Barry University

About: Barry University is a education organization based out in Miami, Florida, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Social work. The organization has 645 authors who have published 1119 publications receiving 17494 citations.

Foreign Policy and the Chinese Constitutions During the Hu Jintao Administration

Abstract: To understand the normative aspects of Chinese foreign policy, one must consider China’s constitutions. China’s dual constitution system – that is, the nexus of governing power as outlined between the State Constitution and the Communist Party Constitution – provides both jurisdictional and substantive guidance to Chinese foreign policy makers. While this guidance has existed in letter for decades, the seamlessness between Chinese foreign policy and constitutional norms was especially apparent during the Hu Jintao administration (2002-2012). His government promoted the “Peaceful Development” formulation of Chinese foreign policy in tandem with the deep constitutionalism of the “Scientific Development Outlook” and its goal of creating a “Socialist Harmonious Society.” As this tripartite linkage became more explicit, China’s leaders claimed to fuse their foreign and domestic policies in an unprecedented way. This apparent seamlessness emanates from a proper application of the official Chinese Communist Party ideological line as refined from the time of Deng Xiaoping through its most recent manifestation, the Scientific Development Outlook. In this manner, the Chinese constitutional law of foreign policy has theoretically become a unique extraterritorial projection of “the rule of law with Chinese characteristics,” with room for both liberal and realist interpretations for future development. This article begins by introducing the jurisdictional and substantive bases of the Chinese constitutional law of foreign policy. It then recalls the specific contributions of the Hu Administration and explains the linkage between the Scientific Development Outlook, the Socialist Harmonious Society platform, and the Peaceful Development strategy. After that, it posits how the Chinese constitutions may have informed foreign policy decision-making regarding some of the biggest challenges of the Hu Jintao era, and predicts that the principal constitutional challenge that China will face in the foreseeable future is securing the vast amount of resources it needs to maintain its domestic development while maintaining its constitutional commitment under the “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence” to harmonious relations with the rest of the developing world.

Influence of Fatigue on Change of Direction Performance in Soccer Players.

Abstract: We investigated the acute fatiguing effects of sprint interval training (SIT) on change of direction performance in male and female soccer players. A T-test was performed once before (PRE) and twice following (POST 1 and POST 2) the completion of four sets of 4 s cycle ergometer sprints protocol. The sprint intervals were separated by 25 s active recovery. POST 1 was performed approximately 25 s following the final cycle sprint and POST 2 began two minutes after completing POST 1. Repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used to determine any significant differences in the time to complete the T-tests. The average power output drop measured during cycle SIT was 30.7 ± 9%. Time to complete the T-test significantly differed among the three tests (PRE: 10.46 ± .17 s; POST 1: 11.67 ± .33 s; POST 2: 10.96 ± .19 s; F (2, 54) = 6.174, p = .003). Post hoc test revealed an increase in time from PRE to POST 1 (p = .002) but no difference between PRE and POST 2 (p = .473). Nine participants (48%) were unable to complete POST 1 without errors; however, ten (52%) participants recovered enough to perform POST 1 without error. These results show that acute fatigue from SIT impairs change of direction performance, but performance can be recovered within a few minutes of rest. Coaches can combine fatigue inducing drills and change of direction training into same sessions with the right rest interval between the training modes.

Bringing Up Baby (Criminals): The Failure of Zero Tolerance and the Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach to State Actions Involving Children

Abstract: The United States legal system is predicated on logic and reason, to say nothing of compassion. Without reason, there would be no self-defense, negligence, justifiable homicide, or even degrees of murder. There would be one punishment for each category of crime; intent, motive, or means would not be criteria for adjudication.While our legal system recognizes and allows for such mitigating circumstances, school districts in recent years have enacted their own system of justice with much harsher results, eliminating even the idea of mitigation. Zero-tolerance policies have been enacted nationwide in response to incidents of violence in schools. No one would suggest that these school districts were not only acting from a firm conviction that action needed to be taken, but also from an affirmative obligation to do so. Yet an idea, which theoretically had potential for good in controlling violence and providing a safe haven for students, has become an instrument of harm in and of itself, and worse, according to some of its critics, a tool for school administrators seeking a legitimate way to target difficult children, including those in special education programs.This Article explores how and what we are teaching today's children. Most importantly, this Article examines whether zero tolerance is working, or, instead, is contributing to the growing acts of violence and disassociation of our children. It will not purport to be an examination of statistics and structure of the various zero-tolerance policies, but looks at whether both the school and state have abandoned their responsibility to children in the guise of protecting and furthering society. After the introduction in Part I, Part II of this Article examines the effects of such policies on children in general, including a look at the positive goals of the policies and both the immediate and lasting effects of suspension and expulsion from school. Part III takes a closer look at how specific groups of children are affected, including minorities and special education children, and will examine the irony of using the very environments created to help these children as their means of punishment. Part IV focuses on the potential long-term effects of eliminating zero tolerance in its most basic forms from our schools, including how zero tolerance carries over into intolerance for others, to say nothing of creating a new species of criminals. Part V looks at alternative means of achieving the results sought from these policies, including a call for the full integration of families and social science professionals in all areas of family and juvenile law.

Impact and Prevention of Misconduct in the Faculty-Student Academic Relationship

Abstract: Faculty face the conundrum of the simultaneous duality of their roles they are both teachers and mentors. When the sanctity of the institution is compromised by inappropriate faculty-student relationships, and the purpose and integrity of university programs are compromised. One has to consider the issues of differential power, boundary crossings and violations and its impact on faculty, students, the program, and the profession. What legal and ethical responsibility do institutions have for reporting these violations? Attention must be given to the areas of vulnerability and safeguards must be put in place.

Flu vaccine experiences and beliefs influence vaccination decision making more than knowledge

Abstract: Mass immunization programs have proven to be a primary preventive measure to limit the spread of many infectious diseases worldwide. Nurses are trained to be leaders in preventing potential global health problems, but they are one of the groups with the lowest rates of compliancy in receiving influenza vaccination. Since nursing faculty are important role models in molding attitudes and behaviors of future nurses (their students), we set out to explore the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of the nursing faculty and their students regarding influenza vaccine decision making. Our study included an assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs (KABs) of the nursing faculty and students related to influenza vaccination and whether their KABs influence the decision to receive or decline the vaccination. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using an anonymous questionnaire and our study indicated that personal experiences—either positive or negative—had a direct effect on influenza vaccine decision-making. Additionally, personal experiences influenced beliefs, and beliefs were shown to influence decision-making regarding vaccination. While beliefs and personal experiences had a direct effect on vaccine decision-making, knowledge had only an indirect effect through beliefs. Our study demonstrated that even though nursing practice is supposed to be driven by evidence-based medical practices, personal practices by nurses may be more influenced by personal beliefs than medical knowledge.