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Anty 512.01: Advanced Forensic Anthropology, Randall R. Skelton

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 513.01: Seminar In Bioarchaeology & Skeletal Biology, Meredeth H. Snow

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 591.01: Forensic Casework, Katherine S. Baca

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 591.02: Artifact Analysis, Kelly J. Dixon

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 601.02: Research Design & Proposal Preparation, Anna M. Prentiss

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Cjus 488.01: Forensic Science - The Crime Lab And Beyond, Randall R. Skelton

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 101h.50: Anthropology And The Human Experience, Erin D. Rosenkrance

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Nasx 105h.Vh1: Introduction To Native American Studies, Erin D. Rosenkrance

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ling 270s.50: Introduction To Linguistics, Mckenna R. Flannigan

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ling 375x.01: Linguistic Ecology & Language Endangerment, Leora A. Bar-El

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ling 570.01: Graduate Seminar On Prosodic Phonology, Mizuki Miyashita

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ling 573.50: Langiage And Culture, Jenna G. Mcvey

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 591.V51: Historical Archaeology, Nikki M. Manning

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Spns 202.01: Intermediate Spanish Ii, Micaela O. Downey

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Spns 202.02: Intermediate Spanish Ii, Micaela O. Downey

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Wlc 191.01: Contemporary East Asia: Taiwan, Lily Chih-Hsuan Taso

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Higher Amounts Of Habitual Physical Activity Changes The Relationship Between Hot Flashes And Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Sarah Witkowski, Tint Tha Ra Wun, Jo Sophia Brunzelle, Sara Buszkiewicz, Lorna Murphy, Randi L. Garcia, Lynnette Leidy Sievert

Exercise and Sport Studies: Faculty Publications

The menopausal transition is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Hot flashes (HF), a cardinal symptom of menopause, have been associated with increased CVD risk, particularly in perimenopausal women. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is an indicator of endothelial function and a subclinical CVD risk factor. Lower FMD has been associated with more HF. As moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is recognized to reduce CVD risk, our goal was to determine whether higher levels of MVPA change the relationship between HF and FMD in perimenopausal women. Healthy perimenopausal women had HF measured objectively using sternal skin conductance for 24 …

Organizational Readiness As A Predictor Of Successful Trauma-Informed Change Within Child Welfare Agencies, Jennette Allen-Mccombs

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

The literature is replete with calls to reform the child welfare system (Dettlaff et al., 2020; Lindell et al., 2020; McTavish et al., 2018). Five child welfare organizations in one northeastern state in the U.S. participated in a pilot program to implement trauma-informed organizational change (TOC). This study explored the extent to which child welfare agencies demonstrated readiness to adopt change. The researcher used a directed content analysis approach to analyze previously collected staff meeting minutes, consultant notes, and other TOC-related documents collected during implementation. Findings support Armenakis et al.'s (2000) organizational readiness for change theory, which suggests that increased …

The Conceptual Limits Of Risk Governance In Terrorism Prevention: Towards A Theory Of Threat Thinking, Anya Degenshein

Social and Cultural Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Risk theories have dominated research on policing and punishment for the past 30 years, including a growing interest in crime prevention. Drawing on excerpts from court documents of 351 counterterrorism stings, an empirical exemplar in contemporary crime prevention, I demonstrate that these cases both defy the logics of actuarial risk governance and exceed the logics of precautionary risk governance in three ways: (1) who they target; (2) how they assess these targets; and (3) what they target as a sign of dangerousness. Engaging core biopolitical ideas, including the notion of the criminal “other”, I build a theory of threat thinking, …

Winter 2025, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Georgia Library Spotlight: Spotlight On Open Education At Georgia State University Library, Charlene Martoni, Jason Puckett

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Effective Business Promotion Strategies Small Business Owners Use To Improve Revenue And Increase Business Viability, Shirley Owusu-Ankomah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small businesses are vital to national and local economies, yet many struggle to sustain operations in the long term. A significant concern for small business owners is the lack of effective promotion strategies, a key factor in business failure. Grounded in open system theory, the purpose of this multiple case study was to investigate the promotion strategies employed by small business owners to improve revenue and increase business viability. The participants were six small business owners from Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana’s Western Region, who successfully utilized strategies to improve revenue and maintain their businesses. Data sources included semistructured interview data and …

Effective Business Promotion Strategies Small Business Owners Use To Improve Revenue And Increase Business Viability, Shirley Owusu-Ankomah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small businesses are vital to national and local economies, yet many struggle to sustain operations in the long term. A significant concern for small business owners is the lack of effective promotion strategies, a key factor in business failure. Grounded in open system theory, the purpose of this multiple case study was to investigate the promotion strategies employed by small business owners to improve revenue and increase business viability. The participants were six small business owners from Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana’s Western Region, who successfully utilized strategies to improve revenue and maintain their businesses. Data sources included semistructured interview data and …

Genome Wide Association Study Reveals Novel Associations With Face Morphology, Aamer Alshehhi, Mira Mousa, Guan K. Tay, Naoufel Werghi, Habiba Alsafar

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on the Middle Eastern population, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been relatively limited. The present study aims to investigate genotype-face morphology associations in the UAE population through Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS). Phenotypic data (44 face measurements) from 172 Emiratis was obtained through three-dimensional (3D) scanning technology and an automatic face landmarking technique. GWAS analysis revealed associations of 19 genetic loci with six face features, 14 of which are novel. The GWAS analysis revealed 11 significant relationships between 44 face parameters and 242 SNPs, exceeding the GWAS significance threshold. These phenotypes were previously associated …

A Micro-Computed Tomographic Evaluation Of Dentine Thicknesses Of First Molar Roots: A Review Of The Literature With Illustrative Cases, Marisca Meyer, Casper Jonker, Sandeepa Rajbaran-Singh, Anna Catherina Oettlé

Peninsula Dental School

Thin dentinal walls of first molars can significantly impact the success and outcomes of endodontic procedures, including root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is commonly performed on first molars, which are prone to decay due to their early eruption and complex occlusal structure. The treatment entails a series of mechanical and chemical disinfection techniques where the root canal spaces are enlarged and can be compromised by perforations leading to infection, inflammation, and eventual tooth loss. The thinner the dentine, the greater the likelihood of perforation. ‘Danger zones’ have been identified as the distal aspect of mesial/mesiobuccal roots and the mesial …

Covid-19-Related Risk, Resilience, And Mental Health Among Mexican American Mothers Across The First Year Of The Pandemic, Amy L. Non, Elizabeth S. Clausing, Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Kimberly D'Anna-Hernandez

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

Background

Latina mothers have been especially affected by the pandemic and historically exhibit high rates of depression and anxiety. However, few longitudinal studies have assessed the effect of the pandemic on this vulnerable population. We hypothesized that COVID-19-related stressors would associate with psychological distress among Latina mothers across the first year of the pandemic.

Methods

We investigated COVID-19-related impact, stigma, and fears across two critical time points and changes in these measures in relation to changes in maternal anxiety and depression among mothers of Mexican descent living in Southern California (n=152). Surveys were administered within 5–16 weeks of …

A Wayfarer, Roselyle Hang Zhao

Theses

This paper examines the making of A Wayfarer, a personal film that explores themes of identity, cultural belonging, and the experience of being a third-culture individual. The character Boaty represents the complexities of navigating multiple identities, as the film blends visual and sound design to convey the feeling of being "lost-in-culture." As part of my graduate thesis at the Rochester Institute of Technology, the film blends visual and sound design to convey the feeling of being "lost-in-culture." The paper discusses the creative choices behind the shift from humor to vulnerability, the challenges of depicting family dynamics, and the process of …

A Litany For Blessed Diversity, Emma De Ramón Acevedo, Marco Enríquez, Jordi Padilla-Delgado, Ammel Sharon

Popular Media

No abstract provided.

Cultural Consensus Modeling To Identify Culturally Relevant Reasons For And Against Suicide Among Black Adolescents, Ryan M Hill, Danielle Busby, Jennifer L Brown, Eric Sumlin, Estefania Fernandez, Carla Sharp

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: The development of evidence-based treatments relies on accurate theoretical frameworks sensitive to the lived realities of the populations from which they are derived. Yet, the perspectives of Black youth are vastly underrepresented in extant theories of suicidal behavior. Cultural Consensus Modeling provides an evidence-based approach for developing a culturally informed understanding of suicide risk among Black youth.

Method: Participants were 50 Black adolescents (Mage = 16.20 years; 76.0% male) who completed Phase 1 of a Cultural Consensus Modeling study. Participants freely listed reasons for suicide and reasons for living among similar peer Black youth. Responses were synthesized and coded …

Decolonizing Psychology As A Scientific And Ethical Necessity, Heidi Keller

Online Readings in Psychology and Culture

The starting point of this paper is the colonial heritage of mainstream psychology, and particularly of developmental psychology. The dominant paradigm is still the assumption of universality of theories and findings that originate in research from and with a tiny part of the world’s population. Associated is the neglect, even ignorance, concerning existing anthropological, cultural, and psychological ethnographic research from different communities across the globe, which demonstrate that the so-called WEIRD science (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) is different in many respects from the multitude of existing cultural patterns, representing an outlier in a statistical sense. The paper presents a …