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Anthropomorphism In Aesop's Fables, Nasih Alam

Criterion: A Journal of Literary Criticism

Generally, Aesop’s The Complete Fables is considered didactic for children. In my paper, I discuss how Aesop represents nonhumans in his fables and how they could negatively affect the psychology of children aged 7-12 if we as parents, teachers and legal guardians do not become conscious of its problematic didactic function. I show that most of the anthropomorphized animals in The Complete Fables have anthropocentric and provide environmentally harmful rhetorics. In order to keep the required length of paper in mind, I have limited myself to five tales from Aesop’s The Complete Fables, to show how and where the rhetoric …

Reducing Food Scarcity: The Benefits Of Urban Farming, S.A. Claudell, Emilio Mejia

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Urban farming can enhance the lives of communities and help reduce food scarcity. This paper presents a conceptual prototype of an efficient urban farming community that can be scaled for a single apartment building or an entire community across all global geoeconomics regions, including densely populated cities and rural, developing towns and communities. When deployed in coordination with smart crop choices, local farm support, and efficient transportation then the result isn’t just sustainability, but also increasing fresh produce accessibility, optimizing nutritional value, eliminating the use of ‘forever chemicals’, reducing transportation costs, and fostering global environmental benefits.

Imagine Doris, who is …

The Art Of Learning, Richard Rolapp

Marriott Student Review

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Body Fat Percentage Results Derived Using Hydrostatic Weighing And The Bod Pod In 185 Women, Rich Jarvis, Dr. Larry Tucker

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Obesity will probably replace cigarette smoking as the major killer of Americans in the next century.1 Research shows that excess body weight leads directly to many health problems, and it often contributes indirectly to other serious diseases by precipitating dangerous metabolic abnormalities.2 In short, obesity plays a central role in the development of numerous diseases, including Type II diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, various cancers, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, stroke, and all cause mortality.

A Study Of The Durabounce Insole’S Effect On Vertical Jump And Fatigue, Mark S. Taylor

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the Durabounce insole on vertical jump and energy return. In order to test Dura bounce for vertical jump and energy return, two different types of tests were conducted, a vertical jump and reach test and a submaximal treadmill test. The results of these tests were statistically analyzed and conclusions were drawn based upon these results.

Physical Fitness In The Home School, Dana R. Peters, Connie L. Blackmore

Journal of Undergraduate Research

This study was designed to determine if those who are teaching their children at home are instructing them in the area of physical fitness. This was a survey-based project. The respondents were volunteers, mostly from the Home Educators Convention that was held at Brigham Young University in June of 1998.

The Effect Of Adipose Tissue On Intramuscular Temperature Change With Crushed Ice Pack Therapy, J.W. Myrer, Kimberly A. Myrer

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Cryotherapy, the cooling of an injured area, has been used in sports as well as physical therapy since ancient times. In order to be used effectively, a treatment time must be used that will produce optimal physiological effects at a specific tissue depth. As an insulator, adipose tissue has an inverse relationship on intramuscular temperature change. The exact nature of this relationship was the focus of my research.

Comparison Of Two Body Composition Measurement Methods: Bod Pod And Dexa, Kenric L. Russell, Dr. Larry Tucker

Journal of Undergraduate Research

People with excess weight, and especially excess body fat, have an increased risk for many health problems. These problems include heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, increased morbidity and mortality from diabetes, and cancer. The National Center for Health Statistics recently reported that 33% of Americans are overweight.

Active Vs. Passive Hamstring Flexibility Tests, Jared W. Papa, Dr. Bent Feland

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Muscle flexibility is “the ability of a muscle to lengthen, allowing one joint (or more than one joint in a series) to move through a range of motion.”1. Various studies have been performed to determine the most reliable and valid means of measuring flexibility, which is important because of its ability to forewarn of the likelihood of injury.2,3 With an indication of the tightness of the muscle a therapist, trainer, or athlete can make necessary adjustments to avoid injury.

Isokinetic, Isotonic, And Isometric Strength Evaluation Measurements And Their Ability To Predict Strength Gains, Jeremy M. Huff, Dr. Kenneth L. Knight

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The use of strength measurements to predict strength gains is commonplace in the rehabilitation community. Athletic trainers, physical therapists and exercise scientists constantly use systems like the Biodex Dynamometer (Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, N.Y.), to assess the progress of patients undergoing rehabilitation for injuries. Measurements taken on these devices often determine the status of patients permitting or barring them from full activity. Although use of these measurement devices to predict strength gains and functional ability is common, 2,3 some 3,4,5,7question the validity of the measurements. The value of isokinetic training methods has been questioned; 6 however, there has been no …

Neuromuscular Characteristics Before And After Taper In Male Collegiate Swimmers, Michael J. Buys, Dr. Allen Parcel

Journal of Undergraduate Research

An important part of maximizing performance in competitive swimming is a progressive reduction of training before championship competitions called “tapering” (Johns et al. 1992). Because the high volume and intensity of training used during in-season swim workouts may adversely affect muscle strength and performance (Hakkinen et al. 1989; Stone et al. 1984), a short-term reduction in training is used to enhance performance. Tapering involves a significant reduction of duration, intensity and frequency of training over a period of 1-4 weeks. Experimental evidence supports the effects of taper on physiological improvements such as swim power (Costill et al. 1985; Johns et …

The Test-Retest Reliability Of Measuring Body Composition Using Dexa (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry), Celia Bowles, Dr. Larry Tucker

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The problem of obesity has become a pressing issue for the general population. Currently, about one-in-two adults is overweight or obese.1 Obesity is a predecessor of various health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hypercholesterol-emia, and some cancers.2 Annually, almost 300,000 deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to obesity.3