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The Effects Of Wearable Fitness Trackers And Fitness Education On Physical Activity Participation, Physical Competence, And General Self-Efficacy In Inactive And Sedentary College Students, Tiffany Lough

Doctorate in Kinesiology

This study examined the combined effects of wearable fitness trackers and structured fitness education on physical activity participation, perceived physical competence, and general self-efficacy among inactive and sedentary college students. A six-week randomized pretest-posttest design was used. Undergraduate students aged 18–24 who were not meeting recommended physical activity guidelines were recruited from a private liberal arts university and randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Participants in the experimental group received a wearable fitness tracker along with fitness education sessions integrating Social Cognitive Theory based behavior change techniques including self-monitoring, observational learning, mastery experiences, and goal …

Different Dimensions Of Social Support On Social Media And Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intentions Among Chinese College Students Applying The Theory Of Planned Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ni Zhang, Carolyn Madison Chang, Yu Zhang, Lu Guo, Qizhi Xu

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Background:

Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) participation among Chinese college students remains insufficient despite growing public health concerns regarding sedentary lifestyles and obesity. Social media platforms have increasingly become important channels for delivering social support related to physical activity (PA); however, different dimensions of social support on social media may exert distinct psychological influences on exercise intentions.

Objective:

Guided by the theory of planned behavior, this study aimed to examine the direct and indirect relationships between different dimensions of social support on social media and Chinese college students’ intentions to engage in LTPA.

Methods:

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among …

Re: Conditional Approval Letter For Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Draft Final Leak Detection Monitoring Plan (Dated May 13, 2026), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

English Language Arts Teachers’ Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence, Andrew J. Hookie, James P. Concannon

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

We explored secondary English Language Arts teachers’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. Using a mixed methods research design process, one hundred and forty-one secondary teachers were surveyed from several urban and suburban school districts in the state of Missouri. Respondents were comprised of forty-three English Language Arts teachers and ninety-seven non-English Language Arts teachers. Data were collected using a Qualtrics survey, focusing on three variables: Experience, Knowledge, and Awareness of AI (EKA); Perceived Outcomes of Using AI (PO); and Perceived Ability and Self-Efficacy with AI (PA). Independent t-tests were conducted and revealed a statistically significant difference in AI …

Investigating Teacher Well-Being With Non-Invasive Biomarkers: Lessons From A Participatory Mixed-Method Exploratory Approach, Amanda S. Frasier, Jewel B. Thomas, Trystan Innes, Noah E. Daniels, S. Grayson Blount, Chad R. Frasier

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

This paper reports on a mixed-method exploratory study gauging the feasibility of utilizing an untethered harness-based device to collect biomarker data from teachers at a single school in Tennessee. Collection occurred across the course of a year at three different timepoints: a typical workday, a high stress workday, and a break day. Overall, our participants had positive experiences with the data collection process, and their feedback iteratively influenced the protocol. Further, the preliminary data suggests the biomarkers indicate a sympathetic nervous response is seen when teachers report emotional or psychological stress. While the small scale of this pilot does not …

Legal Scholarship In An Age Of Social Media, Miriam Cherry

Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development

(Excerpt)

This symposium essay will offer insights into how legal scholarship—and the law—are changing in a time of social media. Platforms or their names may change, but the immediacy and connection that they offer, for better or worse, here to stay. The argument amounts to two sides of the same coin. Social media can raise the salience of an issue, story, or event, and in doing so, may provide information that helps to inform our work as legal scholars. The converse is also true: legal scholarship also needs to study social media. This essay takes each point in turn.

تأثير ارتفاع ثاني أكسید الكربون ، و الأشعة فوق البنفسجیة - ب، و ارتفاع درجة الحرارة على الكینوا, Mohamed Yousif

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This is an experimental study that focuses on the present status of three factors that shape the current world global climate, and how it affects future agriculture, The study gives an insight on how effective are elevated CO₂, high UV-B irradiation and rising temperature on forage after 50 years’ time, keeping in mind the growing population and the increasing demand for proteins, it focuses on Chenopodium Quinoa, A C3 plant that is highly nutritious and known for its ability to tolerate high temperature, high salt concentration, and drought. Recently it got more focus and is cultivated in many places all …

The Matrix, Spring 2026, The Women's Resource Center

The Matrix

Matrix Editor: Trinity Sue

Women's Resource Center Advisor: Marisol Ruiz

Women's Resource Center Staff (listed alphabetically):

• Namixtu'lu' Esteva
• Pamela Hernandez
• Kaylee Luna
• Izzie Rodríguez-Torres
• Alexis Sarmiento
• Venus Shearer
• Trinity Sue

Authors/Illustrators in issue (listed alphabetically):

• Megan Atherton, p. 11
• Brenna, p. 24
• Jess Carey, p. 17
• Leyla Craven, p. 20
• Annabelle Davis, p. 37
• Erica Drew, p. 18
• Sage Fowler, p. 11
• Aven Gehlert, p. 30
• Emily Hartling, p. 24
• Riley Hemenover, p. 12
• Pamela Hernandez, p. 14
• Ella Humphrey, pp. 22-23, 31, 35, and throughout
• Iran@alittlepoke, p. 13
• Kaylee Luna, pp. 25, 29
• Randi Maveety, p. 34
• Xenia McLean, …

Effect Of Abiotic Stress On Uae Native Acacia Plants: Salinity, Drought, Uv-B, Co₂, And Temperature Under Open Top Chamber (Otc), Fatima Nasser Alkaabi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The presence of abiotic stressors such as salinity, water shortage, hot weather, increase in atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide and increase in UV-B radiations are major limiting factors to plant growth and survival, especially in desert and semi-desert conditions. These environmental limitations increase the exposure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the lack of freshwater, extensive soil salinization, and rapid effects of climate change. As a result, the discovery of native plant species that can survive under various abiotic stress salinity and drought levels is the key to establishing the sustainable, ecologically adaptive landscaping and the successful ecological rehabilitation …

Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms (Habs) Public Health Message Efficacy Evaluation, Alexandra Benitez Gonzalez, Heather A. Triezenberg, Diane Doberneck, Abigail Bennett, Mark Rey

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can present health risks to humans, animals, or ecosystems. Communicating with the public about HABs risks can be challenging because symptoms vary in type and severity across different individuals. However, people with underlying health conditions are often particularly vulnerable to exposure, and they may experience negative health outcomes if they lack awareness of the risks that HABs pose. Literature on risk communication suggests that the way messages are framed influences the impact on risk perception and behavioral intentions. To provide insight into how agencies and practitioners can more effectively communicate health risks from HABs, we designed …

Oral Diagnostic Sciences At The Vcu School Of Dentistry, James C. Burns Dds, Laurie C. Carter Dds, John A. Svirsky Dds, Sonali Rathore Dds, Ms

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Protecting Our Profession, Jeremy C. Jordan Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Dental Direct Reimbursement And Assignment Continues On In Virignia, Cork Coyner, Elise Rupinski

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Board Of Directors - Actions In Brief April 12, 2013

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Northern Virginia Mom Celebrates 10 Years, Peter Cocolis Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Piedmont Dental Society Sponsors Moderate Oral Sedation Course, Stephen Alouf Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

New Mom Project In Charlottesville, Anne Cressin

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

My Mission Of Mercy, Eric Biagioli

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Don't Be Scammed, B Ellen Byrne Dds, Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Mom- A Student's Point Of View, Mary Catherine Mcginn

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Ada Member Benefit- Tools To Navigate Ethical Conduct, Karen S. Mcandrew Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Infection Control - Resources For Your Practice, Garland Gentry Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Paperless By 2014?, Ben Waldman

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

What You Need To Know About The Ada Delegation, Gus Vlahos Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Fishing In Bath County, Mark Neale Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Golf At The Homestead, Meredith Norbo

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Dances With Birds, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Capitalizing On Your Team, James Schroeder

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Virginia Meeting 2013

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

More Than A Tag Line, Sam W. Galstan Dds, Mph

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.