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Ecclesiastical Response To Hunger, Evangelical Advocacy: A Response To Global Poverty

Bibliographies

These resources guide churches, pastor and laity in contemplating poverty and hunger issues and speak to ways in which churches have become involved in hunger and poverty advocacy.

Final Taxonomy, Evangelical Advocacy: A Response To Global Poverty

Papers, PDF Files, and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Empowering Educators With Google's Android App Inventor: An Online Workshop In Mobile App Design, Yu-Chang Hsu, Kerry Rice, Lisa Dawley

Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations

In this report, the authors describe an introductory-level mobile app design workshop developed and offered over six weeks in Summer 2011. We also discuss the challenges and instructional implications derived from our experiences with this workshop.

Hydraulic Fracturing And Information Forcing, Hannah J. Wiseman

Scholarly Publications

No abstract provided.

A Reproductive And Trophic Transfer Study Associated With Selenium Concentrations In The Upper Mud River Watershed, Amanda Lee Wilson

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Selenium in mining-related discharges has created concern in the Appalachian Region where coal is a significant resource. In West Virginia, evaluation of streams receiving mining discharges focused attention on the Mud River watershed where bioaccumulation of selenium was highest in preliminary surveys. Chronic exposure (mainly dietary) of mature female fish to selenium has the potential to cause developmental abnormalities in developing embryos due to the maternal transfer of selenium into the eggs. Literature suggests that factors affecting the bioaccumulation rate of selenium, and the concentration of selenium associated with the aforementioned effects are site-specific. The purpose of this study was …

Nuclear Receptor Expression And Characterization Of The Major Retinoic Acid Target Gene In Melanoma, Linda L. Eastham

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Malignant melanoma is the primary cause of death from all diseases arising from the skin and it is one of the most resistant tumors to standard treatment options. The increasing incidence of melanoma and its poor prognosis makes the understanding of melanoma cell biology very important. Melanoma progression is a complex, multi-step process, and the molecular events leading to melanoma tumor cell proliferation and invasion still need further examination. This study is focused on measuring the expression and activity of two specific genes and their protein counterparts that are altered during melanoma progression. It also examines the mechanism through which …

What Is Forest Farming?

Working Trees (USDA-NAC)

What is forest farming?

Forest farming, or multi-story cropping, is a distinctive approach to land management that combines management practices of conventional forestry with those of small-scale farming or gardening to attain an environmentally and economically sustainable land-use system.

Typically, a forest farming system is established by thinning an existing woodland or plantation to leave the best canopy trees for continued timber production and to create the appropriate conditions that favor the understory crop.

Riparian Forest Buffers: An Agroforestry Practice

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge In

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

"+H": The Human Considerations In The Adoption Of

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Forest Grazing, Silvopasture, And Turning Livestock

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Windbreaks: A "Fresh" Tool To Mitigate Odors From Livestock

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Landscape Planning For Environmental Benefits

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Pine Straw: A Profitable Agroforestry

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Photo-Realistic Visual Simulation: An Agroforestry Planning

Agroforestry Notes (USDA-NAC)

No abstract provided.

Values And Beliefs: A Pragmatist Critique Of Moral Nihilism, J.P. Weismuller

Philosophy Honors Projects

Moral nihilism maintains that value judgments cannot be justified. In this paper I argue against two prominent nihilistic theories: error theory and expressivism. First I present a meta-valuation thesis, which holds that it would be more valuable if at least some value judgments were justified. Second I argue for a value-justification thesis, which holds that the greater value of value-justifying theories warrants a rejection of nihilistic theories. This latter thesis requires a pragmatist premise: justified beliefs are the most valuable of possible beliefs. With this premise and a critique of meta-ethical theory choice, I argue that meta-ethical justification proceeds …

Effects Of An Invasive Plant, Chinese Tallow (Triadica Sebifera), On Development And Survival Of Anuran Larvae, Taylor B. Cotten, Matthew Kwiatkowski, Daniel Saenz, Michael Collyer

Faculty Publications

Amphibians are considered one of the most threatened vertebrate groups. Although numerous studies have addressed the many causes of amphibian population decline, little is known about effects of invasive plants. Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera) is an exotic deciduous tree that has invaded the southeastern United States. Amphibian larvae in environments invaded by T. sebifera may be impacted negatively as autumn leaf litter decomposes in natal areas. We compared effects of leaf litter decomposition from T. sebifera and two native tree species on survival and development of four species of anuran larvae from eastern Texas. Larvae from Pseudacris fouquettei, Lithobates (Rana) …

Going Green At New York-Presbyterian: Hospitals As Sustainable Businesses, Samantha Allegro

Student Theses 2001-2013

Throughout the past two decades, the reality of environmental degradation has come to the forefront. The health of the environment is most definitely deteriorating. Scientists and scholars have provided and continue to provide growing evidence of environmental problems associated with issues such as climate change, water scarcity, natural resource depletion, energy use, altered landscapes and species loss. It is certain that the creation and escalation of these environmental problems has been heavily influenced by human activity.

Focusing on knowledge in the areas of natural science, public health, and sustainable
business, this paper will address environmentally harmful human activity associated with …

Environmental Education Reform: Using Experiential Learning To Influence Environmental Policy-Making By Fostering A Sense Of Environmental Citizenship And Eco-Literacy, Nicol Belletiere

Student Theses 2001-2013

This paper argues on behalf of environmental education reform in order to improve America’s ailing environmental politics. It does so by emphasizing the overlap between environmental education, the history of education and American conservation, and environmental politics. It first discusses the core differences in varying styles of education in order to provide a context for the terminology and theories used to discuss education reform. More specifically, I compare and contrast the differences in the thought processes each style of education encourages. Divergent thinking, which results from what is known as informal education, is necessary in order to be an ecologically …

Environmental Racism In South Africa: A Sustainable Green Solution, Danielle Darmofal

Student Theses 2001-2013

Environmental racism and environmental justice are relatively new terms used to describe inequalities that have existed for centuries. Environmental racism is a pervasive problem that can be identified in many countries, even the world’s leading nations. The acknowledgement of the prejudice began with the Civil Rights Movement. Greater attention to equality caused citizens and policy makers to consider the relationship between human rights and environmental rights. The Environmental Protection Agency formulated a definition of environmental justice that states, “no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or …

Environmental Communications: Case Study Of New York City's Double Crested Cormorant, Marisa Galdi

Student Theses 2001-2013

The process of raising environmental awareness and connecting citizens to their environment by use of communications and the media has developed in recent years. More specifically, using media such as radio to paint a picture or image through words of the environmental problems we face on a daily basis has grown increasingly popular. One of the rewarding aspects of working in radio as a reporter is being able to successfully act as the listener’s eyes using a single, yet powerful tool, creative speech. If successful, the radio feature story written over the course of my internship should make the listener …

The Economics Of Biodiversity, Paige Doyle

Student Theses 2001-2013

Throughout history there has often been a blatant separation between environmental preservation and economic growth, suggesting that the two cannot possibly flourish simultaneously. This idea is not only detrimental to both causes, but prevents their cooperation and coexistence to create a sustainable world. In this paper I will address one of the greatest threats to environmental and economic well-being: the loss of biodiversity. In understanding what biodiversity is and its immeasurable value to society, I hope to exemplify the importance in its preservation. While I will touch on the ecological and ethical reasoning for this, my argument will be mainly …

Global Climate Change Vs. Global Warming: What Is The Difference "Global Climate Change" And "Global Warming"?, Nadia Seeteram

Student Theses 2001-2013

The terms "global climate change" and "global warming" describe the same phenomena, but are not perceived as being synonymous. Both terms are used as overarching phrases to address the dramatic environmental changes that result from human interaction with natural systems. Many studies have concluded that subjects do not perceive global climate change and global warming in a similar fashion. These studies show that people are more likely to believe in the environmental issues facing the world when these problems are described under the term "global climate change." However, the media and politicians frequently use the term “global warming,” which makes …

The Changeling, Jenna Franklin

The Oval

No abstract provided.

Overcoming Transcendence: Charles Taylor And Nihilism, David Liakos

Philosophy Honors Papers

No abstract provided.

Attitudes Toward Male Vegetarians: Challenging Gender Norms Through Food Choices, Brooke Browarnik

Psychology Honors Papers

Research suggests that individuals learn to “do gender” and adhere to traditional gender norms from an early age. Those who do not do gender on a daily basis often experience adverse consequences (e.g., ridicule from others). The present study was designed to expand upon the literature regarding perceptions of a particular group of men who do not conform to gender norms – male vegetarians. Participants read one of four brief scenarios about a vegetarian or omnivore, male or female student who is vying for a student government position. After reading the scenario, participants 1) answered a series of questions about …

A Modest Experiment In Pedagogy: Lessons On Comparative Constitutional Law, Thomas E. Baker

Faculty Publications

This article describes how the author integrated comparative and international law lessons into a first year course on U.S. Constitutional Law. This version of a paper originally submitted to the International Association of Law Schools Conference on Comparative Constitutional Law in 2009, has been enriched by adding citations and references to relevant papers of other conference participants. The article includes a review of the literature on teaching comparative constitutional law, basic pedagogical theory, a bibliography, some practical advice and a set of four lessons on the themes of judicial review, transnational interpretation, affirmative action and reproductive rights, complete with discussion …

A Practical Approach To Service Learning, Preston Driggers

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

“Men and Women for Others” is a core Ignatian value. Often, however, when teaching working adults—adults with full-time jobs, families, and a host of other obligations—it is more challenging to incorporate Service Learning into prescribed coursework. This article provides a very practical description of how adult learners can be engaged in Service Learning projects—projects that enhance their learning, their lives, and their communities.

The Impact Of Situational Factors On Information System (Is) Managerial Leader Behaviors: What Information Systems Employees Want, Tim O. Peterson, Jon W. Beard, David D. Van Fleet

Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012)

Information systems leadership has evolved dramatically over the past 40 years. Early in the era of computing most attention was focused on the technical skills of IS managers. As IS has become ubiquitous in our organizations and increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, the need for a broader approach to IS management has emerged with an increasing emphasis on non-technical skills in business practices and an appreciation of the impact of organizational culture. Further, information systems managers increasingly find themselves in crisis situations that may require different leadership skills to successfully navigate. These crises may be caused by the physical …

Create A Classroom That Moves!, Marietta Orlowski, Kevin Lorson, Anna F. Lyon, Susan Minoughan, Kathleen Call, Kelly Rice

School of Health and Exercise Sciences Faculty Publications

The base of Create a Classroom that Moves! is grade-level nutrition lessons that align to select Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and the National Health Education Standards. The three-lesson units are geared for the busy elementary classroom teacher who would like to integrate nutrition and physical activity into the classroom. Teachers are supported through easy-to-read fact sheets, and ready-to-go assessments and handouts. The following grade-level health behavior outcomes are shaped:

Kindergarten - Eat a variety of healthy foods.

Grade 1 - Eat foods from the five food categories of MyPlate.

Grade 2 - Eat a variety of …