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Abnormal Event Detection Using Hypergraph Based Multiple Objects Tracking Techniques In Surveillance Videos, Palanivel S Aug 2024

Abnormal Event Detection Using Hypergraph Based Multiple Objects Tracking Techniques In Surveillance Videos, Palanivel S

Theses and Dissertations

Abnormal event detection aims to identify the events that deviate from expected normal patterns. This work primarily focuses on detection of rare events in public places. The existing research challenges in a video-based surveillance systems for the vehicle have been analysed and presence of abnormal objects in traffic-oriented videos have been detected. A novel approach for event summarization and rare event detection has been proposed in this work. The key ingredient in this work is the incorporation of Hypergraph (HG) matching.

Despite the reasonable amount of success achieved by a large number of researchers over the globe, distinguishing important videos …


Oer Textbook Review For Public Speaking - (1) Exploring Public Speaking - (2) Speak Out, Call In - (3) Stand Up, Speak Out, Kristin Roberts Raymond Ph.D. Aug 2024

Oer Textbook Review For Public Speaking - (1) Exploring Public Speaking - (2) Speak Out, Call In - (3) Stand Up, Speak Out, Kristin Roberts Raymond Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources Publications

This review by Dr. Kristin Roberts Raymond, lecturer in the English and Media Studies Department and the Director of ESOL at Bentley University, evaluates three OER textbooks for public speaking: "Exploring Public Speaking," "Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy," and "Stand Up, Speak Out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking." Each text is assessed for its strengths and weaknesses. The reviewer concludes that a combination of these texts would be ideal for teaching, highlighting the benefit of OER resources in allowing instructors to draw from multiple sources without additional cost to students.


Kendhangan Nartosabdan Pembentuk Karakteristik Gending Semarangan, Nanda Indah Nur Risqia, Suyoto Suyoto Aug 2024

Kendhangan Nartosabdan Pembentuk Karakteristik Gending Semarangan, Nanda Indah Nur Risqia, Suyoto Suyoto

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

The research aims to reveal the factors which contribute to the unique characteristics of Semarangan gending. Analysis involved four theories: Rahayu Supanggah’s garap theory, Stenberg’s creativity theory, C. A. van Peursen’s cultural development theory, and Marc Benamou’s rasa theory. There were three stages of data collection: literature study, observation, and interview. Results show three main characteristics of Semarangan gending: irama and laya, garap ricikan, and vocal garap. The tabuhan from this ricikan shows integration of musical styles from other areas, such as Yogyakarta, Banyumas, Surakarta, and East Java. In Semarangan gending, there are rasa …


Makna Penamaan Sajian Ritual Kabasa Dari Perspektif Gastrolinguistik, Lilik Rita Lindayani, Rasiah Rasiah, Rahmawati Azi, Wa Ode Sifatu, Syahrun Syahrun, La Sawali La Sawali Aug 2024

Makna Penamaan Sajian Ritual Kabasa Dari Perspektif Gastrolinguistik, Lilik Rita Lindayani, Rasiah Rasiah, Rahmawati Azi, Wa Ode Sifatu, Syahrun Syahrun, La Sawali La Sawali

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article is about Munanese (an ethnic group in Southeast Sulawesi) traditional dish kabasa as a form of referential support to the gastrodiplomacy trend. Kabasa is a part of the haroa ritual that features a range of dishes with various ingredients, which is strongly connected to various aspects of the community such as social position, psychology, and environment. In this study, a combination between linguistics as language science and gastronomy which examines food within its culture is considered effective for investigating the semantics of the naming pattern of kabasa dishes in order to document this unique culinary tradition and introduce …


Scandal In Japan Transgression, Performance And Ritual, I Ketut Surajaya Prof. Dr. Aug 2024

Scandal In Japan Transgression, Performance And Ritual, I Ketut Surajaya Prof. Dr.

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

No abstract provided.


Kajian Konseptual Silabel Ritme Gandang Minangkabau, Aryuda Fakhleri Fallen, Yudi Sukmayadi, Tati Narawati Aug 2024

Kajian Konseptual Silabel Ritme Gandang Minangkabau, Aryuda Fakhleri Fallen, Yudi Sukmayadi, Tati Narawati

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article tryes to initiate the concept of Minangkabau rhythm syllables, which is a method in music learning related to audiation in rhythm learning, the urgency in this study explores the basic elements of the audiation system that can be applied to music learning related to rhythm syllables based on local approaches, taking into account previous concepts that have been popular in recent schools. In West Sumatra, the concepts of syllable rhythm such as Zoltan Kodaly, Kannokol, American Style Syllables, and Edwin Gordon are not so popular, but environments such as schools and art studios have their own ways of …


Ekspresi Bahasa Evaluatif Pada Artikel Ilmiah Berbahasa Indonesia, Ahmad Fadly, Untung Yuwono, Sonya Puspasari Suganda Aug 2024

Ekspresi Bahasa Evaluatif Pada Artikel Ilmiah Berbahasa Indonesia, Ahmad Fadly, Untung Yuwono, Sonya Puspasari Suganda

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Authors of scientific articles are faced with two opposing demands: objectivity and critical evaluation when expressing reality and truth. To date, no evaluative language mapping has been performed on Indonesian scientific articles which can accurately describe an article’s degree of objectivity so that it can be used as a tool for objectivizing and negotiating truth. Using the appraisal framework, this research aims to identify and examine these two opposing orientations as they appear in Indonesian scientific articles. The qualitative approach was applied to perform in-depth analysis of interpersonal functions in scientific articles. Data in the form of Indonesian scientific articles …


Correlation Of Size And Redness Of Pterygium On Tear Film And Dry Eye Symptoms, Pakornkit Phrueksaudomchai Aug 2024

Correlation Of Size And Redness Of Pterygium On Tear Film And Dry Eye Symptoms, Pakornkit Phrueksaudomchai

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the correlation of size and redness of pterygium to tear film and dry eye symptoms.

Setting/Venue: Thammasat University Hospital, Thailand

Materials and Methods: 976 patients joined a hospital-based, retrospective cross-sectional study in Thammasat University Hospital. Severity of pterygium was measured and collected by size and redness; Tear film was measured and collected by Tear meniscus height (TMH) and Tear break up time (TBUT); Dry eye syndrome was measured and collected by Ocular surface visual analogue scale (VAS), Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), Oxford corneal staining scale and Meibomian gland dysfunction grading. The study was …


Female Fandom In The Digital Era: ‘Alternative Universe’ For Promoting Thai Boys Love Drama, Monika Sri Yuliarti Aug 2024

Female Fandom In The Digital Era: ‘Alternative Universe’ For Promoting Thai Boys Love Drama, Monika Sri Yuliarti

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Digital era has changed human’s life, including in the practice of fandom. It results in a much broader dissemination of fans-related products produced by the fans, such as alternative universe (AU) as part of fan fiction. In addition, nowadays, Thailand popular culture is rising, especially with the boys’ love drama series (Thai BL drama) which caught foreign viewers’ interest, including Indonesians. This study explores how AU can be considered as a tool for promoting Thai BL drama which goes to fandom actively involvement in the promotion of a foreign country's cultural product with taboo value. It is a qualitative content …


Disaster Reporting In Indonesian National Online Media: Agenda Setting And Sentiment Analysis, Erwin Rasyid, Erni Saharuddin, Zahro Varisna Rohmadani Aug 2024

Disaster Reporting In Indonesian National Online Media: Agenda Setting And Sentiment Analysis, Erwin Rasyid, Erni Saharuddin, Zahro Varisna Rohmadani

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

In the context of disasters, the mass media is one of the main sources of information for the community. Mass media, as a communication channel, can be utilized as a disaster management system to mitigate the impact of disaster risk. However, disaster events are often treated as commodities by the mass media to attract audience attention. This study analyzes the agenda-setting and sentiment of disaster news coverage by national online media in Indonesia. It uses the Agenda-Setting Theory of McCombs and Shaw to explore how media agenda-setting relates to disaster issues. This research employs a descriptive quantitative approach using sentiment …


Determinants Of Subjective Well-Being Of Migrants: A Systematic Review, Dombagaha Pathiranage Marian Shavini Medonka Peiris Aug 2024

Determinants Of Subjective Well-Being Of Migrants: A Systematic Review, Dombagaha Pathiranage Marian Shavini Medonka Peiris

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

The study aims to comprehensively analyze existing literature to derive insights into the determinants of Subjective Well-being (SWB) among migrants and identify underexplored areas within the research landscape, proposing directions for future studies. Utilizing the PRISMA framework, 22 relevant peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2024 were selected, excluding books, conference proceedings, and dissertations. The analysis considered factors such as publication year, geographical scope, methodology, and sector. The findings of this investigation reveal that research on migrants’ SWB is predominantly quantitative, with a significant lack of nuanced perspectives. Most studies focus on developed countries, resulting in an underrepresentation of developing …


Ritual Bela Diri Kutau Dalam Masyarakat Desa Suro, Kabupaten Musi Rawas, Aulini Lidiantari, Roza Muliati, Nursyirwan Nursyirwan, Rosta Minawati Aug 2024

Ritual Bela Diri Kutau Dalam Masyarakat Desa Suro, Kabupaten Musi Rawas, Aulini Lidiantari, Roza Muliati, Nursyirwan Nursyirwan, Rosta Minawati

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This paper discusses the Kutau martial arts ritual practiced by the people of Suro Village, Muara Beliti District, Musi Rawas Regency, South Sumatra Province. Kutau is one of the ancestral heritages consisting of a set of rituals. Kutau takes the form of traditional martial arts that has been developed by the Suro Village community. Applying the qualitative approach, this study aimed to systematically document all forms of rituals in Kutau and its functions within the Suro community. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, which were then analyzed using Victor Turner’s ritual approach and Talcot Parsons’ function approach. Results …


Bridging Gaps In Special Education: Jclel's Focus On Diverse Case Studies And Inclusive Practices, Jeongae Kang, Aftynne E. Cheek, Kathryn L. Haughney Aug 2024

Bridging Gaps In Special Education: Jclel's Focus On Diverse Case Studies And Inclusive Practices, Jeongae Kang, Aftynne E. Cheek, Kathryn L. Haughney

Journal of Case Learning & Exceptional Learners

No abstract provided.


Dei Corner: Introducing The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee: Our Purpose And What It Means For Manuscript Submissions & Reviews, Victoria Vanuitert, Lauren Zepp, Stacy Mcguire, Gwendolyn Deger, Jennifer Malone Aug 2024

Dei Corner: Introducing The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee: Our Purpose And What It Means For Manuscript Submissions & Reviews, Victoria Vanuitert, Lauren Zepp, Stacy Mcguire, Gwendolyn Deger, Jennifer Malone

Journal of Case Learning & Exceptional Learners

Toward the goal of publishing high-quality case studies and related research, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the Journal of Case Learning and Exceptional Learners (JCLEL) created guidelines for authors and reviewers. These guidelines focus on presenting cases with clear and balanced descriptions, as well as utilizing bias-free language so that students from traditionally marginalized backgrounds are represented in respectful and inclusive ways. Additional components specific to intervention-based case studies are also addressed, including the social validity of the intervention. Rubrics are included to be used by prospective authors as they prepare manuscripts for submission, as well as …


Check-In-Check-Out Intervention For Jose: A Collaborative Approach To Behavioral Intervention For A Student From A Cld Background, Robai N. Werunga Phd Aug 2024

Check-In-Check-Out Intervention For Jose: A Collaborative Approach To Behavioral Intervention For A Student From A Cld Background, Robai N. Werunga Phd

Journal of Case Learning & Exceptional Learners

Engaging families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds has been found to yield collateral effects that include positive school outcomes for CLD students with disabilities. However, fostering active CLD family engagement, including those of immigrant status has historically posed some challenges. Additionally, when the student in question has a diagnosis that involves behavioral challenges, school and family interactions tend to be adversarial in nature. In this case study, the author describes the procedures undertaken to implement an intervention that not only addresses targeted behaviors of a student from CLD background, but also solicits and fosters parental involvement.


Implementation Of Violations Of The Ite Law Article 27 Verse (2) Of 2016 Concerning Promotion Of Online Gambling By Influencers In Indonesia, Mohammad Fawaid Pradika, Lukman Taufik Tri Hidayat, Achmad Habib Dwi Prakoso, Aasim Ahmad Khan Aug 2024

Implementation Of Violations Of The Ite Law Article 27 Verse (2) Of 2016 Concerning Promotion Of Online Gambling By Influencers In Indonesia, Mohammad Fawaid Pradika, Lukman Taufik Tri Hidayat, Achmad Habib Dwi Prakoso, Aasim Ahmad Khan

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

The 2016 Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) which was created by the government to tackle cyber problems has generated a lot of controversy, one of which is the regulation governing online gambling and its promotion in Article 27 verse (2) of the ITE Law. A number of influencers violate these regulations by using social media to promote online gambling, which carries a moral burden of influence in promoting illegal products, to provide good universal service to the community. Furthermore, as someone who has many followers, one influencer also has high public interest which requires, as someone who is …


Representation Of Lgbtq Identity On Social Media: Multimodality Analysis On Instagram Account @Yayasangayanusantara, Muhammad Fauzi Fitri Andika, Ana Indriastuti, Khoirunnisa Nur Fithria, Pramudya Ardhika Hernanto, Tutik Wijayanti Aug 2024

Representation Of Lgbtq Identity On Social Media: Multimodality Analysis On Instagram Account @Yayasangayanusantara, Muhammad Fauzi Fitri Andika, Ana Indriastuti, Khoirunnisa Nur Fithria, Pramudya Ardhika Hernanto, Tutik Wijayanti

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

This research examines the representation of LGBTQ identity on Instagram using multimodal content analysis on the @yayasangayanusantara account. Using Muted Theory, this study highlights how LGBTQ identities are formed and presented in social and digital contexts. Instagram was identified as an essential platform for authentic and multidimensional LGBTQ identities by challenging conventional stereotypes and discrimination in traditional media. The research methodology involves qualitative analysis of various forms of content (text, images, and videos). The main focus is how LGBTQ individuals use social media to express themselves, seek support, and build solidarity. The findings show that Instagram is not just a …


Teun A. Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis Of The Palestinian Resistance Poetry Lam Yabqo Hibrun By Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nafisatul Izza R.U., Kholisin Kholisin, Annisa Octaria Aminy Aug 2024

Teun A. Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis Of The Palestinian Resistance Poetry Lam Yabqo Hibrun By Maisa Abd Elhadi, Nafisatul Izza R.U., Kholisin Kholisin, Annisa Octaria Aminy

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The prolonged conflict between Palestine and Israel has caused suffering and deep wounds in Palestinian society. However, amid this suffering, the Palestinians showed extraordinary resilience and a strong spirit of resistance. This study aims to analyze the text structure, social cognition, and social context in the Palestinian resistance poem Lam Yabqo Hibrun. The research data sources come from literature studies and internet searches. This research includes descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques through documentation with Van Dijk's critical paradigm model. The data analysis technique includes data redaction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the research using the Teun …


The Preferences Of Mood Realized In Folklore Album By Taylor Swift, Adistia Mursyidatul Kamaliah, Masrokhin Masrokhin, M. Misbahul Amri, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi Aug 2024

The Preferences Of Mood Realized In Folklore Album By Taylor Swift, Adistia Mursyidatul Kamaliah, Masrokhin Masrokhin, M. Misbahul Amri, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Interpersonal meaning expresses the social role connections that exist between both parties in communication. The current study aimed at discovering interpersonal mean-ing in related to MOOD preferences from inside of Folklore album arranged by Taylor Swift. MOOD refers to the grammatical structure that indicates the function of a sen-tence in expressing the songwriter’s attitude. Using a qualitative research method, this paper reports on MOOD choices as well as speech functions from inside of the chosen tunes of Folklore album. This research revealed that MOOD type of declarative clause and speech function of statement dominate the lyrics of the chosen tunes, …


Health Benefits And Adverse Effects Of Kratom: A Social Media Text-Mining Approach, Abdullah Wahbeh, Mohammad A. Al-Ramahi, Omar El-Gayar, Tareq Nasralah, Ahmed El Noshokaty Aug 2024

Health Benefits And Adverse Effects Of Kratom: A Social Media Text-Mining Approach, Abdullah Wahbeh, Mohammad A. Al-Ramahi, Omar El-Gayar, Tareq Nasralah, Ahmed El Noshokaty

All Faculty Scholarship (Archived)

Background: Kratom is a substance that alters one’s mental state and is used for pain relief, mood enhancement, and opioid withdrawal, despite potential health risks. In this study, we aim to analyze the social media discourse about kratom to provide more insights about kratom’s benefits and adverse effects. Also, we aim to demonstrate how algorithmic machine learning approaches, qualitative methods, and data visualization techniques can complement each other to discern diverse reactions to kratom’s effects, thereby complementing traditional quantitative and qualitative methods. Methods: Social media data were analyzed using the latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) algorithm, PyLDAVis, and t-distributed stochastic neighbor …


Boosting Teacher Work Engagement: The Role Of Self-Efficacy, Resilience, And Personality Traits, Ajar Dirgantoro, Nur Eva, Fattah Hanurrawan, Imanuel Hitipeuw Aug 2024

Boosting Teacher Work Engagement: The Role Of Self-Efficacy, Resilience, And Personality Traits, Ajar Dirgantoro, Nur Eva, Fattah Hanurrawan, Imanuel Hitipeuw

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

The role of a teacher in the world of education greatly affects how the quality of students with the expected changes cannot be separated from the responsibility of a teacher in educating, guiding, motivating and being a facilitator for these students. However, low work involvement by teachers is not able to achieve organizational or school success in producing quality successors. The intended work engagement is a series of results from the teacher's self-efficacy and resilience towards himself and work tasks. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of self-efficacy and resilience on teacher work engagement with personality traits as …


Recent Evolution In Thermochemical Transformation Of Municipal Solid Wastes To Alternate Fuels, Tumpa R. Sarker, Lucky Khatun, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Rostom Ali, Shariful Islam, Sagor Chowdhury, Kazi Sakibur Rahman, Nafis Sadique Sayem, Akm S. Rahman Aug 2024

Recent Evolution In Thermochemical Transformation Of Municipal Solid Wastes To Alternate Fuels, Tumpa R. Sarker, Lucky Khatun, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Rostom Ali, Shariful Islam, Sagor Chowdhury, Kazi Sakibur Rahman, Nafis Sadique Sayem, Akm S. Rahman

Publications and Research

The management of solid waste poses a worldwide obstacle in the pursuit of a sustainable society. This issue has intensified with the increase in waste production caused by rapid population expansion, industrialization, and urbanization. The continuously growing volume of municipal solid waste, particularly the substantial volume of organic waste, along with improper disposal practices, results in the release of greenhouse gases and other harmful airborne substances which simultaneously causes health risks and socioeconomic concerns. This article examines various waste-to-energy (energy production in the form of heat and electricity) concepts as well as waste-to-materials (various value-added materials including biofuel, biochemical, char, …


I Think I Can, I Think I Can’T: Design Principles For Fostering A Growth Mindset In The Early Years, Fiona Boylan, Lennie Barblett, Marianne Knaus Aug 2024

I Think I Can, I Think I Can’T: Design Principles For Fostering A Growth Mindset In The Early Years, Fiona Boylan, Lennie Barblett, Marianne Knaus

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

“I think I can, I think I can’ puffed “The Little Engine That Could.” The American folktale taught the value of optimism and hard work reflecting a growth mindset belief about abilities. A growth mindset positively impacts academic achievement, motivation, and children’s agency for learning. Few studies have explored how early childhood teachers can develop children’s growth mindsets. We report on a study that developed design principles to assist early childhood teachers to foster a growth mindset in children in early childhood classrooms at one school in Western Australia using design-based research. Two iterations of the principles were designed and …


The (Im)Possibility Of Anti-Systemic Politics: Uprisings, Exilic Spaces, And Alain Badiou, Jason C. Mueller Aug 2024

The (Im)Possibility Of Anti-Systemic Politics: Uprisings, Exilic Spaces, And Alain Badiou, Jason C. Mueller

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

The world-system is in crisis, and a flurry of uprisings challenge the mantra that 'there is no alternative' to capitalism. However, some questions remain. What will replace the global capitalist mode of production, and how will those aspiring to transform the system do so? These questions are of relevance to three separate but related domains of research: (1) the study of anti-systemic movements by world-systems analysts; (2) the study of exilic spaces by scholars using an anarchist perspective; and (3) the work of French Philosopher Alain Badiou. This article stages a discussion between these three areas, locating areas in each …


Knowledge Tools For Communication And The Profit Motive, Arthur Suciu Aug 2024

Knowledge Tools For Communication And The Profit Motive, Arthur Suciu

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

This article explores the limits and risks of the domination of the profit ideology outside the economic field, especially in universities and scientific research. The ideology of profit, which starts from relativist premises, justifies its domination by rejecting any kind of radical ideology. As such, the ideology of profit has a totalitarian character. Given that the market instrumentalizes both university training and scientific research, challenging the ideology of profit requires theories and methods that do not correspond to the logic of profit, but instead enable a radical critique of capitalism.


Vol. 23, No. 10 - Whole No. 77, David Bratman Aug 2024

Vol. 23, No. 10 - Whole No. 77, David Bratman

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.


Vol. 23, No. 9 - Whole No. 76, David Bratman Aug 2024

Vol. 23, No. 9 - Whole No. 76, David Bratman

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.


Vol. 21, No. 5 - Whole No. 48, David Bratman Aug 2024

Vol. 21, No. 5 - Whole No. 48, David Bratman

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.


The Perception And Lived Experiences Of African International Students During Their Studies In The United States Colleges And Universities: A Phenomenological Study, Ebere V. Chukwuezi Aug 2024

The Perception And Lived Experiences Of African International Students During Their Studies In The United States Colleges And Universities: A Phenomenological Study, Ebere V. Chukwuezi

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience and perceptions adapting to the process of college-level education for African international students at a four-year college in the southeastern United States. The theory that guided this study was Berry’s acculturation theory, which categorizes individual adaptation strategies into two dimensions. This study was guided by acculturation theory aligned with the central research question and sub-questions. Participants who completed their studies or were current students at the university were selected through purposeful and snowball sampling. Data was collected through individual interviews, online surveys, and focus groups and analyzed …


Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions Of A Clinical Doctorate In Speech-Language Pathology: A Phenomenological Study, Dawn Mckee Aug 2024

Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions Of A Clinical Doctorate In Speech-Language Pathology: A Phenomenological Study, Dawn Mckee

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the perspectives of speech-language pathologists regarding a clinical doctorate as a potential entry-level degree for practicing speech-language pathologists. The central research question sought to determine the overall attitudes of speech-language pathologists about a clinical doctorate. The theories guiding this study were social constructionism and experiential learning theory, as this study attempted to construct the perceived reality of practicing speech-language pathologists regarding clinical doctorates and involved their educational and work experiences. The methodology utilized was transcendental phenomenology and included three data collection approaches: interviews, letter-writing, and focus groups. The data were analyzed …