This study used a mixed methods approach to help determine how individuals worldwide recall their history curriculum. The inclusion, if any, of queer historical figures was discussed. The study’s aim was to discover any connection between the inclusion of queer historical figures and a potential increase to all students' wellbeing and academic growth. The study employed an initial survey as well as follow-up interviews to determine the participants' education, experiences, and views of themselves at the time. The study concluded that the lack of inclusion of queer curriculum had a negative effect on students' wellbeing and the potential inclusion of this curriculum could improve all students wellbeing.

In oceans, lakes, and other bodies of water, the presence of certain nutrients is vital in order for an ecosystem to exist. However, when an ecosystem becomes oversaturated with these nutrients, algae in the water utilize the excess nitrogen and phosphorus and grow uncontrollably. This creates algal blooms on the surface of the water that deplete oxygen levels in the water. One method used to solve this issue is through Algal Turf Scrubber (ATS) technology. ATS is a natural wastewater treatment process in which water polluted with excess nitrogen and phosphorus is pumped across the floway, allowing a culture of algae to uptake nutrients before water flows out of the system. The algal biomass is harvested periodically but can itself be a waste product that is sent to landfills. It was observed that when the biomass dries, it forms a clay-like brick. The purpose of this project was to find a potential use for this dried waste product, namely in making a suitable substrate for oyster settlement and growth. The raw algal biomass was poured into plaster molds to manufacture pre-formed shapes, which were set out on a floating dock along with concrete and tile controls to determine its suitability for settlement. After a period of time, the substrates were collected, and the masses of the settled organisms on each condition were measured and compared. The results indicate that although oysters were not observed in the organism collection, the algal waste biomass can be used to create a suitable substrate for settlement of various aquatic fouling organisms.

Researchers have conducted multiple studies on the benefits of skin-to-skin (S2S) contact for infants and mothers, but few have been done to evaluate the benefits of S2S contact for fathers. This is an area that needs further exploration with research focused more on fathers. Also, since researchers have primarily focused the studies on infants and mothers, nursing students are not often taught about how S2S contact benefits fathers or how their roles can help infants from birth throughout their lifetime. The purpose of this study had two goals. The first, to explore in greater detail how S2S contact benefited fathers and their infants. Secondly, nursing students learn about non-pharmacological interventions and family-centered care. Which is why it is important that nursing students need to know more about this topic, because it could serve as a useful tool in their future practice.

Though healthcare professionals are significantly more likely to get vaccinated, according to Al-Metwali et al., this research project seeks to address the percentage of nurses that did not choose to take the vaccine, specifically student nurses. With high patient contact hours and representing the largest group of healthcare workers in the United States, high vaccine coverage amongst nurses can have direct benefits on vaccine coverage in the general population (Choi et al., 2022). Learning how to navigate the unprecedented times of the pandemic as both students and future nurses, Georgia Southern student nurses, as the subject of this study, provide an insight into the needs, factors, barriers, and beliefs at play in regards to vaccine hesitancy for the next generation of nurses. Participants were asked to complete a 25 question survey in Qualtrics, including both multiple choice as well as open-ended, qualitative questions to further explore the topic. A mixed method approach was utilized to collect data on student demographics and beliefs on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines, including questions that relate to effectiveness, benefits, barriers, susceptibility, and different mediums of vaccine education and news. The analysis provides a variety of barriers to vaccination that give insight to public health professionals as they consider topics to address that are relevant when educating healthcare providers, as well as the general population.