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Ecological And Evolutionary Invasion Dynamics Of Lonicera Maackii (Amur Honeysuckle) In Relation To White Oak Savanna Restoration Management At Nachusa Grasslands, Illinois, Usa, Shannon R. Mccarragher Jan 2015

Ecological And Evolutionary Invasion Dynamics Of Lonicera Maackii (Amur Honeysuckle) In Relation To White Oak Savanna Restoration Management At Nachusa Grasslands, Illinois, Usa, Shannon R. Mccarragher

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This interdisciplinary research explores the ecological impacts and underlying evolutionary mechanisms associated with the spread of Lonicera maackii (Amur honeysuckle), one of the most aggressive and abundant invasive species throughout the Midwest United States. The main goal of this research is to better understand how the encroachment of Amur honeysuckle impacts the Midwest native Quercus alba (white oak) population in a Nature Conservancy oak savanna restoration project (Nachusa Grasslands) located in Lee County, Illinois, USA, with particular focus on mechanisms required for successful oak regeneration and recruitment (i.e. carbon assimilation, soil quality, soil moisture/ temperature, and plant available nutrients). This …

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Experimental Modification Of Dysfunctional Interpretations In Individuals With Contamination Concerns, Sara Louise Conley Jan 2015

Experimental Modification Of Dysfunctional Interpretations In Individuals With Contamination Concerns, Sara Louise Conley

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions that cause noticeable impairment across multiple life domains (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Various models have been used to describe the etiology and maintenance of this disorder, however, the cognitive-behavioral approach to OCD is the model with the most empirical support and direct treatment implications (Abramowitz, Taylor, & McKay, 2009). Additionally, this approach provides parsimonious descriptions of obsessions, compulsions, and their interrelations (Taylor, Abramowitz, & McKay, 2007). Extensive research regarding the etiology and maintenance of the disorder supports the theory that obsessions and compulsions arise from dysfunctional interpretations …

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Characterization Of The Putative 14-3-3 Protein, Arta, In Aspergillus Flavus, Beatriz A. Ibarra Jan 2015

Characterization Of The Putative 14-3-3 Protein, Arta, In Aspergillus Flavus, Beatriz A. Ibarra

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The Aspergillus genus includes species which cause beneficial effects, while others are detrimental, among them, the opportunistic plant and animal pathogen Aspergillus flavus. A. flavus is a known producer of mutagenic and carcinogenic mycotoxins denominated Aflatoxins (AF). Aflatoxin contamination on agriculturally important crops such as maize, peanut, sorghum and tree nuts leads to numerous health issues and economic losses worldwide. We have identified a 14-3-3 homologous gene in A. flavus, artA. In this study we show that artA regulates morphological development and secondary metabolism. The artA deletion mutant presented a decrease in vegetative growth and an increase in conidial production. …

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Build Mytune : Children's Reflective Practice During Music Creativity Processes, Chia-Pao Hsu Jan 2015

Build Mytune : Children's Reflective Practice During Music Creativity Processes, Chia-Pao Hsu

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The current study examined how components of reflective practice interplay with children's music-making and sharing processes. This study employed a qualitative approach with 11 children who played classroom instruments and researcher-designed computer programs (Build MyTune I and Build MyTune II) while attending music classes. Information pertaining to the participants' music creativity processes and products, peer interactions, visual representations of their music/works (i.e., drawing artifacts), and interview responses about their thoughts and processes were collected and analyzed. The themes associated with the children's creativity and knowledge sharing processes were merged into four stages: Stage I: making sense of tools, Stage II: …

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Can Mentoring Reduce Social Stressors Through Socialization? : A Longitudinal Study Of Mentoring As A Primary Intervention Strategy, Sarah Frances Bailey Jan 2015

Can Mentoring Reduce Social Stressors Through Socialization? : A Longitudinal Study Of Mentoring As A Primary Intervention Strategy, Sarah Frances Bailey

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Low intensity social stressors (i.e., social undermining, incivility, and interpersonal conflict) have been shown to have a strong impact on employee health and behavior. Newer employees who are learning the organization may be especially affected by these social stressors, as they are still learning how to navigate their work environment. Although research has demonstrated mentoring as strategy for helping employees cope with stressors, there has been a lack of research on how mentoring may also reduce the occurrence of social stressors. Drawing from the Conservation of Resources theory of job stressors, mentoring can be conceptualized as a strategy for building …

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Cfd Analysis Of Blood Flow Through Stenosed Arteries, Narmada Surigala Jan 2015

Cfd Analysis Of Blood Flow Through Stenosed Arteries, Narmada Surigala

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The pathological complications of atherosclerosis, namely heart disease and stroke, remain the leading cause of mortality in the world. Cardiovascular illness is highly prevalent among the American population. One manifesto of cardiovascular disease is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) which is caused by atherosclerosis in the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a vascular disease that reduces arterial lumen size through plaque deposition and arterial wall thickening. The flow patterns in the arteries are highly modulating along with the cardiac cycle and a strong function of the waveform created by the heartbeat. In this study, a computational simulation model is developed to analyze blood …

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Developing A Personal Guiding Theory Of Counseling : A Qualitative Exploration, Amy L. Barth Jan 2015

Developing A Personal Guiding Theory Of Counseling : A Qualitative Exploration, Amy L. Barth

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This qualitative research study explored how counselors experience the development of a personal guiding theory of counseling. How counselors define their personal guiding theory, what factors have influenced their development, and how they incorporate their personal guiding theory into their counseling with clients was examined. Thirteen participants were recruited through reputational and snowball sampling. All participants held at least a master's degree in counseling, were a licensed counselor in their state of practice, and had at least 10 years of counseling experience. Participants engaged in a 2-part interview process following Seidman's Interview Structure. Portraiture methodology was used to analyze the …

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Children's Perceptions Of Cyberbullying And Traditional Bullying : An Analysis Of Attributions, Emotional Response, And Coping, Erin Mars Jan 2015

Children's Perceptions Of Cyberbullying And Traditional Bullying : An Analysis Of Attributions, Emotional Response, And Coping, Erin Mars

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Anywhere from 40 to 80% of students have been targets of harassment at school. Research on bullying and victimization has demonstrated gender differences in bullying involvement, as well as low scores on conscientiousness and high scores on neuroticism tests of personality among victims. The extensive set of findings regarding traditional bullying suggests that victims experience more social anxiety, loneliness, depression, and anger which may result in an increase in blame placed towards the self and others as well as a decrease in social skills and self-esteem. More recent research has turned its focus towards cyberbullying, but less is known about …

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An Examination Of Teaching And Cognitive Presence In An Online Community Of Inquiry, Jennie J. Asher Jan 2015

An Examination Of Teaching And Cognitive Presence In An Online Community Of Inquiry, Jennie J. Asher

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This comparative case study utilizes the lens of the Community of Inquiry framework to provide a holistic view of the dynamics of interactions in two class sections of a graduate-level online course. Relationships between teaching and cognitive presence are examined through content analysis of student and instructor contributions in both the discussion board and material outside of the discussion board, as well as through participant perceptions using the CoI survey and interviews. Content analysis data revealed that students in both groups had similar levels and types of teaching presence, while the instructors had very different levels and types of teaching …

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An Examination Of Parental And Individual Factors In Predicting Ethnic Identity, Cara Allen Jan 2015

An Examination Of Parental And Individual Factors In Predicting Ethnic Identity, Cara Allen

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The current thesis project investigated relationships among family ethnic cultural socialization, self-esteem, phenotype characteristics, and ethnic identity in an ethnic minority college student sample. Consistent with previous research, family ethnic cultural socialization was found to be associated with ethnic identity and self-esteem. Two of the three components of ethnic identity examined were associated with self-esteem. It was found that the relationship between family ethnic cultural socialization and self-esteem was mediated by ethnic identity. Analyses that examined phenotype characteristics as moderators in the relationship between family ethnic cultural socialization and ethnic identity did not reveal significant results.

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An Exploration Of Elementary Teachers' Self-Efficacy Beliefs About Teaching Mathematics Among Teachers With Advanced Degrees, Kelly J. Talaga Jan 2015

An Exploration Of Elementary Teachers' Self-Efficacy Beliefs About Teaching Mathematics Among Teachers With Advanced Degrees, Kelly J. Talaga

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The present study sought to explore the sources of elementary teachers' mathematics teaching self-efficacy beliefs. Through the use of Seidman's in-depth interviewing protocol, four teachers with master's degrees in reading education and four teachers with master's degrees in mathematics education described their perceived sources of self-efficacy, including their experiences as students and teachers. The first research question addressed the three areas of mathematics teaching self-efficacy: content knowledge, instructional methods, and assessment techniques. The second research question examined whether there were differences in the perceived sources of self-efficacy based on the participants' degrees. Data were analyzed using descriptive coding and focused …

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The Effects Of A Coconut Beverage On Blood Glucose And Lactate Concentrations, Josh Alis Jan 2015

The Effects Of A Coconut Beverage On Blood Glucose And Lactate Concentrations, Josh Alis

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Consumption of a carbohydrate (CHO) beverage during prolonged exercise has been shown to maintain plasma glucose levels. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a coconut beverage on blood glucose and lactate levels. Eleven endurance trained males participated in a repeated measures randomized double blind study. Each subject completed a VO2max followed by three 90 minute trials on treadmill run at 60-70& of their VO2max, while consuming one of three beverages per trial (W=water, G=carbohydrate beverage, CB=coconut beverage). Every 15 minutes the subject drank 12 ounces of the beverage. A treadmill anaerobic test (TAT) was performed …

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The Effects Of Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports (Pbis) Tier 1 On Student Behavior : A Case Study, Sidney Guillory Jan 2015

The Effects Of Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports (Pbis) Tier 1 On Student Behavior : A Case Study, Sidney Guillory

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this single longitudinal case study was to evaluate the impact of PBIS as a viable alternative for an elementary school to improve behavior and academic outcomes for all students at the Tier 1 level. The foundation of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and its practices is that social behaviors and academic achievement are connected. When students spend more time in behavior-related activities, it becomes more challenging to participate in activities related to learning academic content. PBIS is designed to reduce inappropriate behaviors and provide more time to improve student academic performance by establishing a positive behavioral …

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The Factors Contributing To The Successful Funding Of Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans In Municipal Government : Does The Municipal Management Team Make A Difference?, Brian W. Caputo Jan 2015

The Factors Contributing To The Successful Funding Of Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans In Municipal Government : Does The Municipal Management Team Make A Difference?, Brian W. Caputo

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation examines the factors that contribute to the successful funding of post-employment benefit plans, other than pension plans, sponsored by municipal governments (OPEB plans). These plans primarily provide retiree healthcare benefits. The study analyzes the degree to which the professional experience and training of chief financial officers (CFOs), and the mayors or managers who serve as chief executive officers (CEOs) affect the level of short-term and long-term funding of OPEB liabilities. Several hypothesized models include other factors such as form of government, municipal financial condition, plan actuarial parameters, and plan participant cost sharing. OPEB plan funding is assessed from …

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The Great Recession's Impact On The Counties Of Illinois : Did Stimulus Spending And Collaboration Create Jobs?, Lawrence E. Vaupel Jr. Jan 2015

The Great Recession's Impact On The Counties Of Illinois : Did Stimulus Spending And Collaboration Create Jobs?, Lawrence E. Vaupel Jr.

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This study analyzes the State of Illinois during the Great Recession and in the post-recession recovery and explains the variance among the counties in terms of job loss and job creation. Utilizing data from the Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) website, and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, this study explores the relationships among variables that represent employment, economic stimulus spending, participation in regional economic development programs, and diverse employment bases to understand which variables best predict stimulus spending, job losses and job creation before, during, and after the Great Recession. The …

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The Chronicles Of George Henry Lewes : 1869 : "A Wasted Year" : A Transcription Of Diary And Journal Entries With Introduction And Notes, Michelle Eisenberg Jan 2015

The Chronicles Of George Henry Lewes : 1869 : "A Wasted Year" : A Transcription Of Diary And Journal Entries With Introduction And Notes, Michelle Eisenberg

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This project is a transcription of two unpublished pieces of personal writing by George Henry Lewes, life partner of nineteenth-century author George Eliot. One is a dated, daily diary from the year 1869; the second piece comprises sections from his Journal, Volume XII, June 1866- May 1870, relating to that year. To provide the most consistent and cohesive picture of the year 1869, the diary and journal sections have been incorporated into a single document, with annotations, notes, and introduction. The diary and journal are housed in the Beineke Library of Yale University. Special permission has been given by Jonathan …

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International Student Engagement And Deep Approaches To Learning, Christine Fiorite Jan 2015

International Student Engagement And Deep Approaches To Learning, Christine Fiorite

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

In the context of internationalization of higher education, the examination and understanding of international student experiences is increasingly important. Student engagement is a lens through which to examine a variety of beneficial student experiences on campus. Student engagement represents student behaviors and institutional practices, which are associated with desirable outcomes in college such as persistence, learning, and development (Kuh, 2004).;The purpose of this study was to identify and examine the engagement of international students both as a unique group and in relationship to domestic students. This study examined and compared the levels of engagement of international and domestic students as …

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Rtfa, A Putative Rna-Pol Ii Transcription Elongation Factor Is Necessary For Normal Morphological And Chemical Development In The Opportunistic Plant Pathogen Aspergillus Flavus, Jessica M. Lohmar Jan 2015

Rtfa, A Putative Rna-Pol Ii Transcription Elongation Factor Is Necessary For Normal Morphological And Chemical Development In The Opportunistic Plant Pathogen Aspergillus Flavus, Jessica M. Lohmar

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The filamentous fungus Aspergillus flavus is an agriculturally important opportunistic plant pathogen that produces potent carcinogenic compounds called aflatoxins. We identified the rtfA gene, ortholog of rtf1 in S. cerevisiae and rtfA in A. nidulans, in A. flavus. Interestingly, rtfA has multiple cellular roles in this mycotoxin-producing fungus. In this study, we show that rtfA regulates conidiation. The rtfA deletion mutant presented smaller conidiophores with significantly reduced conidial production compared to the wild-type strain. The absence of rtfA also resulted in a significantly decreased or lack of sclerotial production under conditions that allowed abundant production of these resistance structures in …

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Ruminative Resolution Of Trauma Cognitions : Modes Of Processing In An Analogue Study, Christine E. Valdez Jan 2015

Ruminative Resolution Of Trauma Cognitions : Modes Of Processing In An Analogue Study, Christine E. Valdez

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Rumination is conceptualized as a trans-diagnostic process that involves disorder-specific content, and has only recently begun to be explored in posttraumatic stress. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of "analytic" rumination and "concrete" rumination on analogue PTSD symptoms. Women who experienced assaultive violence (N = 63) were randomly assigned to a concrete rumination, analytic rumination, or control condition. Baseline symptoms were assessed with measures of anxiety and negative affectivity (NA), and a thought listing procedure. After, women underwent a rumination induction, then participated in a trauma-specific perseverative thinking interview to process their trauma and identify trauma …

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School Counselors-In-Training Perceptions Of Their Academic Preparation And Training Using The Asca National Model During Internship, Chantelle M. Peterson Jan 2015

School Counselors-In-Training Perceptions Of Their Academic Preparation And Training Using The Asca National Model During Internship, Chantelle M. Peterson

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This study examined how school counselor trainees perceived their knowledge, confidence, and ability to implement and engage in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model activities at their internship sites. In addition, participants gave their perceptions of duties/activities that are not part of the ASCA National Model such as non-counseling and case manager duties. Overall, this study agrees with previous research showing that school counselor trainees have the knowledge and confidence regarding the ASCA National Model; however, they were lacking the opportunity to implement and engage in some of the model's activities. Most of the participants were expected to …

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Student Cyberspeech Targeting Faculty : What Can School Administrators Legally Do About It?, Bradley L. Shortridge Jan 2015

Student Cyberspeech Targeting Faculty : What Can School Administrators Legally Do About It?, Bradley L. Shortridge

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This paper investigates how school officials can make sound decisions based on appropriate legal precedent when faced with incidents of student cyberspeech targeting staff members. In particular, this study examined court decisions, law review articles, state and federal legislation, online sources, and newspaper articles relating to student speech issues. Analyzing these decisions offers some insight for school administrators faced with these instances. Trends from various cases at different court levels are discussed, and some recommendations and tips for school administrators are provided.

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Student Perceptions Of A School-Based Mentoring Program And The Implications For Practice, Sharon Yvonne Alexander Jan 2015

Student Perceptions Of A School-Based Mentoring Program And The Implications For Practice, Sharon Yvonne Alexander

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

A suburban high school in Northern Illinois conducted a mentoring program for freshmen students entering the school to assist with transitioning to the new setting. The program, entitled "Link Crew," matched junior- and senior-aged trained peers to groups of freshmen students to share information about the traditions, expectations, and methods to find success in the high school atmosphere. The purpose of this study was to investigate how students who have been involved in a mentoring program talk about and discuss their experience. By understanding student perspective, practicing administrators can become cognizant of students' needs and better prepared to address learning …

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Examining The Reciprocal Longitudinal Relations Between Maternal Depressive Symptoms And Infant Positive Emotionality In The First Year Postpartum, Kate B. Oddi Jan 2015

Examining The Reciprocal Longitudinal Relations Between Maternal Depressive Symptoms And Infant Positive Emotionality In The First Year Postpartum, Kate B. Oddi

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The present study examined the relationship between maternal depressive symptoms and infant positive emotionality (PE) in the first year postpartum. It was anticipated that a reciprocal relationship between the variables would be identified. One hundred thirty-five mothers and their infants (62 males, 73 females) were recruited to participate in a larger study examining the development of temperament and emotion regulation in the first three years of life. Mothers provided demographic information and participated in a structured clinical interview when their infants were four months old. When infants reached 6, 8, and 10 months of age, mothers completed questionnaires which assessed …

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Examining The Stress-Buffering Effect Of Social Support On The Relations Between Daily Hassles And Psychological Adjustment In Adolescence, Christina L. Piccirillo Jan 2015

Examining The Stress-Buffering Effect Of Social Support On The Relations Between Daily Hassles And Psychological Adjustment In Adolescence, Christina L. Piccirillo

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The current study examined the stress-buffering effect of social support on the relations between stress from daily hassles and psychological adjustment. Daily hassles have been associated with various indicators of maladjustment including anxiety and depression. Previous research has identified the stress-buffering effect of social support such that perceived social support moderates the relations between experiencing stress and negative outcomes. This has been established for various forms of stress but has not been extensively explored for daily hassles. This study analyzed the potential moderating effect of social support from parents, teachers, and classmates on the association between perceived daily hassles and …

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Tracking The Gap : A Closer Look At Student- And School-Level Characteristics, Aundrea R.J. Lane Jan 2015

Tracking The Gap : A Closer Look At Student- And School-Level Characteristics, Aundrea R.J. Lane

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The goals of this study were to evaluate achievement gaps between varying sub-group populations (i.e., ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status) as well as estimate which student-level and or school-level characteristics account for variance in reading growth over time. This longitudinal study followed a cohort of 2,077 students (1st -- 5th grade) nested within one school district's 21 elementary schools. The participant's early literacy (Letter Sound Fluency), reading-curriculum based measure (R-CBM), and Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) scores were analyzed utilizing univariate and multivariate analyses of variance (ANOVAs and MANOVAs). School-level characteristics were entered into hierarchical linear models to evaluate variance …

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Tremor Control, Sandeep Kumar Bhanoori Jan 2015

Tremor Control, Sandeep Kumar Bhanoori

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Essential Tremor is caused by the contraction of the antagonist muscles in human beings and is generally defined as an involuntary, rhythmic and roughly sinusoidal. Although tremor is not life threatening, it causes social inconvenience affecting many of the daily living tasks.;The human hand tremor cannot be completely eradicated in the Parkinson's disease people but can be controlled using the technology. Tremor in Parkinson's disease can be treated using the drug therapy, but it leads to side effects in the long term. Hence, this study is attempted to develop a mechanical model and simulate it based on non-invasive methods. Before …

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Tweeting To An Empty Room : A Case Study Of The Rhetorical Strategies Used During The Ebola Crisis, Mary S. Pritchard Jan 2015

Tweeting To An Empty Room : A Case Study Of The Rhetorical Strategies Used During The Ebola Crisis, Mary S. Pritchard

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This thesis is a case study of the rhetorical strategies used on Twitter to communicate about the Ebola crisis. A review of the literature provides background information on the intersection of social media and crisis communication situations like Ebola. To analyze the rhetorical strategies in the Ebola crisis on Twitter, a corpus of Tweets tagged with the hashtag #Ebola was collected during a 24-hour time period from December 2, 2014 to December 3, 2014 using the web-based Twitter analytics tool Tweet Archivist. The data was sorted by structural features, and a content analysis of the tweets and URLs within the …

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The Mirage Of Curriculum Decentralization : A Case Study Of Local Stakeholders' Involvement In School-Based Curriculum Development (Sbcd) Policy Implementation In Indonesia, Muhamad Ali Akrom Jan 2015

The Mirage Of Curriculum Decentralization : A Case Study Of Local Stakeholders' Involvement In School-Based Curriculum Development (Sbcd) Policy Implementation In Indonesia, Muhamad Ali Akrom

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This study examined local stakeholders' involvement in the School-Based Curriculum Development (SBCD) policy implementation in five elementary schools in a city in the southeastern region of Indonesia. An interpretive qualitative case study design was applied. Participants in the study consisted of principals, teachers, parents/School Committee members, and key officials from the local education authority. Four data collection strategies were employed in this study: semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observations, and document analysis. The data obtained were analyzed qualitatively using a constant comparative method. Nvivo 10 was also used to facilitate the analysis process.;Findings of the study indicated that the local stakeholders …

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The Role Of A Residential Learning Community In The Faith Development Of Catholic College Students, Michael J. Stang Jan 2015

The Role Of A Residential Learning Community In The Faith Development Of Catholic College Students, Michael J. Stang

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The college years are a transformative period for undergraduate students, especially in their spiritual development. Fowler (1981) initially proposed the stages of faith model, and Parks (1986) clarified the unique faith journey experience of college students. There are many aspects in the lives of college students that influence faith development. Residence halls have long been known as having a great impact on student learning and development (Astin, 1993; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005). This study examined college student spiritual development by exploring the impact of a residential learning community on the faith development of Catholic college students. This qualitative study examined …

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The Socially Supportive Functions Of Religion And Spirituality, Michael D. Clary Jan 2015

The Socially Supportive Functions Of Religion And Spirituality, Michael D. Clary

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Social support has been shown to be a significant protective factor in the lives of adolescents and has been linked to numerous health and psychological outcomes. Spirituality and religion have also been demonstrated to have similar effects on a host of outcomes. The current study further analyzed the link between these two constructs from a strong conceptual framework grounded in social support. The role of spiritual and religious support was examined through the addition of two novel sources of social support, higher power and religious community, which were added to an existing measure of social support. Analyses were conducted utilizing …

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