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- Pt. I: Introduction -- Genius of the English land law -- Indian land policy of the Colonial Era -- Basis of the English and Indian titles to lands in America -- Rise of the reservation system -- Beginnings of the land in severalty policy -- Pt.2: Development of the Indian land law in the United States -- Early recognition of Indian landed rights -- Westward Migrations -- Establishment of the reservation system -- The general land in severalty law -- Outline of the fee simple idea., Paschal Sherman., Typescript., Thesis (Ph. D.--Philosophy.)--Catholic University of America, 1920.
- Degree awarded: Ph.D. Philosophy. The Catholic University of America, This dissertation presents a comprehensive analysis of Thomas Aquinas's theory of self-knowledge, examining each of the four kinds of self-knowledge he identifies: (1) actual perception of one's existence (actual self-awareness); (2) habitual self-awareness; (3) apprehension of the soul's nature; and (4) the judgment of this apprehension in light of divine truth. Broadly speaking, it contends that Thomas is attentive to experienced phenomena and provides precise and thoughtful analyses of phenomena such as bodily consciousness, implicit and explicit awareness of oneself as subject, unified perception of the self as a single subject, and scientific knowledge of the soul's nature. Moreover, his explanation of self-knowledge is consistent with the principles of his general theory of knowledge, while it also takes into account the unique characteristics of an act of knowledge wherein the knower is the known, and integrates both Augustinian and Aristotelian principles. Thus Thomas's comments on self-knowledge constitute a carefully nuanced doctrine with significant implications for both his theory of knowledge and his explanation of human subjectivity. The first chapter examines the doctrine of two of his main sources, Augustine and Aristotle, while placing special emphasis on the way that difficulties of interpretation of texts in both these thinkers helped shape Thomas's own conception of self-knowledge. It then reviews chronologically his major texts on self-knowledge, while examining them for possible doctrinal developments and highlighting significant systematic problems for consideration in the thematic discussions of the following chapters. The second chapter analyzes in detail the first type of self-knowledge--the soul's awareness of its individual existing self, focuses on the problem of its content and the mode in which it is achieved, and argues that according to at least one definition of "intuition," Thomas is defending a theory of intuitive self-awareness. The third chapter investigates the second type of self-knowledge--the soul's habitual self-awareness through its own presence to itself--and argues for the existence of a Thomistic account of implicit actual self-awareness. The fourth chapter examines the third and fourth kinds of self-knowledge and reviews F.-X. Putallaz's argument that reditio completa constitutes a fifth type of self-knowledge. Lastly, the fifth chapter studies the implications of Thomas's theory of self-knowledge for his view of human nature. It returns to the commentaries on the De anima and Liber de causis to argue that habitual self-knowledge is essential to immaterial being, and that Thomas's discussion of habitual and actual implicit self-knowledge constitutes a psychological approach to the nature of human personhood which complements his much better-known metaphysical definition of personhood., Made available in DSpace on 2011-12-01T20:32:02Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Cory_cua_0043D_10023.pdf: 2346567 bytes, checksum: 42bdf60ca6d21351dca6143a2af2f814 (MD5)
- Degree awarded: J.C.D. Canon Law. The Catholic University of America, This dissertation can be viewed by CUA users only., The 1983 Code of Canon Law describes the patrimony of a religious institute as constituted by the "mind and designs of the founders regarding the nature, purpose, spirit and character of an institute, which have been sanctioned by competent ecclesiastical authority, and its sound tradition" (c. 578). Further, the code declares that both the institute and the competent authority of the Church have the responsibility to foster this patrimony and to promote renewal in accordance with it (cc. 631 and 576). This dissertation studies these responsibilities in relation to the Apostolic See and the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin focusing especially on four elements: fraternity, equality, itinerancy and pluriformity. Chapter one studies the Order of Friars Minor founded by St. Francis of Assisi (1209), tracing the development of the Franciscan patrimony up to the Constitutions of Narbonne (1260). It also examines the roles of Pope Innocent III, Honorius III, and Gregory IX. It concludes with the breakdown of equality when lay friars were relegated to second class status. Chapter two traces the founding (1529) and development of the Capuchin Order as a separate branch of the Franciscan Order and the renewal of its patrimony, particularly the recovery of the element of equality of all friars. It considers the role of Pope Clement VII and the Council of Trent's impact on the Order. The chapter examines Pius X's revocation of passive voice from the lay friars and the classification of the Order as a clerical institute by the 1917 Code of Canon Law. Chapter three studies the Order's renewaL after Vatican II, particularly of the four elements of its patrimony. The chapter focuses on the attempts of the Order to restore full equality to the lay friars and the exchanges between the Order and the Holy See regarding the description of the Order as a "clerical institute." Pope John Paul II's reference to the Order as a "mixed institute" is scrutinized. The dissertation concludes with a discussion of the canonical status of the Order and its ongoing attempts to have full equality for lay friars., Submitted by Shanyun Zhang (zhangs@cua.edu) on 2013-05-09T17:10:07Z No. of bitstreams: 1 RosenC.pdf: 396771 bytes, checksum: a262cecd0353d6d2653838ebaa902e6d (MD5), Made available in DSpace on 2013-05-09T17:14:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 RosenC.pdf: 396771 bytes, checksum: a262cecd0353d6d2653838ebaa902e6d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-01-04
- ABSTRACTThe Effect of Institution-Wide Implementation of Smart Slide Sheet Technology on the Incidence of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Nursing PersonnelBackground: Work- related musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are a major occupational problem in the hospital setting. MSIs have been associated with workforce retention issues, reduced work productivity, employee turnover, loss work time, and wages. One third of hospital injuries stem from performance of patient handling tasks. Direct patient care workers are at greatest risk of experiencing a patient handling MSI. Current patient handling literature reveals that direct patient care nursing personnel have the highest incidence rates for all occupational injuries. Patient handling MSIs are a priority health and safety concern for direct patient care nursing personnel and employers. The elimination of all manual patient handling procedures is arguably the “gold standard” to reduce the incidence of patient handling MSIs. The use of patient handling technology such as Smart Slide Sheets has the ability to support approaches to migrating MSIs and establishing a safe patient handling program.Purpose: To evaluate the implementation and effect of Smart Slide Sheet (SSS) technology on direct patient care nursing personnel's patient handling MSIs.Design: A one year secondary analysis of data regarding filed patient handling injuries of SSS trained and non-trained nursing personnel collected during SSI implementation was conducted.Method: A formative evaluation focused on the evaluation process and related to the SSS intervention during the pilot and institutional wide implementation and the performance of individual staff trained in SSS technology. Data already collected for quality assurance purposes was subjected to secondary analysis from multiple data sources that include Dynamic Online Event Reporting System, Mobilization Competency Test, and Mobilization Score Card. The formative evaluation also addressed questions using training completion benchmarks established by the NHS. A summative evaluation quantified the number of MSI incidences pre and post implementation, with further analysis based on injury type, employee job category, compares the differences in a unit-by-unit analysis of injury type, loss work time, restricted workdays and injury healthcare cost of injury pre and post implementation. Results: The institutional wide (80%) in-service compliance was less than the benchmark target (85%). Training sessions were prolonged by an additional 3 months. A significant difference (χ =13.91, df=1, p<.001) was found in MSIs for nursing personnel pre and post implementation. The percentage of SSS trained nursing personnel experiencing MSI incidents were significantly lower than untrained personnel (1% vs 7%). Pre and post SSI findings were a comparison of two different groups over the same timeframe.Conclusion: The SSS implementation improved teamwork, change acceptance, and reduced employee patient handling MSI. Together with the proper equipment (SSS), patient mobility assessments, and well-informed staff, lessen employees MSI injuries., Nursing, Occupational safety, Nursing, Degree Awarded: D.N.P. Nursing. The Catholic University of America
- Fetal abnormalities are categorized as structural abnormality, non-structural abnormality,or a combination of both. Fetal structural abnormalities (FSA) include, but are not limited, toDown syndrome, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and cleft lip and palate (Rushton, 1994).Vayna et al. (2018) found that 79% of FSA can be detected in the first trimester of pregnancy.Etiological factors for FSA are unknown; however, genetic transmitted risk can be one of thesefactors. Consanguineous marriage, often referred to as inbreeding, represents a significant riskfactor for FSA due to the increased likelihood of deleterious genetic traits shared by bothbiological parents (WHO, 2016). In a country such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA),consanguineous marriage is high, which creates a significant risk of children to be born withcongenital abnormalities (Abdulrazzaq et al., 1997; Alkuraya, 2014; Al Salloum, El Mouzan, AlHerbish, Al Omer, & Qurashib, 2015; Al-Ayed et al., 2014). Previous studies indicated that asignificant gap exists in understanding the lived experiences of Saudi women dealing with anFSA-complicated pregnancy.Eleven participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview format for thisqualitative phenomenological study investigating the lived experiences of pregnant Saudi womencarrying a child with FSA. This study explored the gaps in current literature regarding the livedexperiences of pregnant Saudi women whose pregnancies were complicated by FSA. In addition,the researcher acquired knowledge about the available support and resources as well as the Saudi cultural perspective on FSA. This research explored the lived experiences of pregnant Saudiwomen utilizing Giorgi’s (2009) approach to data collection and data management.Findings for this study cover five major themes: (1) initial maternal reaction to the FSAdiagnosis per ultrasound screening; (2) strengthening of the maternal relationship with God; (3)maternal concern for their child’s future; (4) feeling supported by their loved ones; and (5) lackof healthcare provider support and guidance.Future research in the KSA is needed to explore the network support for these mothers.This study recommended further clinical nursing research, nursing education, clinical practice,and healthcare policy/procedures to provide opportunities for improvement in nursing care andincrease awareness in KSA society., Nursing, Nursing, FSA, HCP, KSA, PCC, Nursing, Degree Awarded: Ph.D. Nursing. The Catholic University of America