve the performance parameters of buildings throughout their life cycle. As for the implementation of modern methods of construction in Slovakia, assembled buildings based on wood seem to be the most preferred construction system. In the study presented in the paper, we searched for already built and occupied wood-based family houses. The residents’ attitudes towards such a type of buildings in the context with declared design and qualitative parameters of efficiency and sustainability are overlooked. The methodology of the research study is based on a socio-economic survey. Due to the large amounts of data collected through a questionnaire, only selected parts of the survey results are evaluated and discussed in the paper. The presented parts of the survey focus on two research questions. The first is aimed at determining the preferred parameters of wooden structures with future users and the second is aimed at evaluating the quality of buildings in view of users of existing wooden buildings. An expectations survey aims the determine the attitudes of users during their use of wooden buildings as one of the innovative technologies, MMC, and their view of the quality of construction and comfort while living in them.

scholarly journals Mapping of Education Information Networks in Community of Cintaratu Village Pangandaran

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Evie Ariadne Shinta Dewi ◽  
Nindi Aristi ◽  
Rachmaniar Rachmaniar
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Networks ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Information Network ◽  
The Public ◽  
The University ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Educational Information

This article is based on the results of research which the aim is to find out how is mapping of the education information dissemination network in the community of Cintaratu village, Pangandaran district. The reason for choosing the topic was that Padjadjaran University (Unpad) campus is in the village and it is assumed that the presence of the university in the village could improve the quality of education of its people. To confirm this assumption, it is necessary to map the education sector information network. We use qualitative methods which approach is a descriptive study, the researchers conducted a mapping of educational information dissemination. The main informants of this study are the community and village officials. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, passive participatory observation, and literature studies. The finding of the research are as follows, 1) the initial mapping of educational information dissemination to the community was carried out through direct communication, namely through two major activities - recitation and celebration; 2) recitation and celebration are two activities that are susceptible to physical noise-causing information related to education not conveyed properly to the public. Effective communication does not occur in these two activities. 

The Overview for Implementing Work from Home (WFH) in Malaysia Higher Education Institution (HEI) Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Irliana Mohd Rahim ◽  
Azizah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Noorminshah A. Iahad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
The University

In recent decades, working from home (WFH) method has spread their wings beyond of normal boundaries for many sectors in working organization. Work nowadays can be categorized as “unbounded activity” environment and freely conducted at anywhere and anytime. In Malaysia as a developing country, WFH approach is not being implemented widely but there are limited group who has implement WFH unofficially after having an agreement from organization. This research study will cover the important elements for implementing WFH in HEI context. The elements are not limited on HEI context but it able to be use in other field. The university itself will be an organization who involving the employees as well as the employers. To understand more about WFH requirement, current issues and required WFH approach from organization will be consider. The overview of elements consideration will be discussed and a conceptual model is derived to support WFH for HEI. At the end of the study, a framework will be developed in order to support above elements for both employees and employers in the organization itself. The aim of this study is to increase productivity, efficiency and quality of work while the organization allows a flexible working style such as WFH to the lecturers in HEI. The result of this paper is to derive a conceptual model, which are the main elements in conducting WFH for the whole research study.

scholarly journals KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK BIDANG KESEHATAN PASCA BENCANA GEMPA BUMI DITINJAU DARI DIMENSI KEYAKINAN DAN DIMENSI EMPATI DI BENGKULU UTARA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salamun
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Services Quality ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Service Standards ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aimed to describe the quality of public services in health after the earthquake in North Bengkulu with study site in Services Agency General Hospital North Bengkulu Region. The focus of this research study aimed at two main dimensions of public services quality, namely confidence and empathy. The method used was qualitative method with the goal of implementing the apparatus and the service selected by using purposive and accidental sampling. Methods of data collection used in-depth interviews, observation and documentation techniques. Data analysis used descriptive qualitative techniques with interactive model. The results showed: (1) from dimension of faith, the Services officers Agency of North Bengkulu General Hospital have sufficient competence and attitude in giving service, (2) from the dimensions of empathy, the officers have the willingness and efforts to empathize with the conditions of service users. In general, the quality of public services in the Services officers Agency of North Bengkulu General Hospital has met both criteria. Because the two major dimensions that are the focus of this research can be done properly in accordance with the desired service standards by the service users (costumers).

scholarly journals Proses Adaptasi Mahasiswa Binus University Asal Daerah

Humaniora ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Tukina Tukina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Social Culture ◽  
Student Parents ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews

Research on the adaptation process of students from other regions aim to answer fundamental things related to the adaptation process of students from other regions who are studying at Binus University. Appropriate adaptation process can help create conducive environment to achieve good quality of learning (good quality of education). With good adaptability, students are expected to graduate well too. Becoming excellent graduates are the dream of every student, parents and university as well as community and country. Research of adaptation process of students from other regions who are studying at Binus University was conducted with descriptive qualitative methodology, the data obtained through in-depth interviews in the field and then were exposed to inductive analysis through the stages planned. To support the study, data collection is done in the following way: observation, survey, search and find key informants, and conducted in-depth interviews. Once the data is collected and analyzed then the next step is to generate data on the final results report. Students who come from other regions view that the process of adaptation is important and should be done. What is important and should be done in an adaptation process includes several things, such as the distance between students’ new area of domicile to campus, social culture in students’ place of origin to the students’ new area of domicile, and the situation of environmental conditions (society) of students’ place of origin to students’ new domicile as well as individual specific views (attitudes and behaviors ). Students from other regions adapt in a variety of ways, ranging from respecting new area of domicile custom, getting involved in students’ activities in campus and to comply with regulations. Adaptation also needs to be done to the entire academic community, including with other related environment. From the results of the study also showed that students who come from other regions view adaptation process is associated with learning outcomes at the university. 

Older people as co-researchers: a collaborative journey

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 951-973 ◽  
Author(s):  
JILL BINDELS ◽  
VIVIANNE BAUR ◽  
KAREN COX ◽  
SERVÉ HEIJING ◽  
TINEKE ABMA
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Adaptive Change ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRACTIn recent years there has been a distinguishable trend towards user involvement in ageing research. Researchers and policy makers both are increasingly convinced that user involvement is necessary to adapt research questions and methods to meet the needs of older people. Little is known, however, about the quality of collaborations between older people and researchers. This study systematically evaluates a collaboration undertaken between two academic researchers and three older people acting as co-researchers in an effort to identify the conditions required for equal collaboration. To evaluate the collaboration the co-researchers and academic researchers took part in individual in-depth interviews (after six months) and two reflection meetings (after six and 12 months). Throughout the collaboration, field notes were taken by both academic researchers and co-researchers. A detailed description of the collaboration is provided here, using the metaphor of a journey to illustrate the dynamics and the learning process of the participants. Interim reflection meetings – at which mutual expectations were expressed along with a frank discussion of prejudices, tasks and role divisions, and the sharing of personal and project-related needs and information – were found to be fruitful in achieving a positive working relationship and fostering an effective collaboration. We conclude that a learning perspective on participation can be a resource for learning and adaptive change.

Changing the Quality of Education in a University Using Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 137-144
Author(s):  
M.V. Vinichenko ◽  
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S.A. Makushkin ◽  
N.V. Lyapunova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

the purpose of the article was to identify the nature of the impact of the pandemic on the quality of education at a university using distance learning and artificial intelligence. The research methodology was based on a complex of general scientific and special methods. The data obtained during the survey and in-depth interviews were summarized and analyzed in a focus group. Stable connections and tendencies in the change in the quality of teaching at the university are revealed. Traps for students are attributed to stable connections: lack of a valid system of control over the authorship of completed works; the possibility of unauthorized use of various electronic sources when responding; coronavirus quarantine leads to the erasure of students’ boundaries between study and life, personal space and social environment; an increase in students’ desire to have high grades in subjects with a decrease in interest in learning. Trends: increased workload on teachers and supporting (technical) personnel; growing dissatisfaction with distance learning; reduction of responsibility on the part of students for mastering knowledge in the course of distance learning.

Liminal lives : presentation of self among Muslim immigrants in a small Midwestern city

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Medhy Aginta Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Presentation Of Self ◽  
Group Affiliation ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
Muslim Immigrants ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Class Status ◽  
The University ◽  
Midwestern City

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The premise of this study is that Muslim immigrants living in a small Midwestern city strategically take different ways of presenting self to help them survive their life in a new and different environment. These strategic choices of action, besides being influenced by their personal values, are heavily influenced by various external conditions such as social, cultural, historical, and geopolitical backgrounds, occupation, neighborhood, and group affiliation, as well as race, gender, sexuality, and class backgrounds. Following Brekhus' framework of identity presentation, I propose a typology of identity presentation among Muslim immigrants in this small Midwestern city. Muslim immigrants in this research study can be classified broadly into three categories of identity, which are "Muslim lifestylers," "Muslim commuters," and "Muslim integrators." The Muslim commuters are divided further into three groups that consist of Muslim immigrants who commute from "Muslim setting to race/ethnic setting," from "Muslim setting to occupation setting," and from "Muslim-setting to class/status setting."

From the Entrepreneurial University to the Civic University

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Angelo Riviezzo ◽  
Maria Rosaria Napolitano ◽  
Floriana Fusco
Keyword(s):  
Specific Area ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
World Heritage List ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Town Center ◽  
Depth Interviews

The chapter aims to investigate the impact of the presence of the university on the perceived quality of life of the host community. To this aim, the authors focused on a specific area, that is the historical town center of Naples (as defined by the UNESCO in the World Heritage List since 1995), where five universities are located. Adopting a qualitative and explorative approach, 25 in-depth interviews have been conducted with local universities' stakeholders and content-analyzed through the software Nvivo 10. Thus, the authors identified precisely the multiplicity of activities through which the presence of the university contributes to the socio-economic and cultural well-being of the community of which it is part, thinking about the dynamics that may occur in the case of an urban-located university. Based on the findings, a conceptual model is proposed that may be further validated with new investigations.

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