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Medication Crushing And Indoor Air Pollution, Leann Elizabeth Guess

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Point-Of-Decision Prompts Increase Dietary Fiber Content Of Consumers’ Food Choices In An Online Grocery Shopping Simulation, Kristina Arslain, Christopher Gustafson, Devin J. Rose

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Only 5% of Americans consume the recommended amount of dietary fiber. In an online simulated shopping experiment, we examined whether a fiber-focused point-of-decision prompt (PDP) would influence consumers to choose food products that were higher in this important nutrient. We hypothesized that participants exposed to the dietary fiber PDP would choose products with more dietary fiber/serving than those who were not exposed to the PDP. The experiment was completed by 753 participants. Participants were randomly assigned to a condition in which they were not exposed to a PDP (the no-PDP condition), a personalized PDP, or PDP without personalization. Choices in …

The Impact Of Parental Health Mindset On Postoperative Recovery In Children, Alexandra Kain, Claudia Mueller, Brenda J. Goliamu, Brooke N. Jenkins, Michelle A. Fortier

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Background

Mindset, or one’s beliefs about the ability to change one’s outcomes, has been studied in the educational domain but not in surgical settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of parental health mindset on children’s recovery.

Methods

Participants were part of a larger National Institutes of Health‐funded trial that included 1470 children undergoing outpatient tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. We used measures of parental coping style (Monitor Blunter Style Scale; MBSS) and medication attitudes (Medication Attitudes Questionnaire; MAQ) to validate the Health Beliefs Scale (HBS; Criterion validity, Cohen’s kappa). HBS categorizes parents as having a growth mindset, …

A New Look Into An Old Problem: Implications Of The Locus Coeruleus In Alzheimer’S Disease, Tia Donaldson

Shared Knowledge Conference

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, is one of the most common forms of dementia among the elderly. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 5.7 million people within the United States are living with AD and this number is expected to rise to about 14 million by 2050. As the prevalence continues to rise, it is critical to understand how AD affects the brain. AD is identified by pathology in the brain which includes the formation of plaques and tangles. Most research focuses on mid-to-late stage AD when pathology and cognitive symptoms (e.g., memory decline) are at their peak. …

November Agenda, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting agenda including October 8 meeting minutes; graduate enrollment reports; Graduate Council Curriculum report tracking; report from Graduate School; thesis, specialist project & dissertation guidelines; and Council of Graduate Schools resolution.

Applying Immuno-Epidemiology Principles To Violence, Anna H. Sisk, Nina H. Fefferman, Judy Day, Patricia Bamwine

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

What If Black Lives Meaningfully Mattered In Research?, Monique Guishard

Black Lives Matter in Research

No abstract provided.

Riots Contra Global Capital: Globalization And The Bangladeshi Workers’ Movement, Adam Benjamin

West Virginia University Historical Review

“Fast fashion” and “globalization,” often mentioned in the same sentence, make their way to the headlines fairly frequently. While the conditions of low-wage garment workers are a subject of criticism for clothing brands, few know of the active workers’ movement in Bangladesh to better them. This movement, often unorganized and violent, takes place against the backdrop of urban growth, rapid industrialization, and factory disaster. Riots and piecemeal wage negotiations often go hand in hand in Bangladesh, as the pressures of the world economy exert themselves on Bangladesh’s fragile and unstable garment industry. This paper examines the history and developments of …

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West Virginia University Historical Review

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Level Of Self-Acceptance Among The Adolescent Students In The Model School Of Yarmouk University, Odai Al-Masarwah

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The purpose of this study is to show the level of self-acceptance among the adolescent students in the model School of Yarmouk University from their point of view, and to show the impact of the variables (Gender and Class). The researcher used the descriptive analytical methodology, and the sample of the study consisted of (150) students. To achieve the above, a questionnaire consisted of (36) items was designed and distributed in five dimensions: (Personal dimension, Social dimension, Emotional dimension, Family dimension and School dimension).The results showed that the level of self-acceptance among the adolescent students in the model school of …

Analytical Study Of The Level Of Sports Awareness Among The Students Of Al-Balqa Applied University – Jordan, Haitham Alnader

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The objective of the study was to identify the level of sport awareness among the students of al Balqa Applied University in Jordan and to determine the differences in the level of sports awareness among the students according to the variables (gender, faculty, year of study, place of residence). To achieve this, the researcher used the descriptive method and the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data and information from a random sample of (1000) students. The results of the study showed that the level of sport awareness among the students of al Balqa Applied University in Jordan was low …

Problems Of The University Students Of Hail College Of Education With Regard To University Services, Rasha Khabour

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aims at identifying the problems of the university students of Hail College of Education with regard to university services, and to identify differences depending on the variables of the level of study and specialization. To achieve the aim of this study, the researcher prepared his questionnaire, which included 36 items Its validity and reliability were verified .and distributed randomly on the study sample of 355 students at Hail University, Al-Shamli Branch. The results of the study showed that the degree of total arithmetic averages of the fields of study was lower. Student services were ranked first at a …

Level Of Support Services Provided To Students With Learning Difficulties In The Basic Schools In Al-Balqa'a Directorate Based On Student's Point Of View, Mutasim Al-Zoubi, Mona Al-Hadidi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The current study aimed to identify the level of the support services provided to students with learning difficulties in the basic schools in Al-Balqa'a directorate of education based on student's point of view. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher's developed questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 100 students with category of 8-13 years, and after conducting the appropriate statistical analysis, the researcher's showed the support services provided to the students with learning difficulties in the basic schools in Al-Balqa'a directorate of education from their perspective was moderate, and there no statistically significant differences due to the impact …

Optimism, Pessimism And Their Relation To Self-Esteem Among Palestinian Authority Employees Referred To Retirement In Gaza Strip-Palestine, Khaled Mowanes, Bassem Abu Kwaik

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aims to identify the level of optimism and pessimism and the level of self-esteem, and the relationship between them, and find out their level varies according to the variables (type of job, monthly salary) of the employees of the Palestinian Authority referred to retire in Gaza Strip. To achieve such thing, the two tools of the study were applied: the measure of optimism and pessimism, and the self-assessment scale (prepared by the researchers) on a sample of (197) male and female employees whom selected by random stratified method. The researchers used the descriptive analytical approach. After analyzing the …

Statistical Anxiety And The Trend Towards Predicting The Achievement Of Middle East University Students In Jordan In The Principles Of Statistics, Basel Abu Foudeh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of this study was to find out the relationship between the variable of statistical anxiety and the trend towards it, on the one hand, and the achievement in the principles of statistics on the other hand, and to assess the predictive ability of the variables of scholastic achievement. To achieve the objectives of the study, the measure of statistical anxiety and the measure of students' attitudes towards statistics were applied to all students studying the "Principles of Statistics" (188) students; (105) males and (83) females during the second semester 2017/2018. The results showed that the achievement was associated …

Reality Of Free Reading In The Light Of Modern Technological Developments From The Point Of View Of Al Isra University Students In Jordan, Hussein Mestarihi, Gazi Tashman

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to identify the reality of free reading in the light of modern technological developments from the point of view of Al Isra University students in Jordan. The study population consisted of (117) students from Al Isra University. The researchers constructed a questionnaire included three domains: The source of free reading, its kind, and its aim. The results of the study revealed that the students of the University of Isra, practicing free reading through the use of modern technology in the three domains at high levels; according to the source of technological reading students used Google browser, WhatsApp, …

The Relationship Between Level Of Sports Culture And Mental Health Among The Basketball Players On Wheelchairs, Ayed Zureigat, Osama Abdel- Fattah, Ahmed Momani, Mossab Rashed

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to identify the level of sports culture among the players of the basketball team on wheelchairs, as well as the level of mental health of the players of the basketball on wheelchairs, in addition to the relationship between the level of sports culture and mental health. To achieve this, the researchers used the descriptive method on a sample consisting of (30) basketball on wheelchairs. To collect the study data, the researchers used the questionnaire, which consisted of (14) paragraphs for the field of sports culture and (12) mental health. The results of the study showed that the …

The Effect Of An Educational Program Based On The Webquest On The Development Of Critical Thinking Amongst First Secondary Students In Jordan, Yousef Abo-Alkail, Basma Abu Mathana

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed at finding out the effect of an educational program based on the Web Quest on the development of creative thinking skills (originality, fluency, flexibility) amongst first secondary students at the Computer Science Subject in Jordan. The two researchers followed the semi experimental approach in this study. The study consisted of (50) students of the first secondary grade students in Madaba secondary school for Boys – one of Madaba Directorate of Education schools in the academic year 2017/2018. The school was chosen because of being close to the researchers and suitable to the study conditions. The experimental and …

The Phenomenon Of Linguistic Lisp Between Acquisition And Disability (Manifestations, Causes, Treatment), Ahmad Bani Atta

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Lisping is probably one of the problems that is viewed by Arab communities as one of the silly and easy problems. Therefore, parents, due to lack of health knowledge,do not take it seriously when one of their children suffers from this problem.The truth of the matter is that a speaker may suffer from acquired, health, or physiological speaking problems.This makes us classify it as an illness, which might exceed in number the registered numbers of other physical illnesses since the therapeutic process might take much more time to achieve full recovery.It could start with oral practice and end with surgical …

Physical Self-Esteem And Its Relation To Self-Confidence Among The Volleyball Players Participating In The 14th Arab Youth Championship, Mahmoud Yacoub, Nedal Bany Saeed

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to identify the physical self-esteem and its relation to self-confidence among the volleyball players participating in the 14th Arab Youth Championship. Descriptive process was used on a sample consisted of (65) Youth volleyball players who participated in the 14th Arab Youth Championship (July 25 to August 5, 2017). The data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of (26) paragraphs to measure the level of self-esteem, a questionnaire consisting of (13) paragraphs to measure the level of self-confidence. The data were analyzed using arithmetic mean, standard deviations, t (test) for independent samples, and chi-squared test. The results indicated …

Citizens' Opinions Regarding A Checkout Bag Tax Proposal, Jorden Thomas

The Simon Review (Occasional Papers of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute)

The need to address single-use plastic bag damage to our environment has grown exponentially across the globe. States and communities are taking legislative action to address the harm produced through the form of taxation and/or plastic bag bans. This paper provides insight into the contradictory evidence that is cited in favor or opposition to such legislation across the globe. Further, this paper seeks to determine the positions of Illinois citizens on their willingness to support a state-wide tax or ban on all plastic shopping bags received from retail establishments through the use of public opinion polling. Finally, the impacts of …

Mental Health Stigma: A Wicked Problem, Katelyn Yoh

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

Mental health stigma began in the 5th century, continued through the 18th century, and began to improve in the 1840s. Mental health has been viewed as negative and those who suffer from a mental illness or disorder also suffer from stigma as well as negative consequences, such as other mental health concerns, physical issues, and psychological issues due to stigma. This paper goes into deep detail about what mental health stigma is, how stigma is used from peers and internalizes and creates self stigma, what the results of stigma are (all negative), and lastly ways to help put an end …

Lack Of Resources In Classrooms, Juliana Maffea

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

In different areas of the world, classrooms lack resources. Teachers are trying their hardest to teach their students with what is given to them, but it is not enough. The result of having a lack of resources is students not graduating, teachers burning out, parents scared for their students, and students not getting the proper education. An insufficient amount of resources in classrooms comes from the lack of funding or the improper use of spending in schools. There are solutions to this wicked problem, such as raising more money, making cuts, or changing the way schools spend their money. This …

Wicked Problems: Depression, Sebastian Wendolowski

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

Depression is a disorder that can affect anybody and is the leading cause of disability and disorders in the United States. This year, due to COVID-19, it has hit an all time high, affecting many more people. Suicide rates have been steadily growing across all ages, and this year is at a record high too, showing correlation with depression. There are two types of depression, major depressive disorder and chronic depressive disorder. Diagnosis of depression is typically done physically or through a questionnaire, which is compared into a DSM-5. There are many risk factors for depression and other common mental …

The Problem With The School System, Julianna Vanvalin

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

From the beginning of America, schools have existed in some shape or form. However, once the school system became standardized its failings started to show through. The modern school system is discriminatory against disabled students and students of a low socioeconomic status. It also does not properly prepare students for their future, and promotes poor mental health. In order to fix the school system, it is important to recognize the current failings in regards to students and aim to improve them.

Sorry, Can't Come To The Phone, Katherine Wilson

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

Going as far back as 1973, cellphones have been a part of our lives and how we live it. Over the past 10 years, cellphones have taken over much of what we do. How much we use our phones can impact us more than what anyone could have ever thought. Phone usage has increasingly become a problem that may people face. The project lists the multitude of ways that our mental health and everyday life are affected because of how much we use our phones and go on social media. The goals of this project are to explain, provide evidence, …

Mental Health And Its Wicked Factors, Michael Schuler

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

Mental health has long since been an issue in not just our society, but worldwide. While it is difficult to determine exactly what factors affect mental health, there has been significant research done within the past 30 years to show that major factors that affect mental health can be mitigated. Things such as poverty, physical health, and community outreach can all be linked to mental health issues. There are some solutions that will mitigate these factors that can be explored. These solutions can include things like raising awareness for mental illnesses in order to reduce stigma, getting more mental health …

Why Can't Homeless Addicts Get Help Too, Rachael D. Causland

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

Homeless people today struggle more with addiction than people who have stability in their life. Whether it’s due to financial issues, or not having a support system, homeless people struggle to get the help they need for both their addiction and their homelessness. A high number of homeless people report to have started an addiction since being homeless, and they do so to stay alive, in turn people are continuing to stay homeless and many of these people are dying of overdoses or just staying stuck in the situation they are forced to deal with alone. There are some states …

Validation Of The Tri-Choice Naming And Response Bias Measure, Chloe A. Huston

ETD Archive

n the field of neuropsychology, feigning symptoms, also known as malingering or response bias, is an important issue as a large number of assessment referrals are for individuals that may receive benefits if the assessment results suggest cognitive impairment. Therefore, it is crucial to have valid and reliable measures that detect the feigning of symptoms (Slick et al., 1999). Currently, the tests that are routinely used to detect response bias are vulnerable to coaching. The goal of this study was to validate a new response bias test aimed at being less susceptible to coaching than existing measures: The Tri-Choice Naming …

Introduction To Data Dictionaries, Quality Improvement Center For Workforce Development

Other QIC-WD Products

Are you interested in exploring how to leverage the data necessary to examine and address child welfare workforce challenges in your agency? If so, you may consider developing and using a human resources data dictionary to help guide your work. A data dictionary is a collection of detailed information about the content and structure of data in one or more databases. This descriptive information is often called metadata (i.e., data about data). Other terms used to describe data dictionaries include data definition matrix, metadata repository, design dictionary, and business glossary. You also might see other variations of these terms, further …