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Resources Availability Impacts On Reading Habit And Literacy Attitude Of College Students In Tirunelveli District Central Library, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala Subramanian, M Mohammed Yasir Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The focus of the present study is to analyse the reading habit and literacy attitude of the college students who use the Tirunelveli district central library. The present study tries analyse how the reading habits has an impact upon the literacy attitude of the college students who use the library. In order to analyse the impact of the library, the resources, facilities, infrastructures and staff service of the library has been taken as a factor and how they impact the reading habit and library usage of the respondents has been analysed and how does it positively impact the literacy attitude …

The Cowl - V. 84 - N. 12 - Dec 5, 2019

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 84 - Number 12 - December 5, 2019. 28 pages.

Exploring The Use Of The Bimanual Arm Trainer For Improving Upper Extremity Motor Function In Stroke Patients., Manuel G. Wilfred

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Background and purpose

There are few evidence-based treatment options to address recovery in patients with severe upper extremity impairment post-stroke. Although robotic treatment options have been widely explored with variable outcomes, the contribution of bimanual training to improve upper extremity control and coordination has not yet been fully explored. To date, the mirrored motion Bimanual Arm Trainer (BAT) has not specifically been investigated for its effectiveness in stroke patients. This study explored the usefulness of the bimanual arm trainer in improving upper extremity function in stroke patients with severe deficits and its impact on quality of life.

Methods

Twenty-three patients …

2019-12-05 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda booklet for the Board of Regents for December 5, 2019. Included in the booklet are the approved meeting minutes from August 8, 2019, September 16, 2019 and October 18, 2019.

State V. Neimeyer Respondent's Brief Dckt. 46857

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

State V. Whitmore Appellant's Brief Dckt. 46035

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

State V. Madrid Appellant's Brief Dckt. 47105

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

State V. Martin Appellant's Brief Dckt. 47170

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Therapeutic Strategies, Health Status And Quality Of Life Among Persons With Asthma: A Meta-Analysis, Catherine B. Bailey

Dissertations

Asthma is a major health problem that affects approximately 17 million people in the United States. Unique circumstances associated with a patient's health status have made evaluations of the management of asthma difficult. The purposes of the study were to assemble information on therapeutic strategies, health status factors and Quality of Life among persons with asthma and make empirical generalizations about the selected variables from a universe of studies. This meta-analytical investigation consisted of fifteen subject studies that used experimental strategies and the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire on asthmatic subjects. Four research questions asked: (a) What are the substantive …

Exploring The Relationship Between Vocabulary Scaling And Algorithmic Performance In Text Classification For Large Datasets, Wilson Murray Fearn

Theses and Dissertations

Text analysis is a significant branch of natural language processing, and includes manydifferent sub-fields such as topic modeling, document classification, and sentiment analysis.Unsurprisingly, those who do text analysis are concerned with the runtime of their algorithmsSome of these algorithms have runtimes that depend jointly on the size of the corpus beinganalyzed, as well as the size of that corpus's vocabulary. Trivially, a user may reduce theamount of data they feed into their model to speed it up, but we assume that users will behesitant to do this as more data tends to lead to better model quality. On the other …

I Saw That: Being Observed Reduces Race-Based Shoot Decisions, Sarah S. Kramer, Kaitlin M. Lewin, Allison S. Romano, Brian P. Meier

Student Publications

The shooter bias effect reveals that individuals are quicker to “shoot” armed Black (vs. White) men and slower to “not shoot” unarmed Black (vs. White) men in a computer task. In three studies (N = 386), we examined whether being observed would reduce this effect because of social desirability concerns. Participants completed a “shooting” task with or without a camera/live observer supposedly recording behavior. Cameras were strapped to participants’ heads (Studies 1a/1b) and pointed at them (Study 1b). In Study 2, a researcher observed participants complete the task while “filming” them with a smartphone. We replicated the shooter bias, …

None But Not Yet Done: Review Of The Twentysomething Soul, Justin Bailey

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"The desire to be rooted in something deeper and connected to something bigger than self remains."

Posting about the book The Twentysomething Soul from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/none-but-not-yet-done-review-of-the-twentysomething-soul/

Maternal Healthcare Services Use In Mwanza Region, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Baseline Survey, James Orwa, Michaela Mantel, Micheal Mugerwa,, Sharon Brownie, Eunice Pallangyo, Loveluck Mwasha, Kahabi Isangula, Leonard Subi, Secilia Mrema, Grace Edwards, David Siso, Edna Selestine, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Columba Mbekenga, Marleen Temmerman

Population Health, East Africa

Background: Improving maternal health by reducing maternal mortality/morbidity relates to Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals. Achieving this goal is supported by antenatal care (ANC), health facility delivery, and postpartum care. This study aimed to understand levels of use and correlates of uptake of maternal healthcare services among women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in Mwanza Region, Tanzania.

Methods: A cross-sectional multi-stage sampling household survey was conducted to obtain data from 1476 households in six districts of Mwanza Region. Data for the 409 women who delivered in the 2 years before the survey were analyzed for three outcomes: four …

The Grizzly, December 5, 2019, Kevin Leon, Kim Corona, Madison Rodak, Jenni Berrios, Garrett Bullock, Emma Kramer, Thomas Garlick

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus Cancels Swimming Seasons After Hazing Investigation • Students Detail Harassment on Main Street • Summer Internship Tips with CPD • Get to Know: Spring Break Service Trip • Opinion: Ursinus' Judicial System is Broken • Q&A with Senior Linebacker Jake McCain • Women's Basketball Walk-on Proves She is More Than Just a Baller

The East Texan, 2019-12-05, Texas A&M University-Commerce

All Issues

A color copy of The East Texan, a student newspaper published at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

The Pacifican December 5, 2019, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

Caregiver Strategies For Communication In Children With Autism In Spanish-Speaking, Developing Countries, Melissa K. Jenkins B.S., Emily K. Smith B.S., Jennifer Friberg, Tricia Larkin

Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders

The literature review provides current and relevant information for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who service families with a child with autism (CWA) in Spanish-speaking, developing (SSD) countries. This review gives an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as it relates to language and language development and SLP scope of practice in the U.S. as it relates to ASD. Applicable evidenced-based strategies will be given to help SLPs provide family education to increase functional communication with their CWA. To be sensitive to cultural differences in SSD countries, interaction styles and customs will be defined and interviews from families and SLPs in SSD …

Assessing Bilingual Children With A Language Disorder, Ana Franco, Tricia Larkin, Ann Beck

Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders

The population in the United States is rapidly diversifying, and it is estimated that 4.9 million English-Language Learning (ELL) students are currently in the United States (National Center for Education Statistics, 2019). ELL students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds and have varying proficiencies in English and their native language. The linguistic and cultural differences bilingual ELL students present when they attend public schools have created challenges for the current assessment and treatment services available for those bilingual children with communication disorders. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are required to assess bilingual children suspected of having a language disorder, one of the most …

Long-Term Effects Of A Short-Term Study Abroad On Mindset, Madasyn Hofstedt, Heidi Harbers, Amy Yacucci

Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders

This literature review will examine 10 studies. The first section will discuss one study regarding common personality traits that practicing SLPs and SLP graduate students possess. The next section will review four studies about studying abroad. The final section will summarize four studies about the impact of mindset on life experiences and one study on how a growth mindset may potentially affect a study abroad experience.

Effects Of Short-Term Study Abroad On Mindset, Anya Rowe, Heidi M. Harbers, Amy L. Yacucci

Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders

This review of the literature will address the effects of mindset, the effects of studying abroad, and the relationship between the two. Three research studies will be reviewed that explore outside factors and their effect on mindset, as well as how mindset impacts academic achievement. Seven additional research studies will examine the different types of study abroad experiences and their impact on student learning. A comparison between the effects of short-term and long-term study abroad will also be explored.

A Resource Manual For Kindergarten Teachers Of Phonetic Components Of Sounds, Katrisha Thomas, Heidi Harbers, Tricia Larkin

Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders

This literature review will present studies concerning the roles of the teacher and SLP within the school system, effective collaboration between general education teachers and SLPs, and evidence-based intervention models. An exploration of CCSS will outline what teachers are expected to teach at the kindergarten level. Next, the roles and responsibilities of the SLP from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) will be reviewed to define what SLPs are expected to do within schools. Then, four articles will be reviewed to explain how teachers are missing an understanding of basic elements of the English Language necessary for effective instruction …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda, December 5, 2019, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Program Proposals

• Discontinuing the Bachelor of Science Environmental and Natural Resources Economics degree
• Changing the Agricultural Economic Minor to Applied Economics
• Redefining Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered by USU at three statewide campuses
• Creating a new emphasis in the Technology Systems Bachelor of Science degree for Quality and Reliability
• Creating a Minor in Middle East Studies
• Offering a Master of Science in Sports Management
• Restructuring the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

Semester Course Approval Reviews

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, December 5, 2019, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Program Proposals

• Discontinuing the Bachelor of Science Environmental and Natural Resources Economics degree
• Changing the Agricultural Economic Minor to Applied Economics
• Redefining Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered by USU at three statewide campuses
• Creating a new emphasis in the Technology Systems Bachelor of Science degree for Quality and Reliability
• Creating a Minor in Middle East Studies
• Offering a Master of Science in Sports Management
• Restructuring the School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

Semester Course Approval Reviews

Other

• Rescheduling the January Curriculum Committee meeting

Exploring The Development Of A Hybrid And Synthetic Meaning Of Citizenship At A British University Law School, P Von Berg

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

This study uncovers a previously underappreciated role of the social experience of university in shaping undergraduates’ civic identities. A multidisciplinary theoretical approach to citizenship is used to understand an individual’s attempts to negotiate meaning along with a qualitative methodology that allowed students a voice in the data collection and analysis. The findings show that some of the most formative experiences in a student’s civic identity is their interaction with peers and friends in a diverse student community. There is also a strong influence of a culture of performativity and credentialism on students’ attitudes to learning about citizenship. Both combine in …

Work Related Paternal Absence Among Petroleum Workers In Canada, Simon Nuttgens, Emily Doyle, Jeff Chang

The Qualitative Report

Work-Related Parental Absence (WRPA) is common in contemporary family life. Industries such as aviation, fishing, logging, mining, and petroleum extraction all require the employee to work away from family from short to significant periods of time. In Canada’s petroleum industry, work schedules that involve parental absence are especially common. There has been ample research conducted on the impact of military deployment on families, some research on how mining families are impacted by WRPA, and a small amount of research on the effects of WRPA among offshore European petroleum workers and their families. However, there is no research currently available that …

Transmission And Reflection Imaging Of Stratigraphy From Passive Array Data, Chloe Olivia Glover

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The IRIS Consortium conducted an experiment in Oklahoma in the summer of 2016 using a 3-line array originally intended for a reflection survey. We identified phase conversions in the crust with passive seismic sources. A major Sp phase conversion was identified at 0.5 km with several other large conversions evident between ~1.5 and 2.5 km depth across all profiles and events. The 0.5 km depth conversion correlates to the base of the Permian red-bed sandstones and shales, and the top of the Pennsylvanian limestones/shales/sandstones. The conversions between 1.5 and 2.5 kilometers depth correspond to the top of the Cambrian granites …

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Happy Holidays
• #SeenAtSouthern
• New learning center in Ireland
• Courageous Conversations at Georgia Southern
• Fencing: Georgia Southern's Best Kept Secret
• Presentation sparks Outrage
• Miss Black Georgia Southern University
• Senior Picture Confetti Clean Up
• How did the Merger Affect Student Athletes at Armstrong?
• Panthers Go Down in Paulson Stadium
• Reflecting on the Rollercoaster Season of Georgia Southern Volleyball
• Puzzles

Reply—And Gentle Dissent—To Michael Blake’S “Democracy And Deference”, Maimon Schwarzschild

San Diego Law Review

Michael Blake’s interesting and obviously heartfelt Article expresses the apprehension that many, if not most, of us feel that democratic life and institutions are under stress, even in danger of failing; and Blake wants to be fair, or at least to gesture at fairness, in accounting for the problems and in his prescriptions for what to do about it. Yet, his suggestions are deeply at odds, I believe, with any viable democratic future, and—a little sadly —they illustrate how wide the gap is now, or the gulf, between the political cultures or tribes within our very divided society. One thing …

Effectiveness Of A Structured Online Prebriefing Activity On Prelicensure Students’ Clinical Judgment, Elizabeth M. Delavan

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Significance of the Problem: Today’s healthcare environment requires new nurses to have strong clinical judgment skills upon entry to practice. Contributing to this problem are the challenges faced by prelicensure nursing programs that include faculty shortages and the decreasing availability of clinical spaces. Simulation activities offer hands-on clinical learning opportunities in the place of traditional clinical experiences. However, simulation labs are costly to develop and maintain, which impacts student learning opportunities. Prebriefing, an understudied area of simulation, provides educators with another clinical exercise to facilitate students’ growth in clinical judgment.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the …

Agent-Based Model Of Soccer Penalty Shootouts, Jared Elwood Antonio Janeway

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.