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The Role Of Non-Governmental Organizations In Global Education: A Case Study On Sub-Saharan Africa, Laura Taylor

Honors Theses

This paper will work to investigate the effectiveness of educational programs of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of policy in the relationship between a host country and a non-governmental organization. Utilizing a comparative case study approach, this paper examines three different NGOs, operating out of three developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, all with the mission of aiding the realm of global education. Each case study examines the state, the NGO, the historical context of NGOs and the government chosen, the relationship of the NGO selected and the government, …

The Effects Of Previous Childhood Trauma On Dissociative Symptoms In Adult Survivors Of Recent Trauma, Lillith J. Clark, Natalia M. Kecala, Brittany F. Goodman, Rebecca C. Chesher

Undergraduate Research Symposium

This presentation aims to examine the effects of previous childhood abuse (e.g. physical or sexual abuse) on the dissociative symptoms experienced by adult survivors of recent traumas (e.g. physical or sexual assaults). The aims of this study are to examine the self-reports of the participants regarding childhood experiences of trauma, their current dissociative experiences and the severity of those experiences, and physiological markers such as skin conductance and heart rate that may play a significant role in their experiences of dissociation. The hypothesis of this research is that previous childhood abuse will significantly increase the likelihood and severity of the …

The Relationship Between Phonemic Decoding Ability And Recall Accuracy And Reaction Time, Melissa Growney, Max Schechter, Adam Runyan

Undergraduate Research Symposium

The present study examines the relationship between phonemic decoding ability and recall accuracy and reaction time in orthographically consistent and inconsistent tasks. We measured phonemic decoding ability via the Test of Word Reading Efficiency, second edition (TOWRE-II) assessment tool. The phonemic decoding task required participants to read as many non-words that are made up of different phonemes (e.g. ip, ta, ko, luddy, dord) as possible within a forty-five second window. When the reading task was complete, participants were presented with a word sequence of orthographic consistency (e.g. best, rest, test, nest, vest) or inconsistency (e.g. bone, hone, done, tone, zone), …

Right/Left Hemisphere Lateralization: Correlation Between Individual Differences In Subjective Wellbeing, Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Success, Personality And Thinking Styles, Wallat M. Baban

Undergraduate Research Symposium

There has been a popularization in society of the Right hemisphere of the brain being responsible for creativity, and the Left hemisphere being responsible for logical and analytical thinking. However, it is not fully understood whether there is an underlying, neuroscientific basis to these claims or if such claims can be rendered factual. Recent studies have been conducted, revealing that right brained leaders emphasize in innovation and managing whereas left brained leaders focus on continuous improvement and planning (Kumar & Sharma 2016). The right and left hemispheres do possess interconnectedness, however as this study has shown, individuals tend to possess …

"Modifying Cbt For Cognitively Impaired Older Adults With Depression ", Abigail Foster, Mary Wells

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Although clinical depression is not common in older adults, it creates problems in daily living for those individuals who experience it in later life. Symptoms of depression can differ between younger and older adults; treatment approaches may also need to be modified to account for some of the challenges of aging such as cognitive impairments. Previous research has supported the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for treating late-life depression. The use of jargon and abstract concepts, however, are disadvantageous to those with mild cognitive impairment or neurocognitive disorders. To combat these difficulties, there is a need for therapy materials …

Academic Self-Efficacy And Undergraduate Research Opportunities Predict Intentions To Pursue Graduate School, Elizabeth A. Koellner, Heather M. Lange, Drake A. Anderson, Steven J. Mellifont, Bettina J. Casad

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Students who have undergraduate research opportunities tend to have higher identification as a scientist, also known as science identity. Furthermore, students with higher science identity are better prepared for advanced science education, compared to students with lower science identity. The current studies seek to examine predictors of undergraduate students’ intentions to pursue graduate school. In the first study, underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields who attended the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) filled out a survey that assessed their research confidence and intentions to pursue graduate school. Students who attended ABRCMS more often …

Cystic Fibrosis: Support Networks Help Patients Lead Normal Lives, Brandon D. Vestal

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an incurable genetic disease resulting from mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. The lack of this gene’s protein product makes cells unable to transport chloride ions to their surface, leading to a lack of water in the mucous membranes and causing mucus to become abnormally viscous. Complications derive from ducts in the body becoming clogged with this sticky mucus, resulting in early death in patients (background source: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation https://www.cff.org/What-is-CF/About-Cystic-Fibrosis/). This research discusses the personal struggles of CF sufferers to lead normal, fulfilling lives in the face of certain death utilizing …

The Dimensional Relationship Between Age Of First Traumatic Exposure And Perceptions Of Control: A Pilot Study, Ellen L. Gruebbeling, Miranda Jany, Carissa Philippi

Undergraduate Research Symposium

An earlier age of onset of trauma (before 16 years old) has been associated with greater psychological impairments, such as increased risk of psychopathology and greater psychological distress in adulthood (Kaplow & Widom, 2007; Mueller et al., 2010; Teicher et al., 2009). Furthermore, trauma exposure has been linked to deficits in control (Fraizer, 2003; Ataria, 2015). However, the association between age of first trauma and perception of control are unclear. The present study aimed to define the relationship between age of first trauma and perception of control, or self-agency. Self-agency is defined as the sense of control of one’s actions …

Impact Of Literacy Rates On Democratic Desire, Katherine Volandt

Undergraduate Research Symposium

There has been a recent global shift away from democracy and towards authoritarian forms of government. Much attention has been given to analyses of the social and economic trends that feed this decline in democracy, with further attention paid to the missteps of the global powers as they navigate shifting economic dominance and populist movements worldwide. My research arose from questioning whether certain factors might exist that are reliably predictive of democratic support or political participation and can be affected through nongovernmental avenues. I began with the idea that higher levels of education will produce a greater desire for being …

Lindenwood Digest, April 26, 2019, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

A Bibliometric Study And Visualization Of Library Philosophy And Practice During 1998-2018, Mohammad Karim Saberi, Sana Barkhan, Ronak Hamzehei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose- The purpose of this paper is to analyze bibliometrics and visualization of Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP).

Design/methodology/approach- Scopus citation database was used to gather the data. Using advanced search in the database, bibliographic data of the articles published in the journal over the past twenty years were extracted. Then, the analysis was performed using bibliometric indicators and some applications, such as Microsoft Excel and VOS viewer.

Findings- The data indicated that the process of publications (R²=0.69) and citations received by papers (R²=0.85) was ascending. The paper of W. Fang (2007), "Using Google analytics for improving library website content …

Ways To Create Awareness On Cultural Heritage: An Overview, Somipam R. Shimray

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine the various ways to create awareness and facilitate general awareness on cultural heritage

Design/methodology/approach - The author had reviewed the past literature on methods to promote cultural heritage awareness and analyzed how it can be used by memory institute to create awareness.

Findings - Preceding studies on cultural heritage it is found that heritage festivals, freedom walk, heritage trails, heritage walk, heritage awards, street plays, heritage newspapers and promotion of heritage in education are the prominent tools to create awareness.

Originality/value - This study helps to understand different techniques to …

Wordpress.Com (Hosted) Data Curation Primer, Heather James

Foley Library Scholarship

WordPress.com is the hosted version of the open source WordPress.org software (https://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/; https://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/com-or-org/) offering a free online publishing platform with optional features, plans, and custom domains available for additional cost (https://wordpress.com/about/). This primer will focus exclusively on the WordPress.com free site export and archiving process. In the future additional primers and/or additions to this primer may be beneficial in order to cover the variations with WordPress.com Business Plan sites and WordPress.org software.

Environmental Sustainability In Libraries Through Green Practices/Services, Priti Singh (Junior Research Fellow), Rajani Mishra (Associate Professor)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is an attempt to discuss the role of green practices/services which are incorporated within libraries towards environmentally sustainable. With continuous use and easy availability of new technologies like computer printers, faxes, and photocopiers etc. it is very important to protect the environment. Since, all these machines have an impact using paper, ink, and electricity on the environment. This paper begins with an explanation of sustainability, environmental sustainability, green printing, and copying etc. Further, demonstrates the various sustainable strategies for the libraries. And also highlights the strategies for overcoming the impact of paper use, ink use and electricity. This …

Do You Juul? Predictors Of Licit Stimulant Use In Undergraduate Students, Brandon Lloyd Mchugh, Casey Belgio, Angela Spadafino, Gabrielle Longo

STEM Student Research Symposium Posters

The purpose of this study is to assess possible predictors of stimulant use in college students. We define stimulant use as the consumption of caffeine or nicotine in any form. Researchers anticipate that stimulant use will be positively associated with procrastination, academic stress, and parental pressures. The current study uses a cross-sectional design. Participants responded to recruitment via SONA for Essentials of Psychology credit or social media posts by student researchers. Participants completed self-report questionnaires assessing various kinds of caffeine and nicotine (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, JUULs). We also asked about procrastination habits surrounding schoolwork using Lay’s Procrastination Scale. To assess academic …

The Santa Clara, 2019-04-25, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Assessing Woody Species In The Philadelphia Urban Forest: Foraging Potential Versus Actual Practices, Sarah Becker

Environment and Sustainability Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Being Labeled Smart By Friends: Burden Or Benefit?, Lauren Feldman, Isaac Abrams, Charlotte Bernot, Alexa Delmonte, Deegan Miller

Psychology Presentations

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 25, 2019, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2019

Volume 152, Issue 37

Review Of Abject Performances: Aesthetic Strategies In Latino Cultural Production, Renee Hudson

English Faculty Articles and Research

A review of Leticia Alvarado's Abject Performances: Aesthetic Strategies in Latino Cultural Production.

“Are You A Good Witch Or A Bad Witch?”: An Exercise In Suspending Judgment When Interacting With “Difficult” People, John S. Seiter, Christian R. Seiter

Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications

Courses:

Interpersonal Communication, Health Communication

Objectives:

In this single-class activity, students gain awareness and practice in suspending judgments about “difficult” people in order to understand the reasoning behind certain objectionable behavior.

Prospectus, April 25, 2019, Parkland College, Paul Benson, Emma Fleming, Ayla Mcdonald, Alex Lutz, Chad Beyler

Prospectus 2019

STUDENT WINS BOSTON MARATHON WHEELCHAIR DIVISION!, Humans of Parkland: Mo Belakhoua, The Notre Dame Fire: A Historical Tragedy, 5 fun things to do in the Spring!, Final Examinations-Spring semester, 2019, Krazy Noodle Massacre, No. 5 Cobras Earn Series Win Against No. 16 Heartland

Because I Said So: Ten Tips For Finding Volunteers And Keeping Them Happy, Adam Stephen Guy Smith, Heather Hoagland

Library Services Publications

Volunteers, interns and student workers are indispensable at local museums and archives in achieving their yearly goals. Teaching and managing the occasional quirks of this important group of people is as important as knowing how to sew a tag on an artifact. “Because I Said So” will provide ideas for how to work with volunteers of all ages doing collections management and archival tasks without tearing out your hair, or ruining any artifacts.

Bad Behavior During Political Primaries, Rachel Robinson-Greene

Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications

The new presidential election cycle brings with it both a sense of hope for the future and cause for frustration over bad behavior in an increasingly hostile political environment. As primary candidates emerge, it’s worth pausing for reflection on what appropriate behavior during the primary season and beyond looks like.

Legacy Grants: Assessment, Feedback, & Action, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Sherry Stirling, Carolyn Veeser-Egbide, Melinda Hutchinson, Sheila Brommel

Library Services Publications

Members of the Legacy Strategic Agenda (LSA) Grants Priority Action Team (PAT) will provide an update on the recommendations presented at last year’s MALHM conference. The session will include:

• A quick overview of our assessment process and the recommendations that were developed
• Information on how feedback from the 2018 MALHM conference impacted the process
• Recommendation prioritization and implementation timeline
• Implementation updates

The session will conclude with an opportunity for attendees to provide additional feedback on the project.

The Association Of Body Mass Index With Cardiac Recovery From Psychological Stress Among Trauma-Exposed Women, Jeffrey L. Kibler, Mindy Ma

Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches and Lectures

No abstract provided.

Hidden Treasures, Nicole Grady Mountjoy

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Presentations

The Poster Presentation will consist of the reasons and steps taken to reevaluate/reprocess the Holt-Atherton Special Collections book collection, and the results. When the project was first started, it was found that several of the books thought to be cataloged were actually not. Now that the project is drawing to a close all previous items not discoverable can now be found and are accessible to our patrons. The project also brought to light several “hidden treasures” that can now be used in classes given in Special Collections. For example a fore-edged painted book that was unknown is not cataloged as …

Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: April 25, 2019, Eric Thompson

Leading Economic Indicator Reports

The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) rose by 1.21% during March of 2019. The increase in the LEI-N, which is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, implies moderate economic growth in Nebraska through the fall of 2019. Strong business expectations were again the primary reason for the increase in the leading indicator. Respondents to the March Survey of Nebraska Business reported plans to increase both sales and employment at their businesses over the next six months. There also was growth in manufacturing hours-worked and a drop in initial claims for unemployment insurance during March 2019.

Perspectives Of Indian Internationals On Mental Illness And Christian Missions, Morgan Margerison

Senior Honors Theses

When psychology is integrated with Christianity as a form of missions, it is vital that the destination country’s cultural perspectives be considered in the practice of these fields. This phenomenology obtained Indian cultural perceptions and experiences of mental health, as well as their perspectives and experiences regarding the integration of psychology and Christianity. The participants framed mental and emotional health in the context of relationship, addressed it with faith practices and values, and evaluated it based on cognitive functioning and lack of positive emotions. They expressed cultural concerns with victim mentality, stigma, and shifts in moral values. Regarding the integration …

The Use Of Trazodone Hydrochloride To Reduce Stress In Dogs During The Transition Period Into A Municipal Animal Shelter: Impact On Incidence Of Illness, Length Of Stay, And Outcome, Jennifer L. Abrams

Theses and Dissertations

A large municipal animal shelter in NYC gave dogs low doses of trazodone hydrochloride at the time of intake to evaluate its efficacy in reducing transitional stress. Statistically significant decreases in illness rate and length of stay and increase in adoption rate were observed in the dogs given trazodone.