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Spectator 2014-11-19, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Rescue Mission Leader To Speak At Dimensions On Nov. 25, Office Of University Communications, Brooke Kelly

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

The Dimensions program at Gardner-Webb University announces its 15th guest for the 2014-15 academic year. Charlotte Rescue Mission Executive Director Tony Marciano II will speak Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 9:25 a.m. in Stewart Hall of the Tucker Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Sustainable Mountain Tourism: An Analysis Of Bosnia- Herzegovina’S Wine Tourism And Its Future, John Hudelson

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of the Sciences

Bosnia-Herzegovina (B-H) remains one of the most underdeveloped countries on the European Continent yet it holds great potential as a tourist destination for outdoor adventurers, history enthusiasts, and now, wine connoisseurs. The southern part of this merged nation has always been an area of wine production, but the industry has been slow to develop into a net exporter of its wines. The author and many of the industry’s supporters believe that it would be more lucrative to follow in the footsteps of its western neighbor, Croatia, and develop the wine industry through wine tourism. Utilizing historical data, interviews, analysis of …

Spartan Daily November 19, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 34

What Are Students Perceptions Of Their First-Year Experience In Relation To Support They Receive From The Fashion Institute Of Technology, Joshua Jacob Wilkin

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Abstract

Student affairs professionals view the first-year experience as a beneficial program that assists college students with their academic and personal development. While there have been many qualitative studies (Meyer, Spencer, & French, 2009; Stebleton, Jensen, & Peter, 2010; Corella, 2010) and quantitative studies (Hendel, 2007; Woolsey & Miller, 2009; Morrow & Ackerman, 2012) regarding first-year experience programs, much of this research has focused on retention instead of how students’ experiences can be affected by their sense of belonging to their particular institution.

The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ perceptions of their first-year experience in relation to …

The Effects Of Collaborative Critical Thinking Training On Trust Development And Effectiveness In Virtual Teams, Mark Grichanik

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Workers in modern teams that perform tasks over computer-mediated communication channels encounter challenges in building trust and performing effectively. Finding interventions to mitigate such losses could improve team performance. Collaborative critical thinking (CCT) training has the potential to improve trust, monitoring, and effectiveness in virtual teams. Using a simulated search-and-rescue task, the effects of CCT training, as compared with a control training, were evaluated in 105 three-member teams. No effects of CCT training were found on team positive or negative monitoring, team cognitive or affective trust, team efficacy, or team viability. However, teams trained in CCT reported consistently higher levels …

Manifestations And Implications Of Uncertainty For Improving Healthcare Systems: An Analysis Of Observational And Interventional Studies Grounded In Complexity Science, Kurt C. Stange

Faculty Scholarship

BACKGROUND: The application of complexity science to understanding healthcare system improvement highlights the need to consider interdependencies within the system. One important aspect of the interdependencies in healthcare delivery systems is how individuals relate to each other. However, results from our observational and interventional studies focusing on relationships to understand and improve outcomes in a variety of healthcare settings have been inconsistent. We sought to better understand and explain these inconsistencies by analyzing our findings across studies and building new theory.METHODS: We analyzed eight observational and interventional studies in which our author team was involved as the basis of our …

A Comparative Effectiveness Secondary Data Analysis: Selected Short Term Economic And Clinical Outcomes Of Rapid Surgical Intervention In The Geriatric Fracture Population, Susan Elizabeth Dries

Theses & Dissertations

The percentage of the U.S. population that is over 65 years of age is expected increase to over 20% by 2040. Within that geriatric population, 50% of women and 20% of men will experience osteoporotic fractures. The cost of their care is estimated in billions of dollars annually. The outcomes from osteoporotic fractures account for more morbidity than all cancers, except lung cancer, combined.

Rapid surgical intervention protocols, which reduce the time between fracture and surgical repair, are intended to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The protocols require intense care coordination and their effectiveness has not been unequivocally established. This …

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Sacred Heart football defeats Bryant taking home NEC trophy for second year in a row -- Students compete in New York College Fed Challenge, a competition between universities about economic forecasting -- Drugs, sexting, and partying seen in younger children with high school students partying like college kids -- 5th annual turkey drive sets high goals -- Sacred Heart welcomes new birthing simulator -- Choir hosts concert against bullying -- Both men's and woman's basketball start off their seasons with victories

University Honors Program News, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: News & Publications (2008-2020)

• Cesar Perez Scores with Sun Belt Internship

• Feagin Oliver Presents at National Collegiate Honors Council Annual Conference

• Honors Students Participate in Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference

• Zo Haynes Wins Award at Georgia Theatre Conference

Montana Kaimin, November 19, 2014, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Synthesizing Qualitative Research, Ronald J. Chenail

The Qualitative Report Conference

Systematic reviews of research literature have emerged as important tools in evidence-based practice. The importance of qualitative research findings in this pursuit has led to the development of meta-synthesis approaches creating new interpretations from primary qualitative findings. A step-by-step process for conducting such a qualitative meta-synthesis will be shared.

It's A Process: Mentally Preparing For Iterative Manuscript Development, Karen Wilson Scott

The Qualitative Report Conference

No abstract provided.

Teaching The Next Generation Of Qualitative Researchers, Ronald J. Chenail

The Qualitative Report Conference

The next generation of qualitative researchers will be able to demonstrate their conceptual, perceptual, executive, evaluative, and professional skills in mastering designing, conducting, and presenting qualitative research competencies. To achieve these outcomes educators of these new qualitative researchers will need to create transparent environments that facilitate active learning through a supportive relationship of performance and feedback all leading to the creation of meaningful real-world products.

Getting Published: Journey Into An Editor's Mind, Sally St. George, Dan Wulff

The Qualitative Report Conference

In this workshop we will reveal specifically what the editors of TQR are looking for in terms of content and writing style when they read manuscripts. In a frank presentation we will also tell you what “bugs” us when we are working on the rewriting process.

Academic And Commercial Qualitative Research: The Best Of Both Worlds, Ronald J. Chenail

The Qualitative Report Conference

With apologies to George Bernard Shaw, academic qualitative research and commercial qualitative research have been “two countries separated by a common language,” but this cultural divide has its positives because these divergent customs present opportunities for mutual innovation. Today we will explore these differences and offer enhancements for both worlds.

An Innovative Approach To Improving Father-Child Relationships For Fathers Who Are Noncompliant With Child Support Payments: A Mixed Methods Evaluation, John R. Gallagher, Joan R. Rycraft, Tommy Jordan

Journal of Adolescent and Family Health

Mixed methods were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fathers Offering Children Unfailing Support (FOCUS) program. FOCUS is a diversion program which is designed to offer an alternative to incarceration for fathers who are noncompliant with child support payments. Quantitative data were collected through a pretest/posttest design (n = 55) and qualitative data were collected through telephone interviews with FOCUS instructors (n = 2) and community key stakeholders (n = 5) and focus groups with FOCUS participants (n = 76). FOCUS appears to be benefiting children by increasing their fathers’ emotional support, strengthening co-parenting relationships, and promoting their fathers’ …

Independent - Nov. 18, 2014, Luis Badillo

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.

The Sun Star Vol 34 No 12 ( November 18th, 2014), N/A N/A

Sun Star

No abstract provided.

In Science We Trust?, Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Change, Katharine Webster

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, November 18, 2014, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Puzzles & Classifieds
• Opinions
• News
• Arts & Entertainment
• Sports

“Working My Way Back To You”: Shakespeare And Labor, Sharon O'Dair

Selected Papers of the Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference

No abstract provided.

Columbia Chronicle (11/17/2014), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from November 17, 2014 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 50, Number 12. Cover story: "Kim invites community to embrace Columbia" Editor-in-Chief: Tyler Eagle

Analysis Of Twitter Messages For Sentiment, Eric D. Brown

Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

No abstract provided.

November 17, 2014 Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda (Archived)

November 17, 2014 Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda

Remembering Linda Majka, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Linda Majka, professor of sociology, died Nov. 17, in Dayton. She was 67.

Crow's Nest, November 17, 2014, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The November 17, 2014, issue of the Crow's Nest.

Psychological Mechanisms Underlying Support For Juvenile Sex Offender Registry Laws: Prototypes, Moral Outrage, And Perceived Threat, Margaret C. Stevenson, Cynthia J. Najdowski, Jessica M. Salerno, Tisha R.A. Wiley, Bette L. Bottoms, Katlyn S. Farum

Psychology Faculty Scholarship

We investigated whether and how a juvenile’s history of experiencing sexual abuse affects public perceptions of juvenile sex offenders in a series of 5 studies. When asked about juvenile sex offenders in an abstract manner (Studies 1 and 2), the more participants (community members and undergraduates) believed that a history of being sexually abused as a child causes later sexually abusive behavior, the less likely they were to support sex offender registration for juveniles. Yet when participants considered specific sexual offenses, a juvenile’s history of sexual abuse was not considered to be a mitigating factor. This was true when participants …