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Teachers' Perceptions Of Proactive And Reactive Behavior Management Strategies, Anna Wilzbach

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to expand the praise literature by examining K-12 teachers’ preferences for proactive behavior management strategies (e.g., praise, acknowledgement, rewards). In addition, teachers’ opinions on the efficacy of proactive strategies were assessed to see if efficacy of strategies decreased as grade level increased. Teacher opinions of efficacy and preferences for proactive strategies and reprimand were collected through the Teacher Praise and Reprimand Preference Survey (TPRPS). A total of 93 teachers from rural and suburban school districts completed the TPRPS survey. Results indicated as grade level increased, teachers found praise less effective for managing student appropriate …

You’Re Gonna Be Popular: A Semiotic Exploration Of Meaningful Tools Used To Promote Popular Music Artists, Maya Raye Kurth

Masters Theses

I have been to dozens of concerts, but after experiencing The Era’s Tour I became a Swiftie so quickly and passionately that I was looking for comparable concerts and fan experiences and found very few. It made me wonder how and why this fan experience stuck with me and what made it so special. With that question in mind, I started this project with the question of how successful indie music is marketed.

To answer this question, I used semiotics as the driving theory behind this study. Semiotics allowed me to establish a binary between organic and manufactured and allowed …

Carbon Nanotube/ Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Cnt/Tpu)-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator With Self-Charge Pumping For Implantable Knee Load Sensing And Energy Harvesting, Osama Abdalla, Maryam Hosseini, Milad Azami, Amir Ameli, Emre Salman, Milutin Stanacevic, Ryan Willing, Shahrzad Towfighian

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Scholarship

Aseptic loosening and joint instability remain the primary modes of failure in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). To provide real-time biomechanical load monitoring, this study presents a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) utilizing a carbon nanotube/foamed thermoplastic polyurethane (CNT/TPU) composite dielectric layer paired with a Kapton tape between dual electrodes. By leveraging the triboelectric effect, the device functions simultaneously as an energy harvester and a self-powered load sensor. To overcome power density limitations, a self-charge pumping mechanism via a multi-stage voltage multiplier circuit (VMC) was integrated and evaluated under physiological cyclic loading (2100 N at 1 Hz). The system’s charge dynamics were further …

Eco-Friendly Solvent-Based Fabrication Of Single-Layer And Polydopamine-Modified Bilayer Pvdf-Hfp Membranes, Eesh M. Kulshrestha

Theses and Dissertations--Chemical and Materials Engineering

The growing global demand for clean drinking water has intensified the need for advanced water treatment technologies capable of efficiently removing contaminants while maintaining environmental sustainability. Polymeric membrane systems have emerged as an effective approach for water separations due to their high separation efficiency, simplicity, and adaptability to a wide range of water treatment applications. However, traditional membrane fabrication processes often rely on toxic organic solvents, such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and diemethylacetamide (DMAc), which pose environmental and health risks. These concerns have led to an increase in regulatory restrictions, primarily through the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) …

Investigation Of Succinylated Zwitterionic Polyethylenimine/Dna Complexes: Performance In Serum, Internalization, And Intracellular Fate, Levi Lampe

Theses and Dissertations--Chemical and Materials Engineering

Gene therapy has promised to revolutionize medicine since the earliest clinical trials, but a lack of delivery methods that are both safe and efficient has hampered progress. Gene therapy with viral vectors is effective at delivering nucleic acids to cells, but is associated with dangerous immunogenic responses and cancer-causing insertions into the genome. Viral vectors are also among the most prohibitively costly therapeutics in medicine. Polymeric vectors avoid these dangers and are made from inexpensive, off-the- shelf materials, but have been hindered by poor efficiency compared to viral vectors.

A benchmark polymer for in vitro nucleic acid delivery has been …

Aqueous Synthesis Of Luminescent Semiconductors For Opto-Electronic Applications, Saurabh Singh

Theses and Dissertations--Chemical and Materials Engineering

The advancement of opto-electronic and scintillation technologies relies heavily on developing low-temperature, eco-friendly, and scalable synthesis routes for high performance luminescent halide-based semiconductor materials. However, traditional synthesis methods for halide-based semiconductors, including hot-injection, solvothermal, solid-state reactions, Ligand-Assisted Reprecipitation (LARP), microwave-assisted synthesis, and thin film deposition techniques (spin coating, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), etc.), often demand toxic organic/inorganic solvents, elevated processing temperatures, and high vacuum/inert environments. Such constraints limit their scalability, raise environmental concerns, and impede their commercial-level device integration. This research overcomes these long-standing challenges by employing water as a powerful crystallization-directing, and environmentally benign medium …

Religious Radio Broadcasting In Ukraine In The Context Of Digital Mediatisation And Social Transformation, Oleh Sokolovskyi, Olena Yurchuk

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The study carries out a religious studies analysis of contemporary forms of spiritual communication implemented through audio and digital media platforms. The work highlights the particular features of organizing religious broadcasting under conditions of transformation of the information space, when traditional models of transmitting doctrine become integrated into new technological formats. Mechanisms of the formation of religious identity, ways of maintaining spiritual continuity, and strategies of interaction between religious institutions and their audiences are examined. An analysis is conducted of the structures that ensure access to spiritual content, including forms of catechetical communication, mentoring practices, and models of pastoral support …

The Cross And The Flag: Papal Diplomacy And John Paul Ii’S Struggle Against The Tyranny Of The Possible: A Review, John Grondelski

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

A review of Lebui, John Tanyi Nquah. The Cross and the Flag: Papal Diplomacy and John Paul II’s Struggle Against the Tyranny of the Possible. South Bend, Indiana: St. Augustine’s Press, 2024. Pp. xxvi + 322. PB, $30. ISBN 978-1-58731-143-7.

Measuring The Efficiency Of The Arts And Culture Sector Relative To Gdp: A State-Level Analysis Of The United States, Ameerkhan Jaffar Khan Khader Khan

Selected Full-Text Master Theses 2021-

Arts and cultural production contributed $1.17 trillion to United States gross domestic product in 2023, 4.2% of the national total, but that contribution is spread very unevenly across states, and the official statistics describe how large the sector is rather than how efficiently it operates (Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024). This study asks how efficiently each state convert growth in arts and culture employment into growth in value added, how many inputs the efficiency model can carry before it stops distinguishing 51 observations, and whether observable state characteristics explain the differences found. The analysis uses 2023 state-level data for all …

Signs Of Life: Interkingdom Communication And The Sympoietic Organism, Scott F. Gilbert

Biology Faculty Works

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A Glimpse Of Early Ellensburg, Washington From The 1980'S Excavations At 45kt800, Leah M. Shenyer

All Master's Theses

The Robber’s Roost site, located in the town of Ellensburg, Washington, was excavated in a partnership between Central Washington Archaeological Survey and Kittitas County Youth Services in the summers of 1986 and 1988. In 2023, the collection consisted of 110 boxes of artifacts including bottle glass, ceramics, leather, and faunal remains, with no significant prior analysis and little information on the dig itself. The purpose of this thesis is to document this poorly-known excavation project and gain a better understanding of Ellensburg’s history through analysis of the artifacts recovered. I compiled all the available paper records and communicated  with past …

Utilizing Free Blood Pressure Cuffs To Address Sdoh Barriers In Patient With Uncontrolled Hypertension, Alysse Lalonde, Taylor Carter, Meredith Lewis, Jennifer Clem

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2026 research poster

Fostering Durable Skills In A Hybrid Accelerated Program: Insights From Doctor Of Physical Therapy Education For A Practical Approach For Teaching Essential Professional Competencies, Rajiv Dalal, Vicki Lafay, Steven Hammons

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

Durable skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and self-management are essential in today’s professional world. These skills should be reinforced through various educational platforms. This application from a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program highlights AI-driven simulations and innovative strategies adaptable across disciplines, offering practical methods to prepare career-ready students.

Table Of Contents: 2025 Pedagogicon Proceedings, Russell Carpenter, Kevin Dvorak, Marie A. Mater, Shirley O'Brien, Jamie Shaffer, Melony Shemberger, Sarah Wackerbarth, Jj Wallace

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Harnessing Ai For Medical Education: A Faculty Development Series For Pre-Clinical And Clinical Educators, April Hatcher, Tama The

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

This manuscript describes a faculty development series designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education. Faculty participants discussed practical applications of AI, student perspectives on their use of AI, and innovative collaborative projects with local faculty. This short series was scaffolded as an introduction to AI for medical educators.

From Discussion To Dialogue: Enhancing Engagement With Peer-Reviewed Assignments, Rebecca Crawford, Mary Sciaraffa, Ann Eason

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

This article explores how peer-reviewed assignments can replace traditional discussion boards to foster authentic engagement, deeper learning, and durable skill development. Using a child development course case study, it offers strategies, tools, and student feedback to support implementation across formats while promoting communication, collaboration, and academic integrity in higher education.

I Know I’Ve Written This Before: Encouraging Students’ Use Of Feedback Through Intentional Laboratory Course Design, Cynthia Tran

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

This work outlines improvements in student receptivity, incorporation, and production of constructive feedback in upper-level forensic science laboratory courses. Through single-loop revisions, real-time instructor input, and peer review, students practiced engaging with feedback to build foundational skills, improve performance, and increase reflection and engagement. These adaptable approaches promote feedback literacy.

Encouraging Adaptability And Resilience In The College Classroom, Amanda Joyce

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

Employers often view Gen Z as lacking resilience, yet research shows they thrive in supportive, growth-oriented environments. This piece explores how educators can foster adaptability and resilience in students, helping them succeed in the modern workforce.

Feedback That Connects: Building Strong Relationships Through Formative Critique, Peter Edwards

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

Formative Critique (FC) guides student work through feedback, reflection, and self-regulated learning. Blending aspects of critique and assessment, FC is an evaluation technique with transdisciplinary potential. This article explores research, strategies for engagement, and the lasting impact they can have on student achievement in higher education.

Navigating Shadows: The Intersection Of Lgbtqia+ Stigma, Substance Abuse And Mental Health In College Life, Erin Stevenson, Stephanie Saulnier

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

This study explores the impact of stigma on LGBTQIA+ college students’ mental health and substance use, highlighting pedagogical implications. Survey data from college students reveal the impacts of enacted, perceived, and internalized stigma. Findings underscore the need for inclusive educational practices that support identity development, resilience, and student well-being.

Rhetoric Meets Remedy: A Collaboration Of Health And Writing, Angela Hardin, Melanie Smith

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

Explore how interdisciplinary projects like infographics, magazine articles, and PSAs merge media literacy with health education, inspiring high school students to think critically and creatively. This presentation highlights a collaborative approach that empowers students to address real-world health and safety challenges and engages them in meaningful and transferable experiences.

International Human Rights Intervention: Collective Self-Defense Of Humanity, Anthony J. Colangelo

Emory International Law Review

No abstract provided.

Not My Girl (2014) By Christy Jordan-Fenton And Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, Maughn Rollins Gregory

Picture Books

In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries American and Canadian government agencies and Christian churches established Indian residential schools where hundreds of thousands of children were “reeducated” in English and Christianity. They were not allowed to use their native languages or given names, to practice their religions, or to communicate with their siblings or parents. They were made to work in crop fields, kitchens, laundries, and industrial workshops. Many were physically and sexually abused. Many never saw their families again. The nine picture books reviewed here are accounts of survivors of residential schools from eight different Indigenous nations. In addition to …

Impact Of Family And Social Determinants Of Health On Behavioral And Bmi Outcomes In Adolescents With And Without Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: An Ecological System Perspective, Pingnan Li

Social Work Theses

Adolescence is a critical developmental period during which behavioral and physical health outcomes are shaped by social and family determinants of health; yet limited research has examined how these determinants operate among adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) within a multilevel ecological framework. To address this gap, this thesis used data from Years 9 and 15 of the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study (FFCWS), with a final analytic sample of 3,176 adolescents at Year 15, including 150 with IDD. Descriptive analyses first examined the differences in demographic characteristics, behavioral outcomes (externalizing and internalizing behaviors), and physical outcomes …

Analyzing Changes In Russian Olive Distributions Along The Missouri River In Response To Flooding, Zachary Schild

Dissertations and Theses

Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia; RO) is an invasive, nitrogen-fixing tree that has spread across riparian ecosystems in the western United States, potentially hindering native tree recruitment, reducing species richness, and impacting wildlife. RO has established within the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) in part due to modified flow regimes following dam construction. This study aimed to map the spread of RO using high-resolution National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) imagery (2010, 2012, 2018, 2022) and evaluate the effects of the 2011 and 2019 floods on RO distributions in the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR). RO cover in this area has expanded …

Nanosecond Pulsed Electric Fields For Extracellular Vesicle Engineering: From Electro-Exocytosis To Cargo Modulation, Art Neal, Teresa Graham, Mohamadmahdi Samandari, Arash Ghorbannia, Anca Dobrian, Stephen J. Beebe, Ruben M. L. Colunga-Biancatelli

Bioelectrics Publications

Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) and medium/large extracellular vesicles (MVs), have emerged as promising therapeutic vectors and diagnostic biomarkers across various branches of biomedicine. However, the clinical translation of EV-based technologies remains constrained by persistent challenges in manufacturing: insufficient yield from primary cell sources, limited control over cargo composition, and the absence of scalable, standardized production platforms. Nanosecond pulsed electric fields (nsPEF) represent an emerging biophysical approach that can address several of these limitations. Unlike conventional electroporation, which targets the plasma membrane using microsecond-to-millisecond pulses, nsPEF delivers ultrashort (1–300 ns), high-amplitude (10–300 kV/cm) pulses that penetrate intracellularly …

Sexual And Vaginal Health Priorities For Transgender Men: Perspectives From Patients In The Us Deep South, Kelsey Hornbuckle, Z Alexandra Sherman, Kevin Boutwell, Alexis R. Long, Adrien Terry, Jay Wall, Bulent Turan, Asa E. Radix, Christina A. Muzny, D Scott Batey, Olivia T. Van Gerwen

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2026 research poster

The Benefits Of Simwars In Second Year Medical Education, Daniel Patton, Peter Anthony, Lee Reagan, Todd Peterson

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2026 research poster

Finger Injuries In Gi And No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Adam Tickal, Alexis Rutland, Harrison Spivey, Caleb Berta, Melissa Robinson, Ronit Wollstein

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2026 research poster

When Benign Takes A Bad Turn: A Bleeding Hepatic Adenoma, Ryland Beede, Lillian Royston, Soumyadeep Bag, Roger D. Smalligan

UAB Huntsville Research Day - All Presentations

2026 clinical vignette poster