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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program Plan For A Division 1 Women's Soccer Team, Summer Jones

Research Papers

Anxiety leads to increases in heart rate, palpitations, blood pressure, and the production of stress hormones and has been found to have an inverted-u relationship with sports performance. This has made modulating anxiety crucial for improved sports performance and has led to research into various techniques for anxiety regulation. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is one technique that has been extensively studied and has found overlapping improvements in stress, anxiety, heart rate, mood, musculoskeletal fatigue, and cognitive functioning with an abundance of this research focusing on soccer athletes. Specifically, with cognitive functioning, improvements in reaction time during periods of fatigue have …

Social Media For Social Change: The Role Of Nonprofit Organizations On Mental Health, Samantha Patterson

Research Papers

The Hispanic/Latino population, the fastest-growing minority population in the United States faces barriers to access mental health care. This study explores how nonprofit organizations focusing on mental health are using mass and social media platforms to communicate with supporters of their patients including donors and the general public. Social media channels such as Facebook and LinkedIn have been used as a way to connect, educate and bring awareness to health-related topics. This research paper aims to study how non-profit organizations are supporting mental issues, which is a growing problem among the ethnic groups particularly the Hispanic/Latino population and plan an …

Frontal Volume As A Potential Source Of The Comorbidity Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder And Reading Disorders., Michelle Y Kibby, Sarah M Dyer, Sylvia E Lee, Maria Stacy

Publications

Prefrontal volume reductions commonly are demonstrated in ADHD, but the literature examining prefrontal volume in reading disorders (RD) is scant despite their also having executive functioning (EF) deficits. Furthermore, only a few anatomical studies have examined the frontal lobes in comorbid RD/ADHD, though they have EF deficits similar to RD and ADHD. Hence, we examined frontal gyri volume in children with RD, ADHD, RD/ADHD and controls, as well as their relationship to EF for gyri found to differ between groups. We found right inferior frontal (RIF) volume was smaller in ADHD, and smaller volume was related to worse behavioral regulation. …

Recreational Breeders And The Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis, Nicole Engelhardt

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

This note proposes an amendment to Illinois law which aims to discourage recreational breeding by imposing standards and requirements on people who choose to breed their pet. Part II of this note discusses the evolution of animal law in the United States.

Following national law, there is an examination of the difference in animal law between Kentucky, Nebraska, and the country’s top state for animal law: Illinois. Part III analyzes how law in Illinois fails to provide standards regarding recreational breeding and why this is a problem. Lastly, Part IV proposes a change to Sections 2 and 2.3 of the …

Finding The Sweet Spot: The Culture And Economics Behind Siu Parking Policy, 1946–1989, Benjamin Bradley

Legacy

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Challenges For Beginning Secondary Technology Education Teachers, Sally E. Arnett-Hartwick, John Cannon

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe challenges faced by beginning technology education (TE) teachers in [state]. Background: The highest attrition rates are among beginning teachers and with a continued shortage of TE teachers, identifying the problems new teachers encounter need to be identified for retention and the sustainability of the TE profession. Method: A qualitative research design using an online questionnaire was completed by 27 [state] TE teachers who had taught four or fewer years. Results: Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: facility management, student management, external relations, and instruction management. Each theme contained subthemes; the predominant subthemes …

Perceptions Of Levels Of Preparedness Of Alternatively Licensed Career And Technical Education Teachers In The State Of Ohio, Dr. Jeremy Jeffery, Dr. Christopher Zirkle

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Background: Levels of preparedness of alternatively licensed career and technical education teachers were measured using a Likert-type scale across four tasks of a performance-based assessment as part of an induction program in the state of Ohio. Purpose: The purpose of this research study addresses the paucity of research that deals with licensure in the field of career and technical education for alternatively licensed teachers who completed a performance-based assessment. Method: Demographic data and levels of preparedness were analyzed quantitatively and effect sizes were reported. Qualitative data in the form of anecdotal evidence were also analyzed for themes. Discussion: Results of …

River-Ditch Flow Statistical Relationships In A Traditionally Irrigated Valley Near Taos, New Mexico, Jose J. Cruz, Alexander G. Fernald, Dawn M. Vanleeuwen, Steven J. Guldan, Carlos G. Ochoa

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Current and predicted drought and population growth challenge the longevity of irrigation systems of northern New Mexico. Irrigation ditches, also known as acequias, draw runoff directly from rivers without use of storage reservoirs, so it is important to understand the effects of changing river flow on irrigation flow. This study sought to examine river-ditch relationships in an agricultural valley of the region. A first order linear model was used to fit the river-ditch flow relationship on which daily river flow was the explanatory variable and daily ditch flow the response variable. A strong positive relationship between river and ditch flow …

Water In India And Kentucky: Developing An Online Curriculum With Field Experiences For High School Classes In Diverse Settings, Carol Hanley, Rebecca L. Freeman, Alan E. Fryar, Amanda R. Sherman, Esther Edwards

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Maintaining access to sufficient amounts of clean water for human and environmental needs is a global challenge requiring education and community engagement. We developed a curriculum integrating field experiences with online modules focusing on the water cycle, water quality, and human impacts. This year-long curriculum connected nine public high schools in Kentucky with ten private, English-language schools in eastern India. Curriculum design was informed by the Next Generation Science Standards (the new U.S. education standards for science) and utilized freely available, open-access technology. Each instructional module included a narrated slideshow with general information and examples from Kentucky and India, exercises …

A Survey Of Perceptions And Attitudes About Water Issues In Oklahoma: A Comparative Study, Christopher J. Eck, Kevin L. Wagner, Binod Chapagain, Omkar Joshi

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Understanding people's perceptions of the environment, drinking water issues, and protecting and preserving water resources is of great importance. This study aims to assess and compare the perceptions of the general public ( n = 414), post-secondary students ( n = 103), and water professionals ( n = 104) in Oklahoma on water issues in the state. To address these goals, a 53-item paper questionnaire was first administered to a randomly sampled mailing list of Oklahoma residents. As a follow up to the initial survey, post-secondary students at Oklahoma State University were sampled in addition to Oklahoma water professionals at …

A Review Of Water Resources Education In Geography Departments In The United States, Mike Pease, Philip L. Chaney, Joseph Hoover

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Geographers have long played an important role in water resources scholarship; however, academic literature has not focused on the teaching contributions of geographers in this area. To address this gap, we cataloged courses taught and faculty interests for geography departments in the United States with a stated focus on water resources. We identified 129 departments with both courses and faculty having water resources expertise. The majority of water-related courses focused on climatology or climate change, suggesting that students are regularly provided opportunities to learn about water topics primarily through the lens of climatology and water resources. We also summarize a …

Indicators Per Factor In Confirmatory Factor Analysis: More Is Not Always Better, Jennifer Koran

Publications

Although some research in confirmatory factor analysis has suggested that more indicators per factor is generally better, studies have also documented that sample size requirements increase as model size increases. The present study used Monte Carlo simulation to investigate the effect of indicators per factor on sample size requirements. Results demonstrated a nonlinear association between the number of indicators per factor and the minimum required sample size while avoiding six important consequences for the analysis, such as bias in the model chi-square statistic. There is an upper limit for the desirable number of indicators per factor, and this upper limit …

White-Handed Gibbons Discriminate Context-Specific Song Compositions., Julie Andrieu, Samuel G Penny, Hélène Bouchet, Suchinda Malaivijitnond, Ulrich H. Reichard, Klaus Zuberbühler

Publications

White-handed gibbons produce loud and acoustically complex songs when interacting with their neighbours or when encountering predators. In both contexts, songs are assembled from a small number of units although their composition differs in context-specific ways. Here, we investigated whether wild gibbons could infer the 'meaning' when hearing exemplars recorded in both contexts (i.e. 'duet songs' vs. 'predator songs'). We carried out a playback experiment by which we simulated the presence of a neighbouring group producing either its duet or a predator song in order to compare subjects' vocal and locomotor responses. When hearing a recording of a duet song, …

#Criticalreading #Wickedproblem, Carolyn V. Williams

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

A majority of incoming law students lack adequate critical reading skills. In order to effectively address this problem, all stakeholders must recognize that this is a “wicked problem.” A wicked problem is one that cannot be definitively described or understood since it is seen differently by different stakeholders, has numerous causes, and is often the symptom of other problems. Addressing this wicked problem requires participation from a myriad of legal education stakeholders and cannot be solved by legal writing professors alone, even with help from academic support staff.

Part II of this Article describes what critical reading is, the proof …

The Flipped Classroom In Esl Teacher Education: An Example From Call, Yuyen Lee, Katherine I. Martin

Articles

The flipped classroom is one of many technology-enhanced teaching strategies. In this approach, students are responsible for initial learning at home (often via instructional videos) and class time is used for problem-solving and activities to deepen understanding. Although research on and use of the flipped classroom in language education is growing, little work has examined its use in teacher education, particularly for language teachers. To address this gap, this study examined the flipped classroom through the eyes of pre-service language teachers to reveal what hinders them from or encourages them to adopt this approach. Data were collected from students in …

Asylum’S Revolving Door: The Future Of Domestic Violence Claims Post -A-B-, Tomei Peppard

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

As global migration reaches unprecedented levels, the United States’ immigration system is struggling to keep up with the growing demand. Prior to June 2018, a number of domestic violence victims, particularly from the most dangerous parts of Central America, sought and received asylum in the United States. However, after the Attorney General issued his decision in Matter of A-B-, thousands of domestic violence victims were precluded from claiming asylum, leaving many victims without any options for relief.

Although domestic violence may not easily fit within the statutory scheme of asylum as interpreted by the Attorney General, a modified version of …

Athletic Identity, Greg Camillone

Research Papers

Limited data exists in college athletics about mental health conditions, while physical health remains the higher priority. In order to contribute to the limited understanding of student-athletes’ cognitive behavior, a documentary on collegiate student-athletes is produced, utilizing athletic identity as its main theme. Furthermore, the documentary shares personal experiences of how athletes have handled the transition from athletic role to an alternate identity, and how that change effected them mentally.

The purpose of this study is to present evidence from a Division I athletic program to contribute towards answering the following questions:

1. Are collegiate student-athletes struggling mentally with life after …

The Exploration In The Use Of Andragogy In Coaching Adult Crossfit Athletes, Tiffany Peltier

Research Papers

In 1970, Malcolm Knowles defined andragogy as “the art and science of helping adults learn” (Knowles, 1970 p. 38) and his theory has been used in higher education institutions and many organizations since then. The andragogy philosophy is examined in this qualitative study to determine the value of utilizing andragogy in coaching adult CrossFit athletes. While there are many facets to andragogy, this study specifically uses Malcolm Knowles’ assumptions and principles of adult learners and Bob Pike Group’s 5 Laws of Adult Learning in Creative Training Techniques (1989). The coaches who participated in this study are current CrossFit coaches in …

The Role Of The Frequency Of Trauma On The Effects Of Ptsd And Health On Firefighters And Police Officers, Lizbeth Cantu Cantu

Research Papers

This research paper is examining the role of frequency of trauma and the effects of PTSD and health on firefighters and police officers. There have been mixed findings regarding the relationship between trauma, PTSD, and health. Further research is needed to better understand these relationships, especially in high risks occupations such as firefighters and police officers. Firefighters and police officers are at greater risk for developing PTSD, negative health outcomes, and be exposed to multiple traumas and it is important to study how these relate. Furthermore, there is little research investigating the relationship of the frequency of trauma, PTSD, and …

Implementation Of Employee Wellness Programming In Siuc Athletic Department, James Morrison

Research Papers

With longer workdays and the ever-growing technological base of society, inactivity and poor diet have become a staple in western civilization (Sharma & Majumdar, 2009). Between meeting the demands of work, family, and other responsibilities that may intrude on a day-to-day basis, maintaining one’s health can be a challenge. This struggle not only affects an individual’s health, but their external and social life as well, as decreased productivity and missed days of work may also be outcomes of poor health maintenance. The development of employee wellness programs has been an effective way to cope with the resultant health effects brought …

Using Discounting Within A Framework Of Contextual Behavioral Science For The Evaluation Of The Use Of Extra-Credit In Higher Education Policies And Decision Making, Timothy Wiseman

Research Papers

AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF

Timothy Justin Wiseman, for the Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy

TITLE: USING DISCOUNTING WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE USE OF EXTRA-CREDIT IN HIGHER EDUCATION POLICIES AND DECISION MAKING.

MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Darwin Shane Koch.

Since the advent of behaviorism, our field has experienced numerous revolutions and subsequently, multiple paradigm shifts. Within this growth and development of a science of behavior was the development and synthesis of educational technologies embedded within a frame of radical behaviorism. With the change in tides and the …

Scholarly Program Notes On The Graduate Voice Recital Of Breanna Williams, Breanna Williams

Research Papers

This document contains information to aid in the understanding of repertoire performed at the graduate voice recital of Breanna Williams. Pieces include: “Ah! Il suo nome…Flammen perdonami” from Mascagni’s Lodoletta; “Rose of Sharon” and “Cedar of Lebanon” from Andrew Beall’s Song of ‘Almah; “O wär’ ich schon mit dir vereint” from Beethoven’s Fidelio; “Zueignung” and “Nichts” from Strauss’s Op. 10; Duparc’s “Chanson Triste”, “Le manoir de Rosemonde”, and “L’invitation au voyage”; Florence Price’s “Feet o’ Jesus” and Moses Hogan’s “Give Me Jesus”. The author provides brief composer biographies, musical and textual analyses as well as performance tips …

Helping People With Substance Use Disorders: Drug Court And Care Farms, Carolynne Jorgenson

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Overcoming Barriers To Assist Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Individuals To Obtain Employment Outcomes, Lottie Smith

Research Papers

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Athletic Identity Among University Students, Austin Boe

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Black Action Heroines: From Coffy To Rebel, Morgan Nickles

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Getting “Woke” On Intersectionality: Illuminating The Rhetorical Significance Of Disability Discourse In Feminist Activist Spaces, Danielle C. Biss

Kaleidoscope: A Graduate Journal of Qualitative Communication Research

In the 28 years since the establishment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities still live on the margins in social, public, and mediated discourse. Women of color with disabilities, in particular, still struggle to challenge their positionality on the margins due to multifaceted layers of oppression, ranging from sexism, racism, classism, and ableism as further complexities of identity. Yet, in a society with such disregard for and contestation involving disability issues, there is hope with disability activist Vilissa Thompson. In this rhetorical analysis, I examine Thompson as a marginal rhetor whose disability activism serves as a …

Synthetic Cannabinoids: Characterizing Their Use And Cessation, Richard Vernon Turner

Dissertations

Since their introduction to the United States in 2008, synthetic cannabinoids became the most widely used recreational drug behind marijuana, then regressed to an estimated prevalence of less than 1%. Contrary to expectations for a drug declining in use, emergency department presentations and acute poisonings related to the use of synthetic cannabinoids are increasing. Alongside this phenomenon, a growing body of literature is beginning to uncover a relationship between psychosis and synthetic cannabinoid use. A current gap in the literature exists surrounding harm prevention methods and targeted intervention strategies for users of synthetic cannabinoids. To date, no known studies have …

Longitudinal Relationships Between Sleep Problems And Externalizing Behavior In Children: Investigating Genetic And Temperamental Moderators, Gabriel Casher

Dissertations

The current study aimed to evaluate multiple longitudinal determinants of externalizing behavior problems in twins/triplets aged 7 to 12 years. Specifically, a prospective longitudinal design was utilized to assess relationships between age 5 sleep problems, age 5 temperament traits, and later externalizing problems. Additionally, heritability of sleep problems was assessed by utilizing the twin method, and genetic contributions of two specific genes – DRD4 and 5-HTTLPR – were evaluated. A total of 93 twins/triplets (40 boys and 53 girls) and their parents participated in the current study, and data were collected through self-report, parent-report, and molecular and behavioral genetic methods. …

Addressing The Critical Steps Of The Building Of A Culture Of Collaboration In A Professional Learning Community (Plc): A Case Study, Ndeye Helene Diack

Dissertations

AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OFNdeye Helene Oumou Diack, for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum & Instruction, presented on October 23rd, 2019, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.TITLE: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL STEPS OF BUILDING A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION IN A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (PLC): A CASE STUDYMAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. John McIntyre This case study examined PLC leaders and team members during their first year setting up their PLC collaborative process. It investigated the PLC design and activities, the team members lived experiences during the setting up of the PLC, and its impact on members’ interpersonal relationships and also their …