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Relationships Between Specific Health-Related Fitness Components And Standardized Academic Achievement Tests, Tona Wilson
Relationships Between Specific Health-Related Fitness Components And Standardized Academic Achievement Tests, Tona Wilson
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Guided by self-efficacy theory, this study assessed the impact of optimal versus minimal physical fitness on student academic achievement. Independent variables were optimal and minimal physical fitness based upon completing 6 or 5 FITNESSGRAM components, respectively. Optimally fit students scored significantly higher (p < 0.05) in math and ELA tests.
Understanding Distinctive Beliefs And Perceptions About Depression Among Haitian Men, Darlyne Richardson
Understanding Distinctive Beliefs And Perceptions About Depression Among Haitian Men, Darlyne Richardson
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This is a quantitative analysis exploring the relationship between levels of depression in Haitian men as related to restrictive emotionality, self-reliance, subjective masculine stress, spiritual well-being, and length of time in the United States. The data were obtained from demographic questionnaires and surveys among 90 Haitian men residing in the United States.
Modeling Risk Management In Banks: Examining Why Banks Fail, Daniel O. Okehi
Modeling Risk Management In Banks: Examining Why Banks Fail, Daniel O. Okehi
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The aim of this research was to determine why there have been persistent bank failures in Nigeria and to investigate whether ineffective risk management in banks, coupled with poor corporate governance practices and nonadherence to regulations (independent variables), play a significant role in the banks' performance(dependent variable).
The Relationship Of Mental Health Agency Productivity Standards With Marriage And Family Therapist Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intent, Gilbert E. Franco
The Relationship Of Mental Health Agency Productivity Standards With Marriage And Family Therapist Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intent, Gilbert E. Franco
2010-2016 Archived Posters
A quantitative study investigated how productivity standards were related to self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and marriage and family therapist (MFT) turnover intent. The results show that productivity standards predict turnover intent, mediated by job self-efficacy and job satisfaction. It was found that productivity predicts job satisfaction, mediated by job self-efficacy.
The Effect Of Textbook Format On Mental Effort And Time On Task, Antonio Tango Thomas
The Effect Of Textbook Format On Mental Effort And Time On Task, Antonio Tango Thomas
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Using Astin’s theory of student engagement as a framework, the purpose of this study was to determine whether a significant difference in engagement, as indicated by mental effort and time on task, existed for college students who used a digital game-based textbook versus students who used a traditional print based textbook. The results showed a statistically significant difference in engagement, Hotelling’s T2 (2, 52) = 25.11, p < .001, D2=1.86.
The Effects Of Certified Nurse Assistants’ Socialization, Onboarding, And Turnover, Dorothy Henry
The Effects Of Certified Nurse Assistants’ Socialization, Onboarding, And Turnover, Dorothy Henry
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Drawing from social identity theory, this study investigated certified nurse assistant’s perceived belongingness, attachment to their organizations, and intentions to leave their jobs. Healthcare reform was the public policy guiding this study. Our findings indicated affective commitment to the organization partially mediated the relationship between organizational identification and turnover intentions.
Reading Specialist’S Perceptions And Roles In Implementing Response To Intervention, Twyla Heindl
Reading Specialist’S Perceptions And Roles In Implementing Response To Intervention, Twyla Heindl
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The roles of reading specialists differ from campus to campus throughout the study site due to varied implementations of Response to Intervention (RTI). To ensure that students were receiving consistent interventions based on their needs, the site needed to examine how and when instructional services were delivered to struggling students, as well as the role of the reading specialist in the process.
Small Business Leaders Perceptions Of Factors Facilitating Successful Performance In Government Contracts, Tamara P. Williams
Small Business Leaders Perceptions Of Factors Facilitating Successful Performance In Government Contracts, Tamara P. Williams
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This descriptive study explored factors in leadership used by some small business leaders for successful performance in government contracting and was conducted by interviewing small business leaders in Washington, DC. Clustering themes according to Moustakas’s modified van Kaam method were used to organize, analyze, interpret, and provide meaning to participant accounts of the phenomenon and how they succeed.
Prostate Cancer And Afro-Caribbean Men: Experiences, Perceptions, And Beliefs, Harold E. Taitt Jr.
Prostate Cancer And Afro-Caribbean Men: Experiences, Perceptions, And Beliefs, Harold E. Taitt Jr.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The incidence of prostate cancer is high among men of African descent. Research questions in this phenomenological study considered the perceptions and beliefs of Afro-Caribbean men. Participants conveyed low disease awareness, but believed that early diagnosis increased survival chances. Findings revealed strategies to help reduce mortality from the disease.
Validation Of The Health Efficacy And Assertiveness Scale, Lee Stadtlander, Amy Sickel, Martha Giles
Validation Of The Health Efficacy And Assertiveness Scale, Lee Stadtlander, Amy Sickel, Martha Giles
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Recently, health care has required the role of “patient" to change from a receptive role to an active one. Patients' responsibilities for discussing health with their physicians require greater health assertiveness and efficacy. There is not a validated survey examining patient assertiveness and self-efficacy. This study addresses this issue.
The Truth About Humans: The Decision To Adopt Dogs & Cats, Leann Stadtlander
The Truth About Humans: The Decision To Adopt Dogs & Cats, Leann Stadtlander
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Millions of dogs and cats are adopted from animal shelters every year, however, little is known about why specific animals are adopted. This study examines the qualitative comments given by adopters of cats and dogs for selecting specific animals. Differences between the species and insights into human/animal interactions are discussed.
Success Factors Of Small Business Owners Of Independent Financial Planning Firms, Joanne Snider
Success Factors Of Small Business Owners Of Independent Financial Planning Firms, Joanne Snider
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Small Business Administration (SBA, 2014) statistics indicate 20% of small businesses fail within 2 years and 50% fail within 5 years. Interviews with 12 successful small business owners of independent financial planning firms revealed these success factors: (a) training in business operations, (b) business differentiation, and (c) website marketing.
Health Behaviors, Hardiness, And Burnout In Mental Health Workers, Jeremiah Brian Schimp
Health Behaviors, Hardiness, And Burnout In Mental Health Workers, Jeremiah Brian Schimp
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This study addressed the connection between health behaviors, hardiness, and burnout in 223 mental health workers who completed online surveys of burnout, demographics, hardiness, and health behaviors. The results suggest mental health workers are better able to maintain their emotional energy through the cultivation of hardiness and management of stress.
Measuring Engagement Of Online High School Students, Beth A. Robelia Ph.D.
Measuring Engagement Of Online High School Students, Beth A. Robelia Ph.D.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore why online learners do not engage with their studies. Online high schools can create social change by creating learning environments that can flex place, pace, path and time. Theoretical constructs of student engagement were based on recent work in brick and mortar schools and adapted for an online context. Over 400 high school students were surveyed for their perceptions of what are the most engaging aspects of online learning. Twenty three teachers were interviewed about how they engaged students. Students who were engaged showed a pattern of having and keeping …
Ceo Duality And Performance Of Not-For-Profit Hospitals, Anh Ngoc Pham
Ceo Duality And Performance Of Not-For-Profit Hospitals, Anh Ngoc Pham
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Depending on their needs for enhancing and sustaining their business and market values, some firms choose to operate with a corporate governance structure of CEO duality, in which an executive serves as the CEO and the chairperson of the board of directors. This study used multiple regression data analyses of financial indicators from 146 U.S. not-for-profit hospitals selected from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development database of California, for the period from 2009 to 2012. The results of this study suggested CEO duality and presence of physicians on healthcare governance were not related to financial performance of not-for-profit …
Financial Resources And Technology To Transition To 450mm Semiconductor Wafer, Thomas Earl Pastore
Financial Resources And Technology To Transition To 450mm Semiconductor Wafer, Thomas Earl Pastore
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Financial models that can be applied by management to build giant wafer foundries to manufacture low cost semiconductor products are demonstrated. This advanced semiconductor technology will likely drive a new frontier called the Internet of Everything, an expected $14 trillion market that will likely contribute to global positive social change.
Predictors Of Non-Adherence To Medical Follow-Up Care Among African Americans With Hiv/Aids, Phyllis D. Morgan, Cynthia B. Banks, Joshua Fogel
Predictors Of Non-Adherence To Medical Follow-Up Care Among African Americans With Hiv/Aids, Phyllis D. Morgan, Cynthia B. Banks, Joshua Fogel
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) who do not adhere to their medical follow- up appointments tend to have poorer health outcomes compared to HIV/AIDS patients who adhere to their medical follow-up appointments (Lima et al., 2009). This study examined factors that influence non-adherence of African-Americans with HIV/AIDS to medical follow-up appointments.
The Impact Of Centeringpregnancy Implementation, Carole Ann Moleti
The Impact Of Centeringpregnancy Implementation, Carole Ann Moleti
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Evaluation of 6 Centering Pregnancy Group Prenatal Care cycles showed the logic models supported implementation and expansion of Centering Groups at 2 federally qualified health centers. There was adequate progress toward site approval with favorable method fidelity scores in addition to patient and staff satisfaction ratings using the Centering Counts data collection system. Outcomes in 33 participants demonstrated beneficial effects on key indicators.
The Relationship Between Terrorism, Oil Prices, And Airline Profitability, Ubirathan Miranda
The Relationship Between Terrorism, Oil Prices, And Airline Profitability, Ubirathan Miranda
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Increase in the price of petroleum and terrorism negatively affect airline profitability. This quantitative study was an exploration of the relationship between terrorism, fuel price, and airline profitability. Airline financial and security archives were the data for this study. Results indicate that terrorism and fuel cost significantly predict profitability.
Technology As A Health Intervention And The Self-Efficacy Of Men, Karen Denise Maxwell
Technology As A Health Intervention And The Self-Efficacy Of Men, Karen Denise Maxwell
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Mortality rates are higher for men than women. Limited knowledge exists regarding the specific components needed to design technology health tools to appeal to men. This study examined the relationship between the use of technology health tools and the role of self efficacy in men and participation in healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Assessment And Data-Informed Decision-Making In Preservice Teacher Education, Jennifer Knutson, Stacey Ness, Lisa Share
Assessment And Data-Informed Decision-Making In Preservice Teacher Education, Jennifer Knutson, Stacey Ness, Lisa Share
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The presentation highlights a 2-year study regarding assessment knowledge and data-informed decision making skills of early childhood education (ECE) and special education (SE) preservice teachers. Challenges included internal program and field experience changes, external standards revisions, and obtaining a sizeable sample. Data analysis led to program changes to improve teacher candidate performance.
The Role Of Online College Courses In Rehabilitating Offenders, Niares Hunn
The Role Of Online College Courses In Rehabilitating Offenders, Niares Hunn
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Research and testimonial evidence indicate the importance of postsecondary education in the rehabilitating inmates and in decreasing reoffending. Limited research exists on improving critical thinking skills and cognitive processing among inmates. Results indicated that critical thinking skills improved for all students; there was no significant difference based on incarceration status.
The Burden Of Avian Influenza Viruses In Community Ponds In California, Zin Htway
The Burden Of Avian Influenza Viruses In Community Ponds In California, Zin Htway
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This research was a baseline study of the proportion of influenza A virus (IAV) in urban and rural communities in California. The population was artificial recirculating water ponds in the geographic locations of rural and urban Californian communities. Surface water samples were collected from artificial recirculating ponds in California.
Development And Validation Of The Body Knowledge Questionnaire, David A. Hernandez, Cheri Ann Hernandez
Development And Validation Of The Body Knowledge Questionnaire, David A. Hernandez, Cheri Ann Hernandez
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This study evaluated the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of a new instrument,the Body Knowledge Questionnaire(BKQ), which measures weight management integration—an individual’s attitudes, preferences, and behaviors associated with weight management. The BKQ has potential for use in weight management practice areas to ameliorate the global obesity problem.
Networking The Relationships Of Microenterprise Development In Bulgaria, Kristina Harris
Networking The Relationships Of Microenterprise Development In Bulgaria, Kristina Harris
2010-2016 Archived Posters
In 1989, the microfinance industry was first established in Bulgaria. With a significant population living at or below the poverty line, the rural areas of Bulgaria lack economic development and job growth. This qualitative case study explored strategies that microenterprise development (MED) leaders utilize to help sustain small business leaders in Bulgaria.
Associations Among Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Age Of First Drink, And Drinking Behavior Among High School Students, Ricky Gujral
Associations Among Ethnicity, Gender, Age, Age Of First Drink, And Drinking Behavior Among High School Students, Ricky Gujral
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Moderation management theory was employed to assess whether gender, ethnicity, age, and age of first drink were associated with drinking among adolescents. The statistically significant model distinguished between adolescents who reported moderate versus binge drinking. Age of first drink made a statistically significant main effect contribution to the model.
The Impact Of The Strong Start Program On Student Outcomes In Developmental College Courses, Nichole Gibbs Thomas
The Impact Of The Strong Start Program On Student Outcomes In Developmental College Courses, Nichole Gibbs Thomas
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Using the four-Cs framework, the Strong Start Program was developed and implemented at a twoyear public community college to increase developmental course pass rates. There was a statistically significant difference (z = 1.93, p < .05) in the proportion of students who passed Strong Start supported courses (68.43%; n = 199) and students who passed traditional developmental courses (59.46%, n = 231).
Administrative Effectiveness And Public Administration Practice In Midwestern State Employment Agencies, Kathleen A. Frederick Dr.
Administrative Effectiveness And Public Administration Practice In Midwestern State Employment Agencies, Kathleen A. Frederick Dr.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Researchers have examined the multiple dimensions of unemployment. Performance rates had declined significantly in a majority of CR 5 states in the 3-year period, 2007-2009. What was not known, however, was the effectiveness of the public administration practice in individual state employment agencies when addressing the economic crisis and rising unemployment. In this evaluative study, the effectiveness of each of 10 state employment agencies in the Central Region 5 of the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration was investigated.
Community College Developmental Education Services: Perspectives Of Spanish-Speaking Latino Early Childhood Educators, John Edward Eberly
Community College Developmental Education Services: Perspectives Of Spanish-Speaking Latino Early Childhood Educators, John Edward Eberly
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The purpose of this single case study was to understand the perceptions of Latino Spanish-speaking English learners on the efficacy of developmental education services at a western United States community college. Research questions focused on how the developmental education services contributed to the successful completion of the child development practicum for Latino Spanish-speaking English learners. The primary data collection method was in-depth individual interviews of a purposeful sample of nine successful students. Findings indicated that participants relied on Spanish instruction for comprehensible context, but needed consistent education support services and information from a culturally responsive institution in a language they …
Downsizing The United States Air Force Security Forces: A Phenomenological Investigation, Winell De Mesa
Downsizing The United States Air Force Security Forces: A Phenomenological Investigation, Winell De Mesa
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The United States Air Force has downsized an average of 10,000 personnel each year from 1990 to 2010. Despite this the mission remains the same, which causes an increase in workload to the remaining airmen. The results can be used by all leadership facing budgetary constraints and technology upgrades.