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I Teach What I Do, I Do What I Teach: The Experiences And Impacts Of Teaching Artists, Patricia L. Saraniero Edd

Dissertations

Nationwide, many public school districts are struggling to keep arts education available for their students. California public school districts, in particular, are hard-pressed to provide arts instruction to their students. One response to dwindling arts instruction has been the use of teaching artists. A teaching artist is at once a practicing artist and an educator. Very little is known about teaching artists, and the formal empirical research on them is limited. This dissertation used a mixed-method design, incorporating both surveys of principals and teaching artists and interviews with teaching artists, to develop a better understanding of the experiences and impact …

Parental Decision Making In The Administration Of Stimulant Medication For Their Latency Age Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd), Randye Kay Phd, Msn, Rn

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine parental decision making in the administration of stimulant medication to their latency age children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Research has shown that psychostimulants, used to treat ADHD are effective for 75-90% of children (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2001), however children do not take their medication from 20-65% of the time. A qualitative study using a type of grounded theory, dimensional analysis (Schatzman, 1991), was conducted to study the experiences of fourteen parents whose children began medication treatment between the ages of 5 and 12. Semi stuctured, audiotaped …

Wsu Research News, Fall 2007, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

WSU Research News

A twenty page newsletter of the WSU Research News. The WSU Research News was published monthly beginning in June of 1968 and issued by the Office of Research Development. This newsletter was created to provide information to the WSU faculty about the availability of outside funds for research and educational programs, new developments that may affect availability of funds, and general information on research and educational activities at Wright State University.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Stressors, Social Support, And Health Outcomes, Sharon Leder, Linda Nicholson Grinstead, Elisa Torres

Peer Reviewed Articles

The major purpose of this study was to identify predictors of grandparent caregiver health status. Additional purposes were to describe the physical and emotional health of grandparent caregivers and the perceived benefits of support group attendance. A convenience sample of 42 grandparents was recruited from support groups. Data were collected through telephone interviews. Grandparents who had higher parenting stress reported lower levels of physical, social, and mental health. Inverse correlations were present between life stress and mental health. Positive correlations were found between social support and physical health. No pattern emerged in a comparison of the health of care-giving grandparents …

Hiv/Aids Drugs For Sub-Saharan Africa: How Do Brand And Generic Supply Compare?, Colleen Chien

Faculty Publications

Significant quantities of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) to treat HIV/AIDS have been procured for Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in their 20-year history. This presents a novel opportunity to empirically study the roles of brand and generic suppliers in providing access to ARVs.

An observational study of brand and generic supply based on a dataset of 2,162 orders of AIDS drugs for Sub-Saharan Africa reported to the Global Price Reporting Mechanism at the World Health Organization from January 2004-March 2006 was performed. Generic companies supplied 63% of the drugs studied, at prices that were on average about a third of …

Hay Quality Sensory Evaluation Guidelines, T. C. Griggs, S. C. Franson, M. G. Bohle

All Current Publications

Grass, legume, and mixed hays contribute to natural resource conservation, diversity in crop rotations, livestock health and performance, and economic returns from sustainable agriculture.

Selection For Rapid Embryo Development Correlates With Embryo Exposure To Maternal Androgens Among Passerine Birds, Hubert Schwabl, Maria G. Palacios, Thomas E. Martin

Wildlife Biology Faculty Publications

Greater offspring predation favors evolution of faster development among species. We hypothesized that greater offspring predation exerts selection on mothers to increase levels of anabolic androgens in egg yolks to achieve faster development. Here, we tested whether (1) concentrations of yolk androgens in passerine species were associated with offspring predation and (2) embryo and nestling development rates were associated with yolk androgen concentrations. We examined three androgens that increase in potency along the synthesis pathway: androstenedione (A(4)) to testosterone (T) to 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone (5 alpha-DHT). Concentrations of none of these steroids were related to clutch size; only A, was allometrically …

Target Field Trip Extravaganza, Marsha J. Phillips

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

The goal of this project is to benefit children. Students involved in the Target Field Trip Extravaganza have the opportunity to realize that what they are learning in school has a link to the real world. A secondary goal of this project is to create a liaison between the Target Corporation and public education. Students who participate in this project rotate through three distinct challenges in a Target store (i.e. Needs v. Wants, Target Supermarket Sweep, and Jump on Board with the Target Designers). Students work collaboratively using critical thinking skills to solve problems. Also, students have the opportunity to …

Controversial Proposal Would Allow Foreigners To Buy Coastal Land In Mexico, Ladb Staff

SourceMex

No abstract provided.

Exploring And Explaining Weight Changes In First Semester Freshmen College Students: Relationship To Enrollment In A Wellness Course And Other Variables Using A Mixed Method Design, Janice L. Jewett

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The purpose of this study was to examine and explain causes of body weight changes in first-semester freshmen. A mixed method design was used to conduct an experimental component, search for statistical relationships among variables, and explore and further explain the findings related to body weight changes.

The quantitative results revealed that there was no significant difference in change in body weight between the experimental and control group. Major findings in the quantitative analysis were that freshman males are gaining more weight than freshman females during their first semester in college. Drinking contributes to this weight gain. In addition, feeling …

Legacy - August 2007, South Carolina Institute Of Archaeology And Anthropology--University Of South Carolina

SCIAA Magazine - Legacy & PastWatch

Contents:

SCIAA Welcomes New Director Dr. Charles Cobb.....p. 1
Director’s Note.....p. 2
Russian Scholar to Visit SCIAA in October.....p. 3
Japanese Colleagues Visit Archaic Sites in South Carolina.....p. 4
Distant Shores, Cultures, Colleagues.....p. 6
Locating Williamson’s Plantation Battlefield.....p. 7
Research in the South Carolina Upstate.....p. 10
Shovel Testing Around the Santa Elena Kiln.....p. 12
Charleston Foodways.....p. 14
ArchSites Training.....p. 18
SCIAA/ART Donors 2006-2007.....p. 19
South Carolina Archaeology Month 2007.....p. 20

Golfing On Green Acres: Is The Acquisition Of Golf Courses An Appropriate Means Of Preserving Open Space In New Jersey?, Shannon Carroll

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

The Doomsday Suction: Disaster Management In The Age Of Homeland Security, Thomas Nosewicz

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Compliance With Best-Practice Water-Sanitation Policies By Pool Organizations, Paola Paez, Catherine Strohbehn

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Outbreaks of illness from recreational waters underscore the need for knowledge about proper water treatment. A survey was sent to pool operators in one state (N = 829; responses = 219) requesting information about the person in charge and presence of operational policies and maintenance practices related to water quality and sanitation. Policies were in existence, yet significant differences were found between public and privately owned, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Most facilities (95%) had a certified pool operator employed on-site. Findings showed that current methods of disseminating information about water quality and sanitation to pool operators were …

Psychological Benefits Of Water Aerobics For Fibromyalgia Patients, Jamie E. Brass, Lynda Federoff

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Individuals with fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal syndrome, suffer from potentially debilitating symptoms that include pain, tenderness, and fatigue. Because symptoms of fibromyalgia are difficult for others to see, family members and practitioners may not believe the individual is suffering. The combination of a diagnosis of a debilitating disease and the disbelief of people in one’s life can lead to depression. Exercise has been shown to decrease physical and psychological symptoms in individuals with fibromyalgia. This study looks at the psychological benefit of water aerobics in individuals with fibromyalgia. Significant decreases in pain and depression scores were found at post-test and follow-up, …

Analyzing And Managing Staff Turnover In Aquatic Facilities, Leland Yarger

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Does it seem like you are constantly searching for new personnel such as lifeguards, instructors, or even an aquatic director for your facility? Does it appear as if your organization is merely a temporary career stepping stone for aquatic staff? This article might help you determine why you have staffing problems as well as offer some solutions.

Heart-Rate Response To Exercise In The Water: Implications For Practitioners, Terri A. Lees

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

No abstract provided.

2006 Nebraska Population Report, David Drozd

Past Publications

This report shows annual estimates of the population for Nebraska and its counties and cities. Demographic patterns and trends, including changes in the components of population change, are illustrated. As the passage of time takes us further from Census 2000 and closer to the 2010 Census, it is important to see how changes have been occurring at both the local and statewide level.

The Influence Of Online Word Of Mouth On Product Sales In Retail E-Commerce: An Empirical Investigation, Alanah Davis, Deepak Khazanchi

Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

The ability to exchange opinions and experiences online is known as online word of mouth (WOM). Due to the high acceptance of consumers and their apparent reliance on online WOM it is important for organizations to understand how it works and what kind of impact it has on product sales. Using the well-established notions of volume and valence to describe online WOM, we empirically evaluate the hypothesized relationship between online WOM in a retail e-commerce site and actual product sales. Our analysis of the data shows that there is a significant change in the number of products sold following the …

An Information Technology Therapy Approach To Micro-Enterprise Adoption Of Icts, Peter Wolcott, Sajda Qureshi, Mehruz Kamal

Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has opened up new opportunities for micro-enterprises to improve their businesses. However the challenges to using ICTs are impeding these businesses from growing into the drivers for development that they can be. This suggests that a potentially important driver of development needs to be supported. This paper investigates the adoption of ICTs in eight micro-enterprises in an underserved community of Omaha, Nebraska. Following an action research study, this research provides insight into the key challenges and opportunities facing micro-enterprises in their use of ICTs to create value for their businesses. Its contribution …

Baseline Hbv Dna Level Is The Most Important Factor Associated With Virologic Breakthrough In Chronic Hepatitis B Treated With Lamivudine., Hee Bok Chae, Hie-Won Hann

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

Aim: To identify the factors associated with virologic breakthrough and to select a subgroup of patients who respond well to lamivudine without developing virologic breakthrough (VBT).

Methods: Of 79 patients who had received lamivudine therapy for 9-57 mo, 34 were HBeAg-positive and 45 were HBeAg-negative, 24 developed virologic breakthrough and 55 did not. Clinical and virologic factors were compared between the two groups.

Results: The median duration of therapy was 25 (9-57) mo. Virologic breakthrough was defined as a > 1 log HBV DNA increase following initial suppression. When several factors, including gender, duration of infection, baseline HBV DNA, and baseline …

When Is The Use Of Foreign Law Possible? A Hard Case: The Protection Of Privacy In Europe And The United States, James Gordley

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Development Of A New Legal System In The People's Republic Of China, Volker Behr

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

2007 August September Newsletter, Nancy Rockey

Human Subject Research Archive

No abstract provided.

A Study To Investigate The Relationship Between A User’S Thermal Comfort And Seat Pan Materials, Anil Raghavendra Kumar

Dissertations

Workers performing sedentary tasks in job types such as administrative, technical, customer service and executive could be seated for four or more hours during their normal work shift. Due to the prolonged periods of sitting, a worker could experience dissatisfaction, discomfort, and fatigue, which could lead to reduced performance. Symptoms of discomfort could over time lead to injuries and illnesses such as low back pain, cumulative trauma disorders, disc herniation, and pressure ulcers.

Herpetofauna Distribution And Species Richness Along An Elevational Gradient, August 2007, Beth Schlimm

Monteverde Institute: Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Monteverde, Costa Rica has experienced a significant increase in temperature and reduction in mist frequency in the last 20 years. These changes in abiotic conditions have been linked to the extinction 40 percent of local amphibian populations and several reptile species. The purpose of this study was to determine if the herpetofaunal community composition of Monteverde is still transitioning in response to continued changes in abiotic conditions. Reptiles and amphibians were censused along a 191 m elevational gradient to observe zonal distributions, and species richness and abundance. Species distributions were observed for shifts from their expected ranges. Visual and audio …

Streambank Stabilization Using Traditional And Bioengineering Methods:A Literature Review, David M. Admiraal

Nebraska Department of Transportation: Research Reports

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Nutritional Status And Lifestyle Pattern Among Saudi Arabian School Children, Fayssal M. Farahat, Kamlesh P. Joshi, Falah F. Al-Mazrou

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Bullshitting The People: The Criminal Procedure Implications Of A Scatalogical Term, Andrew E. Taslitz

School of Law Faculty Publications

When, if ever, is it appropriate for the police to lie to members of the American People about their constitutional rights, mislead them about the rights' content, fail to mention them at all, or discourage their exercise? This paper seeks to answer that question by drawing on the philosophical literature on the nature and social value (or harm) of bullshit and on psychological research relevant to the same concept to craft what is ultimate a political position on the question.

Stabilizing Lebanon: Peacekeeping Or Nation-Building, William K. Mooney Jr.

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.