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The Daily Egyptian, April 26, 2011, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2011

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, April 20, 2011, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2011

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, April 18, 2011, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2011

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, April 15, 2011, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2011

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, April 14, 2011, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2011

No abstract provided.

Gulf War Illness And Injuries, Dianna S. Inman

Research Papers

AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF

DIANNA S. INMAN, for the Master of Science degree in REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, presented on May 2011, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

TITLE:  GULF WAR ILLNESS AND INJURIES

MAJOR PROFESSOR:  D. Shane Koch, Ph D., CRC

The Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq Enduring Freedom are wars

our United States troops have been involved in the Middle East.  The goal of

this research paper is to present and discuss the injuries and illness some of our

soldiers are experiencing in their tour of duty in the Middle East.  I will focus on three

conditions …

The Daily Egyptian, April 12, 2011, Daily Egyptian Staff

April 2011

No abstract provided.

Pediatric Dysphagia Management In The Schools, Emily Lueken

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Cue The Sun: An Analysis Of Perceptual Effects Representations In "The Truman Show", Jason M. Barr

Research Papers

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Since its release in 1998, director Peter Weir’s The Truman Show has been the focus of numerous studies.  In this report, the film is uniquely placed within a perceptual media effects framework (predominantly citing Davison 1983, Neuwirth and Frederick 2002, and Leone, Peek, and Bissell 2006) so as to identify first, …

The Transition: From College Athletics To A Post-Athletic Life, Erica Smith

Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to examine the transition out of college sports for student-athletes who have graduated within the last 10 years from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). Through understanding the competitive, academic and social aspects of each these former athlete’s lives, there is a hope to understand how one’s social life experiences prepare them for their transition out of sport. Participants were selected for in-depth interviews through referrals from the SIUC athletic department (coaches, administration and staff) and from my own connections with former student-athletes. I found that all of the participants did experience some level of …

The Virtuous Cycle: Online News, Industry Change And User Choice, Alan M. Rogers

Research Papers

This paper addresses news media industry practices and technological advancements that influence the process by which internet users access news online. News organizations, automated news services, and emerging news platforms are discussed. Overall, the argument is made that the internet provides an expanded palate of news media options, but it is also marked by the dominance of a small number of content creators and crowd-driven influences on individual choices.

Vol. 6, No. 3, Spring 2011

Cornerstone

No abstract provided.

Intercollegiate Athletes' Perceptions On Sport Psychology Consulting, Melissa A. Altmix

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Pecs And Communication Abilities In Children With Asd, Ashley Fortner

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Physician Knowledge And Use Of Exercise Is Medicinetm, Jacqueline D. Larson

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Rise Of Exergaming, Badrinarayanan Ramakrishnan

Research Papers

AN ABSTRACT OF THE MASTERS PROJECT OF
BADRINARAYANAN RAMAKRISHNAN, for the MASTER OF SCIENCE degree
in MASS COMMUNICATION & MEDIA ARTS, presented on April 11, 2011 at
Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
TITLE: THE RISE OF EXER-GAMING
MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. John Hochheimer
This paper looks at childhood obesity in the United States of
America, its causes, and various intervention methods as well as videogames
that have been employed in the fight against obesity through the emergence of
physically engaging games. While childhood obesity is spreading fast, its effects
are devastating. Illnesses and other conditions previously seen only in adults are
now …

Sleep And Language Development, Jessie A. Adams

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Fashimia – Combating Negative Female Self - Image Through Online Community, Dar`Ya Bondareva

Research Papers

The present study aimed to investigate the power and influence of fashion

magazines on Caucasian teenaged girls, aged 13 to 18 years old. Strong negative

associations were found between exposure to fashion magazines and teenage girls`

perceptions of their bodies. Furthermore, the present research studied teenagers online

activities and behavior in order to support the statement that the best way to reach

teenage girls in digital era is through online community. The lack of websites and

magazines that promote positive and healthy body image reinforced the need for

creation of an online community targeted at “plus size” teenaged girls aged …

2011 Abstract Book, Undergraduate Research Forum

Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Forum Abstract Books

No abstract provided.

Examining Mechanims Of Political Disagreement, Scott D. Mcclurg, Anand Sokhey, J. Drew Seib

Working Papers

This research seeks to develop and test hypotheses about how political disagreement in social networks aects political behavior. We conduct experimental research to test whether subjects' acquaintances act as independent sources of information, and examine two dierent models of
how such social stimuli may produce effects|either via information seeking, or information shortcuts. These tests are important because prior research is ambiguous on whether causal effects come from networks, and on potential mechanisms of infuence. Our results back aspects of both models, but more strongly support the notion of disagreement as a heuristic|subjects
primed to consider disagreement before a mock election …

The Mechanics Of The Tectonic Man: Comedy And The Ludic Function Of A Serious Man And Punch-Drunk Love, Walter C. Metz

Publications

The paper uses the cultural historical methods of Johan Huizinga, particularly on the comedic, ludic nature of social life to read two films: Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love and the Coen Brothers' A Serious Man.

In Search Of A Third Culture: Towards An Experimental Science And Nature Cinema, Walter C. Metz

Publications

This essay attempts to move beyond C.P. Snow’s reductive formulation of the two cultures, positing a third culture forged out of the collision of science documentary television with the avant-garde traditions of the cinema. In particular, I use both scientific and humanistic understandings of memory to compare and contrast a science television program, “Understanding the Mysteries of Memory” (Science Channel, 2002) with an avant-garde film, Report (Bruce Conner, 1967).

Leadership And Its Impact On Supervision Being An Effective Supervisor; Learned Behavior Or Innate Characteristic, Catherine Campbell

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

The Social Effects Of Stuttering In Adolescents And Young Adults, Sadie A. Hunsaker

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Employment And Disability: Debugging The Myth Of Employment And Loss Of Benefits., Matthew Fred

Research Papers

In the United States those with disabilities have few options for support outside of family and friends.  For most persons with disabilities this support comes in the form of either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provided through the Social Security Administration (SSA).  Throughout the years qualifying for these benefits has become a labor intensive process.  During this process a person must demonstrate an inability to work under a definition that nearly requires a complete incapacity of the individual.  This difficulty in qualifying has resulted in a long held belief among recipients that if one returns …

Trends In The Age Of Menarche, Elizabeth M. Nielsen

Honors Theses

Menarche is the onset of menses and this age this occurs differs with every girl.  There are many factors that can influence this age or result from it.  Menses is a crucial step in the process of pubertal maturation.  This study conducted a survey to women of the Carbondale, IL area ranging from 12.5 to 74.42 years old.  The survey inquired basic characteristics such as height, weight, and age of menarche.  Factors such as body mass index (BMI), plastic use due to estrogen-like endocrine disrupting chemicals, the maternal age at childbirth and population size were also determined.  The average age …

Strategies For Teaching Literacy Skills To Children Who Use Alternative And Augmentative Communication, Jocelyn M. Lewis

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Parental Responsiveness To Infant Cries On The Caregiver-Infant Interaction And Attachment, Erin R. Hutchinson

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

"No Help For The Weary." An Ethnographic Examination Of Factors Impacting Burnout Among Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Advocates., Elaina K. Behounek

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Parental Training On Early Intervention In Speech-Language Pathology, Lindsay M. Tabor

Research Papers

No abstract provided.