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Conservation Genetics Of Crawfish Frogs At Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, Dana B. Leigh

University Presentation Showcase Event

Crawfish frogs (Lithobates areolatus) have been experiencing significant population declines across their range over the last several decades due to widespread habitat loss and fragmentation. The Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge (BONWR) in southeastern Indiana, the easternmost locality of crawfish frog populations, houses recently discovered populations of crawfish frogs. We studied these populations to (1) determine the diversity and distribution of genetic variability among populations at BONWR and compare this to other genetic studies of crawfish frogs and (2) examine how landscape features and distance affect the distribution of genetic variability. We used 7 microsatellite loci to genotype frogs collected …

Effects Of Dissolution Of Biomass In Ionic Liquids Using Direct Analysis In Real Time (Dart) Mass Spectrometry, Casey J. Howdieshell

University Presentation Showcase Event

Biomass has become increasing important in recent years. Through pretreatment and saccharification processes sugars produced by algae result in biofuel production. For these processes to occur, cellulose must be separated from hemicellulose and lignin components. Major obstacles in development of these processes is lignin, an organic polymer that contributes to plant cell wall stability. Ionic liquids are low-temperature molten salts that possess chemical and physical properties which aide in dissolution of whole biomass. This study focuses on the interactions of quiescent switchgrass (Panicum vigatum) with nine different ionic liquids. These interactions were tested using microscopic techniques as well …

Linking The Triarchic Model Of Psychopathy To The Mmpi-2-Rf, Jade A. Petty

University Presentation Showcase Event

Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a collection of pathological traits that include deficits in affective and interpersonal functioning as well as various behavioral problems. The Triarchic Model of Psychopathy was recently proposed as a means of capturing the phenotypic variance of the disorder with the constructs of meanness, boldness, and disinhibition. The purpose of the present study was to examine the triarchic factors of psychopathy in relation to the MMPI-2-RF in a sample of 139 incarcerated male offenders. We used exploratory structural equation modeling to identify the triarchic constructs with indicators that included the 4 facets of the …

Neuroprotective Effects Of Gamma-Glutamyl Cysteine Ethylester On Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury, Jooyoung Cho

University Presentation Showcase Event

No abstract provided.

Religious Orientation And Psychological Wellness, Jeremy Gibson

University Presentation Showcase Event

In the present study, the association between religious orientation and wellness was examined, as well as the differences between men and women. College students (n = 501) took an online survey regarding their Christian religious orientation and current psychological wellness. It was predicted that differences in the interaction between religious orientation and psychological well-being would emerge between the sexes. Results of the study showed significant differences among gender. Male ratings (n = 118) showed no significant correlation with any positive or negative psychological wellness characteristics. Women’s ratings (n = 381) showed significant correlations within Intrinsic, Quest, and Orthodoxy religious orientations. …

Identifying The Strengths And Areas Of Needed Improvement In Therapeutic Recreation, Eden E. Fisher

University Presentation Showcase Event

This qualitative study utilized a panel of four recognized experts in the field of therapeutic recreation using SWOT analysis. There are currently 54 million Americans living with a disability, 830,000 of those people are living in Kentucky. At least 153,000 Kentuckians (4.0% of the population) have difficulties performing activities of daily living. The need for Therapeutic Recreation services is visibly needed, hence this qualitative study.

The purpose of this research is to define and determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Strengths include holistic benefits, national and state statistics, and the personal interviews on …

Combustion Products Of Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether Using Synchrotron Photoionization, Rong Yao, Martin Ng, David Osborn, Craig Taatjes, Giovanni Meloni

Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD

The photolytically Cl initiated oxidation reaction of ETBE was investigated at the Advanced Light Source located in the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Using the multiplex photoionization mass spectrometer data were collected at the low pressure (4-8 Torr) and temperature (298 – 700 K) regimes. Data analysis was performed via characterization of the reaction species photoionization spectra and kinetic traces. A reaction schematic including branching fractions determination is presented and discussed.

What It Means To Be A Man: How Emerging Adult Black Gay And Bisexual Men Navigate Gender Norms, Justine A. Stallings, Caleb J. Banks, Sienna L. Willams, Erika J. Janke, Ja'nina J. Walker Ph.D.

Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD

Young Black men learn what it means to be a man from different sources, including family, church, school, and the media. Traditional views on masculinity can be difficult for men to adhere to if they do not identify with current gendered social constructions. The current study examined how Black gay and bisexual men navigate masculine ideologies instilled in them and interpret these expectations as emerging adults. Participants, 20 Black gay and bisexual men (M_age = 22.8, SD = 1.7) took part in a semi-structured qualitative interview examining their experiences with religion, sexuality, gender expectations, and HIV. Using grounded …

Investigation Of Oxidation Reaction Products Of 2-Phenylethanol Using Synchrotron Photoionization, Magaly Wooten, Anthony Medrano, David Osborn, Craig Taatjes, Giovanni J. Meloni

Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD

Photolytically Cl-initiated oxidation reaction of 2-phenylethanol (2-PE) was carried out at the Advanced Light Source (ALS) in the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Using the multiplex photoionization mass spectrometer, coupled with the tunable vacuum ultraviolet radiation of the ALS, data were collected at low pressure (4 – 6 Torr) and temperature (298 – 550 K) regimes. Data analysis was performed via characterization of the reaction species photoionization spectra and kinetic traces.

Improving The Database At A New Orleans Non– Proft: United Way’S Via Link, Patick Stuchlik

Innovate UNO

No abstract provided.

Information Literacy In The New Core Curriculum, Elisa Acosta

Librarian Publications & Presentations

Faculty and librarians at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) are partnering to embed important information literacy skills into the new core curriculum. Beginning fall 2013, every freshman at LMU will spend some mandatory time in their Freshman Seminar course developing basic information literacy skills. The same skills will be reinforced and enhanced in their Rhetorical Arts course the following semester. This will provide the foundation for students to later develop more advanced information literacy skills during a required course that has been “flagged” for information literacy at the upper level. This tiered and systematic approach will allow for a more consistent …

Microwave Properties Of Magnetic Nanowires Arrays, Daniel Adams

Innovate UNO

This study focused on examining high-frequency properties of magnetic nanowire arrays. The microwave was produced by a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) and transmitted through coplanar waveguides (CPW). The CPWs are 300 µm long with signal line width of 20 µm, ensuring minimum losses due to radiation. CPWs were fabricated through the photolithography process. The magnetic nanowires were fabricated through e-beam lithography on top of the CPW. The VNA was used to feed the CPW and measurements of the FMR absorption allowed us to understand the effect of interaction between nanowires on their dynamic properties.

The Effect Of Scarcity On Consumer Purchase Intentions, Jeremy Sanders, Stephanie Morgan

Innovate UNO

Can placing time constraints on promotions result in increased consumer response? According to Brannon and Brock (2001), when consumers are aware of product scarcity, they are more likely to exhibit greater purchase intentions. Our goal is to test if scarcity positively influences consumer preference when consumers are informed that the product is available for a limited time only. We ran an experiment that involved 100 actual Starbucks consumers. We handed out two different sets of questionnaires at five different Starbucks stores in St. Tammany Parish and Orleans Parish. In the experimental condition, consumers learned that Pumpkin Spice Latte would be …

Breakout Session 1-A: Leading Through Diversity, Bernadine Douglas

The Flight of Leadership: Putting the Pieces Together

Bernadine Douglas was named Vice President for External Relations in 2013. She joined the university as Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement in 2007 and became Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement in 2011.

In her new role, Douglas serves as the chief development officer, working directly with university administration and the university Board of Trustees to set philanthropic priorities and secure transformational investments on behalf of the university, its students, faculty, and staff. She oversees all aspects of Embry-Riddle’s development, development communications, alumni relations, and career services activities.

Before joining Embry-Riddle, Douglas was the Director of Development for the …

Effects Of Partnerships Between Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities And Service Dogs, Jennifer Woolf, Rachel Gillespie, Terry Crowe, Jean C. Dietz

Occupational Therapy

The prevalence of children with developmental disabilities (DDs) is 1:6 in the United States (Boyle et al., 2011; National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, 2013). Service dogs work with children who need a medical alert or response; have difficulties with major life activities, including social skills, communication, attention and learning; experience movement or mobility issues; and/or demonstrate anxiety or undesirable behaviors (Assistance Dogs International, 2014). Research cites many beneficial outcomes of service dog partnerships, such as improved mood and reduced anxiety (Davis, Nattrass, OBrien, Patronek, & MacCollin, 2004; Smyth & Slevin, 2010; Viau et al., 2010), increased social …

Digital Commons And Ssrn: Turning Perceived Conflict Into Real Synergy, James M. Donovan, Carol A. Watson

Presentations

Covers the history of SSRN and the development of institutional repositories, how to positively address faculty concerns about losing SSRN download statistics, statistical analysis of downloads on each platform and research behavior, and an overview of the strengths and advantages of each platform.

The Impact Of Victim Alcohol Consumption And Perpetrator Use Of Force On Perceptions Of An Acquaintance Rape Vignette, Jada Horton, Ariel Guillory, Tracy Protti, Lauren Held

Academic Summit

Sexual violence is unfortunately a major issue in our society. In addition, it is not always reported, and justice is rarely served. In the recent Stubenville rape case, two teenage males raped a sixteen-year old female who was incapacitated due to intoxication. Though the Stubenville case was highly publicized and resulted in a conviction, the victim was still blamed. Society often places blame on the victim. Alcohol consumption has been shown to be a factor that can increase victim blame. It is unclear whether victim blame in cases of incapacitated rape stems from the victim’s voluntary consumption of alcohol or …

The Horse/Human Relationship: How Horses Can Help Youth With A History Of Abuse Or Neglect, Laura Gentry, Daniel Mayer

Academic Summit

Louisiana Tech University students in ANSC 220 “Introduction to Horsemanship” conducted horse-related activities with abused or neglected youth residing at the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, Ruston, Louisiana. These service-learning activities were designed to teach life skills to disadvantaged youth while reinforcing horsemanship concepts learned in class for university students. All activities were conducted at the Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center, Dubach, Louisiana, and were designed to facilitate confidence, communication, and effective team effort. Activities included utilizing horses to help youth understand social hierarchies when working within a communal environment, increasing cooperative and communication skills by guiding university students with a horse …

Life Events, Transitions, And Turning Points, Pamela Saulsberry, Eric Hendrix, Tara Williamson

Academic Summit

Social Work students in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment I course conducted a service-learning project that required them to gather information from seniors/elders in the community on life events, transitions, and turning points in their lives. This service-learning project offered the opportunity for the seniors/elders to reflect on the events of their lives while at the same time, assisting in the education of college students.

Social Media And Racism: A State-By-State Analysis Of Post 2012 Presidential Election Tweets, Cory Williams

Academic Summit

In this study we examined state-by-state demographic differences in belief in God, political orientation, and IQ as predictors of racist tone in twitter messages right after Barack Obama was reelected president in November of 2012. While all measures were strongly correlated with racist tone, a multiple regression analysis found that only self-described higher belief in God explained the variance. While this finding might seem counterintuitive, we interpreted the findings as an indication of ingroup/outgroup orientation rather than a reflection of any specific religious doctrine.

Altering The Course: Mental Illness And First Responders, Amy Douthwaite

Academic Summit

Mental illness is a complex and devastating diagnosis, which requires a fundamental understanding of how people afflicted with a diagnosis respond to the world around them. For those who are tasked with protecting the community, this understanding has a far-reaching effect, beyond the immediate contact. Forming relationships with community partners, such as DCFS and/or behavioral health experts to lay a foundation for dispatchers, law enforcement, and firefighters to learn the basic signs and symptoms of the more common types of mental illness, Alzheimer’s, and Autism will allow first responders to intervene in ways that limit negative outcomes. Dispatchers and first …

No Glove, No Love: Predicting Condom Use Behaviors From Implicit And Explicit Attitudes And Psychological Flexibility, Jessica Auzenne

Academic Summit

College students engage in a variety of sexual behaviors with more partners than in the past, often without protection. Condoms are an easily accessible means of sexual protection, but they are often used inconsistently by college students (Murray & Miller, 2000). Although students are generally aware of the consequences of unprotected sex, this awareness does not strongly influence condom use (Prince & Bernard, 1998). Research has shown that attitudes about sex may be more influential on sexual behavior than knowledge about high-risk behavior. Negative attitudes about condoms have been linked to the avoidance of condom use, but there have been …

When Counting Is Inadequate: The Failure Of Quantitative Measures To Demonstrate True Impacts Of Service-Learning Projects, Jack Atherton

Academic Summit

Since the degree in Unified Public Service Administration was created, seniors in the capstone course have been encouraged to engage in service-learning projects, bringing together aspects of core curriculum, producing a product available for use, and benefiting the public safety of communities in the state, and serving the population as a whole. Traditional measures of service-learning activities are generally quantitative and do not reflect the merit and benefit of these student endeavors. This project examines through illustrations of current and past student projects, the shortcomings of current measures used to evaluate service-learning participation, and covers qualitative measures of evaluation that …

A Great Experience, Heather Houston

Academic Summit

The purpose of this service project was to engage in positive interaction with the community and to select a service project that would enhance the level of communications skills with a specified group of people that could be used in daily interactions within healthcare facilities. During this project I helped kids onto horses, led them through different exercise courses, and learned how to care and groom the horses. Not all people respond the same way to following directions, remaining calm in stressful situations, being in a hospital or clinic or interacting with new people. This is common in people with …

Estimating The Effect Of Home Court Advantage On Wins In The Nba, Jason Kotecki, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

What is the effect of home court advantage in the National Basketball Association (NBA)? Based on the Economic Theory of Professional Sports and the concept of shirking, teams should perform better at home than they do on the road. Descriptive statistics support this expectation. Therefore it is hypothesized that a home court advantage exists through the selected variables of attendance, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, fouls called by the referee, and days of rest. Following every NBA team and every game played over a three year span (2008-2011), this paper examines the probability of producing a win at home …

Incidence Of Clostridium Difficile Infections Related To The Administration Of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics And Proton Pump Inhibitors, Jacob Foret

Academic Summit

The study was a retrospective chart review of discharged patients with a positive C. difficile culture during hospital admission. Data extracted was information related to the diagnosis of C. difficile. The study’s primary goal was to specify a single broad-spectrum antibiotic (BSA), a single proton pump inhibitor (PPI), or combination of both that occur more frequently in C. difficile diagnosed patients. Results include a significant correlation between the administration of a BSA and a PPI with a patient contracting C. difficile. Piperacillin/tazobactam accounted for the majority BSA administration in singularity, with other BSAs, and with PPIs.

Girl Scouts Power Up With Teach Project Partnership, Tiffany Jackson, Katherine Stagg, Linda Trimble

Academic Summit

The purpose of this session will be to discuss the outcomes, benefits and lessons learned from a collaborative service learning project with the local Girl Scout Council and the TEACH Project interns. This community partnership grew from a shared goal to engage 3rd through 6th grade girls in STEM-related activities and conversations. Based on current research findings, women hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs. Therefore, a secondary goal of the project was to educate the girls on the STEM career choice available to them. The one-week STEM camp utilized a Girl Scout curriculum focused on three areas of …

Teach Project Students Broaden Horizons Through Stem Investigations, Tiffany Jackson, Montrell Marshall, Mark Parrish

Academic Summit

The purpose of this interactive session will be to discuss the project’s collaborative structure that produced reciprocal learning for the university’s students and its community partners. Providing meaningful service is a key standard for service-learning projects and one of the successes of this collaboration is that it identified and met an authentic need in the community. Additionally, the students’ involvement in real-world applications of the theory, best practices, and strategies presented in course work provided opportunities for purposeful reflective practice and authentic self-assessment. The presenters will present different perspectives on the planning, implementation and outcomes of the project and will …

Straight Talk: A Service-Learning Program, Cassandria Peoples

Academic Summit

Students in the Introduction to Social Work Class at the bachelors’ and master’s level in the Lambda Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society developed a program called “Straight Talk.” This program was organized as a service-learning activity for students to test their aptitude as well as their attitude toward various subject areas that are of importance to high school age children. The program targets alleviating stress on teens due to bullying, sexting, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, and the hidden dangers of social media. Ruston High School served as a pilot site during the 2012-13 school year. One hundred (100) high …

Talk To Me: Using Ohms To Index An Oral History Project, Lisa Karen Miller

DLPS Faculty Publications

The presentation discusses using the University of Kentucky's Oral History Metadata Synchronizer to index the interviews comprising the Western Kentucky University Libraries Oral History Project, conducted by Lisa Karen Miller in 2013.