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The Montana Expression 2015: Bicycling, Norma P. Nickerson, Megan Schultz

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

8,435 residents responded to a survey about their bicycling participation, safety issues and knowledge of laws. Results showed that most residents are not familiar with Montana bicycling laws and do not feel that highways are safe places to bicycle. Forty-six percent of Montana residents 18 and over have bicycled in the past 12 months and of those, only 11 percent bicycled in the winter while 97 percent bicycled in the summer season. Most bicyclists rode within a community on a roadway (62%) followed by 48 percent who rode on a paved path. The smallest number was highway bicycling, where 12 …

Man’S Search For Meaning: The Case Of Legos Revisited, Michael Choi

Posters, Presentations, and Papers

How do perceived meaning, levels of resilience, and job-rotation affect productivity and labor supply? Answering this question will provide further insight on how manipulating tasks can influence labor supply, motivation, and productivity in almost any field of labor, such as school and the workplace. Further, this study will explore motivation and the “least-common-denominator of meaningfulness that is shared by virtually all compensated activities” (Ariely et. al., 2008). This study is a replication and extension upon Man’s search for meaning: The case of Legos (Ariely et. al., 2008).

Staying On Script: Sexual Scripts And Sex Education, Elizabeth Carol Hauck

Dissertations and Theses

Existing research suggests that men and women develop differing sexual scripts that influence their behavior, interactions and emotions regarding sex. The objective of this project is to examine the experiences of men and women with formal sex education programs, especially in regards to information about: anatomy and biology, sexual responsibility and risk taking, sexual desire, virginity and abstinence, as well as to explore sources of sex education outside of school. Several studies suggest masculine sexual scripts dictate that men generally construct a more body-focused approach to sex, with an emphasis on competition, aggression and achievement. Conversely, emphasized feminine sexual scripts …

Training And Application Of Correct Information Unit Analysis To Structured And Unstructured Discourse, Audrey Bretthauer Cohen

Dissertations and Theses

Correct Information Units (CIU) analysis is one of the few measures of discourse that attempts to quantify discourse as a function of communicating information efficiently. Though this analysis is used reliably as a research tool, most studies' apply CIUs to structured discourse tasks and do not specifically describe how raters are trained. If certified clinical speech-language pathologists can likewise reliably apply CIU analysis within clinical settings to unstructured discourse, such as the discourse of people with aphasia (PWA), it may allow clinicians to quantify the information communicated efficiently in clinical populations with discourse deficits. Purpose: The purpose of this study …

Leap Of Faith: Adopting Our Sons Through The State Of Massachusetts, Janice G. Schuster

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

No abstract provided.

The History Of Autism, Kieran A. Cook, Alissa N. Willmerdinger

Narrative Documents

No abstract provided.

Biography Of Eric Schopler, Mary Lewis, Addie Tapp

Narrative Documents

No abstract provided.

Self-Tracking Modes: Reflexive Self-Monitoring And Data Practices, Deborah Lupton

The Social Life of Big Data Symposium

The concept of ‘self-tracking’ (also referred to as life-logging, the quantified self, personal analytics and personal informatics) has recently begun to emerge in discussions of ways in which people can voluntarily monitor and record specific features of their lives, often using digital technologies. There is evidence that the personal data that are derived from individuals engaging in such reflexive self-monitoring are now beginning to be used by agencies and organisations beyond the personal and privatised realm. Self-tracking rationales and sites are proliferating. The detail offered by these data on individuals and the growing commodification and commercial value of digital data …

The Social Life Of Big Data - Pawsey Resources, Luke Edwards

The Social Life of Big Data Symposium

The presentation covers the supercomputing facilities and services available at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, Western Australia.
The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre is an unincorporated joint venture between CSIRO, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia and is supported by the Western Australian Government.

Perceived And Actual Similarity As Predictors Of Self-Disclosure And Perceived Understanding At Zero Acquaintance, Rebecca A. Martin

Theses and Dissertations

When people interact, there are general guidelines that direct the conversation. When two humans interact for the first time, however, there seem to be different factors at play that either allow for the relationship to continue and grow or that end any further interactions. One of the main factors in beginning relationships is the amount self-disclosure that is occurring between the people. Because social relationships are so important for humans, it is important to examine variables that may affect the amount people disclose when they first meet. This study looks at how perceived and actual similarity predict perceived understanding and …

Voices Of Youth, Parents, And Stakeholders: Findings From Case Studies In The Youthsave Project, Li Zou, Sarah Myers Tlapek, Margaret S. Sherraden, John W. Gabbert, Amy Ritterbusch, Ernest Appiah, Dorcas Opai-Tetteh, Githinji Njenga, Joseph Kieyah, Sharad K. Sharma, Jyoti Manandhar, Manik Maharjan

Center for Social Development Research

Voices of Youth, Parents, and Stakeholders: Findings From Case Studies in the YouthSave Project

' Cancer Is Like Teenagers': Figurative Comparisons In Surgical Consultations For Early-Stage Breast Cancer, Keith Cox

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis reports findings from a conversation analytic study that investigate how surgeons describe cancer to early-stage breast cancer patients during preoperative consultations. Drawing upon audio recordings of actual consultations, this study examines one surgeon's use of a type of figurative expression, an analogy, to describe what cancer is and how it behaves. My analysis focuses on the role that this analogy plays in the activities that unfold in one phase of the surgical consultation, and reveals some social organizational dimensions of figurative expressions that have gone unexplored in prior research.

Interpersonal Surveillance And User-Led Policing On Social Platforms, Daniel Trottier

The Social Life of Big Data Symposium

Social platforms along with mobile devices allow individuals to share personal details with their peers. They also render individuals visible to institutions like marketers, employers and law enforcement agencies. These lead to troubling developments such as privacy violations, categorical discrimination, and a chilling effect on public speech. Moreover, we (users, but also researchers) are only learning about these in consequence, and are nevertheless coming to terms with online surveillance. Of particular importance is the extent to which individuals contribute to the visibility of peers and strangers alike. This presentation considers research on social media and big data in the context …

Technical Communication As Teaching: A Grounded Theory Study Of Cognitive Empathy And Audience Engagement Among Computer Science Majors In A Technical Communication Classroom, Robert Michael Rowan

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is a grounded theory study of empathy, ethical awareness, and audience engagement activities in students in a technical writing service course. The course was designed around an empathy-oriented approach to teaching technical writing and writing research. The students are primarily computer science majors, and the teaching methods include a genre and writing research approach as well as the use of an extended metaphor of technical communication as a form of teaching. Findings indicate that students respond to the metaphor by drawing upon positive and empathetically-informed models of teachers and teaching to guide how they would work with and …

Public-Private Partnerships, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Newspaper and Magazine Articles

There is unanimity of view that Pakistan faces enormous deficiencies in its infrastructure, particularly the energy sector, that is slowing down the rate of growth and creating stress and disenchantment among business and society. It is also true that the federal Public Sector Development Programme does not have enough fiscal space to accommodate all priority projects. At the same time, there is a buoyant private sector that is sitting on ample cash surpluses and looking for profitable opportunities. So there is a demand for infrastructure projects and there is supply of resources available from investors willing and able to finance …

Engineering A New Home: Creating A Repository Collection For Faculty, Emily Symonds Stenberg, Lauren Todd

WashU Libraries Presentations

Open Scholarship provides access to the scholarly output of faculty, staff, and students from Washington University in St. Louis by gathering it in one place. On May 9, 2011, the Faculty Senate passed the Open Access Resolution in order to make "scholarship and creative works freely and easily available to the world community." The Open Scholarship site was officially launched on March 26, 2012 as a platform for realizing this goal. Powered by bepress's Digital Commons, and supported by the Libraries’ Digital Library Services, Open Scholarship is a further step in the University's commitment to open access. However, populating the …

God's Eye News: The Use Of Drones In Journalism, A Documentary Film, Robert Lance Carroll

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis uses the format of documentary film to investigate the aesthetic, legal, and ethical issues surrounding the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones, in journalism. Particularly important are the topics of public perception, safety, freedom of speech, and privacy. Do journalists' First Amendment protections extend to the right to gather images using drones? How will the privacy of citizens be protected against aerial cameras that can go virtually unnoticed? Can drones be safely integrated into the National Airspace System? The goal of the documentary is not necessarily to answer these questions, but to gather opinions from …

Community Justice: Viewing Mass Incarceration From The Ground Up, Jeremy Travis

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Bringing In The Harvest: Laborers In Massachusetts Agriculture, Jane Becker, Diana Limbach Lempel, Angel Mendez, Maria Moreira

Massachusetts History Conference

Join our panelists as they explore the recent history of laborers in the fields and on the ocean. Although seemingly different, the farm and fishery share an extraordinary diversity of their labor force. Learn how “world farmers,” recent immigrants, and long-time agricultural workers create a distinctive Massachusetts experience that can be explored through history programs and activities.

Moderator:

• Jane Becker, Department of History, University of Massachusetts Boston

Presenters:

• Diana Limbach Lempel, Working Waterfront Festival Archives
• Angel Mendez, Operations Manager, Red Tomatoes
• Maria Moreira, Executive Director, World Farmers, Inc.

Information Retrieval: Managing Information Overload, Adrienne Mathewson

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Understanding The Relationships Of User-Selected Music In Video Games, Memphis Wong

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

Music has been an integral part of video games in its contribution to users' gameplay experiences. Varying from simple sound effects to elaborate scores, music helps shape the reactive environment of each video game. In particular, video games that generate unique levels and scenarios based on music has become more popular as its own genre. Games such as Audiosurf take this further, with having the game revolve entirely around levels generated to custom tracks. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of such games, when it allows a user to select his or her own music.

Know Your Status: Alleviating Stigma From The Hiv Positive Community Of San Luis Obispo California, Mario Alberto Viveros Espinoza

Ethnic Studies

The purpose of this project is to alleviate stigma from the HIV community in San Luis Obispo, CA by creating an outreach program, “Know Your Status,” that raises awareness of HIV education and prevention. Research on HIV stigma and on ideologies for program development and implementation shows that HIV positive individuals face both internalized and externalized stigma. Program development and implementation can be effective by assessing and addressing the specific needs of those living within the community. This project includes the data needed for program development and implementation, collected through anonymous surveys from HIV positive community members, interviews with professionals …

A Holistic Approach To Child Maltreatment, David Finkelhor, Corinna J. Tucker

Sociology

No abstract provided.

Speech At Retiree Reception, Delivered In June 2015, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Speech at Retiree Reception, delivered in June 2015 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Cpaf Updates Vol. 16 Issue No. 6, Cristeta A. Foronda, Francisca O. Tan, Gerdino G. Badayos, Ruth O. Dela Cruz

CPAf Updates

In this issue:

• Sec. Acosta: Expressway dike soon to rise in Laguna, 1
• UPLB hosts EDCA Seminar, 2
• Policy directions for organic farming discussed, 3
• CPAf hosts SFR conference anew, 4

June 2015, John M. Pfau Library

LBHP Newsletters

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Patient Care News: June 2015, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Video Observation Added for Select 72 Hour Holds

Winners of Nurses Week Poster Contest

A Lack of Concordance in Patient-Provider Populations

Nominate a Nurse for National Award

Inrhode Filled Requests - June 2015, Ruth E.. Souto

InRhode Monthly Loan Statistics

InRhode Borrowing - June 2015

Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering Department Magazine: Development And Design Of The Annual Magazine Following Cal Poly Standards, Alyssa Moore

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of the annual BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) magazine is to provide the BioResource & Agricultural Engineering Department with a magazine that reflects the department and relays information to alumni, students, industry partners, and the general public. Future student assistants for the BRAE Department will have a template and strategy behind what they will need to accomplish each year by looking and reading this senior project. This magazine includes; Department Head Message, Club Features, Alumni Highlights, Successful Students, Highlight on Past Department Head, Industry Sponsors, Class Feature, BRAE Banquet, Irrigation Training and Research Center, and New Staff Features. …

The Cresset (Vol. Lxxviii, No. 5, Trinity), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.