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Project: A Case Study In New Media Art Curation, Erin Smith

Research Papers

This is a case study on a new media art exhibit called “Project” which I curated at theVarsityCenterfor the Arts inCarbondale,Illinois. The exhibit was a culmination project for my Master of Science degree in Professional Media and Media Management at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC).

In this case study I will first discuss how new media art is currently defined in the field as well as how I define it in relation to curating the exhibit. I will then reference the history of new media art and trace its development in the context of “Project”. Next I will delve into …

Vice And Race: Segregation In Kansas Cattle Towns, Rachel M. Wolters

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Using Social To Go Local: Analyzing How National And Local Companies Use Facebook To Reach Customers, Brittney L. Edwards

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Facebook has developed into an important marketing tool for many different companies. Facebook and other forms of social media allow businesses to generate and encourage two-way interactions with current and potential customers. This study examines the differences between how national and local business pages use Facebook to market and brand themselves and build online fan communities. The author conducted a content analysis of twenty Facebook business pages to ascertain how frequently businesses were posting content, what types of content were being posted, how many comments, likes and shares did the post receive, and were businesses replying to fan comments. The …

Recognizing The Impact Of Personal And Environmental Influences On Type 2 Diabetes Management, Johna S. Brown

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Globalization has drastically altered the way humans function. Modern ways of life have induced obesity and type 2 diabetes upsurges on a global level. Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic illness that can be extremely difficult to prevent and manage. It requires strict consistency in terms of energy consumption, self-assessment, and physical activity. A wide array of variables impact human behavior and one’s ability to abide by such strict regimens. These variables can often be categorized as environmental or personal influences. Comprehensive understanding of these variables can provide insight to diabetics and health professions regarding barriers to diabetes management …

Chief Executive Officers In United States Hospitals: A Reexamination Of Workforce Demographics And Educational Issues, Sandra Collins, Scott Collins, Richard C. Mckinnies 4537260, Eric P. Matthews

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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the “employment of medical and health services mangers is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2010-2020.”The BLS notes this is substantially faster than the national average for other occupations. Information from this report finds its way into popular media, news shows, and other information outlets which increases the number of prospective applicants to College and University Healthcare Management programs. In 2007, the authors conducted a survey of chief executive officers (CEO) in United States hospitals that sought to identify educational and demographic information of individuals holding top management positions in …

A Novel Dual Mode Gateway For Wireless Sensor Network And Lte-A Network Convergence, Garth Crosby, Farzam Vafa

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In recent years, the number of machine-to-machine (M2M) networks, which do not require direct human intervention, has been increasing at a rapid pace. Meanwhile, the need for a wireless platform to control and monitor these M2M networks, one with both a vast coverage area and a low network deployment cost, continues to be unmet. Mobile cellular networks (MCNs) and wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are emerging as two heterogeneous networks that can meet the challenges of M2M communication through network convergence. In this paper, a model for network convergence between a Long Term Evolution-Advance (LTE-A) cellular network and a WSN is …

2013-2014 Southern Illinois University Bulletin Carbondale Campus (Undergraduate Bulletin), Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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2013-2014 Southern Illinois University Bulletin Carbondale Campus (Graduate Catalog), Southern Illinois University Carbondale

SIU Bulletins and Course Catalogs Archives

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Loss Of Mef2d Expression Inhibits Differentiation And Contributes To Oncogenesis In Rhabdomyosarcoma Cells., Meiling Zhang, Jamie Truscott, Judith Davie

Articles

BACKGROUND: Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a highly malignant pediatric cancer that is the most common form of soft tissue tumors in children. RMS cells have many features of skeletal muscle cells, yet do not differentiate. Thus, our studies have focused on the defects present in these cells that block myogenesis.

METHODS: Protein and RNA analysis identified the loss of MEF2D in RMS cells. MEF2D was expressed in RD and RH30 cells by transient transfection and selection of stable cell lines, respectively, to demonstrate the rescue of muscle differentiation observed. A combination of techniques such as proliferation assays, scratch assays and soft …

Erring On The Side Of Life: Children With Rare Trisomy Conditions, Medical Interventions And Quality Of Life, Deborah Bruns

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he prevailing viewpoint on children with rare trisomy conditions such as trisomy 18 (t18) and trisomy 13 (t13) is almost uniformly negative. Yet, case studies offer information about long-term survivors. What is missing in the discussion is an unbiased examination of surviving children within the context of necessary, rather than “aggressive”, medical interventions and overall quality of life. A move beyond palliative or comfort care must be an option for this population. There must be a move toward valuation of life and corresponding provision of treatment and examination of developmental gains rather than limited intervention or palliative care for infants …

Barriers And Solutions To Recruitment Strategies Of Students Into Post-Secondary Agricultural Education Programs: A Focus Group Approach, Jennifer Calvin, Seburn L. Pense

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This qualitative study utilized focus group interviews of secondary Illinois agricultural education teachers to investigate the continuing problem of student recruitment into teacher preparation pro-grams of agricultural education. Using signal theory, image theory and person-organization fit theory, the researchers identified five themes relating to recruitment issues: time, the economy, family, technology and image. Each theme is described through the words of the participants and solutions are suggested for improving recruitment.

What Safety Initiatives Have Been Introduced In Response To, Sara L. Sorrill

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With any new technology in aviation come new regulations, policies and

concerns about safety related to the implementation of this new technology. The

purpose of this research is to explain what aviation safety initiatives have been

introduced in response to the use of glass cockpits in general aviation. The method

that will be used to explore this topic and answer this question will be a literature review

of already published information on glass cockpits. This information will be taken from

aviation-related articles, reports, studies and websites. Discussion about policy

changes that have been developed due to the introduction and continued …

Veteran’S In The Workplace: A Training Manual On Recognizing An Reacting To Employee’S With Ptsd, Keilin Hopkins-Bey

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The Implications Of Multigenerational Differences Within The Workforce, Benjamin R. Hayes

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This paper identifies and discusses generational effects on public administration, particularly in the field of public administration and public policy. Specifically, it is the conclusion here that identifying the different perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors exhibited by the five traditional generational groups (traditionalists/veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y/Millenials, and Generation Z) will assist managers in the public sector field to better communicate with their employees, thus resulting in a more effective working environment through enhancing organizational cohesion and cooperation. A phenomenological mixed method will be employed, utilizing peer-reviewed literature and governmentally issued statistics. Discussion of these aspects follows below and …

Understanding The Adoption Of State-Level Policies For Transgender Persons: Political Mediation And The Role Of Litigation, Trey Green

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Politicians and prison officials are under increasing pressure to set policy for housing and treatment for transgender prison inmates. Despite this common need, only a handful of states have adopted a formal written prison policy that addresses transgender inmates. Furthermore, there has been little academic research on this subject. This paper seeks to determine how and why some states develop policies while others do not. Specifically, the research questions include: What are the state-level political conditions that lead to transgender policy regimes? Moreover, will these be the same conditions that are necessary for a positive outcome of transgender prison policies? …

Digital Heritage: Digitization Of Museum And Archival Collections, Genevieve A. Horan

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The purpose of this paper is to trace the utilization of computer technology within museums and archival institutions, and relate how they have adapted to survive in today’s society that is obsessed with technological advancement. Beginning in the 1960s, computer technology started to integrate into the federal government and professional business sectors. Because of its success in these sectors, museums and archival institutions, began to gradually recognize the use of computers and associated technologies as a means to not only increase administrative productivity, but as a way to enable staff to delve deeper into their available collections through the automation …

Reexamining The Relationship Between Financial Development And Economic Growth: The Case Of South Africa., Erick Kitenge

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This paper aims to analyze the causality relationship between financial development and economic development. The pairwise Granger causality test was applied to data of South Africa, from 1966 to 2008, under Vector Error Correction Mechanism. Empirical analysis reveals two major facts. Firstly, the economic growth Granger causes the financial development. Secondly, there exist long-run and short-run causality relationships from economic growth to bank assets. A boom of economic activities seems to be the driving force behind the improvement of financial sectors. Consequently, policies aiming to foster the financial sector in South Africa should include the nature of increased economic activities.

Creators@Siu - A Socio-Academic Networking Tool, Adithi Ravishankar

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This project studies the implications of using social networking sites as a platform for student learning / collaboration and to enhance classroom experiences. The goal of this study is to illustrate how a customized socio-academic experience made available within academia, could positively impact the student’s learning, foster a culture of creative self-sufficiency and collaboration, while simultaneously cut down on the privacy issues that are found while using social networks that are available for public usage.

Adding to a critical analysis of studies about social networking patterns amongst students and faculty members in higher education, the research methodology for this study …

The Analysis Of The Effects Of Love Values In Korean Dramas On Taiwanese Viewers--From The Perspective Of Business., Chia Hsuan Chh Ho

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Korean dramas have played an influential role in Taiwanese society since they were first introduced into Taiwan. One of the most dominant themes in most Korean dramas is the theme of love. As a story topic, love accounts for about ninety percent of the themes dealt with by these dramas. By applying the theoretical idea of cultural proximity, and by using content analysis to analyze the underlying values contained in the dramas, this study examines the theme of love in these dramas. The data pool includes 10 popular Korean dramas aired between the years of 2008 and 2012. Using these …

Identity Affirmed: Creating Campus Awareness For An Lgbtq Resource Center, Landon Bradley Brooks

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Modification And Optimization Of A Gaussian Noise Generation System For The Study Of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Kelly Wepsiec

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