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College Of Behavioral And Social Sciences News, Georgia Southern University

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences: News & Publications (2012-2022)

• Thousands of Georgia Southern Graduates Soar to New Heights During Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Arts & Humanities News, Georgia Southern University

Arts & Humanities: News & Publications (2009-2023)

• Thousands of Georgia Southern Graduates Soar to New Heights During Spring Commencement Ceremonies

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Peace named Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year

My News, Georgia Southern University

My News (2014-2020)

• Upcoming Events

Biostatistics News, Georgia Southern University

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Peace named Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Thousands of Georgia Southern Graduates soar to new heights during Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Armstrong Commencement Program, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Commencement Programs

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Epidemiology News, Georgia Southern University

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Georgia Southern Examines Physical Activity Levels and Counseling in Cancer Survivors

Class Notes, Georgia Southern University

Arts & Humanities: News & Publications (2009-2023)

No abstract provided.

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Examines Physical Activity Levels and Counseling in Cancer Survivors

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Georgia Southern Examines Physical Activity Levels and Counseling in Cancer Survivors

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Double Eagle Donna Wiggins, PH.D., receives Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Appointment of Senior Leadership Team Announced for the new Georgia Southern University
• 19 Year-old JPHCOPH Student earns Bachelor of Science this May

Carolyn Mincey Alston

African American Funeral Programs

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An Examination Of Goal Orientation Between Genders – An Exploratory Study, Amanda M. Boyd

Honors College Theses

Goal orientation is defined as the perceptual-cognitive frameworks that determine how an individual approaches, interprets, and responds to achievement situations (Janssen & Van Yperen, 2004). Goal orientation refers to the reasons an individual engages in an activity and the goals he or she sets to define success (D’Lima et al., 2014). Research has shown that there are gender differences when examining goal orientation. However, little research has been found that has examined this within the millennial generation. The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the differences between male and female millennial college students on goal orientation. The …

The Effects Of Static Stretching On Pennation Angle And Muscle Power Production In The Triceps Surae Complex, Lacey G. Dennis

Honors College Theses

Many studies have examined how power is affected by static stretching. However, little research has been completed to examine why the muscle power production is affected by static stretching. The purpose of this study is to see the correlation of how pennation angle (PA) and muscle power production (MPP) is affected by a static stretching protocol. For the methodology, PA of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscle will be measured using Terason ultrasound machine. After the PA is measured participants will perform a vertical jump on a force plate while utilizing a Vertec, to determine the height of their jump …

Network Modeling Of Infectious Disease: Transmission, Control And Prevention, Christina M. Chandler

Honors College Theses

Many factors come into play when it comes to the transmission of infectious diseases. In disease control and prevention, it is inevitable to consider the general population and the relationships between individuals as a whole, which calls for advanced mathematical modeling approaches.

We will use the concept of network flow and the modified Ford-Fulkerson algorithm to demonstrate the transmission of infectious diseases over a given period of time. Through our model one can observe what possible measures should be taken or improved upon in the case of an epidemic. We identify key nodes and edges in the resulted network, which …

Is Students’ Knowledge Of The Student Conduct Code Associated With Their Conduct Code-Breaking Behaviors On Campus?, Joy D. Bonner

Honors College Theses

Annually colleges and universities spend countless hours updating their student codes of conduct, but is this added time worth the hassle if students continue to break the code? The purpose of this study was to examine the effects a student’s knowledge of a university’s code of conduct may have on the amount of code-breaking behaviors committed on campus. A survey was administered to students at Georgia Southern University analyzing students’ knowledge and perceptions of academic dishonesty and plagiarism on campus. Each participant was asked a series of questions analyzing their knowledge of the code, its sanctions, as well as the …

Not So Affordable Healthcare, Ashlee Charles

Honors College Theses

Rising healthcare cost in the United States has created a need to understand how a lack of healthcare coverage is decreasing women’s quality of life and leading to negative health outcomes. Though the goal of the 2010 Affordable Care Act is to give more Americans access to affordable health insurance and to reduce the growth in health care spending, it still remains unaffordable for many Americans. The purpose of this study was to identify what ecological factors impede and/or promote the quality of life for medically uninsured women. Through a focus group, participants shared information on how living without health …

Preferred Behavioral Management Strategies Of 3rd - 5th Grade Teachers, Anna Dowdell

Honors College Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the preferred behavioral management strategies among 3rd - 5th grade teachers. The study explored the main discipline problems that these teachers experience in their classrooms and how they handle them. It also explored the teachers’ opinions of the effectiveness of their preferred behavioral management strategies.

Health & Kinesiology News, Georgia Southern University

Health Sciences & Kinesiology: News & Publications (2015-2023)

• New Food Product Showcase

Health & Kinesiology News, Georgia Southern University

Health Sciences & Kinesiology: News & Publications (2015-2023)

• Eagles Helping Eagles

Volume 1, Proceedings Of The Interdisciplinary Stem Teaching And Learning Conference

Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (Archived)

Full version of volume 1 of the Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching and Learning Conference.

Enhancing Interdisciplinary Attitudes And Achievement Via Integrated Biology And Chemistry, Ying Guo, Pat Uelmen Huey Dr., David P. Pursell

Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (Archived)

Success in undergraduate biology courses relies upon a firm grounding in chemical principles. We sought to raise students’ awareness of the connection between these two disciplines and to improve their understanding of each by carrying out a pilot project that integrated the curricula of Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM1212K) and Principles of Biology I (BIOL1107K) during the Fall 2016 semester. The study involved two course pairs: one section of each course delivered in the traditional non-integrated manner and a second pair of sections that were integrated across the chemistry and biology disciplines in both the scope and sequence of the …

Assessing Student Progress And Performance Across The Curriculum, Christopher G. Brown, Jennell M. Talley, Bekah Ward Dr., Christopher I. Brandon Jr., Jill Penn, Elisabeth Javazon

Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (Archived)

Evaluation of student learning is of paramount importance to the educational community and allows reflection on program successes and weaknesses; however, best practices are hotly debated. This project designed and implemented an assessment system in which an identical, mixed-format assessment was given to all levels of students in the Georgia Gwinnett College biology program at the start of the semester for academic years 2014-15, 2015-16 and Fall of 2016. The assessment contained multiple choice and free-response questions, and evaluated lab reports from core courses in the biology program. This system allows for longitudinal assessment of students, provides quick results for …

The Progesterone Receptor – To Be Or Not To Be: The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Progesterone In Raw 264.7 Cells, Christopher I. Brandon Jr., Bagie George

Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (Archived)

It has been widely established that, in addition to its role in reproduction, progesterone (P4) also has potent anti-inflammatory effects. While the precise mechanisms have never been clearly elucidated in RAW 246.7 cells, it seems logical to assume that this response is – at least in part - a consequence of activation of and signaling through the progesterone receptor (P4-R). However, it has recently been shown that in a rat model, this anti-inflammatory effect is – in fact - independent of the progesterone receptor. In this project, the aim was to characterize this response by assaying nitric oxide production from …

My News

My News (2014-2020)

• Breaking the cycle: Professor studies violence intervention in Savannah
• Double Eagle shares gift of music
• Georgia Southern professor’s film to be broadcast nationally on PBS
• Manufacturing engineering student takes pride in program
• Georgia Southern art students stand out at American Advertising Awards in Savannah
• Georgia Southern University announces Spring 2017 Commencement speakers

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Student wins third Place at GPHA Conference
• Distinguished Faculty

Viola Phyllis Johnson Brown

African American Funeral Programs

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Community Health News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Distinguished Faculty

Epidemiology News, Georgia Southern University

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Georgia Southern Student wins Third Place at GPHA Conference