Mackenzie Purdy, Grand Canyon University Human trafficking does not always look like a locked room—it can look like a job. Labor trafficking is embedded in the economy and our daily lives. While sex trafficking dominates headlines, labor trafficking fuels industries in ways we fail to see. From 2011 to 2022, 17 U.S. states reported no…Continue Reading The Invisible Workforce: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Labor Trafficking
Deepfake Detection Via Facial Feature Extraction and Modeling
Benjamin Carter, Nathan Dilla, Micheal Callahan, and Atuhaire Ambala, Grand Canyon University The rise of deepfake technology brings forth new questions about the authenticity of various forms of media found online today. Videos and images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) have become increasingly more difficult to differentiate from genuine media, resulting in the need for…Continue Reading Deepfake Detection Via Facial Feature Extraction and Modeling
Job Stress and Career Performance
Kobe Lage, Addie Gjelsten, Dillon McGuckin, Cierra Baca, Brianna VandeWeg, Natalie Logan, Tatiana Calicich, Grand Canyon University Workplace stress is a significant issue that affects employee well-being, job performance, and overall organizational success. As modern work environments continue to evolve, factors such as job insecurity, excessive job demands, and managerial influences have been identified as…Continue Reading Job Stress and Career Performance
Accommodations for Neurodivergent Students: Individualization and How to Implement Individualization in the Classroom
Colin J. O’Reilly, Brynn E. Brunswig, Megan McConnell, Piper R. Necaise, Sedina Hayes, Grand Canyon University This literature review examines the current literature on accommodations for neurodivergent students, factors that may affect neurodivergent learning, and the importance of individualization. Current literature posits that accommodations for neurodivergent students in the education system are insufficient and ineffective…Continue Reading Accommodations for Neurodivergent Students: Individualization and How to Implement Individualization in the Classroom
Moving Toward Presence: How Dance/Movement Therapy Could Repair Derealization/Depersonalization Disorder Symptomatology at the Neurobiological Level
Allison Rogers, Sedina Hayes, Elise Ahrens, Lilly Revell, Allyson Wagner, Grand Canyon University Childhood sexual assault (CSA) has profound neurobiological and emotional effects, often contributing to the development of complex trauma-related disorders such as derealization/depersonalization disorder (DDD). DDD disrupts the mind-body connection and is marked by a pervasive sense of disembodiment and identity fragmentation. Symptoms…Continue Reading Moving Toward Presence: How Dance/Movement Therapy Could Repair Derealization/Depersonalization Disorder Symptomatology at the Neurobiological Level
Developing Community Leaders: A Reflection on the Motivating Factors Behind Prosocial and Altruistic Behavior in Adolescents
Harmony Jenkins, Grand Canyon University This reflection on community engagement explores the possible motivating factors behind adolescents’ decisions to engage in community service. I describe the events of a transformative volunteer experience with a faith-based youth leadership program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The unexpected outcome of this week-long summer camp, called Kids Club, included the…Continue Reading Developing Community Leaders: A Reflection on the Motivating Factors Behind Prosocial and Altruistic Behavior in Adolescents
The Great Commission: Effects of Evangelism on the Christian
Noah Larson, GCU Honors College Upon engaging in several trips focusing on evangelism, I experienced an unexpected change. I noticed that after evangelizing, I had become significantly more compassionate and passionate about my faith. In order to discern the cause of these newfound changes, I looked at three theories to provide insight. The first theory…Continue Reading The Great Commission: Effects of Evangelism on the Christian
Editorial: Anchored in Purpose, Driven by Curiosity
Breanna J. Naegeli, PhdGrand Canyon University, Editor-in Chief, CJUR This June, 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: Anchored in Purpose, Driven by Curiosity