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The New Temporary Labor: Regulating The Gig Economy In Austin, Chicago And New York, Ashley Baber

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Gig Economy, Labor Market Intermediary, Precarious Labor, Urban Governance

The Political Economy Of Capitalism In The Digital Age, Economic Democracy, And The Case For The Digital Commons, Alec Stubbs

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Autonomist Marxism, capitalism, digital commons, digital economy, economic democracy, social factory

Structural And Transient Kinetic Analysis On Mechanism-Based Inactivators Of Human Ornithine Aminotransferase, Arseniy Butrin

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HCC, Hepatocellular carcinoma, MBI, Mechanism-based inactivator, OAT, Ornithine Aminotransferase

Resisting A Political Ontology Of Threat By Embracing Stories Of Survivance Through Storytelling, Conversation, And Joy: An Intimate Insight Into The Lives Of Undocumented Students, Julia F. Mendes

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political ontology, storytelling, survivance, undocumented students

Understanding Teacher Reported Experiences Of Trauma Professional Development/Training, Mayra Alejandra Gaona

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trauma informed education, trauma informed practices, trauma informed schools, trauma professional development

Toward An Eco-Cosmopolitanism: Wendell Berry And Ecowomanism In Conversation, Wade Casey

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Agriculture, Alice Walker, bell hooks, Ecology, Theology, Wendell Berry

The Roles Of A Probiotic Exopolysaccharide In Breast Cancer, Mai Rachel Nguyen

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breast cancer, exopolysaccharide, probiotic

A Comparison Of Education In Post-Revolutionary Mexico And Post-Independence India, Yver Alonso Melchor-Hernandez

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Comparison, Education, History, India, Mexico

Communicating Student Outcomes: A Mixed Methods Study Of Communication Effectiveness, Nicholas Branson

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Assessment, Communicating evidence, Education, Evaluation, Higher education, Student outcomes

Effectiveness Of A Virtual Learning Environment On Pediatric Students’ Knowledge, Self-Confidence And Satisfaction With Learning Growth And Development Concepts, Laura Marie Robbins-Frank

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growth and development, knowledge, pediatric nursing students, satisfaction, self-confidence, virtual learning environments

International Student Mobility And Migration: Policy Pervasion And The Student Experience, Max Crumley-Effinger

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No abstract provided.

Influences Of Child And Caregiver-Directed Home Visitor Behaviors On Caregiver Engagement And Caregiver-Child Interactions, Mary Kienstra Frese

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Home Visiting, Parent Support, Prevention

Predicting Asian American College Women’S Leadership Intention Using Social Cognitive Career Theory, Jeong-Eun Suh

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No abstract provided.

Sources And Distribution Of Microplastics In The United Arab Emirates, Rana Zeeshan Habib

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Microplastics (plastic pieces size) are an emerging environmental contaminant that is ubiquitously present in terrestrial, aquatic and aerial environments. United Arab Emirates (UAE) is categorized among the highest domestic waste producing countries (on per capita basis) in the world. A large portion of waste ends up in the environment and contains macro-, meso- and microplastics. No comprehensive study has been carried out in the UAE to investigate the abundance, sources, distribution and impact of microplastics on its environment. Therefore, a comprehensive study to analyze the sources and distribution of microplastics in the UAE was urgently needed. The objective of the …

Exploring The Dynamics Of Primary Epsteinbarr Virus Infection Using A Novel Rabbit, Narendran Reguraman

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common herpesvirus asymptomatically carried by over 90% of the world population. However, in certain circumstances, the virus can lead to life-threatening diseases. Although the virus was isolated over 55 years ago, several fundamental aspects of the biology of EBV and the mechanism by which this virus induces pathology remain unknown. One major obstacle has been the lack of a suitable small animal model for EBV infection. We have recently shown that healthy rabbits are susceptible to EBV infection, and the virus establishes long-term latent infection typically seen in humans. The main objective of this dissertation …

The Perceived Impact Of The Five Areas Of Spiritual Intelligence Of California Community College Administrators On The Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale And Their Ability To Lead, Senorina Saldivar

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The Perceived Impact of the Five Domains of Spiritual Intelligence on the California Community College Administrators on the Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale and Their Ability to Lead by Senorina S. Saldivar Purpose: The purpose of this mixed method study was to explore and describe the perceived impact and use of the five areas (consciousness, grace, meaning, transcendence and truth) of Integrated Spiritual Intelligence Scale (ISIS) on California Community College CalWORKs Directors/Coordinators’ leadership. Methodology: This mixed-method study explored and described the perceived impact that the five areas of ISIS (consciousness, grace, meaning, transcendence and truth) have on eight California Community College …

Corporate Tax Avoidance And Fraud Risk, Zhonghua Cao

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Corporate Tax Avoidance and Fraud Risk

There is mixed evidence on whether corporate tax avoidance (CTA) is positively or negatively related to aggressive financial reporting. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requires that auditors assess fraud risks that are related to aggressive financial reporting. In this study I extend the research of CTA by examining the relationship between CTA and fraud risk. I use accrual quality related variables, performance variables, and non-financial measures (NFMs) to measure fraud risk. Drawing on agency theory and fraud risk triangle theory, I find that CTA is positively related to fraud risk. However, I …

Teacher Leadership: A Delphi Study, Critical Leadership Skills And Personal Dispositions Necessary For Teacher Leaders To Effectively Lead Educational Change Initiatives In Tk–12 Public Schools, Jennifer E. Larson

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Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-method Delphi study was to identify and rate the most important leadership skills and personal dispositions that effective teacher leaders use in leading educational change initiatives based on the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP) Teacher Leadership Skills Framework. Additionally, this study explored how effective teacher leaders describe the leadership skills and personal dispositions that are most important in leading education change initiatives.

Methodology: This mixed method Delphi study identified and described the most critical leadership skills and personal dispositions used by expert teacher leaders in public schools in Sonoma and Marin County. Round …

A Historical Overview Of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society Of Nursing, 1922-1979, Rebecca Ellen Thomas Markel

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Sigma Theta Tau was founded in 1922 by six students at the Indiana University Training School for Nurses, Indianapolis, Indiana. The name was chosen using the initials of the Greek words, STORGA, THAROS, TIME, meaning Love, Courage, and Honor. Sigma Theta Tau was organized to encourage and recognize superior scholarship and leadership achievement at the undergraduate and graduate levels in nursing.

The problem of this study was to write a historical overview of Sigma Theta Tau and to develop guidelines for use by chapter historians in writing histories and maintaining archives. The primary concern of this study was the growth …

Implementation Of The Massachusetts Policy On Youth Sport-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries: Perceptions Of Key Personnel At Massachusetts Public And Charter Schools, Gretchen A. Kilbourne

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The major purpose of this cross-sectional, descriptive, and explanatory survey research was to assess key school personnel's perceptions of barriers to and facilitators of implementation of the Massachusetts (MA) policy on youth sport-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) to guide, inform, and increase awareness of implementation of this policy.

Relevance Of Pain Management Outcomes In Veterans, Cynthia A. Mccormack

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Despite well-publicized guidelines, acute pain remains a significant problem for medical inpatients, including veterans. Registered nurse staff plays a key role in inpatient pain management: they assess pain, coordinate and administer pain medication and evaluate its effectiveness. The nursing shortage has prompted study of nurse staffing and nurse education as key structures in those outcomes defined as sensitive to nursing, including pain management. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which nurse staffing and nurse education predict five specific pain management outcomes. A cross-sectional design was used to examine the effects of nurse staffing defined as …

Middle Eastern And North African Immigrant Parents Caring For Obese Children: A Phenomenlogical Inquiry, Sadeg Aldolaim

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Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century in the United States and worldwide. Several studies show that children with migrant backgrounds are more likely to be at risk of becoming obese. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of physical diseases and cognitive academic deficits in children and adolescents. The Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) population is one of the fastest-growing immigrant population groups in the United States. However, there are no studies exploring parental involvement in childhood obesity prevention programs among the MENA immigrant population.

The purpose of this qualitative …

Caregiver Burden And Its Relationship To Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Spouses Of Coronary Artery Bypass Patients, Margo A. Halm

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With today's aging population and short hospitalizations, patients recovering after coronary artery bypass (CAB) surgery rely on family assistance, usually from their spouse. While caregiving may be meaningful, this experience may be stressful. Very little is known about caregiver burden after CAB surgery. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the correlates of caregiver burden in the first year after CAB surgery and its relationship to spousal health-related quality of life (HRQL) outcomes.

Obesity And The University Environment: Assessment Of The Campus And Intervention In The Student Health Services, Tina L. Ortiz

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One of the most substantial challenges facing colleges and universities today remains the creation of a healthy campus environment. With more than one-third of college students classified as overweight or obese by body-mass index (BMI) and the known negative health consequences associated with obesity, campuses have a deliberate responsibility to help mitigate this sobering statistic. A significant movement from The American College Health Association (ACHA) to address campus health, Healthy Campus 2020 (HC2020), provides a framework to support campuses in improving the health of their students, staff, and faculty. This project first sought to assess, explore and understand one campus …

A Digital Leadership Lens For A Physical World: Digital Transformation Levers Of Control For Incumbent Companies, Michael J. Seals

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A new wave of advanced technologies is disrupting companies of all types and transforming business models within every industry. Long-standing industrial firms that rose to prominence in a pre-digital economy are particularly vulnerable. Prevailing views suggest these companies (hereafter referred to as incumbents) must reimagine their value propositions and transform themselves by leveraging today’s advanced technologies. The opportunities provided by these advanced technologies will significantly affect incumbents whether they participate or not. The pursuit of these opportunities, commonly referred to as digital transformation (DX), is the focus of our research.

Traditional technology-enabled business endeavors creating incremental operational improvements fell within …

The Phenomenological Study On The Impact Of Servant Leadership For Establishing A Culture Of High Performance As Perceived By Middle School Principals Of Title I Middle Schools, Freddie Chavarria

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Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe Title I middle school principals’ perceived impact of the seven servant leadership constructs developed by Patterson (2003) on establishing a culture of high performance.

Methodology: The qualitative phenomenological method was used to describe and explore the middle school principals’ perceived impact of the seven servant leadership constructs developed by Patterson (2003) on establishing a culture of high performance. This method was selected by a thematic team of eight peer researchers to best examine the core meanings of K-12 leaders lived experiences. The sample for this study was middle …

The Relationship Between Equity Funding Levels And Success Of African American Students At California Community Colleges, Yulian Ligioso

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Purpose. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine what relationship exists between equity fund spending and the student success measures of graduation rates, associate degrees and certificates awarded, and transfers completed by African American students in single college community college districts in California.

Methodology. This study employed a quantitative research design using archival data. Correlation and regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between funding and student success outcomes. The study population was the California community college (CCC) system, and the sample was 49 single college districts.

Findings: As expected, funding was positively correlated with total number …

La Vraie Bouillabaisse: An Investigation Into The History And Current Practice Of The Provencal Dish Bouillabaisse, And Its Significance As A Traditional Dish, Mathieu Belledent

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This thesis examines the history and the current practices (popularity, service styles, and recipes) of the Provencal dish bouillabaisse. It aims to establish the evolution and the traditional characteristics of the dish. It also explores the historical and contemporary popularity as well as the everyday role that bouillabaisse plays in the regional identity of Provencal cooking. Finally, the research questions if bouillabaisse would benefit from a European Union quality schemes protection or official recognition by UNESCO. This research uses an exploratory sequential mixed methods model combining qualitative and quantitative data collection which are analysed in a sequence of phases. …

First Responder Coping And Its Impact On Resilience, Ptsd Symptomology, And Hypervigilance, Bianca Bullock

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The present study investigated coping strategies utilized by first responders and how those strategies relate to resilience, PTSD symptomology, and hypervigilance. The purpose of this study is to help provide more detailed information as to how first responders’ coping impacts their overall functioning. First responders (N = 181), including law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians, completed online surveys measuring whether engaged or disengaged coping strategies were used to manage stressful situations. Self-perceived resilience, PTSD symptoms, and hypervigilance were also measured. A one-way between-groups multivariate analysis of variance was performed to test the relationships between engaged versus disengaged …

The Impacts Of Problematic Social Media Use On Youths: Evaluation And Treatment Recommendations, Carianne Archer

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Youths’ frequency and time spent on social media continues to increase over the years parallel to the growing concern of the status of the mental health of youth. This critical literature review project focuses on the impacts that social media use has on youth (ages 8 to 18 years) and what methods of evaluation and treatment are being used clinically, with recommendations provided to clinicians based on the available literature. The questions that guided this review included: What are the impacts of social media on the self-concept and interpersonal functioning of youths?; What clinical presentations are associated with youths who …