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Exploring The Relationship Between Secondary Student Perceptions Of Teacher Involvement And Student Academic Success In Online Social Studies Courses, Thomas Matthew Herrington

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The rapid growth of online learning in secondary education has highlighted the need to better understand factors that contribute to student success. While considerable research has examined online learning at the postsecondary level and in state-tested subjects, little attention has been given to social studies courses. This qualitative study explored the relationship between secondary students’ perceptions of teacher involvement and their academic success in asynchronous online social studies courses. Participants included 22 students from two accredited high schools in Mississippi, one fully online and one traditional brick-and-mortar school, both of which offered asynchronous social studies courses approved by the state …

Design And Prototyping Of An Acoustic Positioning System For Gps-Denied Environment, Harley Hogan Garrett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Finding the placement of sensors is known as sensor localization, and is a necessary task to ensure that a network is capable of array processing operations, such as direction of arrival measurements. This thesis proposes a method to perform sensor localization for a wireless sensor network using acoustics. Each sensor is equipped with a microphone, speaker, and processor. Using these, the proposed system is able to find the distance between each sensor and later the geometry of the network. A series of optimizations help reduce error and improve the final accuracy of the system to within 6.5 cm. The proposed …

Reading Teacher Perceptions: The Impact Of Educator Preparation Program Literacy Coursework And Clinical Experiences On Teacher Efficacy In Historically Underrepresented Populations, Emily Taubken

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Despite research that indicates the critical importance and lifelong impact of early reading proficiency for students, national reading proficiency trends demonstrate most students in the United States are not yet reading at grade level, with disparities existing among historically underrepresented subgroups. Additionally, research shows that preservice and in-service teachers have documented limited feelings of self-efficacy in teaching reading specifically, suggesting limitations in preservice training for educators. To better understand how reading teachers perceive the efficacy of their preservice teacher academic and clinical experiences, especially for those who serve historically underrepresented student populations, this study seeks to document the perspectives of …

Out-Of-Pocket Costs, Treatment Pattern, And Disparities In Outcomes Among Adults With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Shishir Maharjan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation was to: 1) determine out-of-pocket cost trend and the impact of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions on the out-of-pocket costs among Medicare-enrolled chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients; 2) evaluate treatment patterns and comparative effectiveness of therapeutics classes for CLL treatment in adults; and 3) assess racial disparities and time to treatment initiation in survival outcomes among Medicare-enrolled beneficiaries with CLL.

In objective 1, a cohort study using SEER-Medicare linked data from 2006 to 2020 identified 13,356 eligible beneficiaries with incident CLL. Among them, 3,158 (23.7%) were projected to benefit from the IRA’s $2000 annual out-of-pocket …

Current Knowledge And Perspectives Of Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport In An Athletic Environment, Meredith Rebecca Morgan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Sport performance personnel are in a unique position to directly impact athletes. While the primary individuals who manage athlete health are physicians, sport dietitians, and certified athletic trainers, sport coaches and strength and conditioning coaches also play an impactful role in an athlete’s performance and well-being. Using an original survey, this study investigated REDs knowledge by certified athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and sport coaches. The survey was employed to assess sport performance professionals’ general knowledge of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability (LEA) and opinions on the role of health professionals in REDs identification, …

Issue 477 December 2025, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

Featured Articles: "Proud Larry’s Owners Support Southern Culture."; "Families Anonymous Established in Water Valley."; "The View From The Balcony: The Worst Christmas Ever."

Building Focus: Using Relaxation Music To Support Students With Autism In The Classroom, Whitney Drewrey

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study explores the use of audio sensory input, specifically, relaxation music, as a strategy to reduce off-task behavior in elementary students with autism within the general education classroom. The aim was to minimize distractions and teacher redirections, thereby promoting a more inclusive and productive learning environment for all students. Guided by the principles of improvement science, the research employed a single-case design with three elementary students diagnosed with autism. Data were collected through momentary time sampling and mood inventories during independent classwork periods.

The central research question guiding this study was: What effect does relaxation music have on the …

Creating A Growth Mindset: A Mixed-Methods Program Review Research Study On The Effects Of Social–Emotional Learning On Retained Third-Grade Students, Casshaunda Davis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In Mississippi’s public elementary schools, third-grade students are faced with promotion–retention decisions from the third-grade state assessment and, when retention is the outcome, students often experience negative emotional outcomes. In our school setting, the challenge is how better to help our retained, third-grade students to cope with retention and to grow a strong mindset of self-efficacy towards academic achievement after experiencing retention. This mixed-methods program review research study was conducted to institute a social–emotional learning intervention program in our existing MTSS behavioral program offered to Tier III (at-risk) students. I followed an intervention program to foster a growth mindset for …

Pharmacy Matters December 2025/January 2026, University Of Mississippi School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Matters Newsletters

Featured stories: School of Pharmacy Celebrates Employees of 25 Years, A Word of Gratitude and Year-End Highlights, Pharmacy Students Earn Top 10 Finish in ASHP Clinical Skills Competition, Pharmacy Students Earn Top Honors in 3MT Competition, Student Pharmacist Named to National Community Pharmacy Scholars Cohort, UM Pharmacy Celebrates First Year of Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis, Pharmacy Student Balances Rigorous Academics With Rebelettes Dance Team, Research Professor Recognized with Two Prestigious Awards, Oregano Oil Shows Promise as Natural Fire Ant Repellant, Researchers Develop Tool to Study Autism Risk Factors, Pharmacy Alumnus, Former Football Player Inducted Into MAIS Hall of Fame, …

The Relationship Between Forgiveness And Religiosity In Counseling In The Saudi Population, Salman Alqahtani

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Forgiveness is an important psychological process associated with religiosity, with both having been shown to support mental health and promote personal growth. Forgiveness remains understudied in Arab and Islamic societies, specifically in Saudi Arabia, where religiosity is an important cultural value. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between forgiveness and religiosity among Saudi college students in a faith-oriented and collectivistic society. Data were collected from 106 Saudi college students using the Arabic variation of the Forgiveness and Reconciliation Inventory (A-FRI) and the Arabic Inventory of Religiosity (AIR). Results showed a statistically significant …

American Institute Of Accountants War Program, American Institute Of Accountants

Journal of Accountancy

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Pension Plans Before And After Incorporation, Peter Elder, Daniel G. Stewart

Tax Adviser

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Checklist-Summary Of Tax Reform Act Of 1969, William T. Barnes

Tax Adviser

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Pension Plans Before And After Incorporation, Peter Elder, Daniel G. Stewart

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Subject Index, 12 Months Ended March 1974, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Professions At Work: Separating The Wheat From The Chaff In 1974, Joel M. Forster

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Index: Subject Index—12 Months Ended February 1974, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Index: Subject Index—12 Months Ended January 1974, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Index: Subject Index—12 Months Ended December 1973, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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News You Can Use: Spotting Early Signs Of Vocal Fatigue, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – It's happened to everyone at some point; your voice simply gives out, whether it's from giving a work presentation or singing along at a concert. But a University of Mississippi researcher has advice on catching early signs of vocal fatigue and tips to prevent straining your voice.

Thanksgiving Message To Faculty And Staff From Chancellor Boyce 2025, Glenn Boyce

University of Mississippi News

As we approach the holidays, I hope you’ll take a moment to appreciate the strength and spirit of our university community.

November 20, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Why Some Adventurers Chase Danger To Find Meaning, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Climbing mountains or going adventuring in hostile terrain can be dangerous, even life-threatening. But a University of Mississippi marketing professor found the old adage that "with great risk comes great reward" holds clues to why thrill-seeking is so satisfying.

Washington Report: The Taxpayers’ Bill Of Rights, Joel M. Forster

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Tax Clinic, William L. Raby

Tax Adviser

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Tax Clinic, Mario P. Borini

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Oregano Oil Shows Promise As Natural Fire Ant Repellant, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Since fire ants first came to the United States in the early 20th century, researchers have searched for ways to control their destructive spread and eradicate them from areas where people live.

Taxpayer Privacy Vs. Freedom Of Information: Proposals To Amend Sec. 6103, Meade Whitaker

Tax Adviser

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National Award Recognizes Um Scholar's Work In Prison Classrooms, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi professor Patrick Alexander has earned the 2025 Teaching Literature Book Award for a collection that explores the power of the humanities to foster community in prisons.

November 13, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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