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Rare Birds In Arkansas: Historical Observations And New Records, R. Tumlison, R. Kannan

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Diligent members of birding communities are quick to report rare sightings of birds, which often lead to multiple observations and photographic documentation. Verified reports and images of birds in Arkansas are curated by the Arkansas Audubon Society (AAS), which has led to an appreciation of which species are common versus rare. We gathered historic (literature) and more recent unpublished records of rare birds (those with fewer than 10 reports, per AAS) to document the historic and current state of knowledge of those species. Currently, there are a total of 425 species of birds reported in Arkansas, of which 54 are …

Citizen Science: Role Of Inaturalist In Biodiversity Documentation And Education In Arkansas, K. Baker, L. Barnes, S. Rana, J. Jackson, R. Kannan

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

iNaturalist is a global online digital platform for documenting and fostering interest in biodiversity, with Research Grade (RG) entries being vetted and scientifically valid observations. Here we present a review of the role of approximately 16,000 Arkansans using the iNaturalist tool for recording 445,000 verifiable observations comprising 10,800 species, with 40 percent RG, and one third of observations still pending confirmation. Overall, plants lead in RG observations followed by invertebrates and birds. Within these groups, reptiles lead in proportion of RG observations, followed by birds and amphibians. Less charismatic or infrequently encountered organisms are less represented. Arkansas ranks about average …

Energy Content Of Grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae) In The Diet Of Scaled Quail (Callipepla Squamata) In Southeastern New Mexico, J.L. Hunt, M.E. Grilliot, T.L. Best, C.M. Wilkerson, A.F. Huitt

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae) are common insects that are important food items for many kinds of wildlife, including many species of upland game birds such as scaled quail (Callipepla squamata). We analyzed the energy content of grasshoppers obtained from the crops of scaled quail collected from plainsmesa sand-scrub in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico. Grasshoppers were removed from crops and dried for 48 hours at 60°C to remove moisture and standardize masses. Grasshoppers were then pulverized and analyzed for gross caloric value (i.e., energy content) in an oxygen bomb calorimeter. Energy content of grasshoppers from New Mexico averaged 19.2 J/kg …

A Longitudinal Analysis: Interpreting Pbis Sas Results And Disciplinary Patterns In A Middle Georgia School District, Johnathan Andrew Gross

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the relationship between staff perceptions of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Office Discipline Referrals (ODR) across elementary, middle, and high schools in a middle Georgia school district over a three-year period (2019-2022). PBIS is a research-based framework that aims to improve school-discipline procedures, effectively reduce ODR, and enhance school climate. The study focused on the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) data and ODRs to determine whether staff perceptions of PBIS impacted student behavior management across all levels of the district. Using causal-comparative and correlational research designs, the study analyzed staff perceptions obtained through the SAS survey instrument …

Assessing Academic Advisement Preferences Among Master’S Students: A Modification Of The Prescriptive/Developmental Preference Scale, Marian "Gina" Sample

Theses and Dissertations

Academic advisement plays a significant role in enrollment retention and degree attainment. Little is known, however, about what master’s students want and need from their advisement experience, as most research on advisement preferences has focused on undergraduate students. The Prescriptive/Developmental Preference Scale (Yarbrough, 2010) was designed to assess students’ academic advisement preferences, particularly as they relate to prescriptive and developmental advisement. The author of the PDPS, which was piloted with undergraduate students, found that the instrument had construct validity issues, especially regarding the Prescriptive construct. This study aimed to modify and expand the PDPS to reliably assess master’s students’ advisement …

Removing Barriers And Establishing Gender And Sexuality Alliances In Schools: A Qualitative Analysis Of Gsa Advisor Experiences, Maxwell L. Keller

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Current movements within the field of education include a focus on the ability of educators to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) students within schools. As LGBTQ+ students are at increased risk for a variety of mental health and lifetime negative factors, it is vital to identify evidence-based supports for these students. School-based extra-curricular organizations such as Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) have been found among the literature to increase positive educational outcomes for all students and serve as a protective factor for LGBTQ+ students who face these increased risks by virtue of their identities. However, …

Academic Dishonesty: The Ghost Of Papers Past, Wayne T. Whitmore

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This research project examined student’s acts of academic dishonesty and their beliefs regarding whether acts of academic dishonesty were acceptable through survey research conducted online at a two-year college and a four-year university in the Minnesota State (MinnState) system in southern Minnesota. This research aimed to build on existing research related to academic dishonesty in higher education. The sample included 195 students enrolled at a two-year comprehensive college and a four-year state university. Outcomes indicated a majority of students engaged in acts of academic dishonesty. Second, outcomes indicated men are more likely to engage in academic dishonesty than women. Third, …

Annual Report Of Externally Funded Grants And Contracts July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs. Morehead State University.

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Reports and Publications

Annual Report of Externally Funded Grants and Contracts July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.

A Global Perspective On Mindfulness-Based Interventions In Schools, Rebecca H. Laff

Theses and Dissertations

The practice of mindfulness, which originated in ancient Buddhist philosophy, has gained popularity in secular society through the work of Western researcher Jon Kabat-Zinn. Kabat-Zinn's focus on using mindfulness to help chronically ill patients cope with stress soon expanded into non-clinical areas, including education. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) adapted from Kabat-Zinn’s work, have been utilized in schools since 2005, but there has been a lack of systematic research on the effectiveness of MBIs in classroom settings globally. To address this gap, this critical interpretive synthesis (CIS) study conducted a comprehensive literature review of quantitative and qualitative studies from around the world …

Volume 45: Full Issue

Humboldt Journal of Social Relations

Humboldt Journal of Social Relations 50th Anniversary Edition: Becoming a Polytechnic

Development And Implementation Of A Ngss Curriculum Unit For Astronomy In Ninth-Grade Earth And Space Science, Jessica Hughes

Graduate Research Papers

Since the release of the NGSS in 2013, there has been a gap in available curricula that is aligned with the new standards. To fill this gap, I created and implemented a unit of study aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) on the topic of astronomy for a ninth grade earth and space science course. Much of the available curriculum is above the level of ninth grade students. This curriculum approaches the astronomy standards at the level of ninth grade students.

The research questions were “how well does the curriculum prepare students for the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) …

A Next Generation Science Standards (Ngss) Aligned 3rd Grade Weather Unit, Jennifer Hageman

Graduate Research Papers

This unit is the culmination of work on taking the NGSS for weather and climate and creating an inclusive unit for third grade students. At the time this unit was started, many teachers were taking the NGSS and creating units for the classrooms. This unit integrates math, literacy, and social studies standards to help explore the NGSS for weather and climate.

After completion of this unit it was given to two reviewers in the field of teaching. They read the unit and provided feedback for improvement. After review of the feedback it was noted that adaptations for students need to …

Speech And Language Assessment Of Internationally Adopted Children, Lindsey Clifford

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

This paper consists of three distinct articles, all related to the speech and language assessment of internationally adopted children. The first article, “Speech and Language Assessment of Internationally Adopted Children,” is a qualitative study that explored how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) would conduct a speech and language assessment of internationally adopted children. The assessment of this population of children can be challenging for many reasons, and there is limited knowledge of what methods SLPs are currently using. In-depth interviews were conducted with five SLPs who had at least two years of experience working in a public school setting to learn how …

Technology And Its Impact On Parental Involvement In K-12 Education, Kenyuano Jones

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact technology, specifically the Student Information System’s (SIS) parent portal has on parent involvement in K-12 education. Parents who participated in the study were asked questions in the fields of special education; social economic status; parent workshops; use of technology, including the parent portal; parent beliefs; parent–teacher relationships; and their involvement in schools. The data were collected from parents of K-12 students through a survey and was analyzed to determine if there were relationships between variables as well as to show two-way relationships and path analysis. Based on the findings, it …

African American Women In The Academy: Meaningful Pathways To Productive Careers, Kenya Marshall Harper

CGU Theses & Dissertations

African American female professors hold prominent, influential roles inside and outside university settings. In universities, professors are impactful mentors and role models influencing students' academic dispositions and outcomes (Zinn & Walker, 2018; Hine & Thompson, 1998). In communities, they provide meaningful scholarship that influences academic, workplace, and extracurricular equity and advancement opportunities (Njoku & Patton, 2017; Evans, 2016; Cooper, 2006). The current study investigates the individual aptitude, school/instruction , and environmental factors influencing African American females' life-span academic talent development. A mixed-method research approach, including a structured interview protocol and online survey, is used to investigate study participants' early to …

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine, Volume 11, Winter 2023-2024, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Contents:

EVERY ISSUE
Message from the Dean --- 4
Donor Feature --- 5
CHAS Briefs --- 38
Class Notes --- 44

FEATURES
Cave Research --- 6
From Student to CEO --- 10
Alum Opens Math Museum --- 14
New Class ExploresVideo Game Music --- 18
Wise Broadway Tour --- 24
Public Art Incubator --- 28
Alum Finds Success as Celebrity Videographer --- 34

STORIES
Science Trip to Iceland --- 22
Clinical Ethicist Alumnus --- 32
Computer Education Grant --- 33
ESL Program Grant --- 40
Floral Macrophotography --- 42

Biology News 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Biology.

Biology News

Contents:

Letter from the Department Head --- 2
Passion for Teaching --- 3
Meet a Few of Our Recent Graduates: Joseph Correa; Hunter Mennenga; Abby Riley; Liz Wilgenbusch --- 4
Botanical Center Update --- 5
Welcome to Our Newest Staff Member: Jordan Wolff --- 5
Floral Macrophotography --- 6
Announcing the New Floyd Research Fellowship --- 7
UNI Nursing --- 7

Activity 3: Rooting For You, Karen Ye

Theme 4: Please Pass the Salt

Snow and ice removal are needed in winter for safe roads. Salt is very effective along with other chemicals, but these may cause harm to plants, wildlife, and humans. Salt seeps into groundwater and may create problems with water resources. High levels of salt affects the amount of oxygen in water, organism growth, reproduction, and food sources. Whether the chemicals cause harm to an organism depends on the amount of chemicals and how long the organism is exposed to them. Salt can also reduce soil minerals and absorb water that plants need. Other impacts on plants include leaf damage, stunted …

Activity 1: Cooler Than Me, Karen Ye

Theme 4: Please Pass the Salt

All matter is made up of atoms and molecules. Even though we can’t see them with our bare eyes, these tiny particles are constantly moving. The temperature of a substance is a measure of its average kinetic energy (the energy it has due to the motion of the particles). As the temperature increases, particles gain more energy, move more quickly and spread further apart.

No matter where one lives in Illinois, you are impacted by winter weather. Deicing and snow removal account for a large portion of state and local highway budgets. Salt is commonly used for melting snow and …

Activity 4: Green Winterization, Karen Ye

Theme 4: Please Pass the Salt

Materials other than salt are also used to mitigate the dangers of ice and increase traction. Additional materials used include sand, calcium chloride, and a mixture of salt brine and beet juice. The use of each method involves trade-offs.

Factors Influencing Physical Activity Among Us Adults With Chronic Health Conditions: Mediation And Moderation Analysis, Sami M. Alqahtani

All ETDs from UAB

The prevalence of chronic health conditions (CHCs) is rising across all age groups, genders, and racial/ethnic groupings, making them the main cause of death globally. The majority of CHCs deaths occur in middle-to-low-income countries, although they are also a significant health issue in developed countries. A higher risk of developing CHCs is linked to physical inactivity. Global societies are experiencing increased prevalence of CHCs, which are directly assoicated with rising healthcare costs, workforce attendance, productivity challenges, and academic success. However, increased exercise and physical activity (PA) are linked to lower odds of developing CHCs. In fact, regular PA can help …

Meta-Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Project-Based Learning Approach On Academic Achievement In Higher Education Worldwide, Ziyu Meng

Doctoral Dissertations

This research study conducted a meta-analysis to integrate the studies that investigated the effectiveness of project-based learning on academic achievement based on a worldwide higher-education population. The researcher explored the variables that previous meta-analysis studies used to evaluate academic achievements, such as student grade point average (GPA), course grades, and test scores, to explore the use of these variables in project-based learning. There were 17 studies in total included in the meta-analysis evaluating the effect size of academic achievement, which was influenced in moderator variable by subject-matter areas, school location, hours of instruction, technology support, and group size. The researcher …

Unpacking Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Ways Of Reflecting On Conceptual Mistakes, Nicole Wessman-Enzinger, Natasha Gerstenschlager

Faculty Publications - College of Education

We know that making mistakes in mathematics is an inherent attribute of doing mathematics deeply. Yet, making mistakes is at the root of mathema- tical fear and anxiety for elementary preservice teachers (PSTs). Valuing mistakes in mathematics is an essential part of shifting from deficient views to asset views of mistakes and having better mathematical learning experi- ences. In two mathematics content courses at different universities, we implemented a project, “My Favorite Conceptual Mistake,” as a tool for supporting PSTs in reflecting on conceptual mistakes about mathematics. In this article, we describe the ways that the PSTs reflected on mistakes. …

I Wish My Teacher Knew: Trauma, Stress, Loss, And Learning In Today’S Classrooms, Janie R. Goodman, Victoria A. Oglan

South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal

As teachers and students continue to navigate the new normal of in-class, remote, and hybrid learning environments, three ongoing themes of trauma, stress, and loss have become pervasive. This collection of resources can give all educators a broader understanding of stress, trauma, loss, and learning as well as provide information that can be applied directly into work with students in the classroom and the community.

Shaking Up Assessment: Integrating Low And High Technology Tools, Lenessa Clark, Erin Besser

South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Journal

Assessment is an important component of education because it communicates whether the academic goals are met within a class. Generally, assessments offer opportunities for educators to target their teaching goals and to measure the extent to which the expected goals are attained (Madani, 2016). Incorporating the right technology provides opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. This article presents several low- and high-tech tools that middle grades educators can integrate into their instructional practice as a developmentally responsive way to facilitate the assessment process.

Generative Ai, Learning And New Literacies, Su-Yen Chen

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

Launched in November 2022, OpenAI's ChatGPT garnered over 100 million users within two months, sparking a surge in research and concern over potential risks of extensive AI experiments. The article, originating from a conference presentation by Tsinghua University and NTHU, Taiwan, provides a nuanced overview of Generative AI. It explores the classifications, applications, governance challenges, societal implications, and development trajectory of Generative AI, emphasizing its transformative role in employment and education. The piece highlights ChatGPT's significant impact and the strategic adaptations required in various sectors, including medical education, engineering, information management, and distance education. Furthermore, it explores the opportunities and …

ผลการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์, ใหม่ สังขะเมฆะ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อพัฒนาแผนการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ 2) เพื่อศึกษาผลการการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ และ 3) เพื่อนำเสนอคู่มือการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ เก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลการวิจัยจากกลุ่มตัวอย่างซึ่งเป็นผู้ปกครองเด็กปฐมวัย จำนวน 45 คน ที่ได้มาโดยการคัดเลือกตามเกณฑ์ และผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิด้านการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียน ด้านการวิจัย และด้านกิจกรรมของพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ จำนวนรวมทั้งสิ้น 5 คน ด้วยเครื่องมือเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลประกอบด้วย 1) แผนการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ 2) แบบวัดความสามารถของผู้ปกครองเกี่ยวกับการเสริมสร้างการเรียนรู้แบบการสืบเสาะหาความรู้กับเด็กปฐมวัยที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมของพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ 3) แบบบันทึกของผู้ปกครองเกี่ยวกับการทำกิจกรรมของพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ร่วมกับบุตรหลานด้วยวิธีเรียนรู้แบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้ 4) แบบสัมภาษณ์แบบไม่มีโครงสร้างเกี่ยวกับการดำเนินกิจกรรมวิทยาศาสตร์ของพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ของผู้ปกครองโดยใช้วิธีเรียนรู้แบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้กับเด็กปฐมวัย และ 5) ประเด็นการสนทนากลุ่มพิจารณาคู่มือการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงปริมาณด้วยสถิติพื้นฐาน ได้แก่ ความถี่ ค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน การทดสอบค่าdependent t-test และวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงคุณภาพด้วยการวิเคราะห์เนื้อหา ผลการวิจัยพบว่า 1. แผนการจัดกิจกรรม ประกอบด้วย กระบวนการขั้นตอนตามแนวคิดการจัดการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนสำหรับผู้ใหญ่ 4 ขั้นตอน 1) การสำรวจความต้องการของผู้เรียน 2) การกำหนดวัตถุประสงค์และวางแผนกิจกรรมร่วมกัน 3) การนำกิจกรรมไปปฏิบัติ และ 4) การประเมินผล โดยมีเนื้อหาตามทฤษฎีวิธีการเรียนรู้แบบสืบเสาะหาความรู้ 5 ขั้น ได้แก่ 1) ขั้นการสร้างความสนใจ 2) ขั้นการสำรวจและค้นหา 3) ขั้นการอธิบายและลงข้อสรุป 4) ขั้นการขยายความรู้ และ 5) ขั้นการประเมินผล ซึ่งได้ปรับให้เหมาะสมตามข้อเสนอแนะของกลุ่มตัวอย่าง โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่ง ในส่วนที่เกี่ยวกับระยะเวลาในการทำกิจกรรม เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับวิธีสืบเสาะหาความรู้ และเครื่องมือในการบันทึกเกี่ยวกับการดำเนินกิจกรรม 2. ผลการทดลองกิจกรรม พบว่า ความสามารถในเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้ของกลุ่มตัวอย่างในภาพรวมทั้งหมดสูงขึ้นอยู่ในระดับมาก (x ̅ = 4.20, S.D. = 0.38) และจากการเปรียบเทียบเปรียบเทียบผลของการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ ก่อนและหลังเข้าร่วมกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียน พบว่า หลังเข้าร่วมกิจกรรมตามการจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียนที่มีต่อความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยของผู้ปกครองที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ ความสามารถในการเสริมสร้างการสืบเสาะหาความรู้ของผู้ปกครองสูงขึ้นกว่าก่อนการเข้าร่วมกิจกรรม อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ 0.05 3. คู่มือการจัดกิจกรรม ประกอบด้วย 1) การเรียนรู้แบบสืบเสาะ 2) การจัดกิจกรรมการศึกษานอกระบบโรงเรียน …

New Host Records Of Apicomplexan Blood Parasites (Haemogregarinidae And Hepatozoidae) Infecting Two Reptiles (Testudines; Ophidia) From Arkansas, C.T. Mcallister, H.W. Robison

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Relatively few records of apicomplexan blood parasites from reptiles in Arkansas have been published although the effects of these parasites on reptilian health may be of concern. Using photomicrographs we describe the morphotypes of parasite gamonts found in blood samples from the Midland smooth softshell turtle, Apalone mutica mutica, and a western Milksnake Lampropeltis gentilis from Arkansas. The turtle possessed four distinct morphological gamont forms of a Haemogregarina sp. The snake possessed two morphological forms of gamonts of a Hepatozoon sp. Both infections are new host records and the western milksnake has not been described as a host elsewhere for …

Hemoparasites (Apicomplexa: Hepatozoon; Kinetoplastida: Trypanosoma) Of Two Anurans (Hylidae; Ranidae), From Polk County, Arkansas, C.T. Mcallister, H.W. Robison

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Arkansas supports 26 species/subspecies of anurans and only one (4%), the green frog, Rana clamitans, has been previously reported with hemoparasites. Here, we collected blood samples from three species of anurans, five American green treefrogs, Dryophytes cinereus, five American bullfrogs, Rana catesbeianus, two southern leopard frogs, Rana sphenocephalus utricularius, and two Fowler’s toads, Anaxyrus fowleri from Polk County and examined each for hemoparasites. American green treefrogs and American bullfrogs harbored hemoparasites, including two (40%) D. cinereus and four (80%) R. catesbeianus with trypanosomes, and one (20%) R. catesbeiana with a Hepatozoon sp. This is the first time these two anurans …

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