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Together, No. 10, San Jose State University, College Of Social Sciences

Together (College of Social Sciences)

No abstract provided.

The Shojo Within The Work Of Aida Makoto: Japanese Identity Since The 1980s, Laurel Rose Hartman

Master's Theses

The work of Japanese contemporary artist Aida Makoto (1965-) has been shown internationally in major art institutions, yet there is little English-language art historical scholarship on him. While a contemporary of internationally-acclaimed Japanese artists Murakami Takashi and Nara Yoshitomo, Aida has neither gained their level of international recognition or respect. To date, Aida’s work has been consistently labeled as otaku or subcultural art, and this label fosters exotic and juvenile notions about the artist’s heavy engagement with Japanese animation, film and manga (Japanese comic book) culture. In addition to this critical devaluation, Aida’s explicit and deliberately shocking compositions seemingly serve …

Mindfulness Modulated Attention With Neurofeedback In Multiple Object Tracking, Jennifer M. Brennan

Master's Theses

Attention determines what we selectively perceive out of all available stimuli. The multiple-object tracking paradigm is a way of examining divided attention for object tracking in a complex visual scene. Mindfulness is a broad term for a set of diverse and specific methods for distinct attentional engagement and is one technique for increasing visual attentional ability and decreasing distractibility. Neurofeedback can be a way of enhancing mindfulness training for novice participants. This study examined the relationship between attention and mindfulness with neurofeedback through performance on a multiple-object tracking task and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. We examined the effectiveness of …

Achieving Higher Academic Performance: Access At The Intersections Of Culturally Diverse Populations In Higher Education On-Campus Communities, Koryn Calee Dillard

Master's Theses

San José State University students living in the residence halls were sent a questionnaire via Google Docs. Students were requested to complete the questions about their experiences and knowledge of the campus community. This study focuses on feelings of acceptance, expression, resources, living circumstances, and behaviors of the racially/ethnically diverse students living on campus that urges them to success in the field of higher education. A total of 66 students living on campus completed the survey. The findings indicated that the on-campus Latina/Latino/Hispanic American students struggled more with their academics and had a significantly lower grade point averages than their …

Cux2-Positive Radial Glial Cells Generate Diverse Subtypes Of Neocortical Projection Neurons And Macroglia, Ton Dan Nguyen

Master's Theses

The mammalian neocortex is 6-layered structure that develops in an “inside-out” manner, with cells of the deep layers (Layers 5-6) born first. Cells of the superficial outer layers (Layers 2-4) are generated subsequently and must migrate past older born cells to their final laminar position. Pioneering transplant studies suggested a progressive lineage restriction model, which posits that early neural stem cells (or radial glial cells, RGCs) are multipotent and sequentially generate different types of cortical neurons based on birthdate. Recently published work from Franco et al. (2012) argues against this paradigm, and proposes the existence of a subclass of neural …

Wilderness State Park Volunteers: A Qualitative Case Study Of Meaning And Sustainability, Christina A. Peterson

Master's Theses

In an increasingly urbanized world, parks, open space and wilderness areas are vitally important to human well-being. California State Parks provide people with the ability to connect with nature and engage in outdoor recreation. Moreover, these parks protect natural and cultural resources and preserve biodiversity. California State Parks are underfunded and rely on volunteers to support essential park services. The Wilderness State Park Uniformed Volunteer Program provides essential recreation, resource protection, and biodiversity services. In order to determine the elements of the volunteering experience that contribute to a strong sense of volunteer identity and meaning, a qualitative case study was …

The Impact Of Transit-Oriented Development On Social Capital, Robert B. Noland, Orin T. Puniello, Stephanie Dipetrillo

Mineta Transportation Institute

This paper focuses on the ability of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to improve social capital and interactions within a community. The expectation is that TOD has a positive impact on the lifestyle and activities of individuals who reside, work, and frequent these locations, and that this can include increases in social capital. Using data from a survey of transit station locations in New Jersey, the authors examine how proximity to the station and various built environment variables are associated with different measures of social capital, derived from responses to survey questions. These questions inquire about respondents’ perceptions of their neighborhood …

Spartan Daily, September 28, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 13

Movement And Mobility: Representing Trauma Through Graphic Narratives, Stella Oh

Asian American Literature: Discourses & Pedagogies

The formal and stylistic movements found within the comic architecture of From Busan to San Francisco and Mail Order Bride interrogate the ways in which the visual and textual narrative can represent the emotional landscape of trauma and displacement through comics language. Engaging in a visual and textual critique of the global economy that trades in feminine identities, these graphic narratives interrogate the mobility and visibility of those who are trafficked. In these works, transnationalism is artistically embedded in consumptive practices of reading and seeing that reinforce or challenge Orientalist cultural assumptions about the Asian female body. Geographical movements of …

Spartan Daily, September 22, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 11

Spartan Daily, September 21, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 10

Spartan Daily, September 20, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 9

Summaries For The Fourth Annual Irs/Sjsu Small Business Tax Institute, Padmini Yalamarthi, Fan Wang, Jie Shen, Xuan Hong, Marla Hampton Cpa, Mba, Aaron Grey

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

The Contemporary Tax Journal Volume 6, No. 1 – Summer/Fall 2016

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions Under The Affordable Care Act, Xuan Hong

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, September 15, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 8

Spartan Daily, September 13, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 6

Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Masters' Students In The Faculty Of Communication And Information Sciences, University Of Ilorin, Kwara State, Adetola Ayotunde Kehinde, Simeon Azubuike Obi, Adebowale Akinwonjo Akinade, Anyim Obinna Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the Information needs and seeking behaviour of masters student at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria using Elis information seeking behaviour model. A total of 125 masters students selected from the three departments offering masters degree programme at the faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria constituted the population of the study. Through a survey design, questionnaire was administered to gather data from the respondents. Four research questions were developed and answered by the respondents. The results indicated that major information needs of masters students at the faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of …

Spartan Daily, September 8, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 5

Spartan Daily, September 7, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 4

Spartan Daily, September 1, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 3

Imaging Right Ventricular Function To Predict Outcome In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Alessandro Bellofiore, Melanie Brewis, Rebecca Vanderpool, Naomi Chesler, Martin Johnson, Robert Naeije, Andrew Peacock

Faculty Publications

Right ventricular (RV) function is a major determinant of outcome in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). However, uncertainty persists about the optimal method of evaluation.MethodsWe measured RV end-systolic and end-diastolic volumes (ESV and EDV) using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and RV pressures during right heart catheterization in 140 incident PAH patients and 22 controls. A maximum RV pressure (Pmax) was calculated from the nonlinear extrapolations of early and late systolic portions of the RV pressure curve. The gold standard measure of RV function adaptation to afterload, or RV–arterial coupling (Ees/Ea) was estimated by the stroke volume (SV)/ESV ratio (volume method) or …

Spartan Daily, August 24, 2016, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2016

Volume 147, Issue 1

Computer Self-Efficacy And Perceived Ease-Of-Use Of Personal Digital Assistants For Academic Activities By Undergraduates In University Of Ibadan, Daniel Olusegun Ikegune, Awujoola Olalekan Abiola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study investigates computer self-efficacy and perceived ease-of- use of personal digital assistants for academic activities by undergraduates in University of Ibadan. Relevant literature on academic activities of undergraduates, undergraduates Computer Self-efficacy, perceived ease-of-use of personal digital assistant and the challenges faced by undergraduates in the use of Personal Digital Assistant was reviewed. The descriptive survey research design of expo-factor was adopted for this study. The study population was determined using 2% of all the registered students in the university using stratified method. A total of 244 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 223 were returned and found valid. …

The Effect Of Social Networking On Students’ Academic Performance: The Perspective Of Faculty Members Of Periyar University, Salem, Sudha S, Kavitha Es Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Internet has undergone rapid development, with significant impact on social life and on modes of communication. Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. This study aimed to study the faculty perception of SNS on academic performance of students. The study also focuses to assess the positive and negative impacts of SNS on students’ academic performance. A structured questionnaire designed and was randomly distributed to 110 faculty members of Periyar University, Salem. After collecting the data, SPSS 16 Software was use for …

Information Need, Access, And Use For Social Welfare And Family Planning By Rural Dwellers In Ido And Akinyele Local Government Areas Of Oyo State, Nigeria., Oluwaseun Olubunmi Odefadehan, Ayodele Akinola, Olalekan Odefadehan Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The information available to an individual goes a long way to influence decision such an individual will take per time. The rural dwellers have been said to be at a disadvantaged in terms of information access, use and availability when compared to their urban counterparts. Therefore this study sought to determine the information need, access and use for family planning and social welfare by rural dwellers, the study specifically identified the source of health information available to the respondents, and it determined the frequency of information available to the respondents on family planning and social welfare. The study also identified …

Causal Relationship Between Organizational Commitment And Job Satisfaction Of Library And Information Professionals: A Canonical Correlation Analysis, Emmanuel Kunle Ogunlana Mr, A B. Oshinaike Mr., Rasaq Oluwadare Ibrahim Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the constructs of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. In this study, a canonical correlation analysis (CCA) was used to estimate relationships between identified dimensions of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. This study confirmed previous research showing that job satisfaction and organizational commitment constructs have positive and canonical relationship. The study samples are 405 of Library and Information Professionals selected randomly at the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nigeria Library Association held in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was prepared for the purpose of collection of data and the data were collected using Job Satisfaction …

Exploring User Expectancy With Regard To The Use Of Institutional Repositories Among University Academics In Indonesia: A Case Study At Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Agus Rifai

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic works produced by university members are valuable resources that should be managed properly. The development of Institutional repositories (IRs) was purposed to preserve and disseminated these resources so that benefit to the university in enhancing university scholarship and performances.. However, the existing of repository system is less used. It is alleged that lecturers are not aware and reluctant due to the lack of their motivation. User expectancy is regarded as motivational factor that lead invidual to use insitutitional repositories. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between user expectancy and the use …

A Webometric Analysis Of Medical Tourism Websites In Kerala, S Thanuskodi "Dr."

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Medical Tourism is any kind of travel to make a person or a member of his family healthier (Raj,2006). The word Medical Tourism was coined when people started looking outside west for cheaper medical treatment with international quality. It can be broadly defined as provision of 'cost effective' private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry for patients needing surgical care and other forms. Kerala has become one of the leading Medical Tourism destinations of India and gained international attention for health tourism and is becoming a popular health tourism hub. There are a number of speciality hospitals in …

Corporate Social Responsibility: Challenges Of Implementing Mtn Digital Libraries In Nigerian Universities, Emmanuel Dickson Chigbu Mr., Rita John-Okeke, Charles O. Omekwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the corporate social responsibility intervention in the development of digital libraries in the universities of developing countries. It specifically investigated the challenges facing the MTN Foundation Digital Libraries in the universities in Nigeria and strategies that will engender their effective operation. The research design used for this study was descriptive survey design. A questionnaire titled Evaluation of MTNF Digital Libraries Questionnaire (EMTFDLQ) was designed and used for data collection. Responses were analysed using mean scores and percentages which are presented in tables. Findings show that Corporate Social Responsibility has provided vital impetus to the development of digital …