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Organizational Reputation: For Public Organizations, Kendyl Bass

Media Literacy: How the Era of Fake News Affects Public Service

Within the public sector, organizations are becoming more aware of what a positive and favorable reputation for an organization really means. The value of the organization has been put at the forefront, especially in a digital society where the ability to provide a positive or negative view of an organization is only a click away. Media awareness, including quality control measurements of trust and favorability with the public, has increased dramatically within the public sector. Public agencies rely on constituent trust to cultivate their reputation. Citizen trust in public sector organizations is central, for it enables and authorizes the organizations …

Storytelling: For Non-Profit Organizations, Jacquelyn Madalena, Brittaney Mericle, Dayouna Yang

Media Literacy: How the Era of Fake News Affects Public Service

Storytelling can be traced to ancient times where writing wasn’t common and very few people knew how to. Yet oral storytelling was a universal language. Philosophy, knowledge, myth, superstition and religious beliefs were passed down through storytelling (Kent, 2015). In today’s world, storytelling is used as a framework for non-profit organizations to convey the organizations impact, engage the public, and call individuals to actions (Bublitz, 2016). It also helps propel the brand, identity, and reputation. Regarding organizations’ purpose, storytelling can illustrate the reason and meaning for their existence (Dixon, 2014, p. 6). It turns facts and numbers into an emotional …

Overview Of Fake News: For Public Organizations, Ashley Bickham, Candice Howard, Sabrina Lambert Simmons

Media Literacy: How the Era of Fake News Affects Public Service

The world of media is ever-changing and continues to hold a significant role in today’s society. With significance, comes considerable impact and ultimately, mixed displays of trust. For decades, the media has been a facilitator and source of sharing information among the public. It has evolved into various forms from print media to television, movies, radio, and Internet. With an extensive presence, the media plays a predominant part in the creation and shaping of public opinions/views as well as providing a fundamental link between the government and the people. The responsibility to disseminate information whether good, bad, truthful, or dishonest …

Storytelling: For Public Organizations, Jeffrey Valcin, Brittany Wilson, Vivian Miley

Media Literacy: How the Era of Fake News Affects Public Service

By definition, storytelling is just that – one who tells or writes stories (Dictionary.com, 2018). Why is this an important aspect in the public sector? Simply because it is universal. Stories are generated on a daily basis from government employees, politicians, citizens, and, of course, the media outlets (Van Hulst, 2014). While the end result of each story may vary, it is critical that as an individual or organization in the public sector you have the tools and support to not only share your own story, but to do it in the most effective manner possible. A quote attributable to …

Part 3: Process Theories Of Motivation, Cooper Oban

Motivation 101: A Guide for Public Servants

Leadership often takes several styles to be successful. Especially, when adapting to circumstances, when a single theory can be insufficient to obtain the desired result from your subordinates. The most important question that needs to be asked and answered is; how much direct influence is required to achieve the goal? For example, when an organization is functioning like a well-oiled machine, a more empowering style may be the most effective way to motivate the employees. While other circumstances such as a crisis or significant change within the organization may require a more directive approach. Thus, we will provide you with …

Part 1: Foundational Theories Of Human Motivation, Joy Johnson, Marthaly Irizarry, Nhu Nguyen, Peter Maloney

Motivation 101: A Guide for Public Servants

The concept of Motivation Theories has been established for hundreds of years. Early theorists who contributed to this area of study mainly focused on the biological derivatives of humans, and sought to assess solely how these factors had an inherent effect on motivation. However, it was not until the 1940’s in which a true study of behavioral perceptions and characteristics served to negate elements of these theoretical premises in the world of social science. Foundational theories have helped to create a base level of knowledge in behavioral studies for theorists and practitioners over multi-disciplinary fields. Their importance is inherent based …

Part 4: Human Nature Theories Of Motivation, Glory Kure, Jamar Franklin, Lynda Pierce, James C. Smith

Motivation 101: A Guide for Public Servants

At the turn of the 20th century, Frederick Taylors’ Scientific Management Theory dominated the industrial landscape. Managers focused on the best, most efficient ways to accomplish tasks, and viewed workers as replaceable cogs in a machine. But a series of experiments at a factory outside of Chicago led to a new perspective of management and motivation, one that focused on people. This approach, developed by Elton Mayo, established Human Relations Theory and laid the groundwork for future human-nature models to follow, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Motivation 3.0, and the Golden Circle.

Part 2: Content Theories Of Motivation, Jen Ritchie

Motivation 101: A Guide for Public Servants

Leadership often takes several styles to be successful. Especially, when adapting to circumstances, when a single theory can be insufficient to obtain the desired result from your subordinates. The most important question that needs to be asked and answered is; how much direct influence is required to achieve the goal? For example, when an organization is functioning like a well-oiled machine, a more empowering style may be the most effective way to motivate the employees. While other circumstances such as a crisis or significant change within the organization may require a more directive approach. Thus, we will provide you with …

Overview Of Fake News: For Non-Profit Organizations, Rebecca J. Stortstrom, Linda Lagrace, Nathaniel King Iii

Media Literacy: How the Era of Fake News Affects Public Service

In the U.S., the media plays a pivotal role in the spreading of information. However, the nonprofit sector appears to have a complicated relationship with the media. The media is a strong source of marketing and spreading the message, mission, and vision of the nonprofit, and is a way to keep connected with stakeholders. However, the nonprofit sector use of the media seems more susceptible to the effects of “fake news”. In this section, the history of nonprofit organizations along with its relationship with the media and fake news will be discussed. In addition, strategies to combat the problem or …

The Scoop, Vol. 5 Issue 1, April 2018, Health Sciences Library

Volume 5

Latest news and events from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for April 2018.

Minutes 2018-03-29 Special Election Meeting, Staff Advisory Council

Staff Advisory Council Meeting Documents

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The Subject Librarian Newsletter, Engineering And Computer Science, Spring 2018, Buenaventura "Ven" Basco

Libraries' Newsletters

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Minutes 2018- 03-15, Staff Advisory Council

Staff Advisory Council Meeting Documents

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Electric Vehicle And Wireless Charging Laboratory, Florida Solar Energy Center, Richard Raustad

FSEC Energy Research Center®

Wireless charging tests of electric vehicles (EV) have been conducted at the EVTC Wireless Laboratory located at the Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, FL. These tests were performed to document testing protocols, evaluate standards and evaluate operational related wireless charging characteristics. The presented results give the charging efficiency of a Plugless wireless charger of 3.3 kW rated input power operating at 20 kHz resonant frequency. The results show a maximum charging efficiency of 94% at about 19 cm (7.5 in) of vertical separation. The electric and magnetic fields emanating from the transmitter were measured with and without the unit installed …

The Scoop, Vol. 4 Issue 12, March 2018, Health Sciences Library

Volume 4

Latest news and events from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for March 2018.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 18, February 16, 2009

Central Florida Future

Candidates sign in; Ticket still in after retrial; Nursing students homesick until 2011; Hip-hop meets history; About Jeff Johnson.

Free To Students: The Role Of Library Acquisitions In Textbook Affordability, Athena Hoeppner

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

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Featured Bookshelf: 2018 Black History Month, Megan M. Haught

Featured Bookshelf

The national celebration of African American History was started by Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian and the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, and first celebrated as a weeklong event in February of 1926. After a half century of overwhelming popularity, the event was expanded to a full month in 1976 by President Gerald Ford.

Here at the library we are passionate about celebrating African American culture and history. We are proud to present our top 20 favorite books by, and/or about, African Americans.

The Scoop, Vol. 4 Issue 11, February 2018, Health Sciences Library

Volume 4

Latest news and events from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for February 2018.

Exhibit Catalog, John Venecek

The Citizen Curator Project

The exhibit catalog was designed by Keri Watson and Matthew Dunn with contributions from many of the exhibitors. The back cover photo credit is © Joey Roulette/Orlando Weekly. Hard copies were freely available at the gallery opening and will continue to be openly available online. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the prior written consent of the University of Central Florida.

Perception Of Facial Expressions In Social Anxiety And Gaze Anxiety, Aaron Necaise

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

This study explores the relationship between gaze anxiety and the perception of facial expressions. The literature suggests that individuals experiencing Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) might have a fear of making direct eye contact, and that these individuals also demonstrate a hypervigilance towards the eye region. Some have suggested that this increased anxiety concerning eye contact might be related to the tendency of socially anxious individuals to mislabel emotion in the faces of onlookers. An improved understanding of the cognitive biases associated with SAD could lead to more efficient intervention and assessment methods. In the present study, I used the Depression …

Analysis Of The Pathomechanism And Treatment Of Migraines Related To The Role Of The Neuropeptide Cgrp, Marvi S. Qureshi

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

Migraines are a type of headache that specifically act on only one side of the head, although about 30% of patients with migraines may experience a bilateral headache. Migraines are brain disorders that typically involve issues of sensory processing taking place in the brainstem. Possible causation has been linked to blood vessels, blood flow, and oxygen levels in the brain. Migraines can be described in three phases, all of which have a common neuropeptide known as the calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP). CGRP increases in plasma have been linked to migraine headaches, and specific treatment plans have been tailored to …

The Impact Of Crown Conch On Intertidal Oyster Populations In Mosquito Lagoon, Casey Craig, Courtney Buck, Chelsea Landau, Jordan Filipponi

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

Commercial oyster harvesters in Florida have long complained that the Florida crown conch Melongena coronais in competition with them for harvestable-sized eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica). Harvesters also suggest that crown conch, rather than overharvesting, has led to a large decline in oyster populations. To determine the role of M. corona on oysters in Mosquito Lagoon, we must first better understand the biology and ecology of M. corona., and to comprehend crown conch biology in Mosquito Lagoon along the east coast of central Florida, we conducted a three-part experiment in Canaveral National Seashore (northern Mosquito Lagoon). Specifically, …

Perceived Locus Of Control In The Children Of Military And Civilian Families Affected By Deployment And Divorce, Rebekah Kanefsky

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

This study was designed to explore the differences between locus of control (LOC) in children from civilian and military families and to investigate whether military deployment is associated with an external locus of control. Existing literature has focused on the negative implications of external LOC for children's mental health and achievement. However, research regarding this construct related to children of military families has not been conducted. In the present study, LOC was measured by the Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale for Children, designed for individuals from the 3rd to the 12th grade. The 54 participants in this study ranged in …

Mathematical Modeling In Law And Political Science: Learning From Public Health, William Butler

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

This paper provides an overview of mathematical modeling in public health policy and recommends the teaching of mathematical models in other fields, like law and undergraduate political science studies. First, I describe various facets of public health in terms of their scope and goals. The complex nature of public health lends way to a description of mathematical modeling and the role it can serve. Various mathematical solution concepts are also provided, including the SIR model, reproductive number, and game theory. Finally, I explain why knowledge of simple models is beneficial for students in pre-professional programs in law and political science. …

Parks As Places Of Public Solace: The Perception Of Parks After 9/11, Ryan Hammond

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

This paper investigates the utilization and public perception of parks in New York City following the 9/11 attacks, using a quantitative content analysis of local newspapers published within a year of the attack, specifically looking for themes indicating how parks were perceived and used. My preliminary findings indicate that parks were frequently used for large gatherings and memorials, that people found solace in the parks themselves, and that communities either formed or strengthened through use of parks following the attacks. In conclusion, the creation and promotion of large common green areas in urban spaces may serve as a means of …

When Moms Say Bad Words: Family And Peer Influence On The Frequency Of Swearing, Emily Simpson, Joshua Duarte, Brianna Bishop

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

Swearing is taboo in modern culture. Even though this habit is deemed negative, many people continue to swear frequently every day. The purpose of this study is to determine who exerts the most influence on one's swearing habits: one's family or one's peers? Seven hundred and sixty-three university students were asked via survey who (mother, father, siblings, friends, or peers) swore most frequently during their upbringing. These questions were compared through linear regression to measure participants' level of swearing. We anticipated that peers would have a more significant impact on one's swearing frequency. However, we found that an individual's mother …

The Use Of Mobile Applications In Preventive Care And Health-Related Conditions: A Review Of The Literature, Naomi Ringer

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

The purpose of this review of literature is to understand the role of mobile device applications (apps) in health-related conditions and to analyze their effects on health outcomes related to the management of chronic illnesses. The author also explores implications for the future use of apps in patient-centered care and interpretation of the data by health care providers. Peer-reviewed, English-language research articles published from 2008 to present are included for synthesis. Study results reveal positive outcomes when health-related mobile apps were used in practice and support clinicians' use of mobile apps as a tool for monitoring symptoms and communicating with …

Parentification In Deployed And Non-Deployed Military Families: A Preliminary Assessment, Taylor Truhan

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

The purpose of this study is to investigate the differences in parentification in military families with a deployed parent and without a deployed parent. Parentification has been defined as a parent-child relationship in which the child is given roles and responsibilities that are inappropriate for the child's developmental level. Previous research has highlighted increased rates of parentification in situations involving parental absence or unavailability, such as divorce, parental illness, parental alcoholism, and domestic violence. This construct was assessed using the Parentification Questionnaire – Youth, a 20 item self-report survey for children and adolescents. Participants consisted of 22 children, ages 7-17, …

Positive Outcomes Of Divorce: A Multi-Method Study On The Effects Of Parental Divorce On Children, Grant W. Mohi

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

Previous literature on parental divorce focuses on the negative effects it has on children and young adults in terms of relationships (romantic and familial) and academic standing. The implications of such research are that parental divorce brings harm to families and, consequentially, should be avoided for the sake of the children's wellbeing. What is often missing from this research is a focus on the potential positive outcomes of parental divorce. The current study explores the effects of parental divorce on young adults' ability to form and maintain romantic relationships, exploring the possibility for positive outcomes of parental divorce on young …