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Evaluating The Impact Of Age And Time On Sensory And Affective Levels Of Pain Processing, Maxine Kaylen Geltmeier

Psychology Theses - Archive

The relationship between pain and age has been studied for decades. However, research has produced conflicting results for pain thresholds and pain affect in clinical assessments. Likewise, pre-clinical research is conflicting and sparse, limiting the extent of any overarching conclusions. Despite conflicting results on directionality (higher thresholds verses lower thresholds), pain sensitivity and pain affect seem to change with age. Two major arguments have surfaced to explain these differences. The first is, the aging process can lead to changes in peripheral pain signals of pain pathways. The second is, higher order processes that evaluate pain information change with age. For …

Motivators Of Prostitution Desistance, Shawn Nicole Guy

Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses - Archive

The intent of this thesis was to determine the factors that lead to desistance from street prostitution in the form of motivators and how to shape recommendations to courts, social services, and policy-makers based off of identified themes. Additionally, various theories are discussed, supporting the presence of identified motivators and themes, that could be used by interventionsists as guiding principles when working on strategies for prostitution desistance modifications. Without isolating and stratifying motivators and themes, prostitutes who desire to desist may not receive appropiate treatments and interventions and may continue to recidivate with prostitution-related criminal charges. Statements obtained through qualitative …

Prevalence And Risk Factors For Fear Of Birth In Pregnant Women In The United States, Whitney Gray Mildren

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

Fear of birth is an extreme state of anxiety from phobia about childbirth. It causes severe distress and anxiety. Women experiencing this distress may decide to avoid pregnancy, terminate pregnancy, or elect cesarean delivery without medical necessity. Prevalence of fear of birth in the United States has been reported in only three studies and has ranged from 27% to 52%, but the populations studied were healthy, college-aged, women who were not pregnant and were nulliparous. In other countries, the average prevalence rate of fear of birth in nulliparous and multiparous women at various points during pregnancy was 23%. Researchers from …

Predicting Academic Success Of Msn Students, Cynthia L. Koomey

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

Background: There is a great demand for nurses with advanced educational preparation in today’s healthcare environment (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2017a). Enrollment and retention of MSN students is critical in order to meet the increased demand. Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive, correlational research design using secondary analysis was to examine six variables that may predict academic success in MSN students. The six variables were years since last formal educational degree, graduate nursing program site (online versus campus-based), academic pathway to graduate school (BSN versus RN-to-BSN), outside commitments (number of hours per week working in a paid …

Association Between Psychosocial And Organizational Factors And Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior In Desk-Dependent Office Workers, Andrew Lafrenz, Taryn Lust, Minot Cleveland, Alar Mirka, Andrew Downs, Bryan Goodin, Jacquie Van Hoomissen

CUP Faculty Research

Cross-sectional analysis of data from the Recharge@Work study was used to assess individual, interpersonal and organizational correlates of objectively- measured sedentary time, in desk-dependent office workers at 2 U.S. hospitals. Analysis included 65 participants (62 females and ~49.2 years old). Sedentary time was assessed by accelerometry across five consecutive days and expressed as prolonged sedentary bouts (60 min ≤ 150 cpm). Correlates measured a baseline included: age, BMI, active break enjoyment, active break outcome expectancy, active break self-efficacy, active break social support, direct supervisor support of active breaks and senior manager support of active breaks. As expected, we found that …

Ekzaminimi I Indikatorëve Menaxherial Në Motivimin E Të Punësuarve: Fuqizimi Psikologjik, Motivimi I Brendshëm Dhe Performanca, Dua Bajmaku

Theses and Dissertations

Programet e fuqizimit psikologjik të punonjësve janë miratuar gjerësisht në sektorin publik, si dhe në sektorët privatë, si një mënyrë për të përmirësuar performancën e punonjësve. Punonjësit e fuqizuar përmirësojnë performancën kryesisht duke gjetur mënyra inovative për të korrigjuar gabimet në prodhimin dhe ofrimin e shërbimeve dhe ridizajnimin e proceseve të punës. Ky studim ka për qëllim ekzaminimin e indikatorëve menaxherial në motivimin e të punësuarve, si: fuqizimin psikologjik, motivimin e brendshëm dhe performancën e punonjësve. Për qëllimet e këtij studimi janë përdorur si qasje kërkimore, cilësore ashtu edhe sasiore. Studimi përfshin një kampion prej 33 subjektesh, nga të cilët …

Faktorët Që Ndikojnë Në Përzgjedhjen E Një Kafiterie Nga Ana E Klientit, Rasti I Lips Caffe, Albesa Dragusha

Theses and Dissertations

Një nga problemet e shumta me të cilat ballafaqohen sot firmat apo kafiteritë në Kosovë ështëproblemi i identifikimit të faktorëve që ndikojnë te konsumatorët në përzgjedhjen e kafiterisë, aplikimi i strategjive të mirëfillta të marketingut të cilat do t’i shpinin ato drejtë sukseseve në biznes, në një kohë të konkurueshmërisë së lartë në biznes, të cilat shpesh bëhen pengesë e zhvillimit të kafiterive edhe kur ato kanë kapacitet dhe mundësi të zhvillimit.

Duke ditur se sot në Kosovë zhvillohet një sistem i jetës më dinamike, duke u shtuar numri i të punësuarve nga të dy gjinitë dhe cdo here duke …

Projektimi I Objekteve Te Banimit (Banim Kolektiv), Eron Bytyqi

Theses and Dissertations

Qëllimi i këtij punimi të diplomës është projektimi i Objektit i objektit të banimit kolektiv në qytetin e Ferizajt. Si fillim janë analizuar objektet banimit në këtë qytet , dhe gjatë analizave është vërejtur mungesa e objekteve te banimit tipi banim kolektiv ne kete zone.

Aplikimi i këtyre objekteve (banim kolektiv) ka filluar kohët e fundit të përdoret edhe në Kosovë , perderisa në vendet evropiane ka qenë i zhvilluar shumë kohë më parë. Tendeca e këtij projekti është që në një objekt të jenë të perfshira të gjitha hapësirat e nevojshme për një jetesë sa më të mirë.

Lokacioni …

Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis – India: Updates And Way Forward, Nupur Roy

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Error Theory Of Contract, Matthew A. Seligman

Maryland Law Review

Many people have false beliefs about contract doctrine. That pervasive phenomenon has profound practical, theoretical, and normative implications that neither courts nor scholars have recognized. This Article will make three contributions to fill that gap. First, it will establish just how widespread the phenomenon is among non-lawyers. After synthesizing the existing evidence of false beliefs about contract law, it will contribute a new empirical study showing that between one-third and one-half of people falsely believe specific performance rather than damages is the remedy for breach.

The Article will then argue that people’s false beliefs about contract doctrine pose a fundamental …

Shame, Embarrassment, And The Subjectivity Requirement, Erick Ramirez

Philosophy

Reactive theories of responsibility see moral accountability as grounded on the capacity for feeling reactive-attitudes. I respond to a recent argument gaining ground in this tradition that excludes psychopaths from accountability. The argument relies on what Paul Russell has called the 'subjectivity requirement'. On this view, the capacity to feel and direct reactive-attitudes at oneself is a necessary condition for responsibility. I argue that even if moral attitudes like guilt are impossible for psychopaths to deploy, that psychopaths, especially the "successful" and "secondary" subtypes of psychopathy, can satisfy the subjectivity requirement with regard to shame. I appeal to evidence that …

An Ethnographic Study On The Relationship Between Andragogy And Perceived Ability Of Hybrid And Virtual Employees To Live Corporate Values, Laura Van Iseghem

Dissertations

As several businesses and organizations push to be profitable and successful, many lack efforts in enforcing and maintaining an effective vision and mission as part of the business strategy. This qualitative, ethnographic study aimed to identify the relationship, if any, between andragogy, an adult learning theory, and the perceived ability of the study company’s hybrid and virtual employees to live the seven corporate core values (trust, humility, embracing change, passion, positive attitude, teamwork and honesty and integrity) based on Knowles’ (1973, 1995) six assumptions of the characteristics of the adult learner and the eight process elements (theoretical framework) by which …

Exploring Effects Of Teachers‟ Perception Towards Standardized Tests: A Case Study Of Primary Schools In Soroti Municipal Council, Uganda, Agera Thomas

Master of Education

The purpose of the study was to explore the effects of teachers‟ perception towards standardized tests within government aided primary schools of Soroti Municipal Council in Eastern region, Uganda. A researcher used qualitative approach and case study design was adopted whereby data collected revealed what people thought, experienced and believed rather than prior prejudice, assumptions that bias data collection, analysis to research conclusion. Data was collected using qualitative methods and tools of survey, interview, document analysis and questionnaires, interview guide, document analysis protocol respectively. A total number of 18 respondents that comprised 02 head teachers, 08 primary seven teachers and …

Addressing Cultural Diversity In Early Childhood Classes: What Are Teachers Competencies?, Prezy Emanuel Ramadhani

Master of Education

Addressing cultural diversity (CD) has become an issue of discussion worldwide particularly in early childhood care and education institutions, on how practitioners address the learning needs of children from a diverse cultural background (DCB) in their classrooms. In Tanzania particularly in Korogwe town, like another different part of the world, early childhood classes are populated with children from the DCB. Yet, little is on documents on how practitioners address the LNC from the DCB. The purpose of this study was to investigate the competences of early childhood practitioners (ECPs) in addressing the LNC from the DCB. The study adopted a …

An Examination Of The Role That Integration Plays In Promoting Teaching And Learning For Refugee Learners In Secondary Schools: Case Study Of Public Secondary Schools In Moyo District Uganda, Tiondi Patrick

Master of Education

In attempt to provide free education for all refugee children in the country, the Government of Uganda introduced Refugees Act 2006 and Refugees Regulations Act 2010 which empowered refugee children to access and enjoy basic education like any other nationals. The purpose of this study was to examine the role that integration plays in promoting teaching and learning for refugee learners in secondary schools in Uganda particularly Moyo District. The study adopted qualitative approach with case study design in one of the purposively selected public secondary school in Moyo district. Data was collected from fifteen participants namely head teacher, teachers, …

Exploring The Factors Influencing Parental Involvement In Early Childhood Education In Masasi District, Tanzania., Azam Saidi

Master of Education

Pre-school years builds foundation or baseline for child’s growth, development and learning. For children to develop holistically they need parents’ care and support. Parental involvement in children’s affairs is very crucial because parents are the first teacher (educator) to children. The purpose of this study is therefore to investigate the factors that determine the extent of parental involvement in their young children’s education, as influenced by’; socio-economic status of a family, parents’ level of education, religious awareness of parents, parents’ awareness or perception on the value of ECE, as well as parents’ inadequately involved by teachers. The study was guided …

Effectiveness Of Teacher Performance And Appraisal Document (Tpad) Use As A Curriculum Supervisory Tool In Improving Teacher Performance Competencies. A Case Study Of A Primary School In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya., Duncan Mwarimbo Mwae

Master of Education

This study investigated the effectiveness of Teacher Performance and Appraisal Document (TPAD) use as a curriculum supervisory tool in Voi Sub-County public primary school in Kenya. The study focused on achievement of TPAD objective of improving teacher performance competencies. This study was guided by four major objectives: examining the activities involved in the implementation of TPAD; describing the teachers‘ perceptions of TPAD use; investigating the strengths and weaknesses of TPAD use in dispensing its supervisory roles and eventually suggesting strategies that can make TPAD more effective. The study utilized qualitative approach and case study design which involved multiple data collection …

Do Upper Elementary Students Have Higher Grades When They Complete Their Homework?, Kristie A. Olson

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This action research study takes a look at the question, Do upper elementary students have higher grades when they complete their homework? Data was collected from forty-seven fifth grade students for a three-week period in five academic areas. Students are challenged to complete their homework and have three or less missing or late assignments to earn a reward. Homework completion is compared to the student’s first quarter grades. There is discussion of different factors that affect homework completion from the point of view of the teacher, parent and student.

Diverse Originalism, Christina Mulligan

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Parents And Community In The Management Of Student Discipline In A Secondary School, Eyotaru Patricia

Master of Education

The need to improve education quality continues to dominate education policy discourse in Uganda. Good education is not only about physical inputs but also about effective parental and community involvement in children‘s learning and behavior management. This study examined: the roles of parents and community involvement in the management of student discipline and the challenges faced in a bid to involve them in the management of student discipline in a secondary school in Offaka Sub County, Arua District. In this study a qualitative approach was adopted which employed face to face interviews, focus group discussion and document analysis as the …

Binge Eating Disorder, Kristin Olsen

Counselor Education Capstones

This paper is a comprehensive overview of binge eating disorder. Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and co-morbidities are addressed and research related to risk factors is summarized. The second half of this paper will describe various treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing and their efficacy for treating binge eating disorder.

Success For Every Child: The Impact Of Teacher Perceptions On Student Achievement, Sarah K. Pease

Counselor Education Capstones

The way a teacher perceives students may affect how they treat them. This may stem from biases that teachers may or may not be aware of. Every human has biases against certain people (Johnson, 2013). These biased perceptions might stem from past experiences, uncertainty, physical appearance, or other reasons. Because perception influences teachers’ responses to students, it is necessary to discuss how impactful teacher perceptions are on students in the educational system. Because teachers have a powerful position in students’ daily lives, they likely have an effect on student learning as well as their self-efficacy. Students from minority cultures are …

Addiction In The Workplace: Prevention, Detection, And Treatment Options, Kacie Lovas

Counselor Education Capstones

Untreated drug and alcohol-addicted adults can cause health, safety, and financial strain in various sectors of our communities. Because the majority of substance abusers are working adults, workplace treatment programs have become significant in helping establish treatment to a potentially unsupported group. Through treatment options like Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) such as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), employers can provide services that protect their productivity levels and decrease costs, while also providing support to their employees and community. In addition to preventative measures, screening and assessment tools can assist employers in chemical dependency detection efforts. Inpatient and …

School's Impact On Immigrant Students' Self-Identity, Chris Caduff

Counselor Education Capstones

Students today have a lot on their plates. Besides a full schedule of classes, many students also have duties at home, part-time jobs, and a variety of extra-curricular activities. Immigrant students have the added responsibilities of balancing learning about a new country and culture and keeping parts of their native culture alive. They may also be learning a new language and/or translating for their parents. Simultaneously, they are often trying to figure out how they fit in this new place and in their new school. Culturally Responsive Teaching, where value is placed on the student’s culture, language, and experiences, and …

Cime Newsletter : December 2018, Cime

Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) Archives

-Training the Future Healthcare Leaders for the best!
-A collaborative approach to train the residents of the Department of Surgery, Section of Urology
-Training of Trainers
-Provost Talk on “Policymaking in Health”
-Certificate Course in Simulation-Based Cataract Surgery
-Identifying and managing patients at high risk in orthopaedics
-Management of Oncology Patients with Neutropenia
-Death and Dying Simulation Scenario

Sickness And Contamination In The Yellow Wallpaper And Maggie: A Girl Of The Streets, Abigail Callahan

Honors Theses

Sickness and Contamination in “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “Maggie: A Girl of the Streets” looks at feminism through the lens of nineteenth-century medical practices and how both Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Stephen Crane used them to argue against social standards for women. Most women during this time were seen as mentally ill or sick because they were in fact women. However, sexually active women were seen as even more sickly. Gilman in particular exposes sexism within the medical practice, and Crane builds on that by exposing sexism towards sexually active women through the idea of contamination. This paper refers to …

Descriptive Census Survey Of Community Gardens Supported By The Big Garden, Abigail R. Hughes

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

The goal of this capstone and service learning project is to provide The Big Garden, an Omaha, NE based nonprofit organization, with survey data on the growth of their sites and programming over the past five years along with information on current garden needs and capacity. A census survey of a subsample of gardens supported by The Big Garden will provide leadership with information needed as they plan next steps for the organization and specific programming planning. Surveys were distributed to all gardens within their network to collect data on garden characteristics (e.g., size, length of time in operation), production …

An Evaluation Of Implementing Trauma-Informed Care Training In Healthcare Settings, Amanda Kis

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

Background: Trauma-informed care (TIC) has recently become a popular topic in medical science. Many patients’ health conditions have been diagnosed and treated purely as medical issues, yet emerging research indicates that trauma is sometimes the source of many physical and mental conditions. Implementing TIC education in healthcare systems may lead to preventing the onset of symptomology related to undiagnosed, chronic trauma experience.

Objectives: The primary goal of this Capstone project was to implement TIC training developed by Trauma Matters Omaha Coalition and assess preliminary evidence for changes in participants’ confidence, clinical knowledge, professional knowledge, self-awareness, and assumptions and biases regarding …

Conflicts Of Interest And Law-Firm Structure, Cassandra Burke Robertson

St. Mary's Journal on Legal Malpractice & Ethics

Business and law are increasingly practiced on a transnational scale, and law firms are adopting new business structures in order to compete on this global playing field. Over the last decade, global law firms have merged into so-called “mega-brands” or “mega-firms”—that is, associations of national or regional law firms that join together under a single brand worldwide. For law firms, the most common mega-firm structure has been the Swiss verein, though the English “Company Limited by Guarantee” structure is growing in popularity as well, as is the similar “European Economic Interest Grouping.” All of these structures allow related entities to …

A Heuristic Inquiry Into Female Student-Athletes' Experiences Of Identity Loss After Retirement From Sport, Catherine Cody Wooten

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of retired female athletes after they have retired from Division I athletics. The study sought to understand retired female athletes' subsequent transition out of athletics and their loss in identity, if any. With increased understanding of psychological and emotional facets of retired female athletes, counselors may be able to provide more appropriate and well-tailored interventions, support, and guidance required for adaptive transitions in identity. Six retired female athletes were recruited to describe their lived experiences of transition out of athletics in a single semi-structured audio interview. Data comprised participants' …