Breanna J. Naegeli, PhdGrand Canyon University, Editor-in Chief, CJUR This November, we enthusiastically present a new issue of the Canyon Journal of Undergraduate Research (CJUR). We are pleased to introduce the editorial staff that has diligently collaborated to produce this issue of the journal at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona: Scott Greenberger, EdD., Executive…Continue Reading Editorial: Interdisciplinary and Holistic Approaches to Human Flourishing
The Human Element: Bipolar Disorder Treatment & Social Stigma
Elena HernandezGrand Canyon University Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder often experience social stigma that affects their treatment adherence and their overall well-being. This interdisciplinary reflection builds on existing research about how social stigma affects treatment adherence for patients with bipolar disorder. This reflection examines the disciplines of sociology and psychology within the context of how…Continue Reading The Human Element: Bipolar Disorder Treatment & Social Stigma
Neuroprotective Agent Resveratrol in Managing Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer’s Disease
Brayden J. LammGrand Canyon UniversityJessica M. BuselmeierGrand Canyon UniversityLorien R. SaggioGrand Canyon University Alzheimer’s disease is a multifaceted neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, brain mass reduction, and the presence of Amyloid β plaques. Oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammation are all associated with this disease, and their interconnectivity in causing the development is still…Continue Reading Neuroprotective Agent Resveratrol in Managing Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer’s Disease
Educational Inequities: Understanding and Addressing Obstacles Confronted by Undocumented Scholars Pursuing A Graduate Education in the United States
Karen Velazquez MuñozGrand Canyon University The following literature review explores the challenges undocumented scholars in the United States encounter as they pursue graduate education. By focusing on the legal constraints, economic hardships, lack of opportunities and resources, lack of familial support as first-generation students, and institutional responses, the review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding…Continue Reading Educational Inequities: Understanding and Addressing Obstacles Confronted by Undocumented Scholars Pursuing A Graduate Education in the United States
Boulevard of Broken Realities: Uncovering the Relationships Between Derealization/Depersonalization Disorder and Childhood Sexual Assault in Literature
Allison RogersGrand Canyon University The effects of childhood sexual trauma (CSA) can show up in various ways in an individual’s lifetime. This could include dissociative symptoms, posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD), and derealization/depersonalization disorder (DDD) (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). These symptoms can affect an individual’s quality of life and contribution to society (Kapoor, 2023). This review…Continue Reading Boulevard of Broken Realities: Uncovering the Relationships Between Derealization/Depersonalization Disorder and Childhood Sexual Assault in Literature
“Entiéndeme”: A Reflection on The Interdisciplinary Problems Surrounding Educational Models and English Language Acquisition
Karla Daniela Salazar ChaviraGrand Canyon University The word “entiéndeme,” Spanish for “understand me,” here invites compassionate inquiry, urging empathy. For over twenty years, emergent bilingual students in Arizona have struggled under the state’s English-only policy. Despite the lack of research supporting its effectiveness in promoting English acquisition, this educational model continues to be enforced in…Continue Reading “Entiéndeme”: A Reflection on The Interdisciplinary Problems Surrounding Educational Models and English Language Acquisition