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Bioethics? The Law And Biomedical Advance, Roger B. Dworkin

Articles by Maurer Faculty

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A Qualitative Inquiry Into The Responsibilities And Supports Of Paraeducators In Special Education., Annette M. Conti

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The role of the paraeducator in providing services to students with special needs has expanded to become part of a complex system of providing special education services. In order to meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities, educational agencies and school districts have increasingly relied on the services of paraeducators to facilitate the specialized instruction needed for students to participate in the least restrictive environment. Case studies were completed with three special education self-contained classrooms. The special education teachers and paraeducators who worked in these settings participated in this study through observations, interviews, and surveys. The study examined the …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Firefighters: A Proposed Model Of Mediators And Moderators., Kevin S. Del Ben

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied extensively in victim populations (e.g., combat veterans and rape victims); however, very little attention has been given to the responders who come to the aid of these victims, specifically firefighters. Firefighters will respond to both a large number, and a wide variety of potentially stressful situations over the course of their careers. The dangers that firefighters encounter were brought to the attention of the public during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Currently, there is a lack of research on basic information regarding PTSD in firefighters, such as prevalence …

Effect Of Daily Step Count Goals On Mood States Of Middle-Aged Women: A Multiple Treatment Single-Subject Design., David E. Goodrich

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Physical activity guidelines recommend adults accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on five or more days per week (Pate et al., 1995). Research indicates mood is more positive on days when people increase moderate activity like brisk walking compared to days with no extra activity (Thayer, Godes, et al., 2004). Short walks of 5–15 minutes are sufficient to improve mood (Ekkekakis, Hall, et al., 2000; Murphy et al., 2002). The purpose of this study was to explore how eleven sedentary women's (M age = 51.6 ± 6.7 yrs.) daily mood on the Activation Deactivation Adjective Checklist [AD …

The Quantitative Accomplishments Of Selected Aspects Of The Educational Process 1960-1990 With An Examination Of The Reading Curricula Concepts In Saudi Arabia., Mohammad Alrobaee

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this study was to outline some detailed history about some parts of the education process in Saudi Arabia especially about the general, higher, female education with a separate part about the curriculum of reading of education and to learn and spread information about the education development that my country is experiencing. The start of this development and its evolution was very difficult, but it passed through stages up to the current stage. We will see these constant changes proven by figures, statistics, and photographs. The detailing of the specifics related to this inventory is an endeavor to …

The Politics Of Space And Scale In The Brazilian Favela: A Case Study Of Sao Pedro., Eric K. Spears

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The politics of local economic development in the Brazilian favela (urban slums) are contentious. This dissertation examines the politics of economic development in the urban slum of Sao Pedro, which is located in the city of Vitoria, Brazil. Space and scale are central to understanding the politics of economic development in this favela, and this research will make use of both concepts to shed light on this local struggle. The dissertation will examine the struggle over local economic development in Sao Pedro through an analysis of the residents' spatial practices. This dissertation will examine the role that scale plays in …

Leadership Formation In Ministerial Education -- Part 2: The Impact Of Graduate Theological Education On Leadership Development In The Local Pastorate / Skip Bell, Roger L. Dudley., Skip Bell, Roger L. Dudley

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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Estimating The Economic Value Of Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge: A Contingent Valuation Approach., Christopher A. Klocek

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge protects a unique ecosystem in the Mid-Atlantic region. Because public goods such as ecosystem preservation are not sold in markets the value of this type of good is not always obvious. Policy makers need guidance on how society should allocate resources to preserve wildlife habitat and wilderness recreation opportunities. The goals of this study were to measure the economic benefits associated with providing a wildlife refuge in Tucker County, West Virginia; determine how value for the refuge is affected by distance of the respondents from the refuge; and determine the types of activities and amenities …

Same Place Yet Different Worlds: A Gis And Society Perspective On Kenyan Peri-Urbanization., Francis Tama Koti

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This dissertation examines Kenyan peri-urbanization using a GIS and Society conceptual framework. The study integrates historical and cultural peri-urban experiences of local communities into a conventional GIS to enhance an analysis of uneven development of residential space in Athi River town, Kenya. The research is guided by three broad objectives: (1) understanding how GIS is impacting Kenyan urban geographic research; (2) building a GIS to study uneven development of residential space, and; (3) integrating community local knowledge into a GIS-based analysis of uneven residential development in a peri-urban setting. The research methodology combines a variety of culturally sensitive but complimentary …

A Comparison Of Psychosocial And Orthopedic Data In Predicting Days Missed Due To Injury., Jeremy S. Sibold

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Objective. To determine the influence of psychosocial mediators on injury in college athletes, and to compare psychosocial data to orthopedic screening data for prediction of injury. We hypothesized that athletes with high life stress, high competitive anxiety, and low coping skills would incur more days missed due to injury, and that orthopedic data would be similar to psychosocial data in its ability to predict injury. Design and setting. Multiple regression was used to determine the effect of predictor variables on the criterion at a NCAA division II college. Subjects. A sample of 177 athletes representing six NCAA sports. Measurements. The …

Effects Of Trampoline Training On Balance In Functionally Unstable Ankles, Douglas Steven Hess

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Training functionally unstable ankles has been performed using many techniques, producing various results. There is debate as to which method is the best. No studies have been done on the effects of trampoline training on functionally unstable ankles. The purpose of this study was to determine whether dynamic (trampoline) or static (solid floor) training methods produced greater stability gains (postural control) in individuals with functionally unstable ankles. Thirty-seven university students (17 men and 20 women; age 21.6 +/- 1.9 years; mass, 78.2 +/-13.8 kg; height, 177.0 +/- 7.9 cm) with functional ankle instability volunteered to participate in this study. Subjects …

The Future Of Professional Education In Natural Family Planning, Richard J. Fehring

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Nurses and other health care professionals often have little knowledge of methods of natural family planning (NFP) and do not readily prescribe natural methods for their patients. One reason for this is that little or no information on NFP is provided in nursing or medical schools. The holistic, informational, and integrative nature of NFP fits well with professional nursing practice. A university online distance education NFP teacher training program, which offers academic credit and includes theory, practice, and the latest developments in fertility monitoring, has been developed for health care professionals. Professional NFP services in the United States need to …

Abdominal Muscle Activation When Performing Abdominal Exercises On A Gym Ball And A Flat Surface, Wesley Brian Zwiefel

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a difference in muscle activation when performing three common abdominal exercises, isolating the rectus abdominis and external obliques, on a contoured gym ball compared to a flat surface. Thirty female volunteers, aged 19-24, performed an abdominal crunch (AC), an abdominal crunch with a twist (ACWT), and a side-lying crunch (SC) on both a flat table and on a gym ball. A stabilization base was utilized to control instability when on the ball. Exercises were performed in random order to prevent the first exercise to avoid the first exercise from …

Fmri Of Healthy Older Adults During Stroop Interference, Scott Aaron Langenecker, Kristy A. Nielson, Stephen M. Rao

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

The Stroop interference effect, caused by difficulty inhibiting overlearned word reading, is often more pronounced in older adults. This has been proposed to be due to declines in inhibitory control and frontal lobe functions with aging. Initial neuroimaging studies of inhibitory control show that older adults have enhanced activation in multiple frontal areas, particularly in inferior frontal gyrus, indicative of recruitment to aid with performance of the task. The current study compared 13 younger and 13 older adults, all healthy and well educated, who completed a Stroop test during functional magnetic resonance imaging. Younger adults were more accurate across conditions, …

The Effect Of Music On Pre-Competitive Cognitive Anxiety, Somatic Anxiety, And Self-Confidence In Male Basketball Players, Jamie Jean Blome

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of personally-selected music on pre-competitive cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and self-confidence. Intramural athletes from a collegiate university (N = 97) were randomly assigned to a music group, white noise group, or control group. The Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT) and was used to measure trait anxiety, and the modified version of the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAl-2) was administered to measure state anxiety and self-confidence. It was hypothesized that differences would be found in precompetitive cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and self-confidence among groups. Results indicated that the music group …

The Learning Garden: A Case Study, Laurie Ann Kellogg Hayzlett

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

How do we best capture the interest of our students? Are there environments that would better serve the needs of our students and the objectives of our schools? Reflection on these questions led to the planning and development of the Leaming Garden. This research was a case study of the use of the Leaming Garden. Proposed and actual uses were identified using teacher questionnaires, student and teacher interviews and researcher field notes. Teachers and students were asked about their use of the Leaming Garden both in conjunction with classes and for activities during off-school hours. This study was conducted in …

American Indian Women Warriors: Their Perceptions Of Success Factors In Graduate School, Loretta Dominquez

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Higher education is not just a Black and White issue, but also an issue regarding First Nations people (i.e., American Indian/Native American and Alaskan Indians). American Indians throughout history in the U.S. have been neglected in all levels of education. American Indian women in graduate programs have experienced prejudices, isolation, and lack of support, guidance, or mentoring from the faculty, staff, or administration in graduate programs. An ethnographic qualitative research of personal interviews was the methodology chosen to grasp the personal perceptions of four American Indian woman warriors in professional higher educational positions. They shared their experiences of their success …

Functional Families And Dysfunctional Laws: Committed Partners And Intestate Succession, Jennifer Seidman

University of Colorado Law Review

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Trusted Computing Or Big Brother? Putting The Rights Back In Digital Rights Management, Chad Woodford

University of Colorado Law Review

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More Unfinished Stories: Lucas, Atlanta Coalition, And Palila/Sweet Home, Oliver A. Houck

University of Colorado Law Review

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To See The Mountains: Restoring Colorado's Clear And Healthy Air, The Honorable Gregory J. Hobbs, Jr.

University of Colorado Law Review

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Finding More Pieces For The Takings Puzzle: How Correcting History Can Clarify Doctrine, David A. Thomas

University of Colorado Law Review

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Who's Driving The Train? Railroad Regulation And Local Control, Maureen E. Eldredge

University of Colorado Law Review

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Can We Stand For It? Amending The Endangered Species Act With An Animal-Suit Provision, Katherine A. Burke

University of Colorado Law Review

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Keeping The Home Team At Home: Antitrust And Trademark Law As Weapons In The Fight Against Professional Sports Franchise Relocation, Don Nottingham

University of Colorado Law Review

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Re-Examining The Governing Framework Of The Public Lands, Daniel Kemmis

University of Colorado Law Review

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Cooperative Conservation: The Federalism Underpinnings To Public Involvement In The Management Of Public Lands, Robert D. Comer

University of Colorado Law Review

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Settling The Wilderness, Sarah Krakoff

University of Colorado Law Review

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Judicial Safeguards Of Federalism And The Environment: Yucca Mountain From A Constitutional Perspective, John C. Yoo, Jennifer L. Koester

University of Colorado Law Review

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Analysis Of Human Thermal Comfort Using A Coupled Model For Predicting Human Body-Environment Heat And Mass Exchange, Ahmed M. Al-Mogbel

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Recent advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) make it possible to accurately predict many features of airflow within ventilated spaces. The present study investigates thermal comfort aspects of an occupant in a conditioned space, using a CFD code.

The heat and mass transfer between the human body and the surrounding environment is analyzed by a coupled model that accounts for dispersal of metabolically generated heat in the body to the surroundings by the combined mechanisms of radiation, convection, respiration and evaporation. A two-node model in which two coupled non-linear algebraic equations govern the skin temperature and the body core temperature …