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Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chain Management through Data Analytics

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The COVID-19 pandemic’s unprecedented nature caused significant disruptions in the global supply chain industry, resulting in setbacks for supply chain operations. The repercussions of the supply chain challenges impacted various industries. This thesis seeks to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain industry, with a focus…

The COVID-19 pandemic’s unprecedented nature caused significant disruptions in the global supply chain industry, resulting in setbacks for supply chain operations. The repercussions of the supply chain challenges impacted various industries. This thesis seeks to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain industry, with a focus on how disruptions have affected the efficiency and resilience of companies within this sector. Data analytics will be leveraged to analyze these disruptions and improve supply chain operations.
ContributorsPatwardhan, Sampada (Author) / Sirugudi, Kumar (Thesis director) / Sopha, Matthew (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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COVID-19 and Workflow in Healthcare Systems

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This essay will provide an analysis of the responsiveness of the world's hospitals to the crisis of the COVID 19 pandemic. This analysis will be focused on determining the previous adaptiveness of these hospitals and how they became and can become more adaptable in order to effectively handle the next…

This essay will provide an analysis of the responsiveness of the world's hospitals to the crisis of the COVID 19 pandemic. This analysis will be focused on determining the previous adaptiveness of these hospitals and how they became and can become more adaptable in order to effectively handle the next global crisis that we will face. The essay will first examine some of the underlying issues that existed within healthcare institutions immediately prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After this, it will next observe some of the general challenges posed by the circumstances of the pandemic, followed by an exploration of what changes took place within hospitals in order to combat these challenges. After this the essay will provide an analysis of the effectiveness of these changes. Lastly, the essay will give recommendations on how international healthcare facilities can take broad steps to be better prepared for the next global health crisis.
ContributorsBrackett, Jonah Lynn (Author) / Oke, Adegoke (Thesis director) / Kizer, Elizabeth (Committee member) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2021-05
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Sustainability Competencies in Middle-School Curriculum: Educating Students About Water Systems and Drought

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Current literature on sustainability education and its core competencies (systems thinking, normative, interpersonal, strategic, and future thinking) has yet to acknowledge the K-12 level, concentrating instead on higher-level institutions. To initiate study at the critical K-12 level, a curriculum module composed of four lessons to address the wicked sustainability problem…

Current literature on sustainability education and its core competencies (systems thinking, normative, interpersonal, strategic, and future thinking) has yet to acknowledge the K-12 level, concentrating instead on higher-level institutions. To initiate study at the critical K-12 level, a curriculum module composed of four lessons to address the wicked sustainability problem of drought in the Sonoran Desert was developed, piloted, and evaluated. The framework of each lesson combined the core competencies and the 5Es pedagogy (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate). Two lessons were successfully piloted in two seventh grade middle-school science classes in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics addressed were the water cycle, types of drought, water systems, and mitigation methods. Evaluation determined a high level of student engagement. Post-pilot teacher questionnaires revealed a high degree of support for inclusion of sustainability education and core competencies addressing drought in future opportunities. It is concluded that lessons in the future can adopt the core competences of sustainability with the support of educators in Arizona.
ContributorsComeaux, Victoria (Co-author) / Harding, Bridget (Co-author) / Larson, Kelli L. (Thesis director) / Frisk Redman, Erin (Committee member) / School of Sustainability (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2015-12

Unlocking Linguistic Equality: Advocating for Bilingualism in Arizona

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My thesis is a comprehensive, multi-page report highlighting the ethical concerns of Arizona’s English-only law, or Proposition 203. It will emphasize the detrimental effects the law has on bilingualism, language preservation, and educational equity. To do this, I will explore research on the benefits of bilingualism for cultural awareness, brain…

My thesis is a comprehensive, multi-page report highlighting the ethical concerns of Arizona’s English-only law, or Proposition 203. It will emphasize the detrimental effects the law has on bilingualism, language preservation, and educational equity. To do this, I will explore research on the benefits of bilingualism for cultural awareness, brain development, and career opportunities. The project will underscore the importance of embracing linguistic diversity in the public education system in Arizona. My report will provide some background on the topic by delving into the historical context and intentions behind the English-only law. This will essentially expose to readers the misguided attempts of the law, some of which include boosting test scores at the expense of genuine learning experiences. I will include information that supports my argument that Proposition 203 discourages bilingualism and strips impactful opportunities from students in the public education system. Additionally, anecdotes and personal opinions from educators will be included to strengthen my argument. By highlighting the ethical implications of prioritizing test outcomes over holistic education, my thesis aims to advocate for a shift towards inclusive, more immersive bilingual education models.
ContributorsErramuzpe, Sophia (Author) / Sipka, Danko (Thesis director) / Amrein-Beardsley, Audrey (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05

Teacher Stress and Burnout: Associations of Student Relationships and Stress Management Strategies

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Education is highly valued in our society, and teaching is regarded as a necessary and impactful job. Students are influenced not only by the knowledge they retain, but also by the connections they build with their instructors and peers, as well as the classroom environment. Reciprocally, teachers are impacted by…

Education is highly valued in our society, and teaching is regarded as a necessary and impactful job. Students are influenced not only by the knowledge they retain, but also by the connections they build with their instructors and peers, as well as the classroom environment. Reciprocally, teachers are impacted by the classroom environment which is determined by the students within it. While all teachers have a heavy workload and may be prone to moments of exhaustion, teachers dealing with difficult students are increasingly at risk of burnout (Aloe et. al., 2014). Despite the available research on teacher burnout, there is little exploration on the factors that protect against teacher stress. While interventions have been conducted to help mitigate burnout, they have been time consuming and difficult to implement in everyday practice. In this study, elementary school teachers from a variety of schools participated in a survey that assessed their stress levels, rewarding and challenging aspects of their job, relationships with students, and their stress-management strategies. This data was used to establish the connection between stress-management/mindfulness practice, quality of student-teacher relationships, stress levels and attitudes towards teaching. Results revealed significant correlations between the practice of stress management strategies, student-teacher closeness and stress levels (both overall and relating specifically to student misbehavior). As the practice of stress management strategies increased, stress levels decreased. Similarly, the closer teachers felt to their students, the less that student misbehavior stressed them out. Teachers felt most rewarded by seeing student growth, and most stressed out by their overall workload and lack of time.
ContributorsTrefny, Erin (Author) / Kappes, Janelle (Thesis director) / Pickett, Janna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05