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A Fourth Amendment "Search" In The Age Of Technology: Postmodern Perspectives, Kathryn R. Urbonya Oct 2002

A Fourth Amendment "Search" In The Age Of Technology: Postmodern Perspectives, Kathryn R. Urbonya

Faculty Publications

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Accuracy Of The Peak Day Of Cervical Mucus As A Biological Marker Of Fertility, Richard J. Fehring Oct 2002

Accuracy Of The Peak Day Of Cervical Mucus As A Biological Marker Of Fertility, Richard J. Fehring

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

The (PD) peak day of cervical mucus is an important biologic marker for the self-determination of the optimal time of fertility in a woman’s menstrual cycle. The purpose of this article is to provide evidence (literature and empiric) for the accuracy of the PD of cervical mucus as a biologic marker of peak fertility and the estimated day of ovulation. An analysis of data from four published studies that compared the self-determination of the PD of cervical mucus with the urinary luteinizing hormone (LH) surge was conducted. The four studies yielded 108 menstrual cycle charts from 53 women participants. The …

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Investigating The Effects Of Store-Brand Introduction On Retailer Demand And Pricing Behavior, Pradeep K. Chintagunta, Andre Bonfrer, Inseong Song Oct 2002

Investigating The Effects Of Store-Brand Introduction On Retailer Demand And Pricing Behavior, Pradeep K. Chintagunta, Andre Bonfrer, Inseong Song

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

The effects of the introduction of a store-brand into a particular product category are studied. The paper focuses on the effect of store-brand introduction on the demand as well as on the supply side. On the demand side, the changes in preferences for the national brands and price elasticities in the category are investigated. On the supply side, the effects of the new entrant on the interactions between the national brand manufacturers and the retailer introducing the store brand are studied, including how these interactions influence the retailer's pricing behavior. In doing so, it is possible to test whether the …

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Is There A Woman's Perspective? : An Exploration Of Gender Differences Along Republican And Conservative Lines., Jason Gainous Oct 2002

Is There A Woman's Perspective? : An Exploration Of Gender Differences Along Republican And Conservative Lines., Jason Gainous

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Is there a distinct “woman’s perspective?” This paper argues that the answer is an emphatic yes. American National Election Study survey data are used to explore Republican and conservative women’s attitudes concerning social spending issues and religiosity. Most of the previous gender gap research focuses on gender differences in attitudes by examining gender shifts in political party identification and voting, but do not adequately address opinion differences along gender lines between groups that think of themselves as similar. This paper asserts that if men and women who classify themselves as both conservative and Republican exhibit distinct differences, evidence of a …

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Editor's Page, Laura Hoelscher Oct 2002

Editor's Page, Laura Hoelscher

Journal of Extension

"JOE Usage Statistics" demonstrates that JOE reaches far and wide and that, if you're published in JOE, so do you. "October 2002 JOE" talks about some of the articles in this issue.

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The Roles Of Extension In Agricultural Economics Departments, Michael V. Martin Oct 2002

The Roles Of Extension In Agricultural Economics Departments, Michael V. Martin

Journal of Extension

If agricultural economic departments in land grant universities are to remain useful and viable, they will have to place renewed emphasis on their Extension mission. Departments individually and the profession of agricultural economics collectively must embrace Extension work as a valued activity. Administrators and colleagues must more fully include excellence in Extension in the promotion, tenure, and salary adjustment processes.

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Employee Participation In Decision Making In Extension: A Ladder Of Participation To Reduce Cynicism, Thomas J. Gallagher Oct 2002

Employee Participation In Decision Making In Extension: A Ladder Of Participation To Reduce Cynicism, Thomas J. Gallagher

Journal of Extension

There is much discussion in modern management, and in Extension, about "pushing decisions down to the lowest level." However, there is also much cynicism among employees in Extension about executive decisions and how employees are involved in decisions. A "ladder of decision making" is offered as a typology of seven levels of decisions. From highest to lowest, the ladder incrementally shifts the responsibility to make the decision from the executive to employees. Potential benefits of the ladder include improving the quality of Extension employees participation and reducing their cynicism.

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Examining A Professional Development System: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment Approach, Nikki L. Conklin, Laryssa L. Hook, Beverly J. Kelbaugh, Ruben D. Nieto Oct 2002

Examining A Professional Development System: A Comprehensive Needs Assessment Approach, Nikki L. Conklin, Laryssa L. Hook, Beverly J. Kelbaugh, Ruben D. Nieto

Journal of Extension

Determination of training and development for personnel in any organization is a challenging task. The task is even more complex when employees have diverse job responsibilities. That is the challenge that faced a team of professionals with Ohio State University (OSU) Extension who designed and implemented a comprehensive training and development needs assessment in autumn 2000. Program personnel perceived a greater need for training in personal and professional development topics than in technical subject-matter topics. OSU Extension is not unique in facing the challenges of designing a professional development system that meets the educational needs of a very diverse population …

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Short-Term Interventions For Long-Term Needs: The Challenge Of Bridging Youth And Community Development, Garry Stephenson, Shawn Morford, Holly Berry Oct 2002

Short-Term Interventions For Long-Term Needs: The Challenge Of Bridging Youth And Community Development, Garry Stephenson, Shawn Morford, Holly Berry

Journal of Extension

The Mill City/Gates Youth Development Project operated as a youth-at-risk program in a timber-dependent community during the timber crisis of the early 1990's. Evaluations indicate the youth activities were effective. Community support structures created by the project continue to operate 5 years after the end of funding, indicating a successful institutionalization of this component of the project. Although projects like this can have tremendous impacts with short-term youth programs, they are not sustainable when the community lacks the resources for their continuation. This project demonstrates investments in community capacity building have long-term impacts and are crucial for communities to support …

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Participatory Approaches To Program Development And Engaging Youth In Research: The Case Of An Inter-Generational Urban Community Gardening Program, Marianne Krasny, Rebekah Doyle Oct 2002

Participatory Approaches To Program Development And Engaging Youth In Research: The Case Of An Inter-Generational Urban Community Gardening Program, Marianne Krasny, Rebekah Doyle

Journal of Extension

We applied participatory models of program development and research in an inter-generational program whose goal was for youth to document ethnic gardening practices in urban community gardens. Outcomes for educators included professional development and the opportunity to expand their programs to urban audiences, whereas youth learned about gardening, developed positive relationships with elders, and enhanced their academic skills. Developing relationships with youth was an important outcome for gardeners. Through examining what motivates various participants and how they benefit, we may be able to enhance our understanding of how best to work with educators to design a youth participatory research program.

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Information Technology Use By Local Governments In The Northeast: Assessment And Needs, Timothy W. Kelsey, Michael J. Dougherty, Michael Hattery Oct 2002

Information Technology Use By Local Governments In The Northeast: Assessment And Needs, Timothy W. Kelsey, Michael J. Dougherty, Michael Hattery

Journal of Extension

How local governments are using information technology is important to understand if extension teaching on local government and economic development issues is to be effective. This study uses results from surveys of local officials in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to examine the potential for delivering extension programs to local officials through information technology. The responses suggest that local officials predominantly prefer face-to-face training, but many are willing to try distance education. In addition, even though many governments are using the Internet, there still are significant numbers who do not yet have access to these technologies.

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New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service Home Economists' Perceived Technical Knowledge And Estimated Client Needs, Sonja D. Koukel, Merrilyn N. Cummings Oct 2002

New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service Home Economists' Perceived Technical Knowledge And Estimated Client Needs, Sonja D. Koukel, Merrilyn N. Cummings

Journal of Extension

The study reported here determined the differences between New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service Home Economics agents' perceived technical knowledge and client needs for 144 Family and Consumer Sciences concepts. Data were collected using mailed questionnaires to all agents. Follow-up procedures resulted in a 94% return rate. For 71 of the concepts, respondents felt their knowledge exceeded client needs; for 67 of the concepts, respondents felt client needs exceeded their knowledge. Analysis of variance found no differences for participants by years of employment. Data indicated a need for agent information in some critical areas that will influence future pre-service and in-service …

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Evolution Of The Penn State Farm Management Extension Computer Lab, Robert L. Parsons, Gregory D. Hanson, Laura L. Watts, Lehan Power Oct 2002

Evolution Of The Penn State Farm Management Extension Computer Lab, Robert L. Parsons, Gregory D. Hanson, Laura L. Watts, Lehan Power

Journal of Extension

The computer information processing revolution created an outreach education need to train agricultural producers in the use of computers and software applications. While initial computer workshop training efforts by county agents were frustrated by lack of consistent, portable lab equipment, a joint effort by Pennsylvania Farm Credit and Cooperative Extension led to the successful creation of a highly successful portable computer lab. During 1997-2000, Extension agents conducted 101 workshops for 821 paid participants on topics ranging from basic computer operation to record keeping. Success has led to the development of additional regional labs and agents' specialization in specific computer applications …

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Using Simple Educational Methods To Motivate Consumers To Prepare For Emergencies, Cathy Faulcon Bowen, Nakesha Faison Oct 2002

Using Simple Educational Methods To Motivate Consumers To Prepare For Emergencies, Cathy Faulcon Bowen, Nakesha Faison

Journal of Extension

The purposes of the study reported here were to determine: a) if simple educational efforts (a workshop and a booklet) would motivate consumers to prepare their homes for an emergency and b) which variables would best explain if consumers took action. Over 50% of respondents reported preparing for an emergency because of the booklet or workshop. Older and more educated consumers were more likely to take action. Commonly reported actions included storing food, water, and emergency supplies. Variables that best predicted if emergency preparedness actions were taken included: attendance at a Y2K workshop, reading the entire booklet, and having at …

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Assessment Of Netmeeting® For Professional Development Programming, Joe Parcell, Nancy Giddens Oct 2002

Assessment Of Netmeeting® For Professional Development Programming, Joe Parcell, Nancy Giddens

Journal of Extension

Extension field faculty are demanding greater access to professional development programming to keep in touch with rapidly changing technologies. Simultaneously, Extension programs are facing budgetary constraints. To address these conflicting issues, we initiated the use of Microsoft NetMeeting® for professional development programming. In this article we provide an economic assessment of NetMeeting® for one professional development program in Missouri. The economic cost savings are large.

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Basic Botany On-Line: A Training Tool For The Master Gardener Program, Ann Marie Vanderzanden, Bob Rost, Rick Eckel Oct 2002

Basic Botany On-Line: A Training Tool For The Master Gardener Program, Ann Marie Vanderzanden, Bob Rost, Rick Eckel

Journal of Extension

A team of educators and Web designers at Oregon State University developed a non-credit, on-line training module for the Oregon Master Gardener program. The project goal was to increase accessibility to the Master Gardener program and is the first step in developing similar modules for other topics covered in the Master Gardener training. The 48 Master Gardener participants felt the module was a useful training tool. They also noted that the convenience of completing the material at their own pace and during a time that fit into their schedule made this type of training tool useful to them.

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Financial Information Base Of Participants In Fsa Borrower Training, Gregory Ibendahl, Steve Isaacs, Richard Trimble Oct 2002

Financial Information Base Of Participants In Fsa Borrower Training, Gregory Ibendahl, Steve Isaacs, Richard Trimble

Journal of Extension

The article presents the results of a survey designed to assess the financial records knowledge of farmers in FSA training. Questions are asked about which records farmers are currently keeping and how they use those records and financial information. Results suggest farmers are keeping track of mainly cash expenses and are not developing much analysis from their records. Farmers do appear to appreciate the importance of financial records, however. FSA borrower training can help borrowers improve their financial record knowledge to make better farm business decisions. Also, the 2-day format of the workshop seems to be successful at providing detailed …

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Creating The Base For Extension Priority Issues, Diana Martenson Oct 2002

Creating The Base For Extension Priority Issues, Diana Martenson

Journal of Extension

Field and campus faculty partnered in a trend analysis process that established a baseline of trends and resulting issues important to Minnesotans over the next 3 years. Approximately 70% of the trends and issues identified resulted from both the field and the discipline process. This congruence launched a program-development process mobilizing the organization around 14 critical issues. Work teams are currently identifying Extension's niche with these issues, and staff development, resources, and expertise are being leveraged for appropriate local response.

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Blended Teaching: Land Use Planning Education In Wisconsin And Lessons Learned, Anna L. Haines Oct 2002

Blended Teaching: Land Use Planning Education In Wisconsin And Lessons Learned, Anna L. Haines

Journal of Extension

This article focuses on a new university/Extension approach for land use planning education that blends coursework with community engagement. The College of Natural Resources at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Cooperative Extension established the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) in 2000. CLUE's model for land use education focuses on a team-based approach that integrates university and outreach education. Regional zoning board and plan commission workshops are opportunities for teaching university students about the realities of implementing land use tools while educating Extension clientele about how to make informed decisions for their communities.

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Sensational Supercupboards, Katherine L. Carson, Jan F. Scholl, Judith W. Heald, Catherine S. Harrington Oct 2002

Sensational Supercupboards, Katherine L. Carson, Jan F. Scholl, Judith W. Heald, Catherine S. Harrington

Journal of Extension

While the nation's investment in nutrition assistance is an important and effective tool in fighting hunger and food insecurity, improving the diet quality of low-income Americans remains a major challenge. The SuperCupboard program is a successful community-based approach for educating low-income adults with families, thereby enabling them to prepare and consume healthy, nutritious, and safe diets and to become better managers of their food dollars.

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Kid's Klub--A New Approach To School-Age Child Care, Mary Novak, Merry Klemme Oct 2002

Kid's Klub--A New Approach To School-Age Child Care, Mary Novak, Merry Klemme

Journal of Extension

The Kid's Klub is a new approach to curriculum for school-age child care in summer that focuses on building developmental assets. This project integrates 4-H adult and youth leaders, Master Gardeners, and UW-Extension Staff in presenting projects each week during the summer to first- through fourth-grade children. Public Adventures, a 4-H community service curriculum, was conducted. Fact sheets on building assets were written for parents. All parents reported that their children continued developing empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills. Nearly three-fourths of the parents reported that their children gained in the following three areas: community values youth, youth as resources, and …

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4-H Animal Care As Therapy For At-Risk Youth, Randy R. Weigel, Brenda Caiola, Lise Pittman-Foy Oct 2002

4-H Animal Care As Therapy For At-Risk Youth, Randy R. Weigel, Brenda Caiola, Lise Pittman-Foy

Journal of Extension

Encouraging nurturing traits through the interaction of animals and at-risk youth can help reduce antisocial behavior. A 4-H animal-care program was initiated at The Wyoming Girls School as part of the rehabilitation process for the School's residents. Self-assessments by the young women indicated that the animals served a therapeutic role. Supervised interaction between at-risk youth and animals can provide an avenue to enhance self-esteem and build positive coping behaviors.

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Operational Efficiency Review: How To Free Dollars For Extension Programs, Barry L. Bequette Oct 2002

Operational Efficiency Review: How To Free Dollars For Extension Programs, Barry L. Bequette

Journal of Extension

The effect of the declining economy has challenged Extension's ability to maintain existing programs and create new ones. By examining ways to reduce overhead and enhance resources, Extension can realize savings that can be redirected to meet operational and program needs. This article describes a process for an operational efficiency review that can reduce expenses and provide redirected funds for programs.

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Uncovering Resources For Your International Extension Experience, Debra Minar Driscoll Oct 2002

Uncovering Resources For Your International Extension Experience, Debra Minar Driscoll

Journal of Extension

Resources for international Extension experiences are available on the national Extension association's Web page described in this article. Ideas that state Extension associations can use to assist their Extension workers in planning their own international experiences are also highlighted.

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Reducing Computer Anxiety In Adult Microcomputer Training, Pam Dupin-Bryant Oct 2002

Reducing Computer Anxiety In Adult Microcomputer Training, Pam Dupin-Bryant

Journal of Extension

As the use of microcomputers continues to increase in daily affairs, so does the demand for formal adult microcomputer training. Extension educators who are training adults in the use of computers are being confronted with students exhibiting computer anxiety that directly affects the teaching/learning process. This article discusses computer anxiety and the implications it has on effective microcomputer instruction. It presents research, theories, and methods to help instructors reduce computer anxiety in adults learning to use computers.

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The Community Economic Development Toolkit, Suzette Barta, Mike D. Woods Oct 2002

The Community Economic Development Toolkit, Suzette Barta, Mike D. Woods

Journal of Extension

This article describes the toolkit available to community economic development educators at the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. The types of tools fall into two categories: educational programming and technical assistance. Rural communities that have committed themselves to the process of economic development can benefit from the various tools in the toolkit. The tools can be used singly; however, they tend to work best when used together as a part of a comprehensive community-based plan for economic development.

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The Human Challenge Of 4-H Horse Programs, Robin Galloway, Thomas J. Gallagher Oct 2002

The Human Challenge Of 4-H Horse Programs, Robin Galloway, Thomas J. Gallagher

Journal of Extension

Management of volunteer, adult leaders in 4-H/Youth horse programs can be challenging. We identify four reasons why "people problems" may develop within horse leader groups, and we recommend five strategies that 4-H agents can use to manage the groups. In sum, we propose that 4-H agents apply some "horse sense" to people problems.

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Fair Use And Market Failure: Sony Revisited, Glynn S. Lunney Jr Oct 2002

Fair Use And Market Failure: Sony Revisited, Glynn S. Lunney Jr

Faculty Scholarship

With the development and dissemination of digital technology, the importance of private copying and its legal status, whether fair or unfair under copyright law, has only increased. Yet, despite its status as the Court's first and only pronouncement on the issue, Sony has played surprisingly little role in this ongoing debate. Even in cases bearing seemingly close similarity to the home-taping at issue in Sony itself, such as the private, home copying of musical works, courts have refused to follow Sony's fair use outcome. Having been narrowly construed as an exceptional instance of market failure, Sony seldom appears to …

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A Copernican View Of Health Care Antitrust, William M. Sage, Peter J. Hammer Oct 2002

A Copernican View Of Health Care Antitrust, William M. Sage, Peter J. Hammer

Faculty Scholarship

Sage and Hammer use the analogy of Copernican astronomy to suggest that understanding the dramatic change wrought by managed care requires a conceptual reorientation regarding the meaning of competition in health care and its appropriate legal and regulatory oversight. Both share the belief that misperceiving the world limits potential for technical and social progress.

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Gender Equity: Is There A Glass Ceiling In The State Governments Of North Dakota, Minnesota, And Montana, Ellen Paul Oct 2002

Gender Equity: Is There A Glass Ceiling In The State Governments Of North Dakota, Minnesota, And Montana, Ellen Paul

Theses and Dissertations

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