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Message From The Chair: Bruce Carlson, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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News From Hope College, Volume 47.2: December, 2015, Hope College

News from Hope College

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Reactions Of The Transgender Community Regarding Media Representation, Chani Wellborn

Communication Theses - Archive

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues have increasingly been focused on in society and also in communication media research. However, academic studies focusing on transgender reactions to recent representation developments of their community in the media world have not been done. The researcher conducted one-on-one interviews with those identifying as male to female (MtF) transgender in order to study their reactions to media coverage of the transgender community. Cultural studies and communication theories, as well as transgender and trans-identity theories provided a theoretical structure and basis for developing the study and interview questions. Qualitative methodology using an inductive grounded …

Progesterone And Prostaglandin F2Α Induce Species-Typical Female Preferences For Male Sexual Displays In Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla Chrysoscelis), J. L. Ward, E. K. Love, Alexander T. Baugh, N. M. Gordon, J. C. Tanner, M. A. Bee

Biology Faculty Works

Endocrine systems play critical roles in facilitating sexual behavior in seasonally breeding vertebrates. Much of the research exploring this topic has focused on the endocrine correlates of signaling behavior in males and sexual proceptivity in females. What is less understood is how hormones promote the expression of the often complex and highly selective set of stimulus–response behaviors that are observed in naturally breeding animals. In female frogs, phonotaxis is a robust and sensitive bioassay of mate choice and is exhibited by gravid females during the breeding season. In stark contrast, females exhibit low phonotactic responsiveness outside the breeding season, but …

Predictors Of Persistence In Online Graduate Nursing Students, Denise Cauble

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

Persistence is an important measure of success for individual students and institutions of higher learning. The purpose of this study was to explore personal and academic factors that influence persistence in online graduate nursing students. A predictive correlational study design was used. Data were extracted from existing student records in two online graduate programs within a large, urban college of nursing. A sample size of 197 graduate nursing students was selected, 94 who persisted to graduation from their program within 36 months and 103 who did not. Age, gender, race/ethnicity, undergraduate GPA, undergraduate education (BSN or RN-BSN level) were examined …

The Effect Of Bereavement Counseling On Women With Psychological Problems Associated With Late Pregnancy Loss, Christy Simpson, Pramila Lee, Jessie Lionel

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Pregnancy is most often a joyful experience and a woman’s plans and dreams are shattered when the death of an unborn or newborn infant occurs. Studies have reported that these women experience psychological problems such as grief, depression, and anxiety which can be minimized by counselling. Hence, this study was undertaken to assess the effect of bereavement counseling on women with psychological problems associated with pregnancy, focusing on Roy’s adaptation theory. An experimental design, with pre-test and post-test, was used with randomly allocated experimental and control groups. Women were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups with 45 women …

Portraits Of Children Of Alcoholics: Stories That Add Hope To Hope, Meagan Lacy

Publications and Research

This literary analysis examines the emergence of children of alcoholics narratives and their growth from "resource" texts to literary subgenre. While early texts offer useful information about parental alcoholism, they are also limited. Namely, they do not adequately mirror the diversity of children, families, and problems associated with parental alcoholism nor do they offer alternatives for children whose parents do not, or cannot, seek treatment for their addiction. Literature, on the other hand, in inviting what philosopher Martha Nussbaum refers to as "narrative play," can help children learn to understand and empathize with others, nourish their inner curiosity, and, most …

Real Time Analytics On Digital Distraction, Kristian Welch

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Hypothesis: empirically measuring the users productivity has the potential to significantly increase their productivity. This paper is the documentation of the process of building software capable of verifying this hypothesis. Starting with the research which gives enough evidence to warrant the hypothesis, also included is commentary on the prototyping, design decisions, and iteration based on user feedback of the software.

The Banner - V. 150, No. 11 - (December 2015), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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Carrier Liability For Damages Incurred By Ship Passengers: The European Union As A Trailblazer Towards A Global Liability Regime?, Stefan Kirchner, Grit Tüngler, Jan Martin Hoffmann

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

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Overcoming The Public-Private Divide In Privacy Analogies, Victoria Schwartz

UC Law Journal

When a photographer takes unauthorized aerial photographs of a company’s plant, the legal framework under which courts evaluate the case, as well as its likely outcome, depends on whether the photographer was hired by a private actor or the government. If a competitor hired the photographer, the aerial photography may constitute improper trade secret misappropriation. If, however, the government hired the photographer, the aerial photography would not violate the Fourth Amendment. This dichotomy illustrates a public-private divide in which privacy violations by the government are treated differently from privacy violations by the private sector. Despite this divide, some courts have …

The Relation Between Omani Students' Perceptions Of The Writing Strategies And Their Writing Performance, Juma B. Busaidi, Dina A. Al-Jamal

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The present study aimed at exploring the relation between Omani students' percep-tions of writing strategies and their own writing performance. Three types of key universal strategies (metacognitive, cognitive, social-affective), in master’s degree research, were assumed as effective in promoting students' successful writing processes. A strategy questionnaire in or-der to map Omani EFL students' perception of strategy use as well as a writing test to identify students' actual writing performance was constructed. The present study reported that the par- ticipants perceived the metacognitive strategy of selective attention as prevailing in their writing practice. They also demonstrated interest in the social affective …

Spelling Errors Of Omani Efl Students, Sheikha A. Al-Bereiki, Abdo M. Al-Mekhlafi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The purpose of this study was to explore the types of spelling errors students of grade ten make and to find out whether there were any significant differences between males and fe- males with respect to the types of spelling errors made. The sample of the study included 90 grade ten students from four different schools in North Batinah. The researchers manipulated the use of a test that consisted of two questions: an oral dictation test of 70 words with a contex- tualizing sentence and a free writing task. The misspellings were classified into nine different types. The findings revealed …

Arabic In Foreign Language Programmes: Difficulties And Challenges, Fatma Y. Al-Busaidi

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The purpose of this study was to review the reported literature regarding Arabic language programmes. It gives an overview of the historical background of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) programmes. It also provided a brief description of the Arabic language and its characteristics, and how they might cause some difficulties. Specifically, the diglossic phenomenon in Arabic programmes and how Arabic programmes deal with diglossia was discussed. Pedagogical factors, such as the lack of clearly articulated objectives in TAFL, the lack of coordination between Arabic programmes, the lack of experienced and qualified teachers, the shortage of materials and resources …

Relationship Between Social Anxiety And Parental Authority Among College Of Education Students’ At Squ, Hilal Z. Al-Nabhani, Abdulhameed S. Hassan

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between parental authority and social anxiety. The study attempted to answer the following question: Are there significant differences in social anxiety due to parental authority factors: (support, control, psychological control, emotion and accomplishment of missions)? Data was collected from 172 students of College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University. The Parental Authority Questionnaire (FAQ), and Social Anxiety Scale (SAS) were used to assess variables. To answer the study question, re- gression analysis was used. Findings indicated that there was significant relationship between parental authority and social anxiety in several domains. …

Mindfulness Of Career Counselors Within The Omani’S Context, Bakkar S. Bakkar, Muna A. Al-Bahrani

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

This study aimed to explore the variation of Omani career counselors’ mindfulnesslevel, in relation to their gender, qualifications, experience, age, and social status. The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale was used to assess the mindfulness level of 164 career counselors from the Sultanate of Oman. The findings showed that mindfulness level was high among career counselors. The results also revealed significant differences due to gender. Males’ level of mindfulness was higher than females. N o differences were found due to qualifications, experience, age, and social status on the level of mindfulness. Recommendations suggested further research to examine the relationship between mindfulness …

Meet Me Monday: Case Study On A Community Health Program Through The Lens Of The Elaboration Likelihood Model, Joshua Schlaich

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

This case study employs the Elaboration Likelihood Model as a framework for understanding one Idaho/Oregon Health System's community health program and weekly walking event. Meet Me Monday, a program started in 2013 due to many organizational and federal goals to improve patient population and community health, has been perceived to have struggled with influencing increased and sustained participation. This study focuses on the communicative efforts of the Meet Me Monday community health program, and looks to gain a fuller understanding of the influences and moderating variables to participation.

Utilizing data sources such as semi-structured interviews with program organizers, surveying of …

Aesthetics And Performance Evaluation Of Post-Industrial Public Parks, Adel C. Vaughn

Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Honors Theses

Post-Industrial sites are often un-utilized and deserted places that are an aesthetic, social, ecological, and physical hindrance to the realm of the cities in which they lie, however they possess enormous potential. With respectful and transformative design, these new public parks gain a variety of benefits that extend well beyond the typical benefits exhibited by public parks due to their rich history, fascinating existing structures, high levels of visual and sensorial stimulation, one-of-a-kind traits, and opportunity for impactful change. By evaluating these post-industrial public parks, knowledge can be gained about what specific elements in the landscape contribute to their overall …

Awakening The Spirit Of The Nlra: The Future Of Concerted Activity Through Social Media, Benjamin J. Hogan

West Virginia Law Review

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Finding A Way Out Of No Man's Land: Compensating Mental-Mental Claims And Bringing West Virginia's Workers' Compensation System Into The 21st Century, Logan Burke

West Virginia Law Review

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Consequences Of Repeated Ethanol Exposure During Early Or Late Adolescence On Conditioned Taste Aversions In Rats, Jessica Saalfield, Linda Spear

Psychology Faculty Scholarship

Alcohol use is prevalent during adolescence, yet little is known about possible long-lasting consequences. Recent evidence suggests that adolescents are less sensitive than adults to ethanol's aversive effects, an insensitivity that may be retained into adulthood after repeated adolescent ethanol exposure. This study assessed whether intermittent ethanol exposure during early or late adolescence (early-AIE or late-AIE, respectively) would affect ethanol conditioned taste aversions 2 days (CTA1) and >3 weeks (CTA2) post-exposure using supersaccharin and saline as conditioning stimuli (CS), respectively. Pair-housed male Sprague-Dawley rats received 4 g/kg i.g. ethanol (25%) or water every 48 h from postnatal day (P) 25-45 …

When Is It Mental?, Stuart Glennan

Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS

Most philosophical debate over mental causation has been concerned with reconciling commonsense intuitions that there are causal interactions between the mental and the physical with philosophical theories of the nature of the mental that seem to suggest otherwise. My concern is with a different and more practical problem. We often confront some cognitive, affective, or bodily phenomenon, and wonder about its source – its etiology or its underlying causal basis. For instance, you might wonder whether your queasiness due to something you ate, or whether it is just nervousness, or whether your aunt’s memory loss is a neurological problem or …

T&C Magazine Issue 10 - Winter 2015, T&C Media

T&C Magazine

Articles Include: Alumni with Cool Careers // In Transition // Not your Mother's Classroom // Living with the Unpredictable // The Secret Life of Bayley Banks // More than Black & White // Accepting Love // Excuses! Excuses! // Campus Shooting // Where in the World are you from

Comparison Of Sustained Cognitive Training Vs. Cardiovascular Exercise On Cognitive Decline And Pathology In A Vascular Model Of Alzheimer’S Disease | Comparison Of Sustained Cognitive Training Vs. Cardiovascular Exercise On Cognitive Decline And Pathology In A Vascular Model Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Maria Elizabeth Anderson

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Despite numerous advances in our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there is still no cure, and the disease continues to pose a severe public health problem. It has become clear that many factors, including certain lifestyle practices, may contribute to the development of the disease; however, much remains to be learned about how lifestyle factors may prevent or delay cognitive decline. Unlike human epidemiological studies, murine models can provide clearer inferences about causality. The present studies focus on two lifestyle factors: cognitive enrichment and cardio-vascular exercise. Specifically, the effects of lifestyle interventions on behavioral performance and …

Antecedents And Outcomes Associated With Altered Neuroendocrine Coupling In A Young Adolescent Sample, Sarah Rose Black

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Previous research has identified puberty as a time of marked vulnerability to negative psychological outcomes, despite the fact that most individuals navigate this transition with little disturbance. The current study investigated neuroendocrine coupling, or the extent to which hormone reactivity is correlated, as a potential mechanism explaining the relationship between puberty and negative outcomes, as well as investigating early life stressors that may influence hormone coupling patterns. Cortisol, DHEA, and testosterone levels were collected from 394 9-year-old children as part of a larger longitudinal study investigating temperament and psychopathology; previously collected information about parenting styles, parental psychopathology, and parental marital …

Writing At The Intersection: Understanding International Student Writers, Soni Adhikari

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

In U.S. colleges and universities, non-native English speaking international students are generally described in terms of their challenges with the English language. Even after the focus of scholarship has recently shifted to these students’ strengths as “multilingual†writers, their challenges and strengths in other areas of their development as writers are still overlooked. This thesis addresses the need to inform and influence teaching/learning practices about international multilingual students by using multidimensional frameworks. Considering that international students’ challenges (and strengths) of language intersect with a variety of other academic skills and also their motivation to learn, I argue that in order …

Motivating Students With Learning Disabilities To Achieve Through The Use Of Authentic Projects And Technology, Meagan King

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate effective methods that help students with learning disabilities achieve better quality writing. The types of methods that were reviewed were authentic writing projects, process writing, and peer work through the analysis of scholarly and personal research. Using technology to enhance understanding was also evaluated in relation to these methods. The study concluded that these effective methods increase student motivation because of their applicability to the real world. The study also concluded that as a result of the motivation produced by authentic writing projects, students develop more confidence in themselves as writers and …

Secularization As Pastoral Power: Governmentality And Christianity, Maria Angeles Prado Ballarin

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

I focus on Foucault's Lectures at the Collège de France in order to show how his genealogy of the modern normalizing society leads him to trace the historical beginnings and the condition of possibility of bio-disciplinary practices of individual and collective government- together with the discourse of the hermeneutics of the subject that serves to justify them- to the organization and development of the Christian pastorate from the fourth century onwards. Taking up Nietzsche's critique of Western Christianity, Foucault analyses the emergence and deployment of the procedures or modalities of modern governmentality as effects of the extension or generalization of …

Ideological Extremity Perception: Causes And Consequences, Karyn Ann Amira

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

This dissertation examines causes and consequences of ideological perception and theorizes that these judgments are fueled by both conscious and subconscious affect, as proposed by the hot cognition model and the motivated reasoning framework. The first empirical chapter, which stands separate from the others, uses fixed effects NES panel data to demonstrate that ideological perceptions of the party in power impact citizen preferences for federal spending. The second empirical chapter uses an experimental survey to demonstrate that conscious and subconscious affect impact ideological perceptions of fictitious candidates while simultaneously testing a previous finding that Democrats are perceived as more ideological …

Racialized Partisan Identity: The Role Of Pan-Ethnic Identity In Partisan Movement Among Asian Americans, Richard Cho

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

I conduct empirical and experimental tests to highlight the impact of perceived commonality with racial-minority groups and its effects on subsequent political behavior among Asian Americans. This includes an exploration into how a shared identity interacts with Asian Americans’ racial identity to shape their subsequent political behavior. Using experimental treatments adopted from real-world messages in the news media, I show how exposure to the political derogation of both illegal and legal immigrant groups in the United States activates Asian Americans’ own racial identification and that the extent to which this identity affects political attitudes related to this derogation are largely …