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- Pioneer Post Volume 11, Number 10.
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This issue of Pioneer Post includes the political cartoon "Henry David Thoreau is born from a baloonery". This political cartoon focuses on some of the significant issues going on during 1971 such as debates on pollution and overpopulation among the U.S. People believed that foreign immigration to the U.S. and the amount of reproduction was causing overpopulation and was viewed as polluting America. Protesters were in an attempt to put a halt on immigration and slow down the amount of...
Show moreThis issue of Pioneer Post includes the political cartoon "Henry David Thoreau is born from a baloonery". This political cartoon focuses on some of the significant issues going on during 1971 such as debates on pollution and overpopulation among the U.S. People believed that foreign immigration to the U.S. and the amount of reproduction was causing overpopulation and was viewed as polluting America. Protesters were in an attempt to put a halt on immigration and slow down the amount of reproduction by the use of condoms and birth control. This article sheds light on how overpopulation was viewed as pollution to the U.S. At the time period, people believed that this would result in less food, more homes to create, and overall non beneficial for the United States. This article also shows some of the ways that people influenced and motivated protests towards these issues going on. Summary and historical context written by Shaun Tyler Jones, in Dr. Michelle Carrigan's Fall 2018 AMH2020.
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- 1971-04-13
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- irsc_c_pp_0011
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- "Full Southern Association Accreditation Received".
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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools awarded Indian River Junior College with full membership. This accreditation gives recognition to the college for its efforts to provide quality education. Receiving this honor elevated the status of obtaining a degree from the institution. Accreditation for an institution indicates that the institution provides quality education to its students and maintains standards of education that allow their graduates to progress to other reputable...
Show moreThe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools awarded Indian River Junior College with full membership. This accreditation gives recognition to the college for its efforts to provide quality education. Receiving this honor elevated the status of obtaining a degree from the institution. Accreditation for an institution indicates that the institution provides quality education to its students and maintains standards of education that allow their graduates to progress to other reputable institutions of higher learning. The goal of the accreditation process is to ensure that institutions provide education at acceptable levels of quality. Receiving accreditation is an honor for an institution as it gives them acceptance into the broader academic community. Summary written by Rebecca Sills, in Dr. Carrigan's AMH 2020 H2SL (Honors/Service Learning).
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- 1965-12-10
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- irsc_c_pp_0003
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- Pioneer Post Volume 1, Number 7.
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This issue of the Pioneer Post contains an article called "To Die A Foetal Death". This article argues that mixing alcohol and getting behind the wheel is dangerous and leads to many unexpected deaths. In the article, the author explains that people make poor decisions while impaired. The author cites the statistic that drunk driving leads to around 40,000 deaths. This article would be relevant to someone interested in how society viewed reckless driving. The drinking age at the time the...
Show moreThis issue of the Pioneer Post contains an article called "To Die A Foetal Death". This article argues that mixing alcohol and getting behind the wheel is dangerous and leads to many unexpected deaths. In the article, the author explains that people make poor decisions while impaired. The author cites the statistic that drunk driving leads to around 40,000 deaths. This article would be relevant to someone interested in how society viewed reckless driving. The drinking age at the time the article was written was 18 and punishments for drunk driving were less severe then in the 21st century. At this time people started to debate drinking and driving. This article argues that mixing alcohol and getting behind the wheel is dangerous and lead to many unexpected deaths. summary and historical context written by Matthew Antonius in Dr. Carrigan's Fall 2018 AMH 2020.
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- 1963-12-09
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- irsc_c_pp_0012
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- Pine Grove and White City Cemeteries Data Sheet.
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These data were collected as part of an undergraduate anthropology course at IRSC, which was created in 2016 as a service learning opportunity introducing students to the process of anthropological research through active participation in a cemetery recording project. The cemetery recording is part of the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s (FPAN) statewide Florida Historic Cemetery Recording Project (FLHCRP) and Cemetery Resource Protection Training (CRPT).
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- irsc_tcc_cem_001
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- Does Obesity Contribute to Poor Eyelid Laxity?.
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Eyelid laxity is a clinical term, which refers to the lower and/or upper eyelids containing less elastin and collagen than normal, thus appearing loose and droopy. This condition causes irritation, excessive tearing, and redness that may contribute to dry eye syndrome. Many factors are believed to cause eyelid laxity, such as smoking and excessive sun exposure. A study was conducted to see whether a high body mass index (BMI) was a factor in eyelid laxity. This study focused on subjects’ age...
Show moreEyelid laxity is a clinical term, which refers to the lower and/or upper eyelids containing less elastin and collagen than normal, thus appearing loose and droopy. This condition causes irritation, excessive tearing, and redness that may contribute to dry eye syndrome. Many factors are believed to cause eyelid laxity, such as smoking and excessive sun exposure. A study was conducted to see whether a high body mass index (BMI) was a factor in eyelid laxity. This study focused on subjects’ age ranging between 20-85 years old. Each subject lacked visible facial nerve palsy and eyelid trauma that can influence accurate laxity measurements. It was unknown if patients had previous eyelid surgery, which may also affect measurements due to laxity correction. Upon acquiring consent, a Blephometer was prepared for taking eyelid measurements. Fluress was instilled in the patients’ eyes to temporarily numb them, and eyelid measurements were observed and recorded. Preliminary data indicated that eyelid laxity measurements of patients with a higher BMI were significantly worse than patients with a healthy BMI.
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- irsc_s_b_p0010
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- Structural Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head.
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Precise morphological evaluation of the optic nerve head is essential to accurately diagnose glaucoma, especially in diverse patient populations. Interpretation of the physical structure of the optic nerve head includes optic disc size, cup to disc ratio, vertical disc diameter and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness. I hypothesize that there are subtle differences in the optic nerve head appearance based on age, gender, race and refractive error that can predict an increased likelihood of...
Show morePrecise morphological evaluation of the optic nerve head is essential to accurately diagnose glaucoma, especially in diverse patient populations. Interpretation of the physical structure of the optic nerve head includes optic disc size, cup to disc ratio, vertical disc diameter and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness. I hypothesize that there are subtle differences in the optic nerve head appearance based on age, gender, race and refractive error that can predict an increased likelihood of glaucoma development and degree of irreversible vision loss. Detailed measurements of the optic nerve head were taken using advanced imaging technology called an optical coherence tomography (OCT). Data were analyzed using regression analysis to determine potential correlations between the impact of the physical characteristics of the optic nerve with the development of glaucoma. Individual variables were compared using ANOVA. On average, subjects with high myopia included in the study were shown to have larger disc areas than those with mild to moderate myopia and have an increased risk of developing glaucoma. In addition, patients with a positive family history of glaucoma are more likely to develop advanced versions of the disease.
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- irsc_s_b_p0008b
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- Does Sleeping Position Negatively Affect Eyelid Laxity?.
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Eyelid laxity is a condition where the eyelid connective tissue loses elasticity, which leads to malposition of the lids and ocular surface discomfort. An increase in eyelid laxity can occur with age and environmental factors. Patients were selected randomly from a general optometric practice with an age range of 20-85 years. Exclusion criteria included facial nerve palsy and a history of eyelid surgery or trauma. Patients were asked about their sleeping position, smoking history, UV exposure...
Show moreEyelid laxity is a condition where the eyelid connective tissue loses elasticity, which leads to malposition of the lids and ocular surface discomfort. An increase in eyelid laxity can occur with age and environmental factors. Patients were selected randomly from a general optometric practice with an age range of 20-85 years. Exclusion criteria included facial nerve palsy and a history of eyelid surgery or trauma. Patients were asked about their sleeping position, smoking history, UV exposure regarding occupation/hobby, and skin type was graded according to the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale. Patients’ eyelids and equipment were cleaned and prepared for eyelid laxity measurements. A Blephometer was used to measure the distance of the lower eyelid from the globe using a small color scale that represented two-millimeter (mm) increments. Eyelid laxity was graded according to a customary scale; grade 1: 0 - 1.9 mm; grade 2: 2.0 - 3.9 mm; grade 3: 4 - 9 mm; and grade 4: > 9mm. In addition, patient sleeping side and other demographics were examined to find a correlation of increased eyelid laxity. Patients display a link between the side on which they usually sleep and the laxity of their lower eyelid.
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- irsc_s_b_p0007
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- Accuracy of 3D printed Models vs Traditional Stone Models.
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3D models are an essential device used in various fields of dentistry. Dental models are used for the fabrication of crowns, dentures, orthodontic treatments, and surgical equipment. Traditionally, 3D models are created from gypsum stone. However, 3D printed resin may provide a higher degree of precision and ease of sharing between professionals. Multiple studies have confirmed the accuracy of the Trios 3Shape 3D scanner, but few studies provide information on the reliability of 3D printers....
Show more3D models are an essential device used in various fields of dentistry. Dental models are used for the fabrication of crowns, dentures, orthodontic treatments, and surgical equipment. Traditionally, 3D models are created from gypsum stone. However, 3D printed resin may provide a higher degree of precision and ease of sharing between professionals. Multiple studies have confirmed the accuracy of the Trios 3Shape 3D scanner, but few studies provide information on the reliability of 3D printers. The purpose of this study is to determine the dimensional accuracy of 3D printed models for future application in dental and orthodontic treatments. Four anonymous participants received an alginate impression and 3D dental scans on the upper and lower dental arches for a resulting sample size of n=4. Prints were made from a Form Labs Form 2 3D printer and an Anycubic Photon 3D printer. These prints, as well as the gypsum model resulting from the alginate impression, were designated specific dental markers in which measurements were taken. Graphs of width and height were constructed after data analysis on Excel. There were no statistically different measurements between models of the same patient. Expected statistical differences were seen between patients, due to being different samples, which helped to validate the width and height measurements as statistically sound. This indicates that the measurements taken from stone models are as accurate as the 3D printed models. 3D printed models would be beneficial for cost reduction for orthodontic treatment and provide immediate surgical guides or dental study models.
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- irsc_s_b_p0009
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