Can a non-Muslim Mass Shooter be a “Terrorist”?: A Comparative Content Analysis of the Las Vegas and Orlando Shootings

ABSTRACT

This study used the 2017 Las Vegas and 2016 Orlando mass shootings as case studies to explore alleged double standards in reporting of events featuring Muslim and non-Muslim mass perpetrators of violence. The study used framing theory and content analysis to examine Los Angeles Times and New York Times coverage of the shootings during the one week immediately following each event. Findings are consistent with previous literature and the researchers’ expectations. The Orlando shooting, carried out by a Muslim, was allotted more coverage despite the fact that it produced nine fewer fatalities than the Las Vegas shooting, perpetrated by a white non-Muslim. The analysis also showed that the examined newspapers were more likely to employ a “terrorism” frame in their coverage of the Orlando shooting than in their coverage of the Las Vegas shooting; link the Orlando mass shooting with the global war on terrorism; and to humanize Stephen Paddock, the white perpetrator of the Las Vegas shooting. Framing differences found in this study may contribute to downplaying the threat of white male gun violence, and to reinforcing fears of Islam and Muslims.     

Physical activity and nutrition guidelines to help with the fight against COVID-19

ABSTRACT

As the world is witnessing the epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019, emerging genetics and clinical pieces of evidence suggest a similar immunopathology to those of severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle East respiratory syndrome. Staying at home to prevent the spread of the virus and consequently being largely inactive is associated with unintended consequences. These can actually enhance the infection risk and exacerbate poor health conditions including impaired immune function. Physical activity is a feasible way of improving health, particularly physical and mental health in a time of social isolation. However, people with certain health conditions in these circumstances may need a special physical activity programme in addition to any exercise they may already be performing via online programmes. This review aims to provide practical guidelines during the COVID-19 quarantine period. We suggest performing aerobic, resistance training, respiratory muscle training and yoga in the healthy, and in those with upper respiratory tract illness, patients with lower respiratory tract illness should be restricted to respiratory muscle training and yoga. In addition, vitamins D and C, omega-3 fatty acids, and regular consumption of fruit and vegetables might be considered as nutritional aids to support the immune system in those affected by COVID-19.     

Coordinating multiple representations of polynomials: What do patterns in students' solution strategies reveal?

We investigate the strategies used by 64 advanced secondary mathematics students to identify whether a given pair of polynomial representations (graphs, tables, or equations) corresponded to the same function on an assessment of coordinating representations. Participants also completed assessments of domain-related knowledge and background skills. Cluster analysis of strategies by representation pair revealed patterns in the participants' strategy use. Two clusters were identifiable on tasks that required matching equations to graphs and graphs to tables. We identified overlap between these two clusters, suggesting that while the representation pair influenced strategy choice, there was also a general distinction between students who used more and less sophisticated strategies. However, students who used more sophisticated coordination strategies were similar to the others on measures of domain-specific knowledge or background skills. We consider implications for future investigations testing interventions to promote coordinating representations.     

女大学生瑜伽练习中呼吸运用的现状与分析

在高校体育选修课程中,瑜伽通过调吸调身调心,达到身心灵合一的境界,受到众多女大学生的欢迎和喜爱,而在教学过程中,学生普遍存在一些有关呼吸方面的困惑。针对这一问题的现状进行简单分析,提出解决方案,希望对以后的教学工作有一定的指导意义。     

关于城乡结合部中小学生心理困境现状的调查分析——以河南省周口市为例

城乡结合部中小学生面临的心理困境有日趋增多的趋势。困境产生的原因主要来自社会、学校、家庭和学生个人四个方面。只有采取强化心理健康教育工作、提高教师心理健康教育能力、构建心理健康教育体系等对策,才能使中小学生走出心理困境,实现全面发展。     

Formative Assessment: A Meta‐Analysis and a Call for Research

An effect size of about .70 (or .40–.70) is often claimed for the efficacy of formative assessment, but is not supported by the existing research base. More than 300 studies that appeared to address the efficacy of formative assessment in grades K‐12 were reviewed. Many of the studies had severely flawed research designs yielding uninterpretable results. Only 13 of the studies provided sufficient information to calculate relevant effect sizes. A total of 42 independent effect sizes were available. The median observed effect size was .25. Using a random effects model, a weighted mean effect size of .20 was calculated. Moderator analyses suggested that formative assessment might be more effective in English language arts (ELA) than in mathematics or science, with estimated effect sizes of .32, .17, and .09, respectively. Two types of implementation of formative assessment, one based on professional development and the other on the use of computer‐based formative systems, appeared to be more effective than other approaches, yielding mean effect size of .30 and .28, respectively. Given the wide use and potential efficacy of good formative assessment practices, the paucity of the current research base is problematic. A call for more high‐quality studies is issued.     

竞技武术套路运动员力量素质的训练措施分析

在现代竞技武术比赛中,超强的力量素质对创造优异的运动成绩起着重要作用。本文通过文献资料法、逻辑分析法等方法,针对竞技武术套路的运动特点指导和制定科学合理的力量素质训练方法,旨在使竞技武术套路训练走向更加科学化和规范化的道路,以期促进我国武术事业的发展。     

基础教育英语语法教学价值分析

结合西方应用语言学和语言习得研究的进展,分析中国英语语法教学的现状,我们可以发现国内对语法教学价值判断的失当源于极性思维、盲从心理和实践精神的缺位;语法教学的必要性受多种复杂变量影响而处于一种分层次的连续状态,因此不是教与不教的问题而是更适合谁的问题;立足实践第一的原则才能客观看待语法教学的价值。     

当代大学生思想问题的解决策略——“思想分析”在辅导员工作中的应用

大学生心理问题和思想问题既相互区别又相互联系,高校辅导员对于两类性质各异的问题要采用不同的策略。大学生思想问题的分析和疏导可以采用“思想分析”的方法,思想分析继承和发展了马克思主义分析问题的思想方法,分析的过程也是开解思想“症结”的过程,“解惑、去苦”中运用的方法和技术有“宁静法”“四阶段法”“认知颖悟法”等。