Building Bridges Between School and Home

The Impact ◽

Facilitated Learning ◽

The U.S

The impact of immigration on Latinx students and their families' lives continues to be important for understanding the need for better serving this population in schools. The qualitative case study reported in this chapter explored how a bilingual first-generation Mexican teacher, in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, drew from first- and second-generation Latinx students' and their families' lived experiential knowledge in regards to immigration throughout a literacy project. The study sought to contribute to a nuanced understanding of how culturally relevant children's literature coupled with immigrant families' stated lived experiential knowledge facilitated learning about complicated social issues such as immigration. Findings of the study show ways a teacher effectively built bridges between school and immigrant homes.

50 Years of renal physiology from one man and the perfused tubule: Maurice B. Burg

AJP Renal Physiology ◽

10.1152/ajprenal.00198.2016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 311 (2) ◽

pp. F291-F304 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Kirk L. Hamilton ◽

Antoni B. Moore

Keyword(s):

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

50Th Anniversary ◽

Research Impact ◽

Renal Physiology ◽

Preparation Technique ◽

Isolated Perfused Tubule ◽

Research Students ◽

The Impact

Technical advancements in research techniques in science are made in slow increments. Even so, large advances from insight and hard work of an individual with a single technique can have astonishing ramifications. Here, we examine the impact of Dr. Maurice B. Burg and the isolated perfused renal tubule technique and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication by Dr. Burg and his colleagues of their landmark paper in the American Journal of Physiology in 1966. In this study, we have taken a scientific visualization approach to study the scientific contributions of Dr. Burg and the isolated perfused tubule preparation as determining research impact by the number of research students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scientists, and national and international collaborators. Additionally, we have examined the research collaborations (first and second generation scientists), established the migrational visualization of the first generation scientists who worked directly with Dr. Burg, quantified the metrics indices, identified and quantified the network of coauthorship of the first generation scientists with their second generation links, and determined the citations analyses of outputs of Dr. Burg and/or his first generation collaborators as coauthors. We also review the major advances in kidney physiology that have been made with the isolated perfused tubule technique. Finally, we are all waiting for the discoveries that the isolated perfused preparation technique will bring during the next 50 years.

The discrimination decomposition index: a new instrument to separate statistical and taste-based discrimination using first- and second-generation immigrants

International Journal of Social Economics ◽

10.1108/ijse-02-2020-0055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 47 (12) ◽

pp. 1577-1597

Author(s):

Giovanni Busetta ◽

Maria Gabriella Campolo ◽

Demetrio Panarello

Keyword(s):

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

Minority Groups ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Data Set ◽

Content Type ◽

Second Generation Immigrants ◽

New Instrument ◽

The Impact

PurposeThis article deals with the impact of ethnic origin on individual employability, focussing on the first stage of the hiring process. Deeply, the authors’ goal is to fathom whether there is a preference for native job candidates over immigrants, decomposing the discrimination against minority groups into its statistical and taste-based components by means of a new approach.Design/methodology/approachThe authors built up a data set by means of an ad hoc field experiment, conducted by sending equivalent fictitious CVs in response to 1000 real online job openings in Italy. The authors developed the discrimination decomposition index using first- and second-generation immigrants.FindingsThe authors’ main result is that both first- and second-generation immigrants are discriminated compared to Italians. In between the two categories, second-generation candidates are discriminated especially if their ethnicities are morphologically different from those of natives (i.e. Chinese and Moroccans). This last finding is a clear symptom of discrimination connected to taste-based reasons. On the other hand, first-generation immigrants of all nationalities but Germans are preferred for hard-work jobs.Originality/valueThe authors develop the discrimination decomposition index to measure the proportion of the two kinds of discrimination (statistical and taste-based) over the total one and apply a probit model to test the statistical significance of the difference in treatment between the three groups of natives, first-generation and second-generation immigrants.

Assimilation of the Puerto Ricans on the Mainland

International Migration Digest ◽

10.1177/019791836800200204 ◽

1968 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 21-39

Author(s):

John J. Macisco

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

Puerto Ricans ◽

The United States ◽

Social Scientists ◽

First Marriage ◽

Labor Force Status ◽

Age At First Marriage ◽

Social scientists have repeatedly tried to specify the process whereby assimilation takes place. This article points out the value of socio-demographic analysis in the study of assimilation, by describing the characteristics of Puerto Ricans on the United States mainland. In order to assess the direction of change between the first and second generation Puerto Ricans, data for the total United States population are also presented. Most of the data are drawn from the 1960 Census. First generation Puerto Ricans are compared with the second generation along the following dimensions: age, education, labor force status, income, occupation, age at first marriage, percent outgroup marriage and fertility. The Author concludes that second generation Puerto Ricans are moving in the direction of total United States averages.

Transatlantic Perspectives on the U.S. 2004 Election

Nordicom Review ◽

10.1515/nor-2017-0142 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 113-129 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Michael Nitz ◽

Øyvind Ihlen ◽

Jessyna Egge ◽

Stacy Sobolik

Keyword(s):

Presidential Election ◽

Social Issues ◽

Framing Theory ◽

Gay Marriage ◽

Presidential Election Of 2004 ◽

The World ◽

2004 Election ◽

The U.S

Abstract The U.S. Presidential election of 2004 was an exciting reprise of the 2000 election and was closely watched by numerous observers across the world. The election held significant ramifications for world issues such as the war in Iraq and the war on terror. Norwegian media in particular followed the election with great interest. The strong social and familial bond between Norwegians and Americans was a foundation for an interest in the role that social issues such as abortion, gay marriage, and religion played in the campaign. This article was an exploratory case study based on data from three major Norwegian newspapers. The article used framing theory as a tool to examine the way in which these newspapers covered the 2004 U.S. Presidential election. A key focus was the importance and influence of culture in this framing process. Results are presented and implications for the role of framing theory in international contexts are discussed.

Why do first and second-generation young migrants volunteer? The Migrant Volunteerism Motivation Model (MVMM)

Journal of Social and Political Psychology ◽

10.5964/jspp.v7i2.1104 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 1089-1107 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sara Alfieri ◽

Daniela Marzana ◽

Sara Martinez Damia

Keyword(s):

Transition To Adulthood ◽

Process Model ◽

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

Maintenance Phase ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Italian Context ◽

Motivation Model

The following study aims at inquiring into the motivations behind young migrants’ volunteerism in civic organizations in Italy, namely in starting and maintaining their engagement (preliminary vs. maintenance phase). The term “young migrants” refers to first and second generation of migrants who deal with two challenges: the transition to adulthood and the acquisition of a cultural identity. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 37 Sub-Saharan young migrants living in Italy (18-32 years old), 19 of first generation (1G) and 18 of second generation (2G). The Omoto and Snyder’s Volunteer Process Model (VPM, 1995) was used as an underpinning theoretical framework and a guide for the interpretations of the results. The findings indicate that a) motivations included in the VPM are also found for young migrants, b) some of these motivations take particular meaning for young migrants, c) some motivations are not included in the VPM and are specific of this sample. We named these last motivations: social norms, advocacy and ethno-cultural. In addition, some considerations may be advanced regarding the generation and the phase of motivation: 1G migrants are particularly moved by the importance of integration in the Italian context and by the promotion of their ethnic group while 2G migrants reported mostly the desire to understand their roots. The values, the concern for the community and the longing to develop relationships are the motivations for which all young migrants continue to volunteer; however, 1G migrants are also sustained by advocacy and ethno-cultural motivations. Implications and future directions are discussed.

The performance and genetic variation of first and second generation tropical alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d220631 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Bambang Suwignyo ◽

LUKMANA ARIFIN ◽

NAFIATUL UMAMI ◽

MUHLISIN MUHLISIN ◽

BAMBANG SUHARTANTO

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Genetic Variation ◽

Medicago Sativa ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Dry Matter ◽

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

Seed Viability ◽

Nutrient Content ◽

Abstract. Suwignyo B, Arifin L, Umami N, Muhlisin, Suhartanto B. 2021. The performance and genetic variation of first and second generation tropical alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Biodiversitas 22: 3265-3270. This study aimed to compare the growth performance, nutrient content, seed viability, and genetic variation of first- and second-generation alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). First and second-generation alfalfa seeds were obtained from the Forage and Pasture Science Laboratory, Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. First generation alfalfa (F1) seeds were obtained from cross breeding of two different parental alfalfa varieties, namely, Canadian and local. The second-generation (F2) seeds were obtained from plants of the first-generation alfalfa (F1). A randomized design experiment was conducted using the two types of alfalfa (first- and second generation). Alfalfa from Canada as female parent was used as the baseline in the genetic masker test. Seeds were planted in a polybag, watered twice a day, and received 12 hours of daylight and 4 hours of artificial light. Plants were then harvested 8 weeks after planting by cutting the plant canopy. Genetic variation was examined using the Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) method followed by descriptive analysis. Germination, plant height, dry matter content, organic matter, and crude protein were assessed as variables using a Student’s T-test. Our results showed that germination, plant height, leaf color, and nutrient content (dry matter, organic matter, and crude protein) of the first- and second-generation alfalfa plants were not significantly different. However, the second-generation alfalfa demonstrated better seed viability than the first generation plants, then it can be categorized as a new genotype (tropical alfalfa) based on genetic variation analysis.

Differential Impairments in Incentive Learning Caused by First‐ and Second‐ Generation Antipsychotic Drugs

Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings ◽

10.24908/iqurcp.8367 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Matthew Florczynski

Keyword(s):

Neural Control ◽

First Generation ◽

Antipsychotic Drugs ◽

Second Generation ◽

Operant Chamber ◽

Incentive Learning ◽

Dopamine Receptor Antagonists ◽

Natural Response ◽

Second Generation Antipsychotic ◽

Schizophrenia is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by increased function of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine release is a natural response to reward. It promotes incentive learning (IL), a process by which neutral stimuli acquire the ability to elicit approach and other responses. A recent model characterizes dopamine‐mediated IL as a progressive process with early and late stages accompanied by a shift in neural control from the nucleus accumbens (NAc) to the dorsolateral striatum (DLS). A parallel can be drawn to differences in regionally specific neural responses generated by first‐ and second‐generation antipsychotic drugs (APDs) used to treat schizophrenia. APDs are dopamine receptor antagonists, but first‐generation APDs affect the NAc and DLS while second‐generation APDs affect primarily the NAc. We compared the effects of APDs on IL. Rats (N = 48) were trained to press a lever forfood pellets in an operant chamber. Intraperitoneal injections (1 hr before testing) of the first‐generation APD haloperidol (0,0.05,0.10,0.20 mg/kg) or of the second‐generation APD risperidone (0,0.20,0.40,0.80 mg/kg) induced dose‐dependent suppression of lever pressing on days 1‐4, with the highest dose groups failing to demonstrate any evidence of previous learning on day 5 when tested drug‐free. On days 16‐20 haloperidol induced a day‐to‐day suppression not seen with risperidone. The results suggest that the effects of first‐ and second‐generation APDs on learning processes putatively mediated by the NAc and DLS can be differentiated experimentally. The findings imply that APDs may differentially affect IL inpatients with schizophrenia.

4. Differential Impairments in Incentive Learning Caused by First‐ and Second‐ Generation Antipsychotic Drugs

Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings ◽

10.24908/iqurcp.8466 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Matthew Florczynski

Keyword(s):

Neural Control ◽

First Generation ◽

Antipsychotic Drugs ◽

Second Generation ◽

Operant Chamber ◽

Incentive Learning ◽

Dopamine Receptor Antagonists ◽

Natural Response ◽

Second Generation Antipsychotic ◽

Schizophrenia is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by increased function of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine release is a natural response to reward. It promotes incentive learning (IL), a process by which neutral stimuli acquire the ability to elicit approach and other responses. A recent model characterizes dopamine‐mediated IL as a progressive process with early and late stages accompanied by a shift in neural control from the nucleus accumbens (NAc) to the dorsolateral striatum (DLS). A parallel can be drawn to differences in regionally specific neural responses generated by first‐ and second‐generation antipsychotic drugs (APDs) used to treat schizophrenia. APDs are dopamine receptor antagonists, but first‐generation APDs affect the NAc and DLS while second‐generation APDs affect primarily the NAc. We compared the effects of APDs on IL. Rats (N = 48) were trained to press a lever for food pellets in an operant chamber. Intraperitoneal injections (1 hr before testing) of the first‐generation APD haloperidol (0,0.05,0.10,0.20 mg/kg) or of the second‐generation APD risperidone (0,0.20,0.40,0.80 mg/kg) induced dose‐dependent suppression of lever pressing on days 1‐4, with the highest dose groups failing to demonstrate any evidence of previous learning on day 5 when tested drug‐free. On days 16‐20, haloperidol induced a day‐to‐day suppression not seen with risperidone. The results suggest that the effects of first‐ and second‐generation APDs on learning processes putatively mediated by the NAc and DLS can be differentiated experimentally. The findings imply that APDs may differentially affect IL inpatients with schizophrenia.

The Impact of Marketing Strategy in Small Family Businesses

Marketing and Consumer Behavior ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-7357-1.ch083 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 1695-1707 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Anastasios Ntanos ◽

Stamatios Ntanos

Keyword(s):

Marketing Strategy ◽

Economic Crisis ◽

Second Generation ◽

Family Businesses ◽

Previous Model ◽

Crisis Period ◽

Small Family ◽

The Impact ◽

Structured Questionnaire

This chapter refers to small family businesses in Greece and examines the impact of their marketing strategy during an economic crisis period. The research took place in the broad area of Athens between December 2011 and March 2012. Data were collected to form a database of Greek independent private family companies (n=380) using personal interviews (structured questionnaire) with owners/managers of first- and second-generation family businesses. The chapter shows how small family businesses indicate marketing strategy using Carson's model. Limitations of expertise outline the marketing background, which can be described as “self-assisted.” The research offers a verification of a previous model so that problems that arise from companies not putting into practice any marketing concepts can be examined. The significance of the chapter is that there have not formerly been any reviews made about Carson's model in Greece during the economic crisis period emphasizing family businesses.

One person, three identities? Examining re-politicization of ethnic, national, and Australian identities among 1.5-generation Taiwanese immigrants in Australia

Journal of Sociology ◽

10.1177/1440783320934157 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 144078332093415

Author(s):

Yao-Tai Li

Keyword(s):

First Generation ◽

Second Generation ◽

Identity Negotiation ◽

Generation 1.5 ◽

The Political ◽

Host Society ◽

1.5 Generation ◽

Ethnic Chinese ◽

Second Generation Immigrants ◽

Immigrants of the 1.5-generation (1.5-ers) differ from first- and second-generation immigrants because they are generally better immersed in the culture of the host society than the first generation; yet, compared to the second generation, they often have to renegotiate their identities in relation to parents, colleagues at work, and people in the host society during the processes of migration. Drawing on interview data from Taiwanese 1.5-ers in Australia, this article takes a further step and points out that in addition to the identity struggle between home and host country, Taiwanese 1.5-ers also identify as ethnic Chinese (Huaren) and constantly negotiate between these three identities (Huaren, Taiwanese, and Australian). This article argues that identity negotiation and hybridization is in nature a re-politicization process in which respondents are fully aware of the political meanings and power disparities of each identity. It is also a process whereby Taiwanese 1.5-ers mobilize, downplay, and hybridize specific identities based on time and context.