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Outlook Magazine, Fall 2005 Jan 2005

Outlook Magazine, Fall 2005

Outlook Magazine

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Hearing Screening With Otoacoustic Emissions In Pediatric Outpatient Facilities : Ages Birth Through Five, Jordan King Jan 2005

Hearing Screening With Otoacoustic Emissions In Pediatric Outpatient Facilities : Ages Birth Through Five, Jordan King

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper discusses the use of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) in performing outpatient hearing screening for children, birth to age five.

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Diagnosis And Management Of Auditory Neuropathy/Dys-Sychrony, Erika Knox Jan 2005

Diagnosis And Management Of Auditory Neuropathy/Dys-Sychrony, Erika Knox

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper discusses auditory neuropathy (AN) and auditory dys-sychrony (AD), and means of testing and diagnosis.

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Understanding Cochlear Implants: A Guide For Parents And Educators, Lauren Pfaender Jan 2005

Understanding Cochlear Implants: A Guide For Parents And Educators, Lauren Pfaender

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper discusses the development of a guidebook for parents and teachers of children with cochlear implants.

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Central Auditory Processing: A Current Literature Review And Summary Of Interviews With Researchers On Controversial Issues Related To Auditory Processing Disorders, Anne E. Matson Jan 2005

Central Auditory Processing: A Current Literature Review And Summary Of Interviews With Researchers On Controversial Issues Related To Auditory Processing Disorders, Anne E. Matson

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper discusses issues related to Auditory Processing Disorders (ADP) evaluation and management, focusing mainly on the disorder in children.

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Comparative Study Of The Gaze Stabilization Test (Gst) And The Dynamic Visual Acuity Test (Dvat) For Detecting Patients With Unilateral Vestibular Dysfunction, Jaime Carmody Jan 2005

Comparative Study Of The Gaze Stabilization Test (Gst) And The Dynamic Visual Acuity Test (Dvat) For Detecting Patients With Unilateral Vestibular Dysfunction, Jaime Carmody

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper compares the use of two diagnostic tests, Gaze Stabilization Test (GST) and the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test (DVAT) to detect unilateral vestibular dysfunction.

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Objective Validation Of Behavioral Maps In Children With Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants, Jamie Hayden Cadieux Jan 2005

Objective Validation Of Behavioral Maps In Children With Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants, Jamie Hayden Cadieux

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper studies the relationship between behavioral and objective measures used to program cochlear implants in pre-linguistically deafened children.

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Occurence Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Hearing-Impaired Population: How To Achieve Earlier Diagnosis, Laura Elizabeth Saia Jan 2005

Occurence Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Hearing-Impaired Population: How To Achieve Earlier Diagnosis, Laura Elizabeth Saia

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper discusses the incidence of hearing impaired children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and methods of diagnosis.

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The Relationship Of Language Development To Theory Of Mind Understanding In Young Deaf Children, Bethany Lyn Gehrlein Jan 2005

The Relationship Of Language Development To Theory Of Mind Understanding In Young Deaf Children, Bethany Lyn Gehrlein

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper studies cognitive development in young deaf children, specifically Theory of Mind development and its link to language abilities.

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Emotion Perception In Pre-Kindergarten School Children At Central Institute For The Deaf, Amanda Ruth Shinall Jan 2005

Emotion Perception In Pre-Kindergarten School Children At Central Institute For The Deaf, Amanda Ruth Shinall

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper studies the ability of pre-kindergarten students with both normal hearing and impaired hearing to identify emotions in speech through audition only. In addition, the study assesses whether a listener's familiarity with a speaker's voice has an effect on his/her ability to identify the emotion of the speaker.

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Phonological Awareness In Children Who Are Deaf/Hard Of Hearing, Susan Corine Theobald Jan 2005

Phonological Awareness In Children Who Are Deaf/Hard Of Hearing, Susan Corine Theobald

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper examines the phonological awareness skills of young children who are hearing impaired through rime identification and onset detection.

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Identification Of Factors Predicting Spoken Language Development In Young Children With A Cochlear Implant, Dena Michele Witkin Jan 2005

Identification Of Factors Predicting Spoken Language Development In Young Children With A Cochlear Implant, Dena Michele Witkin

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper examines the factors that are significant predictors of spoken language acquisition in children with cochlear implants. Factors identified include age of cochlear implantation, age of diagnosis, age started hearing aid use, parent educational level, and family income.

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Newborn Hearing Screening: Examining The Presence Of Risk Factors For Hearing Loss, Andrea Marie Golfin Jan 2005

Newborn Hearing Screening: Examining The Presence Of Risk Factors For Hearing Loss, Andrea Marie Golfin

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper identifies risk factors associated with hearing loss in newborns, including family history, craniofacial abnormalities, and ototoxic medications.

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Survey Of Athletic Training Clinical Education: Perceptions From The Field, Alan Nasypany Jr. Jan 2005

Survey Of Athletic Training Clinical Education: Perceptions From The Field, Alan Nasypany Jr.

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this study was to identify: (1) Who are ACIs; (2) What are the perceptions of the clinical education process since the implementation of the 2001 Proficiencies, Standards, and Guidelines; (3) What factors are most and least facilitating to the clinical education process; and (4) What factors should be first addressed to improve the clinical education process. Online surveys were sent to 298 Program Directors and they were asked to distribute them to ACIs in their programs. Two weeks later, the survey was posted on the Athletic Training Education Listserve. Two hundred and twelve surveys were returned. The …

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Arithmetic And Algebra Word Problems: Preservice Teachers' Content Knowledge, Attitudes, And Appreciation Of Students' Strategies, Marc D. Michael Jan 2005

Arithmetic And Algebra Word Problems: Preservice Teachers' Content Knowledge, Attitudes, And Appreciation Of Students' Strategies, Marc D. Michael

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The arithmetic and algebraic word problem-solving skills, strategy preferences, and attitudes of preservice elementary and secondary teachers were investigated using a mixed methodology. Teachers' appreciations of student solutions were also examined. Prospective elementary teachers demonstrated flexible problem-solving behaviors while their secondary counterparts tended to prefer algebraic strategies exclusively. In general, the prospective teachers did not demonstrate a greater appreciation for those types of strategies that were typical to their level of training. When communicating the characteristics of an effective strategy, preservice teachers were concerned with organization and clarity rather than the mathematical relevance or appropriateness of the strategy itself. The …

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Role Of The Host Cell In The Type Iii Translocation Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Exoenzyme S, Elizabeth A. Rucks Jan 2005

Role Of The Host Cell In The Type Iii Translocation Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Exoenzyme S, Elizabeth A. Rucks

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Exoenzyme S (ExoS) is a bifunctional toxin that is directly translocated into eukaryotic cells by the Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) type III secretory (T3S) process. The N-terminal region of ExoS includes a GTPase activating protein (GAP) activity and the C-terminal region includes an ADP-ribosyltransferase (ADPRT) activity. The T3S-translocation (T3S-T) of ExoS allows the bacteria to directly manipulate host cell function, thereby contributing the virulence of Pa. A cell culture model of infection was developed to study the effects of ExoS on cell function, which differentiates the effects of ExoS expression from other bacterial effects. Previous studies found that ExoS inactivates cell …

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Cybersecurity, Identity Theft, And The Limits Of Tort Liability, Vincent R. Johnson Jan 2005

Cybersecurity, Identity Theft, And The Limits Of Tort Liability, Vincent R. Johnson

South Carolina Law Review

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Effects Of Fire On Home Range Size, Site Fidelity And Habitat Associations Of Grassland Birds Overwintering In Southeast Texas, Heather Quebedeaux Baldwin Jan 2005

Effects Of Fire On Home Range Size, Site Fidelity And Habitat Associations Of Grassland Birds Overwintering In Southeast Texas, Heather Quebedeaux Baldwin

LSU Master's Theses

Understanding habitat affinities of wintering grassland birds is pertinent to their conservation. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the 1) effect burn history has on vegetation structure in coastal prairie; 2) habitat associations of the most common avian species; and, 3) home range size and site fidelity of Le Conte's Sparrow (LCSP). Data were collected on sites with 1-, 2- and 3-year burn histories during the winter of 2002 at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Line transects were conducted to estimate bird abundance and vegetation measurements were recorded for herbaceous density, shrub density, and community type. Twenty-six Le …

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Ethnic Differences Among Maltreated Youths With Respect To Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Related Symptoms, Amie Marie Lemos-Miller Jan 2005

Ethnic Differences Among Maltreated Youths With Respect To Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Related Symptoms, Amie Marie Lemos-Miller

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Symptoms associated with the development and maintenance of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were examined in a diverse group of maltreated adolescents. The first hypothesis was that levels of PTSD symptomatology, depression, dissociation, anger, and maladaptive cognitions were expected to significantly differ among African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, and Multiracial adolescents. The second hypothesis was that ethnicity was expected to significantly moderate a relationship between (1) severity of PTSD as measured by symptomatology, and (2) the expression of related symptoms (i.e., depression, dissociation, anger, and maladaptive cognitions). Regarding hypothesis one, African-Americans reported less depressive symptoms overall than other ethnic groups, with Caucasians and …

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The Social Significance Of Mint Tea Consumption In Morocco: Reflections On Its Symbolic Representation Of Muslim Faith, Gender Prescriptions, Socio-Economics And Hospitality, Monika Sudakov Jan 2005

The Social Significance Of Mint Tea Consumption In Morocco: Reflections On Its Symbolic Representation Of Muslim Faith, Gender Prescriptions, Socio-Economics And Hospitality, Monika Sudakov

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this analysis is to explore the ways in which the Moroccan ritual of mint tea consumption is symbolic of and informed by the underlying core values of Moroccan culture. In particular, issues of Muslim faith, gender prescriptions, socio-economics and hospitality will be explored in detail as they pertain to the ritual of mint tea consumption. The analysis will show that ultimately "what and how you drink is what you are." Understanding the particular consumptive practices of a culture is key to understanding what is considered to be "right" and "natural" behavior by individuals within that culture.

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No. 15, The Brentwood Library Site, A Mississippian Town On The Little Harpeth River, Williamson County, Tennessee, Michael C. Moore, Tennessee. Department Of Environment & Conservation. Jan 2005

No. 15, The Brentwood Library Site, A Mississippian Town On The Little Harpeth River, Williamson County, Tennessee, Michael C. Moore, Tennessee. Department Of Environment & Conservation.

Archaeology – Research Series

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An Exploratory Study Of Effectiveness In Alumni Relations At Four Research Universities, Jennifer Lynnette Hurwitz Jan 2005

An Exploratory Study Of Effectiveness In Alumni Relations At Four Research Universities, Jennifer Lynnette Hurwitz

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Alumni relations programs exist to further the goals of institutions while meeting the interests of alumni (Webb, 1989). In healthy university environments, the relationship between the alumni and the institution is mutually beneficial (Webb, 1989). In an era of accountability, college and university administrators require evidence that programs are satisfying the missions and accomplishing the goals of the institution (Brant, 2002). Alumni relations professionals are challenged to find ways to include as measures of program effectiveness evaluations of the relationship building aspects of alumni programming; The purpose of this research was to explore how senior alumni administrative officers at four …

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Program Evaluation Of Service Delivery Trends In Early Intervention, Yvonne Michielle Randall Jan 2005

Program Evaluation Of Service Delivery Trends In Early Intervention, Yvonne Michielle Randall

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study was conducted to evaluate utilization of seventeen services, including occupational and physical therapy, provided through Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)-South between July 2003 and June 2005. Eligibility for services was determined by the child's qualifying diagnosis according to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (1997) and was based on either (1) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-4th Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) or medical diagnosis or (2) developmental delay as defined by the Nevada Administrative Code for children ages birth through three years. Analyses of the services provided based on the eligibility criteria was undertaken to determine service referral …

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Financial Support For Mathematics Specialists' Initiatives In Virginia, R. W. Farley, W. E. Haver, L D. Pitt Jan 2005

Financial Support For Mathematics Specialists' Initiatives In Virginia, R. W. Farley, W. E. Haver, L D. Pitt

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Closing The Performance Gap In A 4th Wave And Post-Modern Society: Lessons From The Field, J. Q. Adams Jan 2005

Closing The Performance Gap In A 4th Wave And Post-Modern Society: Lessons From The Field, J. Q. Adams

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

The USA is undergoing tremendous cultural changes as we open the first decade of the 21st century. In this paper the author discusses the need to close the performance gap that exists between White, African American, and Latino/a students. To do so, educators must carefully consider several important cultural forces. The author examines the shift in demographic patterns as well as the impact of the 4th Wave and the emergence of post-modernism on education and society.

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The Irb And Classroom Research, Jeffrey B. Hecht Jan 2005

The Irb And Classroom Research, Jeffrey B. Hecht

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Scholars conducting research in classrooms face a myriad of ethical issues somewhat unique to the educational setting. While the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46) generally provides that educational research be classified as exempt from review by Institutional Review Boards, those same regulations provide a host of special conditions under which classroom research must not be considered exempt. Depending on the study, classroom research may also involve issues of power and coercion (especially when the researcher is also the instructor); deception (when part or all of the nature of a study must be hidden from the subjects to avoid …

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Parental Characteristics And Satisfaction With Their Child's School: A Comparison Of Public, Voucher, And Charter School Families, Kelli M. Paul, Kim K. Metcalf, Natalie A. Legan Jan 2005

Parental Characteristics And Satisfaction With Their Child's School: A Comparison Of Public, Voucher, And Charter School Families, Kelli M. Paul, Kim K. Metcalf, Natalie A. Legan

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Research suggests that families who make active choices regarding their child’s education differ from families who do not. Differences between families of private (voucher), charter, and public school students were examined using data collected as part of the evaluation of the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program. While both voucher and charter school families were more satisfied than public school families with their child’s school, charter school families were found to differ from both voucher and public school students in that they were more White, were of higher income, were more likely to be married, and were more highly educated.

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Front Matter, Deborah Bainer Jenkins, Adrian Rodgers Jan 2005

Front Matter, Deborah Bainer Jenkins, Adrian Rodgers

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Front Matter

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Small Steps: Teacher Change In A Reform Mathematics Curriculum, Tom Fox Jan 2005

Small Steps: Teacher Change In A Reform Mathematics Curriculum, Tom Fox

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

An experienced mathematics teacher in a rural high school in the United States was studied as she first implemented a reform calculus curriculum. Her instruction was compared to her previous practice using a curriculum not constructed with the reform movement in mind. Despite her early attempts to make her instruction more student-centered, the teachers’ actions in the classroom were similar in many ways; demonstrating solutions to prototype problems was an important instructional strategy that she used in both curricula. However, the teacher showed an increased focus on conceptual knowledge and on the use of graphing calculator technology. The reform text …

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The Role Of Classroom Experience In Preservice And Inservice Teachers’ Assessment Literacy, Craig A. Mertler Jan 2005

The Role Of Classroom Experience In Preservice And Inservice Teachers’ Assessment Literacy, Craig A. Mertler

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Assessing student performance is one of the most critical aspects of the job of a classroom teacher; however, many teachers do not feel adequately prepared to assess their students’ performance. In order to measure and compare preservice and inservice teachers’ “assessment literacy,” two groups were surveyed using the Classroom Assessment Literacy Inventory (CALI) which was designed to parallel the Standards for Teacher Competence in the Educational Assessment of Students. Inservice teachers performed highest on Standard 3—Administering, Scoring, and Interpreting the Results of Assessments and lowest on Standard 5—Developing Valid Grading Procedures. Preservice teachers performed highest on Standard 1—Choosing Appropriate Assessment …

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