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The Search For Self, Hal B. Cole

Digitized Theses and Dissertations (prior to 2008)

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Professional Writing in the Department of English in the Coilege of Humanities and Social Sciences of Kennesaw State University

Prenatal Maternal Attachment: The Lived Experience, Regina Ann Leva-Giroux Dnsc

Dissertations

Prenatal maternal attachment and the practice of health promoting behaviors during pregnancy are considered universal phenomena to women. Yet, the understanding of these phenomena from the lived experiences of pregnant women has not been well researched. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of maternal attachment to the unborn child and how that attachment might relate to the practice of these behaviors during pregnancy. The participants in this study were ten English speaking women, college educated, professionally employed, who were pregnant for the first time. Unstructured interviews were conducted with the participants at 14–16 weeks and …

Growing Together In Christ : Improving Marital Intimacy Through Conjoint Prayer, Timothy L. Barber

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2002 - 2003, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Children Of Mexican Immigrants: Negotiating School In A Two -Way Setting On The Texas -Mexico Border, Diana Maria Ramirez

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

This problem under investigation was the schooling process of children of Mexican immigrants in an American school. The participants for the study included the 56 faculty members and 17 children of Mexican immigrants in school implementing a Two-Way Immersion Program. An ethnographic-like qualitative method was used to investigate the problem. Data was gathered through field immersion, participant observations, and unstructured interviews. Findings revealed diverse characteristics of the children of Mexican immigrants. The school's ethos of reception included numerous attributes that served to accommodate the children and their parents. The practices in the Two-Way Program facilitated the adaptation of the children …

A Case Study Of A School-Age Stutterer's Response To Delayed Auditory Feedback, Marcia Lynn Gonzalez

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

Stuttering is a multidimensional disorder that is influenced by hereditary factors, as well as environmental. Numerous methods of treatment exist that address stuttering. However, the Smooth Talking Program (Radford 2001) is unique in its inclusion of mediated learning and delayed auditory feedback. The purpose of this study was to conduct a retrospective analysis of treatment data for a child with moderate to severe dysfluency that was gathered over three summer, five-week sessions with the inclusion of speech motor repatterning exercises during the last summer. The purpose of the analysis is to determine the effects of mediated learning combined with DAF …

Longitudinal Analysis Of Behavior Patterns In A Captive Chimpanzee Population, Amy Augusta Tirone

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

Data collected over an 11 year period were analyzed for behavioral constancy, reaction to environmental change, and the differential influence of environment and genetics in a group of captive chimpanzees using the framework of the Five Factor Model of Personality. Results suggested environment was a more influential factor in behavioral production, although expected reactions of specific individuals were not evidenced. Improvements upon this research include use of a more chimpanzee-specific personality model and more detailed data collection to support more precise conclusions regarding behavioral etiology.

Local Um Students Put Academics To Work, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Electronic Communication On Culture Shock Of Spouses Of International Students, Diana Bennett

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Culture shock is a serious problem for spouses of international students. This recollection study looked at use of telephone, web phone, email, chat, and online newspapers as predictors for culture shock. Fifteen spouses of international students at a mid-Atlantic university were interviewed with the same rated questions asking them to recall how they felt: When they first arrived in the United States, during their first six months here, during their second six months here, during their third six months here, and at the time of the interview. For the same time periods, they were also asked how many times a …

Developing A Model To Facilitate The Improvement Of The Quality Of Crash Data Collection In West Virginia, David Scott Bucy

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Most federal, state, and local agencies use information derived from traffic crash reports for decision-making purposes. The accuracy and timeliness of this data is vital to safety program managers and traffic engineers. The purpose of this study was to assess improvements in the crash data process and examine the impact of the research assessment model developed by the West Virginia University Project Research Team on the West Virginia Uniform Traffic Crash Report.;A three-year research study funded by the West Virginia Division of Highways was conducted statewide with law enforcement agencies at all levels. Four hundred fifty-three officers participated in the …

A Report On An Arts Administration Internship With The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Summer 2001, Ruth L. Rosenbaum

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This internship with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a nonprofit arts organization, was from June 25, 2001 through September 25 ,2001, and is required in partial fulfillment of a Masters Degree in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans. My internship involved work with the Development, Accounting, Marketing/PR, and Grants and Special Projects departments. This report details the tasks for which I was responsible. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has a unique governance structure, as this organization is the only musician owned and operated symphony orchestra organization in North America. This report also outlines the organizations' structure and discusses issues and …

Nonstate Actors In Colombia: Threat And Response, Max G. Manwaring Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Colombia's deeply rooted and ambiguous warfare has reached crisis proportions in that Colombia's "Hobbesian Trinity" of illegal drug traffickers, insurgents, and paramilitary organizations are creating a situation in which life is indeed "nasty, brutish, and short." The first step in developing a macro-level vision, policy, and strategy to deal with the Colombian crisis in a global context is to be clear on what the Colombian crisis is, and what the fundamental threats implicit (and explicit) in it are. Political and military leaders can start thinking about the gravity of the terrorist strategy employed by Colombia's stateless adversaries from this point. …

China And Strategic Culture, Andrew Scobell Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The author examines the impact of strategic culture on 21st century China. He contends that the People's Republic of China's security policies and its tendency to use military force are influenced not only by elite understandings of China's own strategic tradition, but also by their understandings of the strategic cultures of other states. Gaining a fuller appreciation for how Chinese strategists view the United States and Japan, our key ally in the Asia-Pacific, will better enable us to assess regional and global security issues.

Impaired Renal Function Among Children In Alexandria, Egypt, Hebatullah O. Tawfik, Nahla K. Ragab, Zahira M. Gad, Mahmoud M. El-Kersh

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Impairment of renal function may occur as a result of a variety of conditions. Progression to chronic renal-disease may be prevented by early detection. This epidemiologic study aimed at revealing the predisposing factors and determinants for the development of impaired renal function among Egyptian children. METHODS: This is a case-control study conducted at Alexandria University Children9s Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt. All cases below 12 years of age diagnosed with impaired renal function over a total duration of 6 months (October 1999 through to March 2000) were investigated. The primary study tool was a structured questionnaire, which focused on variables suspected …

Brain Injury In Children: Assessment And School-Based Interventions, Deanne Smith

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

A traumatic brain injury is an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment that adversely affects a child's educational performance. It is considered the leading cause of mortality and disability among children with estimates of over one million occurrences each year. The 1990 revision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act included Traumatic Brain Injury as a special education diagnostic category. Although this allowed students greater access to appropriate services, it pointed out the need for additional knowledge and training for educators working with this population. …

Must Curriculum Based Measurement Reading Probes Be Curriculum Based?, Nicole Riley-Heller

Student Work

Curriculum-based measurement (CBM) has evolved as a reliable and valid method for measuring and monitoring student performance in basic academic skills. While the efficacy of CBM for assessing reading skills is not in question, there is some confusion regarding the type of CBM reading passages (called probes) that should be used. Specifically, it is unclear whether or not there is a difference between CBM probes derived directly from the instructional curriculum and generic probes derived from a pre-printed source. The current study compare the utility of two types of CBM reading probe materials. One probe type is derived from curriculum-dependent …

Assessing Toddlers' Problem-Solving Skills Using Play Assessment: Facilitation Versus Non-Facilitation, Leslie J. Mccaslin

Student Work

Play assessment is rapidly emerging in the field of cognitive assessment in young children. One aspect of play assessment involves the identification of the types and levels of problem-solving skills children possess. Information about a child’s degree of problem-solving skills could aid school psychologists in understanding the child’s level of cognitive development. Research in the area of play assessment has not focused as much attention on problem solving as it has on other components of play. More research is needed in order to determine if a free play session or an adult-facilitated session is better for assessing a child’s problem-solving …

Religious Freedom And The Challenge Of Terrorism, Gordon H. Smith

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Attitude Of Belgian Authorities Toward New Religious Movements, Adelbert Denaux

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Religious Liberty In Pakistan: Law, Reality, And Perception (A Brief Synopsis), Farooq Hassan

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Is Public Space Suited To Co-Operative Inquiry?, Sor-Hoon Tan

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This article questions the nature of the philosophical commitment to the problem of 'the public' in modernity. To what extent does the natural form of the public determine the use and value of the instruments of pragmatism in the public-private divide. In this interpretation, John Dewey's ideas about 'the public' are presented in terms of how to solve a specific problem through what he sees as 'co-operative inquiry'. The article also examines the role of public space in the process of democratization through the potential of co-operative inquiry. More often than not, it appears that the politics of public space …

May 2002 Commencement Program, Bowling Green State University

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

The Good Society, Amitai Etzioni

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Comparisons Between Enron And Other Types Of Corporate Misconduct: Compliance With Law And Ethical Decision Making As The Best Form Of Public Relations, Cheryl L. Wade

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Enron And The Dark Side Of Worker Ownership, David Millon

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Fear Of Crime And Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Among American Youth, Bruce K. Bayley

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Fear of crime and the public's satisfaction with police has been a focus of criminologists for a number of years. Most studies, however, have focused on the general population as a whole. What is not known is how fearful American youth are of the crime in their neighborhoods and how they perceive those in law enforcement. The purpose of this study was to explore this subgroup of the population and to begin the investigation of youths' fear of crime and their perceptions of law enforcement.

Using a national sample of 1,897 youth ages 16-25 collected from 12 cities throughout the …

Globalisation: Building A Partnership Ethic For An Ecopedagogy In Western Australia, Geoffrey Lummis

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

This paper accommodates teachers with an interest in environmental education and links associated with Society and Environment, Science, and Technology and Enterprise learning areas. The role of globalisation and its impact upon environmental education reform are discussed. The Western Australian Curriculum Framework (Curriculum Council 1998) and the potential problems of metalanguage that a teacher faces when considering environmental reform are introduced. Several paradigms are introduced to underscore the complexity faced by initiating what I term ecopedagogy. Finally, four key principles that position a case for an ecopedagogy built upon a partnership ethic are offered. The principles are elaborated as: • …

Co -Curricular Involvement Of West Virginia Four-Year State College Students And The Statistical Relationship With Post -Graduate Community And Professional Involvement, Leadership, Salary, And Job Satisfaction, James D. Carpenter

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this study was to examine the statistical relationship between co-curricular involvement of West Virginia college students and post-graduate involvement in community and professional organizations, leadership positions held within those organizations, professional salary, and self-perceived job satisfaction. A sample population of 400 college students (n = 400) from State-assisted colleges in West Virginia who completed baccalaureate requirements in 1990 was sent a copy of the West Virginia College and Community Involvement Survey and the Mohrman-Cooke-Mohrman Job Satisfaction Survey. Of 272 usable surveys, 142, or 52.2%, were returned.;Data analysis identified a significant statistical correlation between involvement in collegiate co-curricular …

Survey Of Aviation Technical Manuals, Phase 2 Report: User Evaluation Of Maintenance Documents, Alex Chaparro, Loren S. Groff, Barbara S. Chaparro, Deborah Scarlett

Publications

This report contains the results from Phase 2 of a 3-phase research effort. Phase 1 (Human Factors Survey of Aviation Technical Manuals Phase 1 Report: Manual Development Procedures) of this research effort surveyed the procedures used by five manufacturers to develop maintenance documentation. Several potential human factors issues were identified in the development processes employed by these manufacturers. They included the reactive rather than proactive use of user evaluations, the limited use of user input and procedure validation, no systematic attempts to track error, and the lack of standards for measuring document quality. In Phase 2, a written survey was …

The Impact Of Biblical Preaching On The Growth Of The Evangelical Church In Kenya, Festus Kilonzo Kavale

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.