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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Integration Game, Abraham Bell, Gideon Parchomovsky
The Integration Game, Abraham Bell, Gideon Parchomovsky
All Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Advance Directives And Communication Styles In A Lower Rio Grande Valley Health Facility, Armando G. Dominguez
Advance Directives And Communication Styles In A Lower Rio Grande Valley Health Facility, Armando G. Dominguez
Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
This study explores physicians' decision-making communication styles at end-of-life and advance directives in a hospital. Participant observation, case studies and a survey questionnaire are used. Egalitarian communication style is found to have moderate reliability. A .6969 coefficient, is measured by Cronbach's Alpha model. Authoritative communication style, yields a less than moderate alpha coefficient of .4278. Regression analysis using these two variables as the independent variables obtains insignificant results. However, sixty-three percent of the respondents speak Spanish moderately or very little. Eighty percent of the surveyed sample do not have training to administer advance directives. Twenty-two percent of the respondents have …
Concepts Of World Literature, Comparative Literature, And A Proposal, Marián Gálik
Concepts Of World Literature, Comparative Literature, And A Proposal, Marián Gálik
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
In his article, "Concepts of World Literature, Comparative Literature, and a Proposal," Marián Gálik surveys the concept of world literature as it occurs within comparative literature based on Goethe's Weltliteratur. Given its recurrent yet problematic occurrence, he proposes a way in which comparatists can acknowledge and address the problems of the concept of a world literature. The concept is surveyed across various texts and studies and is mapped out in accordance with the ways in which it has been defined and discussed. The picture that emerges is the problem of national delimitations within the context of an international setting. Gálik …
Hard Data On Russian And Ukrainian Orthodox Churches, Nathaniel Davis
Hard Data On Russian And Ukrainian Orthodox Churches, Nathaniel Davis
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
No abstract provided.
Comparative Literature And Cultural Identity, Jola Skulj
Comparative Literature And Cultural Identity, Jola Skulj
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
In her article, "Comparative Literature and Cultural Identity," Jola Skulj proposes a framework inspired by Mikhail Bakhtin's work. Skulj argues that the validity of cultural identity cannot be an equivalent to the measure of originality of an inherent national subjectivity in it. Such an idea of identity concept, quite acceptable in the nineteenth century, is insufficient to the views in literary studies today. From the standpoint of comparative literature, cultural identity exists only through its own deconstruction and permanent multiplication of several cultural relations. The identity principle of individual cultures is in fact established through the principle of otherness or …
The Importance Of Getting Names Right: The Myth Of Markets For Water, Joseph W. Dellapenna
The Importance Of Getting Names Right: The Myth Of Markets For Water, Joseph W. Dellapenna
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
No abstract provided.
Restoring Polluted Waters With Public Values, Wendy E. Wagner
Restoring Polluted Waters With Public Values, Wendy E. Wagner
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
No abstract provided.
The Changing Political Landscape Of Hydropwer Project Relicensing, Sarah C. Richardson
The Changing Political Landscape Of Hydropwer Project Relicensing, Sarah C. Richardson
William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review
No abstract provided.
Review Of The Book Central Europe Profiled: Essential Facts On Society, Business And Politics In Central Europe, John A. Drobnicki
Review Of The Book Central Europe Profiled: Essential Facts On Society, Business And Politics In Central Europe, John A. Drobnicki
Publications and Research
Review of the book Central Europe Profiled: Essential Facts on Society, Business and Politics in Central Europe.
An Interview Study Of Educational Success Among American Indian Doctoral Recipients, Linda L. Neuerburg
An Interview Study Of Educational Success Among American Indian Doctoral Recipients, Linda L. Neuerburg
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to better understand the successful educational experiences among Native American doctoral recipients and why they succeeded where so many others have failed to reach that level of education. The participants' individual experiences were recorded during the in-depth interviews. Their own voices have indicated their path to success.
Qualitative research methods were used in the study including interviews, participant observation, and follow-up telephone interviews. Data were analyzed for themes and results were discussed in reference to the literature. Recommendations for parents, teachers, school administrators, mentors, faculty, and college administrators were provided.
The study allowed the …
Y2000 Alcohol And Drug Survey: An Examination Of University Of North Dakota Students, Michael A. Seredycz
Y2000 Alcohol And Drug Survey: An Examination Of University Of North Dakota Students, Michael A. Seredycz
Theses and Dissertations
National and regional substance use studies suggest that college students are frequent users of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. This study examines substance use at UND, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods, examining the predictive power of Hirschi’s social control theory in response to collegiate substance use. This research will provide a profile of student activities and beliefs associated with use or non-use, as well as the prevalence of use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Three focus groups were used to increase reliability and validity of the sample before a quantitative self-administered survey was administered to a convenient sample of students. …
How Accurate Are Confidence Intervals For Impulse Responses In Large Var Models?, Lutz Kilian, Pao-Li Chang
How Accurate Are Confidence Intervals For Impulse Responses In Large Var Models?, Lutz Kilian, Pao-Li Chang
Research Collection School Of Economics
We study the finite-sample accuracy and average length of pointwise confidence intervals for impulse responses in vector autoregressive models with many variables and many lags. Our results complement existing simulation evidence based on much simpler bivariate models.
Bugs For A Bayesian Analysis Of Stochastic Volatility Models, Renate Meyer, Jun Yu
Bugs For A Bayesian Analysis Of Stochastic Volatility Models, Renate Meyer, Jun Yu
Research Collection School Of Economics
This paper reviews the general Bayesian approach to parameter estimation in stochastic volatility models with posterior computations performed by Gibbs sampling. The main purpose is to illustrate the ease with which the Bayesian stochastic volatility model can now be studied routinely via BUGS (Bayesian inference using Gibbs sampling), a recently developed, user-friendly, and freely available software package. It is an ideal software tool for the exploratory phase of model building as any modifications of a model including changes of priors and sampling error distributions are readily realized with only minor changes of the code. However, due to the single move …
A Monte Carlo Investigation Of Some Tests For Stochastic Dominance, Yiu Kuen Tse, Xibin Zhang
A Monte Carlo Investigation Of Some Tests For Stochastic Dominance, Yiu Kuen Tse, Xibin Zhang
Research Collection School Of Economics
This paper compares the performance of several tests for stochastic dominance up to order three using Monte Carlo methods. The tests considered are the Davidson and Duclos (2000) test, the Anderson test (1996) and the Kaur, Rao and Singh (1994) test. We find that the Davidson-Duclos test appears to be the best. The Kaur-Rao-Singh test is overly conservative and does not compare favorably against the Davidson-Duclos and Anderson tests in terms of power.
Attitudes As Barriers In Breast Screening: A Prospective Study Among Singapore Women, Paulin Tay Straughan, Adeline Seow
Attitudes As Barriers In Breast Screening: A Prospective Study Among Singapore Women, Paulin Tay Straughan, Adeline Seow
Research Collection School of Social Sciences
Health care systems do not exist in isolation, but rather, as part of the larger social and cultural mosaic. In particular, perceived attitudes are major obstacles in health promotion exercises. This problem is especially true for non-white populations where little is known about the prevailing social and cultural perceptions towards western biomedical prescriptions. To further our understanding of Asian women's acceptance of mammograms, three attitudinal indexes are conceptualised, constructed and validated. Data fi om a prospective survey showed the significance of fatalistic attitudes, perceived barriers and perceived efficacy of early detection in predicting women's acceptance of a free mammogram at …
Patriarchy And Pragmatism: Ideological Contradictions In State Policies, Lily Kong, Jasmine S. Chan
Patriarchy And Pragmatism: Ideological Contradictions In State Policies, Lily Kong, Jasmine S. Chan
Research Collection School of Social Sciences
Theories concerning the state sometimes treat it as a rational system. This paper raises questions about this assumption by examining the coherence of the ideological frameworks underlying state policies in Singapore. The contradictions are shown most clearly when state policies deal with gender issues, especially where they concern women. Through an examination of such policies, we show that, under some conditions, state patriarchy may be subverted by the state's capitalistic developmental considerations. We are aware that patriarchy does not stand or fall by state policies alone, but the following article illustrates how such policies can limit the space for negotiation …
The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts
The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts
Reports
No abstract provided.
Gated Communities As Public Entities, Dennis W. Stransky
Gated Communities As Public Entities, Dennis W. Stransky
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Gated Communities as Public Entities identifies these organizations as phenomena of recent land development practices. The topics discussed include the history of private dwelling associations, the makeup of these organizations, and the parallels between them and their larger, public counterparts. Specific areas such as taxes, infrastructure, codes covenants and restrictions, and law enforcement are discussed in detail. Gated Communities have become a large part of the available housing choices for many homebuyers. Approximately one-third of the homes constructed today are part of private associations created as various forms of private corporations. The laws related to the creation of private corporations …
Coalition Formation: Governmental Practices To Resolve Social Issues, Delshanna Jones
Coalition Formation: Governmental Practices To Resolve Social Issues, Delshanna Jones
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Small groups have formed to resolve social issues since the beginning of time. It is the village concept where activists meet in the center of town to discuss a concern and together work toward a solution to a problem. This is represented in the town of Plato’s Republic and how they handled its dilemma with Socrates disrespect and disruptions to their way of ruling/ their culture. People met at a central location, discussed the issue, agreed on a solution and, together, enforced the resolution. Thus, first governments used groups to find solutions to community problems (Bell and Smith, p.1). Citizens …
Gender Differences In Sexual Behaviors And Factors Associated With Nonuse Of Condoms Among Homeless And Runaway Youths, Duncan A. Mackeller, Linda A. Valleroy, John P. Hoffmann, Donna Glebatis, Marlene Lalota, William Mcfarland, Johnny Westerholm, Robert S. Janssen
Gender Differences In Sexual Behaviors And Factors Associated With Nonuse Of Condoms Among Homeless And Runaway Youths, Duncan A. Mackeller, Linda A. Valleroy, John P. Hoffmann, Donna Glebatis, Marlene Lalota, William Mcfarland, Johnny Westerholm, Robert S. Janssen
Faculty Publications
Few studies have examined gender-specific factors associated with the nonuse of condoms among homeless and runaway youths (HRYs)–a population at high risk for HIV infection. In this article, we evaluate these factors and explore gender differences in background experiences, psychosocial functioning, and risk behaviors among HRYs from four U.S. metropolitan areas. Of 879 sexually active HRYs sampled, approximately 70% reported unprotected sexual intercourse during a 6-month period, and nearly a quarter reported never using condoms in the same period. Among males and females, having only one sex partner in the previous 6 months had the strongest association with nonuse of …
Will Succession Planning At The Department Of Energy/Nevada Succeed?, James H. Winget
Will Succession Planning At The Department Of Energy/Nevada Succeed?, James H. Winget
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The topic of this professional paper is the succession planning program at the Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office (DOE/NV). I have prepared this paper for the Department of Public Administration in partial fulfillment of a Masters of Public Administration degree. The paper centers on the interpretation of data that was received through an office-wide survey of the staff and leaders of the DOE/NV. The data presented supports the theory that there may be significant weaknesses found in the current structure of the succession planning that may directly affect whether or not the program will succeed. The analyses performed focuses …
Leadership In Computer-Mediated Communication: Implications And Research Directions, Gerard George, Randall G. Sleeth
Leadership In Computer-Mediated Communication: Implications And Research Directions, Gerard George, Randall G. Sleeth
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Despite the importance of interpersonal influence processes in computer-mediated communication (CMC) environments, the emergence and functioning of leaders in CMC settings remains unstudied. An initial model and propositions address the possible extension of selected leadership models beyond face-to-face (FTF) communications and into the non-face-to-face CMC environment. We (1) model relevant variables for CMC leadership, (2) briefly review the implications of selected leadership models regarding these CMC variables, and (3) extend leadership models into the CMC sphere.
"Psychosocial Processes And Survival In Chronic Renal Insufficiency, Alan Christensen
"Psychosocial Processes And Survival In Chronic Renal Insufficiency, Alan Christensen
Alan J. Christensen
No abstract provided.
Econometric Models And Economic Forecasts, Daniel Rubinfeld, Robert Pindyck
Econometric Models And Economic Forecasts, Daniel Rubinfeld, Robert Pindyck
Daniel L. Rubinfeld
No abstract provided.
New Dimensions Of Economic Well-Being Among People With Mental Illness: Evidence From Healthcare For Communities, Carole Gresenz, Roland Sturm
New Dimensions Of Economic Well-Being Among People With Mental Illness: Evidence From Healthcare For Communities, Carole Gresenz, Roland Sturm
Carole Roan Gresenz
No abstract provided.
Developing A Science Liaison Program At Unc Charlotte, Barbara Tierney
Developing A Science Liaison Program At Unc Charlotte, Barbara Tierney
Barbara Tierney
Lacuny Cataloging Roundtable Meeting Minutes, November 2000, Lacuny
Lacuny Cataloging Roundtable Meeting Minutes, November 2000, Lacuny
Meeting Minutes
No abstract provided.
Lanthorn, Vol. 35, No. 15, November 30, 2000, Grand Valley State University
Lanthorn, Vol. 35, No. 15, November 30, 2000, Grand Valley State University
Volume 35, August 24, 2000 - June 14, 2001
Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.
Modeling Community Risk And Vulnerability To Multiple Natural Hazards: Hillsborough County, Florida, Christopher T. Emrich
Modeling Community Risk And Vulnerability To Multiple Natural Hazards: Hillsborough County, Florida, Christopher T. Emrich
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Multiple hazard risk and vulnerability are two topics that are at the forefront of hazards research that looks at the hazardousness ofplace. However, no definitive framework that encapsulates measures o f both risk and vulnerability into hazards theory has been developed. Indeed, risk and vulnerability have been used interchangeably. Consequently, populations often encounter high risk environments with little understandingofwaystolimitvulnerability. Thesituationisaggravatedbyincreasing populations and concomitant development ofhigh risk areas. Hillsborough County, Florida, is perhaps the archetype ofthis problem, having experienced rapid urban growth while giving scant attention to the hazardousness ofthe environment.
This research, therefore, looks at the hazardousness of place, focusing …
Spartan Daily, November 30, 2000, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, November 30, 2000, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Volume 115, Issue 61