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Central Supply Company Noise Survey., Janice Drelick
Central Supply Company Noise Survey., Janice Drelick
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Central Supply Company was interested in having a noise survey completed at two locations, a concrete batch plant and a block manufacturing plant. Noise levels were measured to evaluate the current hearing conservation program and to determine potential overexposure, compliance, and appropriateness of protection. Employee dosimetry results showed that sound levels at the concrete batch plant were not high enough to require employee enrollment in a hearing conservation program. At the block manufacturing plant, employee dosimetry results showed there was a need for a hearing conservation program, including a need for hearing protection to be worn at all times during …
Exposure Monitoring And Controlling Hazards In Additive Manufacturing Processes, Tyler John Kusich
Exposure Monitoring And Controlling Hazards In Additive Manufacturing Processes, Tyler John Kusich
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a relatively new field that promises advancement in various disciplines such as medical, aerospace, and consumer products. One of the recent developments in additive manufacturing is with the use of metal powders, such as aluminum, nickel, and chromium. AM processes are projected to become more common as the technology advances and the applications spread into a variety of different industries. There are several health and safety risks that have been identified with the use of these powders, including combustible dust and health exposure issues. This study was aimed at looking at some of the issues with …
Occupational Exposure To Blood And Bodily Fluids Among Health Care Workers, Riyadh Alhazmi
Occupational Exposure To Blood And Bodily Fluids Among Health Care Workers, Riyadh Alhazmi
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Health Care workers (HCWS) must handle with a variety of occupational exposure. One significant exposure for HCWS in a hospital and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in out of hospital expose to blood and bodily fluids during the performance of their duties , resulting in concerns regarding transmission of blood-borne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). To manage the unpleasant effects of exposure to blood and bodily fluids, HCWs including EMS providers and other health care occupations must completely comply with standard precautions (SPs) recommendations and to attend continuing education …
Synthesis Of Indoles, Biindoles, Indole Alkaloids, Pyrroloindoles And Benzimidazoles From Aromatic Nitro Compounds And A Study Of The Chemoselectivity In The Kosugi-Migita-Stille Coupling, Nurul Hoda Ansari
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Total syntheses of the three naturally occurring indole alkaloids alocasin A, scalaridine A and hyrtinadine A-B have been accomplished using three palladium catalyzed reactions, an alkyne hydrostannylation, a Kosugi-Migita-Stille coupling and a reductive N-heterocyclization as the key steps. A palladium catalyzed double reductive cyclization of 1,4-, 1,3-, and 2,3-bis(2-nitroaryl)-1,3-butadienes to afford 2,2'-, 2,3'-, and 3,3'-biindoles, respectively, has been developed. In an attempt to synthesize indolo[2,3-b]-and indolo[3,2-b]-indoles from the reductive cyclizations of 1,1'-, and 1,2'-bis(2-nitroaryl)ethenes respectively, nonselective product formation was observed giving rise to carbon monoxide insertion product as the sole or the major reaction product. The reductive cyclization strategy was …
Effects Of Chronic Electronic Vapor Exposure On Body Weight, Appetite, And Metabolism, Matthew J. Breit
Effects Of Chronic Electronic Vapor Exposure On Body Weight, Appetite, And Metabolism, Matthew J. Breit
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Cigarette smokers weigh less than non-smokers and gain weight upon smoking cessation. Electronic cigarettes (E-cigs) have been used as a smoking cessation tool among many, however, their effects on metabolism, appetite, and energy balance are virtually unknown. This study compares the effects of chronic E-cig vapor exposure on body mass, food intake, metabolism, and body composition in mice. We hypothesized that E-cig exposure would elicit similar changes on body mass, body composition, food intake, and metabolic and appetite-regulating markers as conventional cigarettes (i.e. 3R4F reference cigarette). Female C57BL/6 mice were exposed to filtered room air (n=15), mainstream smoke from 3R4F …
The Effect Of Implant Prostheses Complications On Patient Satisfaction, Jessica Elyse Canallatos
The Effect Of Implant Prostheses Complications On Patient Satisfaction, Jessica Elyse Canallatos
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Objectives: To evaluate patient satisfaction with regards to implant prostheses and compare those who have experienced self-reported implant prostheses complications to those who have not. Through this observation, we intend to determine how and if implant-related complications affect the patients' self-reported quality of life.;Methods: In this retrospective study, data were gathered from 176 edentulous and partially dentate patients who have received implant prostheses including implant-supported crowns, implant supported overdentures, and hybrid prostheses from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014 at West Virginia University School of Dentistry (Morgantown, WV). Demographics and complications with implant prostheses were self-reported via a survey, …
Development And Evaluation Of A Patient Decision Aid For The West Virginia Physician Order For Scope Of Treatment (Post), Jarred V. Gallegos
Development And Evaluation Of A Patient Decision Aid For The West Virginia Physician Order For Scope Of Treatment (Post), Jarred V. Gallegos
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Decision aids have been shown to be helpful for patients making medical decisions. The use of decision aids can increase patient knowledge, decrease decisional conflict, and increase overall satisfaction with the treatment decision made. The purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate a novel video decision aid for the West Virginia Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST). There are no known decision aids developed to assist patients completing POST forms, thus there is a paucity of research investigating the nature, quality, and outcomes of the decision-making process of patients completing a POST form. Fifty English-speaking, community-dwelling older …
Current Issues Of Highbush Blueberry Producers With Pick-Your-Own Operations In The Northeastern United States, Brian T. Gould
Current Issues Of Highbush Blueberry Producers With Pick-Your-Own Operations In The Northeastern United States, Brian T. Gould
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The main purpose of this descriptive study was to identify current issues faced by Northeastern pick-your-own highbush blueberry producers. The study found that average northeastern pick-your-own highbush blueberry producers had been in business 25.99 years and maintained from 0.25 to 45 acres of blueberries. Targeted issues included insects, disease, weeds, wildlife management, and marketing. Top issues identified by highbush blueberry producers were: Japanese beetles, mummy berry, and birds, as well as blueberry maggot, witches broom, weed management, labor/labor costs, weather, government regulation, and spotted wing drosophila. It was found that a majority of the producers did not plan to expand …
Seasons In The Woods---Exploring Whether Seminar Attendance Is Influenced When Landowners Are Involved In Topic Selection, Agnes Kedmenecz
Seasons In The Woods---Exploring Whether Seminar Attendance Is Influenced When Landowners Are Involved In Topic Selection, Agnes Kedmenecz
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Private woodland owners play a key role in maintaining and improving environmental amenities for local and downstream communities. To support these owners in making informed land-use decisions, extension professionals often rely on needs assessments to develop well attended educational outreach programs that reflect their ever changing educational needs. Recent work, however, has indicated a low correlation between woodland owners' expressed educational needs and seminar attendance.;Seasons in the Woods is a three-part woodland focused education series used to explore whether landowners would be more likely to express interest, register, and attend forestry education seminars if they were given the chance to …
The Effects Of An Exercise And Kinesiotape Intervention On Forward Headrounded Shoulder Posture And Scapular Dyskinesis, Lucas Klawiter
The Effects Of An Exercise And Kinesiotape Intervention On Forward Headrounded Shoulder Posture And Scapular Dyskinesis, Lucas Klawiter
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Context: Forward head and rounded shoulder posture as well as scapular dyskinesis are forms of improper posture that have been linked to neck and shoulder pain. Treatment for forward head posture (FHP), rounded shoulder posture (RSP), and scapular dyskinesis has consisted of an exercise protocol. Kinesiotape (KT) has recently been used as a treatment method but there is a lack of research on the effectiveness, or whether exercise or KT is better than the other. Objective: The objective of the study was to compare a KT intervention to a strengthening and stretching program for correction of FHP, RSP, and scapular …
Thrombospondin-1 And Cd47 Mediate Peripheral Microvascular Dysfunction Following Pulmonary Exposure To Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, W. Kyle Mandler
Thrombospondin-1 And Cd47 Mediate Peripheral Microvascular Dysfunction Following Pulmonary Exposure To Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, W. Kyle Mandler
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Pulmonary exposure to multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) has been shown to disrupt endothelium-dependent arteriolar dilation in the peripheral microcirculation. The molecular mechanisms behind these arteriolar disruptions have yet to be fully elucidated. The secreted matricellular matrix protein thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is capable of moderating arteriolar vasodilation by inhibiting NO signaling at several points, including the inhibition soluble guanylate cyclase activity and eNOS activation. The central hypothesis was that TSP-1, following pulmonary exposure to MWCNT, mediates peripheral changes in dilatory capacity. To test this hypothesis, wild-type C57B6J (WT), TSP-1 knockout (TSP-1 KO) and CD47 knockout (CD47 KO) mice were exposed via lung …
Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality Of Life In Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ellen M. Manegold
Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality Of Life In Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ellen M. Manegold
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Youth with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL; e.g., Cunningham et al., 2007; De Boer et al., 2005; Greenley et al., 2010). Previous research has demonstrated that factors such as problematic family functioning and increased general anxiety are associated with decreased HRQOL in pediatric IBD (e.g., Guilfoyle et al., 2014; Gumidyala & Greenley, 2014; Herzer et al., 2011a; Kilroy, Nolan, & Sarma, 2011). However, little was known about how specific aspects of the parent-child relationship are related to HRQOL. Furthermore, there was a gap in the literature about the relation of gastrointestinal (GI)-specific anxiety to …
The Dynamics Of Economic Status And Health Among Working-Age Adults In The United States, Abdulkarim Mohammad Meraya
The Dynamics Of Economic Status And Health Among Working-Age Adults In The United States, Abdulkarim Mohammad Meraya
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The relationship between economic status and health has been documented in the previous literature. Economic, sociological and epidemiological studies have indicated that higher economic status is associated with better physical and mental health. While these studies have made significant contributions in this area, a comprehensive evaluation of the relationships between economic indicators and health is still lacking. Most studies focused on a single measure of economic status or health. Further, most studies have focused on one-direction -- economic indicators affecting health; little is known about the effect of health improvement on gain in economic status. Furthermore, only a few studies …
An Investigation Of Factors Affecting Willingness To 'Introduce The Elephant In The Room', Mackenzie Michael Festa
An Investigation Of Factors Affecting Willingness To 'Introduce The Elephant In The Room', Mackenzie Michael Festa
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
One way of maintaining the quality of an accounting firm's practice is for its professionals to speak up when violation of policies and procedures is perceived or observed. Accounting firms operate as a high performance workplace, which can produce an abusive supervisory environment. I employ a quasi-experimental methodology to explore how accountants respond to a violation of policies and procedures when an abusive supervisor is present. I examine how the presence of a mentoring relationship independent of the supervisory assignment influences the protege's willingness to voice a perceived violation. The findings indicate that abusive supervisory behaviors suppress voicing behaviors of …
The Effects Of Signaled Reinforcer Duration On Preference, Anthony C. Oliver
The Effects Of Signaled Reinforcer Duration On Preference, Anthony C. Oliver
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It has been suggested that reinforcers of different durations can be made more discriminable by pairing specific stimulus conditions with different durations (Bonem & Crossman, 1988). The purpose of the current experiment was to assess the effects of signaling reinforcer duration prior to reinforcer onset on initial-link responding under a concurrent-chains schedule of reinforcement. Initial-link responding was assessed across two sets of reinforcer durations (2- vs. 6-s hopper access and 6- vs. 10-s hopper access) and conditions in which terminal-link stimuli were the same (e.g., both red) and different (e.g., white, blue, or yellow). Preference was defined as the key …
Approaches To Supervision In Sport Psychology And Their Influences On Initial Supervisees' Professional Development, Janaina Lima Fogaca
Approaches To Supervision In Sport Psychology And Their Influences On Initial Supervisees' Professional Development, Janaina Lima Fogaca
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Supervision is important to foster supervisees' development, protect their clients from harm, and ensure competence. Sport psychology graduate programs in the United States offer a variety of supervision approaches, but there are few official guidelines on how to supervise. This dissertation had the aim of investigating the supervision approaches being used with novice supervisees in applied sport psychology in the United States, and how these approaches relate to supervisees' development of service-delivery competence. Nine supervisor-supervisee dyads were interviewed before and after the academic term in which the supervisees had their first applied experiences. Supervisees completed two journal entries regarding their …
The Nad+-Dependent Histone Deacetylase Sirtuin-2 Is Upregulated During Myogenesis And Promotes The Differentiation Of C2c12 Myoblasts, David A. Stanton
The Nad+-Dependent Histone Deacetylase Sirtuin-2 Is Upregulated During Myogenesis And Promotes The Differentiation Of C2c12 Myoblasts, David A. Stanton
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The postnatal growth and regenerative capacity of skeletal muscle rely on the successful activation and differentiation of muscle stem cells known as satellite cells. Although the NAD+-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-2 (Sirt2) has been suggested to have a role as a redox sensor during myogenesis, and in the regulation of metabolism, microtubule dynamics, and exit from the cell cycle exit, it is not known if Sirt2 has a regulatory role in muscle stem cell differentiation. This study aimed to elucidate the regulation of Sirt2 during the myogenic program of muscle satellite cells. The C2C12 mouse myoblast cell line was used to …
Investigating Stress Response Across Integrated Biological Systems, Alice A. Han
Investigating Stress Response Across Integrated Biological Systems, Alice A. Han
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The impact that a stressor has on a living system, whether it is on a cellular, organ, or even a whole organism level, can affect the overall health of the system. Monitoring the biochemical response resulting from a stressful experience offers insight into the numerous potential outcomes ranging on the spectrum of survival and death. Accessing this information not only provides a heightened understanding of the biochemical adaptions that occur, but also allows for the development of prediction models (to assess prospective influences of the stressor) or potential therapeutic treatments (to alleviate adverse effects) using measurable, quantifiable, and comparable metrics. …
Investigation Of Co2 Sequestration For The Assessment Of The Impact On Resource Storage With Co-Production Of Brine, Mohammad Junaid Ashfaq
Investigation Of Co2 Sequestration For The Assessment Of The Impact On Resource Storage With Co-Production Of Brine, Mohammad Junaid Ashfaq
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In order to reduce Green House Gases, Carbon-dioxide (CO2) storage in deep saline aquifers is a viable commercial application for minimizing emissions. It is important to understand surface area needed to predict large scale CO2 storage while fully utilizing injection capacity. This study presents results from varying Injection pressure and well spacing to find minimal-effective well spacing required to store CO2. The study shows pressure management to manipulate hydrodynamic behavior of CO 2 in saline formations system. In conjunction, understanding the interplay of CO2 dissolution, buoyancy flow, and capillary forces in regulating the behavior of the injected CO2 plume are …
Associations Between Sleep, Infant Feeding Methods, Brain Development And Behavior: A Multimodal Approach To Assess Plasticity In The Brain, Christopher Edward Bauer
Associations Between Sleep, Infant Feeding Methods, Brain Development And Behavior: A Multimodal Approach To Assess Plasticity In The Brain, Christopher Edward Bauer
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Purpose: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a spectrum disorder that is estimated to effect a significant proportion of the pediatric population (1-3% in USA). SDB is able to disrupt and fragment sleep through frequent arousals and intermittent hypoxia. In addition, the long term effects of SDB in pediatrics have been well-documented; decreases in intelligence quotient (IQ), executive function, school performance, and alertness have all been observed. Although surgical treatments can be quite effective, there are no widely accepted prophylactic measures to prevent SDB development. Recently, breastfeeding duration in infancy has been demonstrated to be correlated with reduced SDB (lower AHI, RAI, …
Immunological Markers Detected In Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid Detected By Msd Electromagnetic Elisa Assay - A Pilot Study Of Dental Implant Patients, Paul Canallatos
Immunological Markers Detected In Peri-Implant Crevicular Fluid Detected By Msd Electromagnetic Elisa Assay - A Pilot Study Of Dental Implant Patients, Paul Canallatos
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Objectives: The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if, in healthy states, there are significant differences in cytokine activity in peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) between implants restored in an edentulous patient (ES) and implants restored in a dentate patient (DS).;Methods: In this pilot study, peri-implant crevicular fluid was obtained from sixteen total patients --eight dentate patients restored with fixed restoration implants and eight edentulous patients restored with implant retained overdenture. Paper points were used to obtained the peri-implant GCF and then were processed using the MSD Meso Quickplex SQ 120 machine. A 96-well Proinflammatory Panel 1 (human) Kit …
The Analysis Of The Fatty Acid Content Of Fingerprint Residues Using Gas Chromatographymass Spectrometry, Ashley R. Cochran
The Analysis Of The Fatty Acid Content Of Fingerprint Residues Using Gas Chromatographymass Spectrometry, Ashley R. Cochran
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One of the recurring issues in the practice of forensic science is human subjectivity, especially within the field of fingerprint examination. Smudged fingerprints at crime scenes that contain little to no ridge detail often cause problems for examiners who, in turn, are unable to make identifications or exclusions in the absence of DNA markers. In recent years, researchers have explored the chemical composition of fingerprint residues to either provide an alternative means for including or excluding potential donors, or to provide investigative leads. Research into the chemical composition of fingerprints has shown that it may be possible to determine sex, …
Nucleus Pulposus And Mesenchymal Stem Cell Preconditioning: A Focus On Redifferentiation, Wnt Signaling, And Immunity, Tyler Thomas Pizzute
Nucleus Pulposus And Mesenchymal Stem Cell Preconditioning: A Focus On Redifferentiation, Wnt Signaling, And Immunity, Tyler Thomas Pizzute
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Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits each year in the United States and consistently represents one of the leading areas of US health care spending in recent decades. Located at the inner space of the intervertebral discs (IVDs) of the spinal column, a soft, shocking absorbing tissue known as nucleus pulposus (NP) is a frequently implicated target of patient symptoms and comorbidities related to back pain. IVDs are quite susceptible to both acute injury, such as disc herniation, and chronic age-related degeneration known as intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). These conditions ultimately lead to …
Improving Seeding And Mulching Specifications In West Virginia And Creating A Materials Estimate Tool, Forrest N. Pritt
Improving Seeding And Mulching Specifications In West Virginia And Creating A Materials Estimate Tool, Forrest N. Pritt
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Vegetation is established following construction through various seeding and mulching practices. Environmental permits in West Virginia require a minimum of 70% of ground cover by area for release of a construction site. The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), like many other states, has specifications for temporary and permanent seeding and mulching practices. This research critically evaluated the best management practices (BMPs) utilized in the WVDOH specifications, developed recommended revisions to the specifications, and created supplemental materials for future application.;Recommended revisions to the WVDOH include: topsoil, improved soil tests, rolled erosion control products (RECPs), biological growth stimulants (BGSs), hydraulic growth …
Iconologia, Heather Ruth Rios
Iconologia, Heather Ruth Rios
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The ideas and images presented in this paper, and the accompanying exhibition represent a portion of my research in the subjects of the Female Nude in Art History, as well as my exploration of related subjects including female self portraits, the male gaze in art, and the psychological impact of self-made, self-representations by women both in art history, and in contemporary American social media (i.e."selfies").
Differential Response Policy And Child Maltreatment Re-Report, Amy A. Hunter
Differential Response Policy And Child Maltreatment Re-Report, Amy A. Hunter
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Child maltreatment is a serious public health issue. The decisions made by Child Protective Services (CPS) in response to reports of maltreatment may influence a child's risk of subsequent maltreatment. Studies have found a direct relationship between adverse childhood events (ACEs), (e.g., experiencing maltreatment, exposure to violence) and negative health outcomes across the lifespan (e.g., disease, developmental delays, suicidality, injury and death). Traditional CPS investigations focus on determining details of abuse events, and use that information to assess child safety and risk of future harm. The introduction of differential response policy provides supportive and preventive services to mitigate the risk …
Rehabilitation In The Punitive State: An Oxymoron? An Examination Of Rehabilitation And Punitive Practices In The United States, Jeri Kirby
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The extent and nature of incarceration has changed dramatically over the last 40 years in the United States. From 1980 to 2007, the American incarceration rate increased by 1,100 percent (BJS 2008). Much of this incarceration boom can be linked to the War on Drugs (WOD) and the punitive sentencing policies that developed from it. Understanding these punitive effects on individuals and communities and the challenges of prisoner re-entry requires us to consider the many levels of punishment that play a role in the United States correctional policies. Past research has considered the impact of the WOD policies on many …
Social Capital Structure And Dynamics In Stream Restoration: A Social Network Analysis Approach To The Upper Shavers Fork, West Virginia, Paul J. Kinder Jr.
Social Capital Structure And Dynamics In Stream Restoration: A Social Network Analysis Approach To The Upper Shavers Fork, West Virginia, Paul J. Kinder Jr.
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Streams are common pool resources embedded in watersheds representing complex socio-ecological systems that provide ecological goods and services as well as economic and social benefits. They have been referred to as the lifeblood of civilization. Streams, however, are among the most vulnerable natural resources globally to anthropocentric impacts and are all too often in need of restoration. While the primary objective of stream restoration is to bring back healthy ecological functions, other benefits and outcomes from restoration efforts exist, but are often overlooked. These benefits and outcomes relate to effective natural resource governance systems, which rely on social networks comprised …
Experiences And Perceptions Of West Virginia Stakeholders Towards Industrial Hemp And Its End Uses, Rebekah K. Stevenson
Experiences And Perceptions Of West Virginia Stakeholders Towards Industrial Hemp And Its End Uses, Rebekah K. Stevenson
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Industrial hemp is an herbaceous, annual plant from the cannabis sativa family. It is highly desirable due to its end uses, adaptability to climates for farming, ease of growth, and overall profitability. Its versatile nature provides a valuable source of raw materials for fibers, oil, seed, and food. A renewable fiber, industrial hemp returns nitrogen into the soil after it the plant has been harvested and plowed into the field. The crop was mistakenly placed on Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances list in the 1970s due to its species relation to marijuana. Industrial hemp has been restricted until several …
Staff-Child Interaction Therapy Versus Treatment As Usual In Community-Based Wraparound Services: An Evaluation Of Feasibility And Child Behavior Problems, Nancy M. Wallace
Staff-Child Interaction Therapy Versus Treatment As Usual In Community-Based Wraparound Services: An Evaluation Of Feasibility And Child Behavior Problems, Nancy M. Wallace
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Wraparound services are a well-known, widely implemented community-based model developed to treat children with a variety of severe emotional disturbances (Clark & Clarke, 1996). Although results have demonstrated some positive outcomes (Suter & Bruns, 2009), significant weaknesses have also been noted including negative findings (Bertram, Suter, Bruns & O'Rourke, 2011) and a variety of methodological limitations (Suter & Bruns, 2009). States have recently begun to examine the empirical basis of wraparound programs to better understand their implementation and effectiveness (Community Data Roundtable, 2015).;The current study examined the implementation of Staff-Child Interaction Therapy (SCIT), a manualized treatment developed at West Virginia …