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Exploring Perceived Norms And Protective Strategies: Self-Consciousness And Gender As Moderators, Jeremy James Noble Dec 2014

Exploring Perceived Norms And Protective Strategies: Self-Consciousness And Gender As Moderators, Jeremy James Noble

Dissertations

College alcohol abuse has been a staple in the college environment over the past 30 years (Johnston, O’Malley, Bachman, & Schulenberg, 2011) resulting in numerous negative consequences (Hingson, Edwards, Heeren, & Rosenbloom, 2009). Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) reduce the negative consequences typically associated with alcohol use (Martens et al., 2004). A positive relationship exists between perceived norms of PBS use and PBS use (Benton, Downey, Glider, & Benton, 2008), and an individual’s level of self-consciousness moderates the relationship between perceived norms and alcohol use (LaBrie, Hummer, & Neighbors, 2008). The relationship between perceived norms and PBS use under the conditions …

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Deficit Discourse, Urban Teachers' Work And The Blame Game, Heidi Katherine Pitzer Dec 2014

Deficit Discourse, Urban Teachers' Work And The Blame Game, Heidi Katherine Pitzer

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This dissertation explores how urban public school teachers navigate the contradictory social position of having little power over their work and considerable power over their students. This qualitative interpretive study begins from a perspective that is attentive to and critical of both (a) neoliberal approaches to education, particularly the market-based, audit culture logics and practices that devalue, discipline and target teachers as workers, and (b) the racialized deficit discourse, a predominant framework in urban schools--often taken up by urban teachers--that blames poor urban youth and youth of color for school problems, constructs them as objects in need of control and …

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A Study Of The Teaching Beliefs Of The Modern Post Secondary Science Instructor And Implications They May Hold For The Future Of Science Education, Michael Charles Howard Dec 2014

A Study Of The Teaching Beliefs Of The Modern Post Secondary Science Instructor And Implications They May Hold For The Future Of Science Education, Michael Charles Howard

Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to examine the teaching beliefs of community college science instructors and discover whether their teaching beliefs were student oriented or instructor oriented. In addition, this study sought to examine demographic factors and find their relation, if any, to these teaching beliefs, as well as explore topics that may be useful in the future to helping community colleges science instructors’ curricula and beliefs come together and work in unison. To do this, the study built on the foundation laid by Sampson et al., in their creation of the Beliefs about Reformed Science Teaching and …

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Therapeutic Camps And Their Impact On The Family Of Children With Special Health Care Needs: A Mixed Method Study, Brandi Lindsey Dec 2014

Therapeutic Camps And Their Impact On The Family Of Children With Special Health Care Needs: A Mixed Method Study, Brandi Lindsey

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Children with a chronic illness or disability can encounter many difficulties throughout their lifetimes. Respite care through therapeutic summer day camps is a service used to relieve the physical and mental strains placed on caregivers while also creating unique opportunities to benefit the child. There are gaps in the literature surrounding therapeutic camps and their benefit for the family and their ability to manage the child’s special health care need. The purpose of this study is to determine how respite care in the form of a therapeutic summer day camp for children with special needs impacts a family’s ability to …

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Disinfection Byproduct Formation Resulting From Settled, Filtered, And Finished Water Treated By Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis, Brooke K. Mayer, Erin Daugherty, Morteza Abbaszadegan Dec 2014

Disinfection Byproduct Formation Resulting From Settled, Filtered, And Finished Water Treated By Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis, Brooke K. Mayer, Erin Daugherty, Morteza Abbaszadegan

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research and Publications

This study evaluated strategies targeting disinfection byproduct (DBP) mitigation using TiO2 photocatalysis with varying influent water quality. A Purifics Photo-CAT Lab reactor was used to assess total trihalomethane (TTHM) and haloacetic acid (HAA) formation as a function of photocatalytic treatment using water from a conventional coagulation/flocculation/sedimentation process, granular activated carbon filtration, and a DBP hot spot in the water distribution system. Regardless of influent water quality, photocatalysis reduced DBP precursors; however, low-energy limited photocatalysis (m−3), exacerbated the production of TTHMs and HAA5s beyond initial levels. Accordingly, limited photocatalysis is not a suitable option when TTHMs and HAA5s …

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Terpenes And Terpenoids Determination In Present Of Ozone By Spme And Gc-Ms, Weiwei Hua Dec 2014

Terpenes And Terpenoids Determination In Present Of Ozone By Spme And Gc-Ms, Weiwei Hua

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Particulate matter air pollution demonstrates adverse human health effect and is one of reasons for the climate change. Monoterpenes are a class of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are often present in household products. They can be produced by a variety of plants and belong to biogenic VOC (BVOC) class. Due to the fact that monoterpenes often contain one or more unsaturated carbon-carbon double bonds, they can readily react with ozone, and some of the products form PM. In order to address the potential health problems caused by the use of household products, climate change, and health effects caused by …

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Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Plectranthus Fruticosus, P Rao, P Subramanian, P Sudhakar Dec 2014

Standardisation Of Homoeopathic Drug: Plectranthus Fruticosus, P Rao, P Subramanian, P Sudhakar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Plectranthus fruticosus (Benth.) Wight ex Hook. f, syn. P. deccanicus Brinq. is an under shrub belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Leaves and young stems of this plant are used as medicine in Homoeopathy. Objective: To carry out pharmacognostic and physico - chemical studies to use authentic and correct species as standard raw materials to ensure purity, quality and its usefulness. Materials and Methods: The leaves and young aerial parts of Plectranthus fruticosus were fixed in formaldehyde: acetic acid alcohol (F.A.A), processed for microtomy (paraffin method), sectioned, stained and permanent slides prepared following Johansen. The microtome sections in T.S. and …

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Azadirachta Indica In Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris-An Open-Label Observational Study, Anjali Miglani, Raj Manchanda Dec 2014

Azadirachta Indica In Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris-An Open-Label Observational Study, Anjali Miglani, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Azadirachta Indica (Aza.) has been used since decades in traditional medicine for the treatment of acne; even in Homoeopathy, it is recommended but its precise indications are still elusive. This study was undertaken to determine the usefulness of Azadirachta indica in the treatment of acne vulgaris and find its indications. Materials and Methods: A prospective, non-randomized, open-label interventional study was conducted after approval from ethical committee. Azadirachta indica was prescribed in raising potencies from 6C up to 1M. The observational period was of 6 months. Outcome measures were Lesion counts, Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) score and Acne-specific Quality …

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A Case Of Gallstone With Prostatomegaly, Madhu Ghosh, Ratan Shil, Abhijit Chakma Dec 2014

A Case Of Gallstone With Prostatomegaly, Madhu Ghosh, Ratan Shil, Abhijit Chakma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Gallstone formation is the most common disorder of the biliary tree. Surgical intervention is the choice of treatment in most of the cases. In many occasions, this surgical intervention can be avoided through proper homoeopathic treatment. This case of gallstone with prostatomegaly treated with homoeopathic medicines, reported here is such an example. After going through detailed case-taking and repertorization, initially Sulphur and later on Medorrhinum was prescribed based on symptom totality. The case has been cured in respect of both symptomatologically and pathologically as evident by follow up investigations.

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Latest Homoeopathic Research Synopsis During July - September (2014), Subhranil Saha, Munmun Koley Dec 2014

Latest Homoeopathic Research Synopsis During July - September (2014), Subhranil Saha, Munmun Koley

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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The Importance Of Place In An Era Of Placelessness? Distance's Influence On Community Satisfaction And Attachment, Matthew L. Mcknight Dec 2014

The Importance Of Place In An Era Of Placelessness? Distance's Influence On Community Satisfaction And Attachment, Matthew L. Mcknight

Theses and Dissertations

The powerful influence of global consumerism and its strong effect on rural communities has led to calls for the “death of distance” and for the placelessness of community. However, skepticism remains that all unique elements of communities of place have been erased from rural life. Using data from Montana (N=3,508), this research investigates how distance, size, and other spatially-bound factors influence sentiments of community satisfaction and attachment in communities of place. Findings suggest that distance can decrease community satisfaction in highly rural communities and increase attachment in rural communities along the urban fringe. Perceived satisfaction with community services was a …

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S-Cape Testing For Higher Proficiency Levels And Other Factors That Influence Placement At Brigham Young University, Elizabeth Robinson Dec 2014

S-Cape Testing For Higher Proficiency Levels And Other Factors That Influence Placement At Brigham Young University, Elizabeth Robinson

Theses and Dissertations

Brigham Young University (BYU) first implemented the Spanish Computer Adaptive Placement Examination (S-CAPE) during the Fall Semester of 1986 and it has been used ever since. The S-CAPE was designed to determine course placement into beginning and intermediate classes for students who have previously studied Spanish. A 10% increase occurred this year (2014) in students who have served missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many of these returned missionaries gained language proficiency on their missions, and some go to BYU to begin or continue their studies. Because of the increase in enrollment of students with intermediate …

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Foreword, Philip J. Cook, Kimberly D. Krawiec Dec 2014

Foreword, Philip J. Cook, Kimberly D. Krawiec

Law and Contemporary Problems

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A Primer On Kidney Transplantation: Anatomy Of The Shortage, Philip J. Cook, Kimberly D. Krawiec Dec 2014

A Primer On Kidney Transplantation: Anatomy Of The Shortage, Philip J. Cook, Kimberly D. Krawiec

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Six Decades Of Organ Donation And The Challenges That Shifting The United States To A Market System Would Create Around The World, Alexander M. Capron Dec 2014

Six Decades Of Organ Donation And The Challenges That Shifting The United States To A Market System Would Create Around The World, Alexander M. Capron

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Regulating The Organ Market: Normative Foundations For Market Regulation, I. Glenn Cohen Dec 2014

Regulating The Organ Market: Normative Foundations For Market Regulation, I. Glenn Cohen

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Reverse Transplant Tourism, Kimberly D. Krawiec, Michael A. Rees Dec 2014

Reverse Transplant Tourism, Kimberly D. Krawiec, Michael A. Rees

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Organs Without Borders? Allocating Transplant Organs, Foreigners, And The Importance Of The Nation-State (?), I. Glenn Cohen Dec 2014

Organs Without Borders? Allocating Transplant Organs, Foreigners, And The Importance Of The Nation-State (?), I. Glenn Cohen

Law and Contemporary Problems

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State Organ-Donation Incentives Under The National Organ Transplant Act, Sally Satel, Joshua C. Morrison, Rick K. Jones Dec 2014

State Organ-Donation Incentives Under The National Organ Transplant Act, Sally Satel, Joshua C. Morrison, Rick K. Jones

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Designing A Compensated–Kidney Donation System, T. Randolph Beard, Jim Leitzel Dec 2014

Designing A Compensated–Kidney Donation System, T. Randolph Beard, Jim Leitzel

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Altruism Exchanges And The Kidney Shortage, Stephen J. Choi, Mitu Gulati, Eric A. Posner Dec 2014

Altruism Exchanges And The Kidney Shortage, Stephen J. Choi, Mitu Gulati, Eric A. Posner

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Organ Quality As A Complicating Factor In Proposed Systems Of Inducements For Organ Donation, Michael L. Volk Dec 2014

Organ Quality As A Complicating Factor In Proposed Systems Of Inducements For Organ Donation, Michael L. Volk

Law and Contemporary Problems

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Walking And Cycling In San Francisco: Identifying Underserved Locations That Are Particularly Receptive To Non-Motorized Transport Via The Pedestrian And Bicycling Survey, Rebecca Walters Dec 2014

Walking And Cycling In San Francisco: Identifying Underserved Locations That Are Particularly Receptive To Non-Motorized Transport Via The Pedestrian And Bicycling Survey, Rebecca Walters

Master's Projects

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Alaska And The Arctic, Fran Ulmer Dec 2014

Alaska And The Arctic, Fran Ulmer

Alaska Law Review

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Regulating The Arctic Gold Rush: Recommended Regulatory Reforms To Protect Alaska’S Arctic Environment From Offshore Oil Drilling Pollution , Jacob D. Unger Dec 2014

Regulating The Arctic Gold Rush: Recommended Regulatory Reforms To Protect Alaska’S Arctic Environment From Offshore Oil Drilling Pollution , Jacob D. Unger

Alaska Law Review

Since 2008, major oil and gas operators have invested billions attempting to drill Arctic Alaska's Outer Continental Shelf. However, offshore drilling in the extreme Arctic is fraught with infrastructural, technological and environmental challenges that could result in enormous damages if an accident ever occurred. While offshore drilling operations would significantly benefit both the state of Alaska and the United States, it is imperative that the United States' offshore regulatory regime adequately protects the Arctic Alaskan environment and innocent third parties. This Note examines the shortcomings of the United States' current offshore drilling regulatory regime and proposes a four-part scheme that …

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Market Structure And Political Law: A Taxonomy Of Power, Zephyr Teachout, Lina Khan Dec 2014

Market Structure And Political Law: A Taxonomy Of Power, Zephyr Teachout, Lina Khan

Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy

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Born This Way: How Neuroimaging Will Impact Jury Deliberations, Tanneika Minott Dec 2014

Born This Way: How Neuroimaging Will Impact Jury Deliberations, Tanneika Minott

Duke Law & Technology Review

Advancements in technology have now made it possible for scientists to provide assessments of an individual’s mental state. Through neuroimaging, scientists can create visual images of the brain that depict whether an individual has a mental disorder or other brain defect. The importance of these advancements is particularly evident in the context of criminal law, where defendants are able to dispute their culpability for crimes committed where they lack the capacity to form criminal intent. Thus, in theory, a neuroimage depicting defective brain functioning could demonstrate a defendant’s inability to form the requisite criminal intent. Due to early successes in …

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Vol 59 #3, Amadee Ricketts Dec 2014

Vol 59 #3, Amadee Ricketts

MPLA Newsletter

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French Quarter Festivals, Inc.: A Year Of Festivals (Internship Report), Kathryn B. Simmons-Carroll Dec 2014

French Quarter Festivals, Inc.: A Year Of Festivals (Internship Report), Kathryn B. Simmons-Carroll

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This report accounts my time spent as an intern with French Quarter Festivals, Inc. from March 2013 through August 2014. FQFI, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, began with French Quarter Festival in 1984 and now produces three festivals each year. This paper seeks to discuss how the organization has changed over time, examine the structure of FQFI in its current state, and make recommendations for FQFI as they continue to “promote the Vieux Carré and the City of New Orleans through high quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this unique city, …

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New Orleans Museum Of Art: A Master’S Report On My Internship Experiences And Observations, Victoria C. Lacayo Dec 2014

New Orleans Museum Of Art: A Master’S Report On My Internship Experiences And Observations, Victoria C. Lacayo

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This report outlines my experiences and observations the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). It will focus on a brief history of expansion through size and collections, attempts to garner a younger audience through new tactics, and will analyze the Museum’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. I will address the ways that staff members are adapting to help secure NOMA’s relevancy as a modern and forward thinking non-profit who is actively trying to grow its youth membership. I will primarily focus on the efforts of the External Affairs department to refine its long and short-term goals that include creating better …

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