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Effects Of Color And Animation On Visual Short -Term Memory In Computer-Environment Learning Tasks, Marc Debiase
Effects Of Color And Animation On Visual Short -Term Memory In Computer-Environment Learning Tasks, Marc Debiase
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The goals of this research study were to gain a better understanding of the effects of color and animation on visual short-term memory (STM) in computer-environment learning tasks. The research methodology was based on an investigative design that attempted to address weaknesses of previous visual STM research (Klauer & Zhao, 2004) to provide information readily applicable to instructional design and technology. A 3 x 2 x 3 totally-within participants, repeated-measures Factorial Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) design was utilized to investigate limitations on visual short-term memory learning processes in computer-learning environments. Participant scores for accuracy of visual learning tasks and participant …
Wv Public School Music Teachers' Use Of Digital Audio Technologies For Teaching And Learning, Mark R. Williams
Wv Public School Music Teachers' Use Of Digital Audio Technologies For Teaching And Learning, Mark R. Williams
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The wealth of new digital audio technologies, when implemented in classroom music instruction, has the potential to support increased student engagement and enhancement of the musical experience more than in any other time in the 100 year history of public school music education. The purpose of this study was to identify if digital audio technologies are currently being used by WV music teachers, their skill levels, what decisions are made when using the technology, what was the effect on learning, and to gauge whether teaching practices were changed. It is a picture of what teachers are currently doing as well …
The Development Of Technological Management Model: A Conceptualization Of Computer Technology In The Workplace, Paul E. Madlock
The Development Of Technological Management Model: A Conceptualization Of Computer Technology In The Workplace, Paul E. Madlock
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this dissertation was to develop a model that would serve to assist scholars, business professionals, and employees manage the influence of computer technology in the workplace. This study also focused on mandated use environments given the paucity of research in this area. In doing so, Technology Management Model (TMM) was developed. Actor Network Theory (ANT; Callon, 1986; Latour, 1987; Law, 1987) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT; Bandura, 1986) provided support for the multifactor design of TMM. As a result, TMM was comprised of three latent variables of technological, personal, and organizational factors though to influence the attitudes …
Adolescent Substance Use In Relation To School-Based Extracurricular Activities According To Individual And School-Level Characteristics, Kari L. Maxwell
Adolescent Substance Use In Relation To School-Based Extracurricular Activities According To Individual And School-Level Characteristics, Kari L. Maxwell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to fill gaps in previous literature on adolescent involvement in activities that are school-based in relation adolescent alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and illicit substance use, while taking into account important individual and sociodemographic variables. Research was conducted with 49 12th grade students in two public high school in North Central West Virginia. Data were collected using an internet questionnaire accessible to students on Survey Monkey. The questionnaire consisted of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drug use questions that were derived directly from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) questions pertaining to students involvement in school-based …
The Dating Game: Cultivation Effects On Relational Investment, Thomas L. Meade
The Dating Game: Cultivation Effects On Relational Investment, Thomas L. Meade
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study investigated the relationship between high exposure to reality television dating shows (Rock of Love, The Bachelorette, etc) and higher perceptions of alternatives to a current romantic relationship as explained by Cultivation Theory (Gerbner & Gross, 1973) and the Investment Model (Rusbult, 1980). This study employs interpersonal communication strategies to study media effects. Surveys were collected from 273 students at a large university. Results indicate higher exposure to reality television dating shows may cultivate a higher perception of alternatives to a current romantic relationship, however do not cultivate a belief that one's partner believes themselves to have a high …
Mapping Subjectivities: The Cultural Poetics Of Mobility & Identity In South Asian Diasporic Literature, Aparajita De
Mapping Subjectivities: The Cultural Poetics Of Mobility & Identity In South Asian Diasporic Literature, Aparajita De
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
My dissertation examines fiction and autobiography by diasporic South Asian women writers to analyze the processes of subject formation in the diaspora. Analyzing the literary expressions of Jhumpa Lahiri, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Shauna Singh Baldwin, and Meena Alexander on contemporary diasporic identities, I examine the critical insights they offer to understanding subjectivity. I argue that subjectivity in the diaspora develops in response to the individual's experience of location. By location I refer to both physical and ideological spaces the individual occupies over time. Examining subjectivity in the diaspora as an analytical and empirical category, I focus on the tactics and …
The Effect Of Parent Education On The Home Food Environment For Overweight Adolescents In West Virginia, Kimberly N. Fisher
The Effect Of Parent Education On The Home Food Environment For Overweight Adolescents In West Virginia, Kimberly N. Fisher
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This study is a pre and post-intervention study examining family involvement and healthy food behaviors prior to and three month post nutrition education. The intervention was conducted as part of a residential summer camp for overweight adolescents in West Virginia. Twenty-one parents were included, one parent per camper. The intervention included nine hours of nutritional instructional time consisting of lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and a grocery store tour. Data were measured to determine occurrence of positive changes within the home environment of these families. Parent education sessions were evaluated. A factor analysis and independent samples t test were used respectively to …
Elastic Guided Wave Dispersion In Layered Piezoelectric Plates: Application To Ultrasound Transducers And Acoustic Sensors, Daniel H. Cortes Correales
Elastic Guided Wave Dispersion In Layered Piezoelectric Plates: Application To Ultrasound Transducers And Acoustic Sensors, Daniel H. Cortes Correales
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Elastic wave propagation in layered media has been of interest in many disciplines including non-destructive material characterization, acoustic sensors and medical ultrasound imaging. A great variety of devices are based on the propagation of electromechanical waves in piezoelectric plates. Despite the diversity of applications, the principles and characteristics of wave propagation are the same regardless the design or configuration of the device. The aim of this study is to develop numerical and analytical tools to model and design devices based on the wave propagation in piezoelectric layered media; particularly, ultrasound transducers for medical imaging and acoustic sensors for biological applications.;Single-element …
Design And Testing Of The Wvu Challenge X Competition Hybrid Diesel Electric Vehicle, Howard Andrew Mearns
Design And Testing Of The Wvu Challenge X Competition Hybrid Diesel Electric Vehicle, Howard Andrew Mearns
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The WVU Challenge X Team was tasked with improving the fuel economy of a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox while maintaining the stock performance of the vehicle. A through-the-road-parallel hybrid diesel-electric was implemented to accomplish this goal. The greatest potential for improvement to hybrid electric vehicle technology is in energy storage in terms of cost, size, lifespan, and efficiency. Currently, battery cost is limited by the expense of the base materials. The characteristically low power density of electrochemical energy storage rather than energy density is responsible for the size of current hybrid energy storage systems. A limited lifespan is inherent in electrochemical …
The Effects Of Active Living Every Day Online On Physical Activity, Amy M. Sidwell
The Effects Of Active Living Every Day Online On Physical Activity, Amy M. Sidwell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 14-week intervention based on Active Living Every Day (ALED) Online. Outcomes of the 14-week online program and the process of delivering the program were analyzed. Outcome considerations included: whether ALED Online increased physical activity among participants (as measured through step counts), whether physiological changes (cholesterol and body mass index) were apparent throughout the intervention, and whether participants progressed or regressed through the Stages of Change (SOC). Process measures included examining the nature of retention of participants in the program and the quality of participants' responses to the "Life …
The Content, Nature, And Ethics Of Pastoral Counseling By West Virginia Baptist Ministers, Nancy Landis-Taylor
The Content, Nature, And Ethics Of Pastoral Counseling By West Virginia Baptist Ministers, Nancy Landis-Taylor
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
While there is considerable literature available on pastors and the ministry and much writing concerning therapists and secular counseling as well as pastoral counseling, very little has been written concerning counseling by pastors without professional counseling training. This neglected area of research is unfortunate considering many pastors are considered or required to be counselors by their churches and denominations. In addition, there is minimal training in pastoral counseling in most seminaries, leaving many pastors to assume a role for which they may be unprepared. This exploratory study used a self-report instrument specifically developed for this research endeavor to collect information …
A Study Of The Effects Of Well And Fracture Design In A Typical Marcellus Shale Well, Ross T. Schweitzer
A Study Of The Effects Of Well And Fracture Design In A Typical Marcellus Shale Well, Ross T. Schweitzer
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The problem with typical Marcellus shale wells is the lack of information that has been accumulated and the amount of information that is commercially available to the public. The Marcellus formation is a relatively new play and details involving ways to maximize production through well and fracture design has yet to be published. The Marcellus shale is important due to its large size and the economic impact that it could have on the U.S. While some companies have certain ideas about the best way to produce the Marcellus shale other companies have different ideas. Through reservoir simulation, the Marcellus could …
Production Decline Analysis Of Horizontal Well In Gas Shale Reservoirs, Folarin Adekoya
Production Decline Analysis Of Horizontal Well In Gas Shale Reservoirs, Folarin Adekoya
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The major factor influencing the increase of natural gas use is the rise in its global demand. Due to the relentlessly increasing demand, there have been improvements in the techniques and technology used in recovering natural gas from shale gas reservoirs, including drilling a horizontal well and hydraulic fracturing. One of the significant challenges associated with gas shale production is that it is difficult to reliably predict ultimate recovery and estimate reserves, leading to great risk in exploitation of these resources. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the current decline curve analysis techniques and provide a more reliable …
Impact Of Injecting Inert Cushion Gas Into A Gas Storage Reservoir, Sudheer R. Lekkala
Impact Of Injecting Inert Cushion Gas Into A Gas Storage Reservoir, Sudheer R. Lekkala
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Underground natural gas storage is a process which ensures constant supply of natural gas by storing the excess gas produced and quickly supply when required. The underground storage makes use of depleted reservoirs to store the natural gas. Cushion gas assists in delivering the natural gas (working gas) and maintains the adequate pressure in the reservoir. The key issue is that cushion gas cannot be produced and remains as a permanent inventory which accounts to about 30% of development cost in a typical storage reservoir. A part of cushion gas may be replaced with an inert gas such as nitrogen …
Gourd'geous, A. Noel Slowikowski
Gourd'geous, A. Noel Slowikowski
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Finding a voice to articulate my passion for making utilitarian pottery has been the central focus of my graduate studies. As a ceramic artist, I strive to make work that celebrates clay's tactile qualities, history, environmental responsiveness, and beauty. My research involved investigating different clay processes, fabrication methods, glazes, and contemporary/historical influences. The end result is a body of work that expresses a balanced blending of clay, nature, and history.
An Investigation Into The Theoretical And Analytical Basis For The Spread Of Airborne Influenza, John B. Redrow
An Investigation Into The Theoretical And Analytical Basis For The Spread Of Airborne Influenza, John B. Redrow
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
With the threat of a pandemic drawing near and the possibility of a "new", more deadly, form of the influenza virus from genetic re-assortment of avian and human influenza viruses, there is dire need for a better understanding of the transmission mechanisms of this virus. The present study focuses on the aerosol mode of transmission, particularly via the mechanism of human cough. Utilizing computational fluid dynamics (CFD), an in-house code was developed to model the transport of a sputum droplet (cough expectorant) within a jet of air (representative of a human cough). A parametric study was conducted using the model, …
Analytical Determination Of Strain Energy For The Studies Of Coal Mine Bumps, Qiang Xu
Analytical Determination Of Strain Energy For The Studies Of Coal Mine Bumps, Qiang Xu
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Coal mine bumps occur in most countries where coal is mined by underground methods. Coal bumps can be characterized as unstable releases of strain energy associated with energy changes that take place with progressive mining. This research is conducted to study the strain energy effect on coal bump problems associated with underground coal mining. The roofs are modeled as elastic beams on continuous elastic foundations subject to exponentially distributed abutment stress. Elastic beam theory is applied to develop analytical solutions for deflection of single-layer roof models. Methods for analyzing double layer roof and double layer foundation models are also discussed. …
Plagiarism In High Schools: A Case Study Of How Teachers Address A Perpetual Dilemma, Geraldine J. Newlon
Plagiarism In High Schools: A Case Study Of How Teachers Address A Perpetual Dilemma, Geraldine J. Newlon
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This was a multiple case study of all the 12th grade English teachers in one West Virginia county school system. Qualitative data collection methods involving teacher interviews and analysis of classroom handouts were utilized to reveal how they address plagiarism. Demographic statistics about the communities and schools was examined to enable comparisons between the schools and the participants. The research questions guiding this study were: (a) What are secondary English teachers' perspectives on plagiarism, and (b) What are secondary English teachers' practices on plagiarism. Data were collected and analyzed for any patterns, extremes, or relevancy to the related literature. Then …
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Fit-Testing Of Hearing Protection Devices In Northern West Virginia Coal Mines, Alexa Michele Quinn
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Fit-Testing Of Hearing Protection Devices In Northern West Virginia Coal Mines, Alexa Michele Quinn
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Fit testing is frequently described as a solution to the problem of detecting ineffective hearing protection devices and thus reducing noise exposures in workers. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a fit-test conducted at mine sites with cap mounted ear muffs actually worn by the tested miners. The dependent variable was noise reduction, and the independent variables included subject, noise source frequency distribution, orientation to noise source, instruction, and earmuff brand.;A series of eight 30-second tests were conducted for each worker to evaluate the effects of the independent variables. The tests were not randomized due to time constraints. Each of …
Establishing The Digital Chain Of Evidence In Biometric Systems, Nick Bartlow
Establishing The Digital Chain Of Evidence In Biometric Systems, Nick Bartlow
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Traditionally, a chain of evidence or chain of custody refers to the chronological documentation, or paper trail, showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of evidence, physical or electronic. Whether in the criminal justice system, military applications, or natural disasters, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of such chains is of paramount importance. Intentional or unintentional alteration, tampering, or fabrication of digital evidence can lead to undesirable effects. We find despite the consequences at stake, historically, no unique protocol or standardized procedure exists for establishing such chains. Current practices rely on traditional paper trails and handwritten signatures as the …
The Development, Diffusion And Evaluation Of A Fall Hazard Safety Training Program For Residential Construction Workers Utilizing Instructor Led And New Media Delivery, Mark D. Fullen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The numbers of workers in the residential construction industry are on the rise. Falls have continually been the largest contributor to residential construction worker deaths and injuries. These workers are largely self-employed or working for small companies. These individuals are difficult to reach through traditional methods. This research proposed to use the Internet to reach this group and engage them in the curriculum development cycle.;An instructional design research method known as Type I Developmental Research was utilized to study the methodology, product, implementation, and outcomes for this program throughout the design, implementation, and evaluation stages. Five complete cycles of design, …
Employing Laboratory Physical Modeling To Study The Radio Imaging Method (Rim), Jun Lu
Employing Laboratory Physical Modeling To Study The Radio Imaging Method (Rim), Jun Lu
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Geological anomalies such as faults, sandstone intrusions, sudden thinning and severe undulation of coal seam will greatly affect the production and safety of mining operations. Since most of these geological anomalies in coal mines can increase the attenuation of the electromagnetic signal, the radio imaging method (RIM) is capable of locating the zones of geologic anomalies in underground mines. By using a low frequency EM signal, the RIM technology is the most promising geophysical tool for exploring the geological anomalies ahead of the modern longwall faces which are normally wider than 1,000 ft. However, when a number of anomalies co-exist …
Success From The Voices Of Educators, Katherine Eddy Cox
Success From The Voices Of Educators, Katherine Eddy Cox
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study examines teachers' conceptions of success through interviews of fourteen educators from a rural county in a Mid-Atlantic state. The results find that the critical elements of success are student-oriented, practice-oriented, and policy-oriented; the consensus definition of success is caring for individual students; and the beliefs and values of educators are in making a difference for every student. Relationships, joy in learning, and fair testing are enabling of success within the community and culture studied. In terms of challenges and needs---parents are often named as the biggest barrier to success; secondly, having time to teach as well as possible; …
A Needs Assessment Of West Virginia Environmental Educators: West Virginia Environmental Education Association And West Virginia University County Extension Agents, Amanda Rae Swecker See
A Needs Assessment Of West Virginia Environmental Educators: West Virginia Environmental Education Association And West Virginia University County Extension Agents, Amanda Rae Swecker See
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
West Virginia is a state full of a variety of environmental education (EE) programs---both formal and nonformal. However, in order to be effective, educators must have the most updated and user friendly resources readily accessible through various supporting organizations or agencies. The WVEEA is a new state-wide group dedicated to improving EE programs, and supporting EE through its members.;The ultimate goal of EE programs is to improve environmental literacy and foster environmentally responsible behavior. Environmental literacy gives people the awareness, knowledge, ability, motivation, commitment and skill to work with others to resolve environmental problems and prevent new ones. EE activities …
Bidding At The Prison Auction House: An Exchange Of Prisoners' And University Students' Perceptions Of Crime And Punishment, Kate J. Dubois
Bidding At The Prison Auction House: An Exchange Of Prisoners' And University Students' Perceptions Of Crime And Punishment, Kate J. Dubois
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
During the spring of 2006, a new program was instated at West Virginia University that provided an arena for undergraduate Criminology majors and residents of a correctional facility to discuss and learn about issues within the criminal justice system. The class took place at a correctional facility. After leaving the class, the students were expected to write a reflection paper on the discussions that took place within the classroom to return at the next session. The purpose of this research is to conduct a thorough analysis of the reflection papers of each student across the 15 weeks. The findings suggest …
The Case Of Uneven Development In Palestine: An Investigation Of Scalar Fix As An Act Of Dispossession, Sandra Lange
The Case Of Uneven Development In Palestine: An Investigation Of Scalar Fix As An Act Of Dispossession, Sandra Lange
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Israel's assault on Gaza in December 2008 brought one of the world's most long-standing and hotly debated issues to the fore: the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Despite numerous diplomatic efforts to negotiate peace, the hostilities between the two parties continue. One of the fundamental obstacles to peace has been the highly uneven development between Israel and Palestine, caused primarily by Israel's continuous dispossession of Palestinian rights to land, water and sovereignty. In order to further our understanding of this phenomenon, this thesis sets out to examine processes of dispossession are carried out. The study therefore draws on the geographical …
Two-Dimensional And Three-Dimensional Gpr Imaging Of Wood And Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites., Sandeep Pyakurel
Two-Dimensional And Three-Dimensional Gpr Imaging Of Wood And Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites., Sandeep Pyakurel
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Subsurface defects in wooden logs such as knots, decays, splits, embedded metallic nails and bullets are of major concern to timber saw mills. Presence of these defects decreases the value of the sawn lumber boards. Also, the factory down time and operation cost increases significantly whenever the saw blade is damaged by encountering embedded metals during the sawing process. This study has been conducted to assess the possibility of detecting subsurface defects in logs using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) before the sawing process. GPR radargrams obtained from several wooden logs using different scanning techniques and analysis methods were investigated. These …
Gis Analyses Of Paleo-Fire Regimes In Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) Forests: Extending Spatial Approaches In Ecological Interpretation., James T. Kernan
Gis Analyses Of Paleo-Fire Regimes In Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) Forests: Extending Spatial Approaches In Ecological Interpretation., James T. Kernan
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Fire is an inherently spatial process that is tightly coupled to spatial patterns in climate and topography. This is particularly true in the dry western United States, where confounded by the legacy of fire suppression and the trend in global warming, large high severity fires are increasingly frequent. Recent work has integrated space and time analyses of fire regimes through the application of geographic information science (GIS). GIS was developed for spatial studies, and it can be effective in multi-dimensional interpretations of fire ecology in many vegetated ecosystems. In order to examine the role of fire in dry ponderosa pine …
The Implementation Of The Framework Of 21st Century Schools: A Comparison Of Two Rural, West Virginia High Schools., Cynthia Phillips Kolsun
The Implementation Of The Framework Of 21st Century Schools: A Comparison Of Two Rural, West Virginia High Schools., Cynthia Phillips Kolsun
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While prior research exists that high schools need to make changes to meet the needs of the students of the 21st Century, no research exists from the perspective of the teacher who must implement the changes. This qualitative study provides a comparison of two rural model 21st Century high schools in West Virginia, both members of the High Schools That Work network, and factors that impacted their initial benchmarking of 21st Century through a cross case analysis. The purpose of this study was to add to the body of knowledge concerning the factors that affecting the West Virginia framework of …
Diagnosing Policy Dynamics: The Birth & Evolution Of The Pharmaceutical Subsystem, Katie R. Stores
Diagnosing Policy Dynamics: The Birth & Evolution Of The Pharmaceutical Subsystem, Katie R. Stores
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The rising cost of prescription drugs in the United States has led patients---older populations and the disabled especially, to seek relief through foreign nations, and internet mail-order sites, which are often hosted and condoned by state and local governments. Patients are traveling to Canada and Mexico to purchase affordable prescription drugs. According to the Congressional Budget Office, "American seniors alone will spend 1.8 trillion dollars on pharmaceuticals over the next ten years" (U.S. Senate 2007, S 251). This research examines the agenda status and change of pharmaceutical regulation by tracing the evolution of the pharmaceutics subsystem. By employing a punctuated …