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Bow Lake, Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Chocorua Lake, Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Lake Kanasatka, Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Regional Effects Of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes On Shortening And Calcium Transport In Epicardial And Endocardial Myocytes From Rat Left Ventricle, Manal M.A. Smaill, Muhammad A. Qureshi, Anatoliy Shmygol, Murat Oz, Jaipaul Singh, Vadym Sydorenko, Alya Arabi, Frank C. Howarth, Lina Al Kury

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© 2016 The Authors. In the heart, the left ventricle pumps blood at higher pressure than the right ventricle. Within the left ventricle, the electromechanical properties of ventricular cardiac myocytes vary transmurally and this may be related to the gradients of stress and strain experienced in vivo across the ventricular wall. Diabetes is also associated with alterations in hemodynamic function. The aim of this study was to investigate shortening and Ca2+ transport in epicardial (EPI) and endocardial (ENDO) left ventricular myocytes in the streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rat. Shortening, intracellular Ca2+ and L-type Ca2+ current (ICa,L) were measured by video detection, …

Governance And Reporting In A Complex Global Environment, Claire Richards, Mary Ann Reynolds, Jesse Dillard

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The purpose of this paper is to explore whether there are extant mechanisms that are utilized to meet the challenges of diverse corporate governance needs in modern global society. We adopt the nonlinear lens utilized in complex adaptive systems. The examination is advanced using three examples drawn from published academic research. The three examples selected allow consideration of differing levels of analysis, regions and entity types. Levels of analysis include societal, institutional and firm. Regions include Asia Pacific, United States and international. The governance types are governmental, charitable and corporate. Distinct world views are represented by considering the holistic worldview …

Enactment Of Apology Legislation In Hong Kong: Report And Second Round Consultation, Lisa Wong, Kit Wah Cecilia Wong Ng, Hing Cheung Thomas Au, Nadja Alexander, Lok Kwan David Dai, Hing Fung Leung, Wai Hung Francis Law, Queenie Lau, Ting Kwok Iu, Shing Ping James Chiu, Shahla Ali, Michael Beckett, Thomas Edward Kwong

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

Nadja Alexander was contributor to the Report of the Department of Justice of Hong Kong as Chair of the Working Group.In the report published by the Working Group on Mediation of the Department of Justice in 2010, it was recommended, among others, that the question of whether there should be an apology or legislative provisions dealing with the making of apologies for the purpose of enhancing settlement deserves further consideration. In 2012, for Secretary for Justice established the Steering Committee on Mediation ("Steering Committee") with a view to further promoting the development of mediation in Hong Kong. The regulatory Framework …

Monetizing Personal Data: A Two-Sided Market Approach, Ahmed Saleh Bataineh, Rabeb Mizouni, May El Barachi, Jamal Bentahar

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© 2016 The Authors. Mobile phone-based sensing is a new paradigm that aims at using smartpohnes to answer sensing requests and collect useful data. Nowadays, a wide variety of domains ranging from health-care applications to pollution monitoring are benefiting from such collected data. However, despite its increasing popularity and the huge amount of data provided by users, there is no platform where mobile phone owners can effectively sell their data. In this paper, we propose the idea of a data monetization platform using two-sided market theory. In this platform, the data is viewed as an economic good and the data …

Giving And Stealing Ideas In Memory: Source Errors In Recall Are Influenced By Both Early-Selection And Late-Correction Retrieval Processes, Timothy J. Hollins, Nicholas Lange, Christopher J. Berry, Ian Dennis

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Preference For Different Relaxation Techniques By Copd Patients: Comparison Between Six Techniques, David M.G. Halpin, Michael E. Hyland, Sue Blake, D Seamark, Margaret Pinnuck, David Ward, Ben Whalley, Colin J. Greaves, Adam L. Hawkins, C Seamark

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

The Empathic-30 Questionnaire Is Reliable And Valid For Polish Pediatric Intensive Care Units., K Witulska, M Migdal, E Sulich, A Piotrowski, J Latour

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Principal Components Analysis Of Reward Prediction Errors In A Reinforcement Learning Task, Thomas D. Sambrook, Jeremy Goslin

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

The Accuracy Of Dietary Recall Of Infant Feeding And Food Allergen Data, Zyl Z Van, K. Maslin, T. Dean, R. Blaauw, C. Venter

School of Nursing and Midwifery

AbstractBackgroundResearch investigating the association of infant dietary factors with later health outcomes often relies on maternal recall. It is unclear what the effect of recall bias is on the accuracy of the information obtained. The present study aimed to determine the extent of recall bias on the accuracy of infant feeding and food allergen data collected 10 years later.MethodsMothers were recruited from a prospective birth cohort from the Isle of Wight. When their child was 10 years of age (2011/2012), mothers were requested to complete a retrospective infant feeding questionnaire asking the same questions as those solicited in 2001/2002.ResultsIn total, …

I See What You Say: Prior Knowledge Of Other’S Goals Automatically Biases The Perception Of Their Actions, Matthew Hudson, Toby Nicholson, Rob Ellis, Patric Bach

School of Psychology

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One Step Ahead: The Perceived Kinematics Of Others’ Actions Are Biased Toward Expected Goals., Matthew Hudson, Toby Nicholson, William A. Simpson, Rob Ellis, Patric Bach

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

How Nurses Prepare Families For Treatment Withdrawal In Intensive Care: Results Of An Australasian Survey, M Bloomer, M Coombs, K Ranse, R Endacott

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Discrimination Amongst Arctic Indigenous Sámi And Non-Sámi Populations In Norway, Kl Hansen, S Minton, O Friborg, T Sørlie

School of Psychology

Background: Recent research demonstrates that for many indigenous Sami people, experiencing ethnic discrimination is a regular occurrence. The present study was designed to provide estimates of the prevalence of self-reported discrimination in order to identify specific settings where discrimination happened, to identify perpetrators and to examine individuals’ responses to the discrimination. Methods: In 2012, all inhabitants aged between 18 and 69 living in selected municipalities with both Sami and non-Sami settlements in mid- and northern Norway were mailed an invitation to participate in a questionnaire survey covering questions about discrimination (types of discrimination, settings where discrimination happened, and who the …

Transition To Specialty Practice Program Characteristics And Professional Development Outcomes, Julia Morphet, Bridie Kent, Virginia Plummer, Julie Considine

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Liver Transplantation: An Analysis Of Risk Factors And Incidence From Oregon Health & Science University, Ashlee Hubsky

University Honors Theses

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the top ten most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States, with liver transplantation widely accepted as the best treatment option for long term outcomes. The risk of HCC recurrence after liver transplantation is a growing concern among the medical community due to the scarcity of available organs for transplant. Scholars desire to understand HCC biology and risk factors associated with recurrence, for more accurate predictions of HCC recurrence in the future. A retrospective review from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) examined 69 HCC patients from February 27, 2002 to December 31, 2011. Data …

The Effects Of The Aca On Actuarial Pricing: How The Work Of Health Actuaries Has Changed Post-Aca, Alex M.S. George

University Honors Theses

In the United States, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or ACA) drastically altered the health insurance industry. Insurers are no longer able to deny coverage or charge higher premiums based on an individual’s medical history. In order to more evenly spread the financial risks associated with these ACA reforms among insurers and stabilize health insurance premiums, risk-sharing provisions dubbed the "3 R's" (risk adjustment, risk corridors, and reinsurance) were instituted in the individual and small group market. This thesis will begin with a discussion of the "3 R's" and the other ACA regulations that have had significant …

When Enough Is Enough: The Impact Of Parental Involvement In Children's Participation In Organized Sports, Dorothy K. Hollins

University Honors Theses

In the United States, organized sports for children and youth play a key role in our country’s culture. Child participation in organized youth sports begins as young as the age of 5 and continues on to 18 years of age. Youth participation in athletics is premised upon the socially accepted notion that participation in competitive sports builds character, which in turn helps children learn valuable life lessons. However, recent studies have shown that youth athletics provides an environment for adults to become overly emotionally invested in their children’s athletic endeavors. This thesis examines varying levels of parental involvement in their …

Meditation And Mindfulness: Combatting Negative Mindsets And Mental Health Afflictions While Promoting Positives Such As Confidence And General Well-Being, Charlotte R. Dicharry

University Honors Theses

Popular opinion holds that meditation and mindfulness render positive effects. However, minimal empirical evidence has been submitted except in the last seven years that it has gained attention. This study uses data from these recent years to gather a concise view of the effects of meditation and mindfulness practices in combatting anxiety, depression, and poor self-esteem as well as the increase in positives such as confidence and general well-being.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. has been promoting meditation and mindfulness as treatment for stress since the 1980s. He has applied the practice to physical ailments as well as mental maladies (Kabat-Zinn, 2014b). …

Preventing Campus Sexual Assault: Evaluating Studies Of Male Offender Prevention Programs And Determining Best Practices, Cam Tu Tran

University Honors Theses

Campus sexual assault is becoming a highly publicized issue, with the U.S. White House recently releasing a report urging universities to improve prevention efforts through systematic evaluations, policies, reporting procedures, and victim support (U.S. White House Task Force, 2014). Although these recent headlines have focused attention on universities’ responses to sexual assault, research in prevention program effectiveness has been conducted in university settings for over 30 years. This thesis focuses on past research in primary prevention in facilitated educational trainings for college men. This thesis reviews studies on interventions implemented on college campuses by exploring the most effective practices, and …

Downtown Revitalized, Community Organized: A Comparative Analysis Of Tulsa, Oklahoma And Portland, Oregon, Amber Wagoner

University Honors Theses

This thesis explores the relation between successful revitalization efforts and community engagement initiatives. The cities of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Portland, Oregon are compared on their most recent planning documents related to their downtown and/or central city. In 2010, The City of Tulsa adopted the Tulsa Comprehensive Plan, as well as the Downtown Area Master Plan (DAMP). These documents began a new era of revitalization after decades of disinterest and neglect for Tulsa’s downtown area. Portland’s revitalization efforts date back to the 1972 Downtown Plan. The plan launched participatory planning policies and inspired enthusiasm for a vibrant central city that continues …

The Role Of Portland State University As A Community Partner In Addressing Homelessness, Jennifer Hoskins

University Honors Theses

This paper explores the role of Portland State University as a community partner in addressing the issue of homelessness. The research includes a literature review, findings from a 10-month participant observation study, and interviews with community and academic leaders. The findings from the study focus on community needs, which include having a citizenry educated on issues of poverty and homelessness; having vocal support for public policies that serve people who are homeless; insight from research; and having labor to get work done. The research findings also focus on university needs, which include classroom curriculum centered on poverty and homelessness; service …

Language Sample Length Effects On Various Lexical Diversity Measures: An Analysis Of Spanish Language Samples From Children, Morgan Stills

University Honors Theses

Purpose: various studies have assessed whether lexical diversity in language samples is a useful clinical tool for assessing language abilities. However, not all studies used the same measure of lexical diversity indices or sample demographic. Therefore it is unclear which lexical diversity indices work best when analyzing Spanish language samples. The current study aimed to compare validity evidence for five lexical diversity measures based on Spanish language samples. Specifically it assessed how changes in language-sample length influenced each measure. The most accurate lexical diversity measures were expected to yield similar estimates for a given child across language samples that differed …

Communication Methods In Healthcare For Latinos With Limited English Proficiency: Physician Language Concordance And Children As Translators, Katie Castellanos

University Honors Theses

The goal of this thesis was to examine the primary methods of communication that Latinos with limited English proficiency (LEP) use when professional translators are not available. Latinos constitute 17% of the United States population, 64% of which have limited English proficiency. A literature review was conducted to identify research done in regards to children as translators and physician language concordance. Two themes of communication for Latinos with LEP in the absence of professional translators emerged from the literature review: the use of children as translators, and reliance on physician language concordance. Providers should take caution when working with these …

Determinants Of State Firearms Policy Variation, Brandon Paul Kaskawal

University Honors Theses

The public policy landscape within the United States in regards to firearms is one which is inhabited by a large variation in policies. While many studies, such as those conducted by Azrael, Cook and Miller or O’Brien, Forrest, Lynott, and Daly, have looked at aspects of a states given firearms policy, little research has be conducted looking at why such a variation among state firearms policies exist. In order to uncover possible reasons for state firearms policy variation, this study looked at nine states as case studies along with six variables which are known to influence public policy. Utilizing the …

Gretchen Kafoury: The Personal Is Political, Corinne Rupp

University Honors Theses

Gretchen Kafoury (June 23, 1942 – March 13, 2015) was a Portland politician whose personal ideals formed the backbone of her lengthy career in public service. While an avowed liberal and feminist, Kafoury recognized the need to work across political boundaries in order to get things done. She dedicated her time and voice to communities she saw as underserved, and helped build and protect a social safety net in all her elected positions.

The exhibit created from the Special Collections Archives housing her documents highlighted her political life and achievements, from her earliest days as a grassroots organizer for women’s …

The Impact Of Drought On The Sierra Nevada Range: Using Remote Sensing Data To Estimate Large-Scale Carbon Dioxide Flux, Jessica Mazzi

University Honors Theses

Remote sensing is a widely used technique for studying Earth systems, including ecosystem response to global warming. With the recent California drought, remote sensing gives an opportunity to study large-scale CO₂ flux changes over time due to insufficient water uptake by plant life. In this study three flux towers were used, to correlate Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE = PRI * NDVI * PAR), gathered from remote sensing data, and measurements of CO₂ flux from in-situ flux towers over an area of 8,149 km² in the Sierra Nevada Range. To estimate CO₂ from NEE, two linear regressions …

Color Associations As Advertising Strategies: An Analysis Of Consumer Attitudes Toward The Healthfulness Of Energy Bar Packaging, Rachel Lotz

University Honors Theses

Color plays a strong role in shaping consumers’ attitude toward brands, expectations, and likeability in the field of advertising. Associations with colors are formed within consumers’ culture and are often universal in meaning. Through three studies, the role of color in relationship to perceived healthfulness on energy bar packaging is observed. The results show a strong correlation between a particular color associated with healthfulness due to preconceived color associations often highlighted in advertising strategies. However the results raised unexpected, yet insightful correlations with other colors, which participants identified as healthy. When participants were asked to pick the energy bar that …