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Adding Insult To Rivalry: Exploring The Discord Communicated Between Rivals, Jennifer L. Harker, Jonathan A. Jensen

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to extend current knowledge regarding rivalry communication among sport consumers to better understand how rivals behave with one another when they communicate.

Design/methodology/approach – This national survey of US sport consumers used a novel approach to explore whether and with whom rivals discuss National Football League (NFL) game outcomes. The survey captured both uniplex and multiplex data by asking respondents to name rival discussants with whom they had recently interacted, and the fan behaviors they exchanged with those named rival discussants.

Findings – Through use of this novel data collection approach, new …

Photo Elicitation: Useful Supplemental Tool For Qualitative Interviews With Youths, Rebecca Mott, John Tummons, Jon Simonsen, Roxanne Vandermau

Journal of Extension

Photo elicitation is the idea of inserting a photograph (or other visual material) into a research interview. It has been documented that contemporary modes of expression (such as photographs) can be beneficial in research interviews with youths. This article describes a photo elicitation protocol used with older youths and provides insight on the benefits and challenges of using photo elicitation for qualitative research purposes.

Experiences Of Selected Students In The Scientific Olympiad For Medical Students – A Qualitative Study, Hakimeh Hazrati, Leila Vahedi Md, Phd, Naser Ghorbanian Ms, Atefeh Zabihi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

Background: It is of great importance to identify the talented students in the Scientific Olympiad and pay attention to the upgrade of the quality of these competitions.‏

Aims: The purpose of this study was to explain the experiences of students about the Medical Students' Scientific Olympiad.

Methods: This research was a phenomenological qualitative study. Data were collected by open questionnaire (27 students) and semi-structured interview (13 students) who was selected in the Medical Students' Scientific Olympiad. The analyzing of information was performed using the clayze method.

Results: Students' experiences were divided into two main themes, including motivating and restrictive …

Hawks' Herald -- Jan. 30 , 2020, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

The Pacifican January 30, 2020, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Selection committee, keep the Rooney Rule in mind for the next athletic director
• How to team up with your pals to briefly escape the crushing financial realities of today
• Georgia Southern fnalizes spring 2020 commencement
• Georgia Southern welcomes a new director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX
• Jalease Turner released her fashion line last Friday with a show at the Williams Center.
• New engineering building will not come with change in bus routes
• Nighthawks arrest 14 people for DUI in Statesboro
• Georgia Southern recognized for 14 top degree programs
• A Look Inside Georgia’s Only Forensic Entomology Lab
• Eagles break four-year …

The Effects Of 3 Weeks Yogic Breathing Practice On Ventilation And Running Economy, Christie L. Seltmann, Lauren Killen, Matt Green, Eric O'Neal, Jonathan Swain, Christopher Frisbie

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 13(2): 62-74, 2020. Yogic breathing techniques (Pranayama) positively impact respiratory function (RF) in non-endurance trained individuals.The purpose of this study investigated effects of routine Pranayama practice on RF, running economy (RE) and perceptual responses. A between subject’s case-control study design was incorporated.Eleven runners practiced three styles of Pranayama (30 min/day 6 days/week) for 3 consecutive weeks (YG) and completed a VO₂max tests on a treadmill (trial 1), basic RF tests, and constant workload RE trials at 60, 70, and 80% VO₂max (trial 2 and 3). A control …

The Voices Of Our Students-What We Can Learn From Aspiring Leaders, Laura Boilini

Showcase of Faculty Scholarly & Creative Activity

This study and paper demonstrates Dr. Boilini's commitment to listening to and learning from her students to ensure that the courses she teaches in the field of Educational Leadership at UNF are relevant and meaningful. Her dissertation, completed at Purdue University, discussed the concept of shared decision making to enact change in the school setting. This study is an outgrowth of her early research interests and reflects her desire to continue to obtain genuine input from all stakeholders. The objective of the research was to review graduate student reflectionson the topic of the 2011 Florida Principal Leadership standards from a …

Sociology Major Develops Survey About The Impact Of Photos On Perception, Hayden Doyle

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton junior Katie Gross was struck by an experience she had at an exhibit that featured stories from Dayton community members, along with their portraits. Influenced by not only their words, but also their images, she wondered if science could prove the impact of photographs on human perception. Working with a faculty mentor, she developed a study to determine whether including a photo with a narrative influences the way people see another person and process their story.

January 2020 Academic Affairs Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Prospectus, January 23, 2020, Parkland College, Kerry Lippold Jr., Erin Morrison, Michelle Barnhart, Mason Gentry

Prospectus 2020

GOUGH NAMED HEAD COACH, Clean Energy Act Proposed, Why the Tension Between Iran and US?, Faculty Spare Time for Bowling, Meet the Staff: Scott Landells, Black Queens Rock Event Feb. 3, Parkland Basketball Crushes Malcom X

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Single people are feeling the pressure from social media
• Juwan Smith resigns as SGA president
• Women in Technology to host first GS Hackathon
• Search for Associate VP for Inclusive Excellence Narrowed Down to Three
• The Widow Maker Collective brings a dream to Georgia Southern
• Bulloch County holds annual parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
• Music program gets down to business at Georgia Southern
• Players to watch
• Southern vs. State

Whole-Body Vibration Training In Frail, Skilled Nursing Home Residents, Brandon Grubbs, Arturo Figueroa, Jeong-Su Kim, Robert Contreras, Karla Schmitt, Lynn Panton

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 13(3): 140-156, 2020. Frailty is a geriatric syndrome characterized by diminished muscle strength, endurance, and weakened physical function. Physical frailty is often unaddressed clinically as it tends to manifest among chronic illnesses and sarcopenia, and consensus criteria for frailty diagnosis remains elusive. Whole-body vibration training (WBVT) has been used to improve deficits in lower body muscular strength and functional performance in healthy and high functioning older adults; therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of WBVT on physical frailty in skilled nursing home residents. This study compared the effects of 12 …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern University recognized for 14 top degree programs in the U.S.

Icc Agenda, January 21, 2020, Individual Course Committee

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

Approved Courses, January 21, 2020, Individual Course Committee

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

Gardner-Webb Students Join Alpha Chi Honor Society, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb University inducted 33 members into Alpha Chi, a national collegiate honor society, in a ceremony held recently in Blanton Auditorium in Hamrick Hall. Dr. June Hobbs, Alpha Chi sponsor, presided over the induction service. Honorary member, Dr. Pam Dennis, performed the processional and recessional on the piano.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• 5 Years of Georgia Southern News
• Events Around Campus
• #SeenAtSouthern
• Letter from the Editor
• Museum Reopens
• Housing Changes
• A Look Back at the Cure Bowl
• Eagles Honor Seniors in the Final Home Meet of Their Collegiate Careers
• Men's Basketball Starts Conference Play on the Right Foot
• Georgia Southern Athletic Director Tom Kleinlein Hired at Ole Miss Following Resignation
• Puzzles

The Utah Statesman, January 14, 2020, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Winter New Student Convocation, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.

David Cutler Joins The Athletic Foundation, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• David Cutler Joins the Athletic Foundation

Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting minutes for the January 2020 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.

Educational Policies Committee Minutes, January 9, 2020, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee
• Course Approvals

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda, January 9, 2020, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Approval of 5 December 2019 Minutes

Program Proposals

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

• Offer a Minor in Community-Based Education

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

• Suspend Specialization in Program

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Create a Certificate

College of Sciences

• Add an Emphasis to Existing BA Degree

Semester Course Approval Reviews

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, January 9, 2020, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Approval of 5 December 2019 Minutes

Program Proposals

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

• Offer a Minor in Community-Based Education

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

• Suspend Specialization in Program

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Create a Certificate

College of Sciences

• Add an Emphasis to Existing BA Degree

Semester Course Approval Reviews

Other Business

• Curriculog will be shutting down on March 18 and will reopen the first part of July.
• Will be discussing curriculum complexity in the EPC Committee today.

College Of Health Professions News, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

• College Programs Receive National Rankings
• Dean Joyner Named Health Care Hero

Educational Policies Committee Agenda, January 9, 2020, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Subcommittee reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee

An Organizational Analysis Of Foreign National Prisoners’ Participation Possibilities In Flanders (Belgium), Dorien Brosens, Flore Croux, Bart Claes, Stijn Vandevelde, Liesbeth De Donder

Journal of Prison Education and Reentry (2014-2023)

This mixed-method study first provides insight into the Belgian prison population — particularly foreign national prisoners — based on an analysis of the penal database SIDIS Suite (N = 10,356). Second, qualitative telephone interviews have been conducted with the activity coordinators of all Flemish and Brussels prisons (N = 17) to investigate which prison activities (e.g., cultural, educational, and health-related activities, sports, vocational training, and forensic welfare services) are available to, and accessible by foreign national prisoners. This article demonstrates several initiatives that have been taken to enhance foreign nationals’ participation in prison activities and highlights the struggles that activity …

The Utah Statesman, January 7, 2020, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Faculty Senate Agenda, January 6, 2020, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• EPC Monthly Report - December 5, 2019
• Interim Day Expectations for Faculty
• Student Analytics Report
• Council on Teacher Education (One Pager) - Annual Report
• Scholarship Advisory Board Annual Report
• 401.3.3 Tenured and Tenure-Eligible Faculty (first reading)
• 405.3.1 Tenure and Promotion: Criteria for Librarians (first reading)
• 407.2 | 407.4 Procedures for Sanctions and other Reprimands (first reading)