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Stress Reduction After Visiting Cats In A Cat Café, Nicole L. Beasley

Content presented at the Roesch Social Sciences Symposium

Research has attempted to induce stress and has been unsuccessful at demonstrating the efficacy of stress reduction. This may indicate that animal interaction is more beneficial when reducing longer-term stress rather than short-term stress, like what has been studied in the past. Additionally, animals may be more effective at reducing life stress as opposed to artificially produced stress.

Past research has limited the time participants may spend interacting with the study animals. The current study will allow participants to spend as much time as necessary with the café cats.

The present study will record a physiological marker of stress and …

2019 Program: Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., Social Sciences Symposium, University Of Dayton

Roesch Social Sciences Symposium Programs and Other Materials

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Exercise On College Students' Overall Health, Tanner Steineke

Honors Thesis

Introduction: Many individuals are not attaining the World Health Organization and American Heart Association’s recommendations for daily physical activity. Physical activity habits are developed during young adulthood and it is therefore important to study barriers to physical activity in college students.

Objectives: Investigate the relationship between college student’s physical activity and their overall health. Methods: Data was collected by circulating an online survey to students on the University of South Dakota campus. Several survey questions were used from the SF-36 and the National College Health Assessment. Measures included mental health, physical activity, overall health, diet, and sleep habits.

Results: Results …

The Challenge Of School Leadership, Albert Boerema

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

We all have a sense of what leadership is, but as one author said, defining it is like nailing jelly to a tree. Everybody has a pretty good idea of what it is.  You can ask little kids what leadership is and they give you a pretty good idea.  But, defining it continues to be difficult, especially for empirical study.

Visitor Characteristics, Attitudes, And Management Preferences Of The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, Samuel J. Rhodes

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (BMWC) encompasses 3 federal wilderness areas and spans over 1.5 million acres of iconic mountains and valleys in northwestern Montana. Here visitors can find a plethora of recreation opportunity that give access to some of the most rugged country that can be found in the lower 48 states. However, managing wilderness areas comes with the challenge of both preserving the natural resources found within their borders and enabling opportunities for recreational experiences. Wilderness social scientists always have striven to determine the type of visitors coming to wilderness, and see what sorts of experiences they pursue. …

Border Police: Scott’S Minstrelsy Of The Scottish Border, The Law, And The 1790s, Penny Fielding

Studies in Scottish Literature

Discusses Scott's Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (1802 etc) in the context of Border history, Scottish legal philosophy, the jurisdictional and cultural concept of the "Debateable Lands," and the Scottish political situation during the political trials and the Militia Act riots in the 1790s. .

W.S. Graham: ‘Born In A Diamond Screeched From A Mountain Pap’, Gerard Carruthers

Studies in Scottish Literature

Provides a centenary reassessment of the Scottish poet W. S. Graham (1918-1986), increasingly recognized as a writer of enduring significance, both for Scottish poetry and for 20th century Modernist poetry more broadly, through close readings of poems from different phases of Graham’s writing career. An edited version of the Hugh MacDiarmid Lecture in March 2018 at the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh.

The Montclarion, November 21, 2019, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

The Cowl - V. 84 - N. 11 - Nov 21, 2019

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 84 - Number 11 - November 21, 2019. 24 pages.

Risk-Averse Contract Interpretation, Aditi Bagchi

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Consumertarian Default Rules, Lior Jacob Strahilevitz, Jamie Luguri

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

The Colby Echo (2019-11-21), Colby College

The Colby Echo

Published by the students of Colby College since 1877, The Colby Echo is the weekly, editorially independent student-run newspaper of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Published monthly, 1877-1886; semi-monthly, 1886-1897; and weekly, during the academic year, 1898-present.

Self-Similarities In Gender Inequality And Human Freedom, Ann Sheila C. Del Rosario

Social Sciences and Development Review

This study utilized the data of countries worldwide to explore on their fractal distribution vis a vis gender inequality and freedom. It determined whether gender inequality can be enhanced via exercise of unrestrained human freedom. The gender inequality index used in this study measures gaps in reproductive health, empowerment and the labor market while human freedom is measured on the basis of civil liberties and political rights. Results of the fractal dimension estimates of the variables which are 1.92661 and 1.29979 respectively denote that human freedom accounts for the 61% of the gender inequality among countries included in the study. …

Self-Esteem And Its Correlates To Academic Performance Among University Freshmen Students, Rogelio M. Hernandez, Merlene M. Bernal, Melanio T. Olea

Social Sciences and Development Review

Self-esteem is a personal opinion of an individual about herself/ himself and the appreciation of his/her worth. It refers to an accurate, justified, balanced appreciation of one’s worth as a person. However, it can also refer to inflated, grandiose, unwarranted sense of conceited superiority over others. Although it is assumed that self-esteem is a trait that is innate and stable across time within a person, studies have shown that it may not be the case sometimes. Some experts argued that this trait can be influenced by some factors such as family, peers, environment and school. Likewise, self- esteem is believed …

A Review Of Muhammad Yunus’ A World Of Three Zeros: The New Economics Of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment And Zero Net Carbon Emissions, Hilda F. San Gabriel, Rimando E. Felicia

Social Sciences and Development Review

The world-renowned economist, whose previous book titled, “The Banker to the Poor” has been followed by many social enthusiasts, cooperative advocates, and entrepreneurs. In its current off-the-press release, Prof Muhammad Yunus wrote “A World of Three Zeros”, The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment and Zero Net Carbon Emissions. They are important must-reads for development workers and leaders, needless to say, contextualizing the cases for ASEAN entrepreneur with a deeper sense of look into the Grameen bank system and other initiatives which are truly oriental but could significantly play an important global role in helping people help themselves. Muhammad …

Broken Pots, Mended Dreams: Concepts, Causes, And Effects Of Teenage Pregnancy In Outreach Barangay, Nick John B. Solar

Social Sciences and Development Review

This study aimed to determine the concepts, causes and effects of teenage pregnancy among selected residents in outreach barangay as an entire group and when classified as to sex. Mixed descriptive and phenomenological methods of research were used, utilizing 50 selected residents as respondents, 7 or 14% were male and 43 or 86% were female, whom were selected through random sampling. The data were obtained through the use of a survey questionnaire. Based on the findings, results revealed that when respondents were categorized by the entire group, teenage pregnancy was the transition period between childhood and adulthood, while, incident of …

Home To Heal, Allen Lessels

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Christian Higher Education And Participation In The Redemptive Work Of God, John R. Markley

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This history of distinctively Christian institutions of higher education in America signals the importance of missional vigilance for stakeholders. This article proposes a framework for Christian faculty to approach their work of educating students in a distinctively Christian way, by orienting each discipline and field of study to the main points of redemptive history as defined by Christian theology. When we train students at a Christian institution, we should be training them to become participants in the redemptive work of God. By taking an intentional approach to this (i.e., orienting our disciplines and the subject-matter to redemptive history), we help …

Are There Shared Neural Correlates Between Dyslexia And Adhd? A Meta-Analysis Of Voxel-Based Morphometry Studies, Lauren M. Mcgrath, Catherine J. Stoodley

Psychology: Faculty Scholarship

Background

Dyslexia and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are highly comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders (estimates of 25–40% bidirectional comorbidity). Previous work has identified strong genetic and cognitive overlap between the disorders, but neural overlap is relatively unexplored. This study is a systematic meta-analysis of existing voxel-based morphometry studies to determine whether there is any overlap in the gray matter correlates of both disorders.

Methods

We conducted anatomic likelihood estimate (ALE) meta-analyses of voxel-based morphometry studies in which individuals with dyslexia (15 studies; 417 cases, 416 controls) or ADHD (22 studies; 898 cases, 763 controls) were compared to typically developing controls. We generated ALE …

Social Information Use In Adolescents: The Impact Of Adults, Peers And Household Composition, Lucas Molleman, Patricia Kanngiesser, Den Bos W Van

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Contingent Negative Variation: Sensitivity To Directed Attention, Lauren Ashley-Marie Dahlke Schenck

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The exact nature of the contingent negative variation (CNV) event-related potential (ERP) remains unclear after decades of research. Although this ERP has long been associated with anticipation of motor responses, it remains present in the absence of physical action. Attention and arousal may better account for production of this ERP. In the current study, we examined the role directed attention may play in CNV production, while controlling for the expectancy of stimulus presentation based on the mean probability of stimulus duration. We hypothesized that if direction of attention, rather than probability of stimulus presentation, had the most pronounced effect, differences …

Activity Patterns Of The Eastern Woodrat (Neotoma Floridana Illinoensis) In Western Tennessee, Jessica Davin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Activity patterns of the eastern woodrat (Neotoma floridana illinoensis) in southwestern Tennessee (Shelby Co.) were investigated at the Edward J. Meeman Biological Station. Patterns were captured using inrared, motion-triggered cameras at bait stations at 3 sites over seasons during 2013-2016. Photographs were examined to determine periods of activity and to observe different feeding strategies (solitary, aggressive, and non-aggressive). Analyses of data indicated that eastern woodrats were primarily nocturnal. The eastern woodrats showed greatest seasonal activity during the fall and approximately equal activity during summer, spring, and winter months. Analyses of data indicated they were solitary and agonistic towards conspecifics and …

Factors Influencing Curriculum Adoption In 2- And 4-Year Undergraduate Cybersecurity Programs, Todd A. Whittaker

Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

Increased demand in the cybersecurity workforce requires a significant response from colleges and universities in order to meet that demand. The federal government has emphasized cybersecurity education at all levels as a way to meet that demand, yet there is wide variance in curriculum defined by academics, industry, and government organizations. While there are many curriculum standards, little research has been conducted to investigate the drivers for curriculum adoption. This study aims to discover what factors influence the adoption of new curriculum at the undergraduate level through a quantitative adaptation and application of existing technology adoption models (e.g. UTAUT, UTAUT2, …

Technology Acceptance Models And Theories In Library And Information Science Research, Muhamad Prabu Wibowo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There is a growing interest of studying technology implementation, acceptance, and adoption as there are a lot of new innovations regarding potential technologies that can be implemented in information institutions. This study tries to explore the application of theories and models of acceptance models in library and information science research. This study employs a systematic literature review to discuss the historical development of theories and models of technological acceptance and their potential use in the library and information science research. Models and theories of acceptance models have been continuously developed to accommodate reasons explaining users would accept and adopt new …

Are Father Depression And Masculinity Associated With Father Perceptions Of Maternal Gatekeeping?, Clare R. Thomas, Erin Kramer Holmes

Faculty Publications

Maternal gatekeeping has been associated with reductions in father involvement and can have a negative impact on the family. Few researchers, however, have focused on how characteristics of the father contribute to gatekeeping. Consequently, this brief report is focused on associations between father depression, father adherence to masculine norms, and father reports of maternal gatekeeping. We further test whether a father's adherence to traditional masculine norms interacts with the relationship between depression and father reports of maternal gatekeeping. This study adds to the current literature on both maternal gatekeeping and father mental health. Participants in this study include 2,214 fathers …

The Association Between Residential Arrangements And Academic Performance In Uk University Students, Oliver J. Webb, Rebecca Turner

Plymouth Institute of Education

No abstract provided.

Support From Inside Out: Exploring Whether Various Social Supports Assist In Reducing Prison Rule Violations, Sarah Renee Lazzari

Dissertations and Theses

Scholars argue that prison rule violations are a way to assess whether individuals are engaging in prosocial behaviors. Individuals who engage in prosocial behaviors, during periods of incarceration, are less likely to engage in behaviors that result in official rule violations. Decreasing rule violations is one way to work towards a safer prison environment, while also preparing individuals for release. The current study uses cross-sectional data form the 2004 Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Facilities, in order to examine whether multiple types of prisons programs, which will be framed as various types of social supports, influence the frequency …

Ibooks: Making A Valuable Classroom Technology With Multi-Touch Books, Harika Rao

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

As technology continues to evolve at exponential rates, so does its impact on our lifestyles. Digital disruption is merciless and an integral part of education. Schools are investing more in technology, than before. The market for electronic books is gaining traction with an optimistic future, giving a tough competition to the traditional textbooks. Digital natives have made the digital citizenship a pivotal aspect of today’s education. Digitalization empowers students with tools to collaborate and engage in intellectual pursuits of the learning experience. Lack of engagement is the primary reason for students not acquiring literacy, mathematics proficiency, and much needed problem-solving …

Entering A Community Of Writers: The Writing Center, Doctoral Students, And Going Public With Scholarly Writing, Sara Winstead Fry, Melissa Keith, Jennifer Gardner, Amanda Bremner Gilbert, Amanda Carmona, Sabrina Schroeder, Audrey Kleinsasser

The Qualitative Report

In addition to taking advanced courses, graduate students navigate a potentially challenging transition of learning to write for publication. We, the authors, explored solutions to this transition with a study designed to explore the research questions: How does a systematic effort to help doctoral students enter a community of writers via writing center collaboration influence doctoral students’: (1) proficiency with academic writing, (2) writing apprehension, (3) self-efficacy as writers, and (4) comfort with “going public” with their writing? We used a collaborative, multi-layered self-study research approach because it allowed us to focus on critical examination of teaching practices that are …