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State Of Domestic Violence Content In Msw Curriculum In The U.S. Perspectives On Social Work, Abha Rai, Yoon Joon Choi, Lalit Khandare

Social Work: School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Other Works

Domestic violence remains a serious concern in the U.S. and stopping family violence is one of the 12 grand challenges for social work. Further, the core values of our profession are deeply rooted in social justice, dignity and worth of the person and importance of human relationships. This makes the preparedness of social work students to address domestic violence crucial. Social work students need to be provided with support to work with survivors, perpetrators and their families, while engaging in prevention of domestic violence. The present study explores the extent to which domestic violence content is covered within MSW curriculum …

Aspirations To Empire: American Imperialism, Foreign Policy, And The 1954 Guatemalan Coup D’État, Mary Creedon

Economics Student Scholarship

When the sun began to set on the British Empire - the largest the world had ever seen and the dominant world power for over a century – in the aftermath of World War II, the United States designated itself the new arbiter of international relations. Wielding economic imperialism as an Empire-building tool, the U.S., through interference in the internal affairs of countries around the globe, became the world’s dominant superpower. In particular, the United States developed a pattern of interfering in the domestic sphere of Latin American nations to protect the economic interests of American capitalists. Through a historical …

A Historical Sedimentary Record Of Mercury In A Shallow Eutrophic Lake: Impacts Of Human Activities And Climate Change, Hanxiao Zhang, Shouliang Huo, Kevin M. Yeager, Beidou Xi, Jingtian Zhang, Fengchang Wu

Earth and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications

Mercury and its derivatives are hazardous environmental pollutants and could affect the aquatic ecosystems and human health by biomagnification. Lake sediments can provide important historical information regarding changes in pollution levels and thus trace anthropogenic or natural influences. This research investigates the 100-year history of mercury (Hg) deposition in sediments from Chao Lake, a shallow eutrophic lake in China. The results indicate that the Hg deposition history can be separated into three stages (pre-1960s, 1960s–1980s, and post-1980s) over the last 100 years. Before the 1960s, Hg concentrations in the sediment cores varied little and had no spatial difference. Since the …

Nebraska Transcript (University Of Nebraska College Of Law), Volume 52, Number 1, Spring 2019

Nebraska Transcript

1 Dean's Message

2 Faculty Notes

7 Law College-Political Science team awarded Inclusive Excellence Development Grant

8 Space Law Program takes students, staff on inaugural rural telecommunications tour

9 Community Legal Education Project teaches elementary students about law, Constitution

10 Law students organize Day of Civic Engagement

11 Gregory Moran, ’18, wins 2018 Employee Benefits Writing Competition

11 Nebraska Law's pro bono work earns national honors

12 Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Lohier visits as Cline Williams Jurist in Residence

13 Former US Solicitor General Donald Verrilli delivers Lane Lecture on the rule of law

14 Nebraska Law partners …

Vol. 42 No. 1/2 (2019): Pacific Studies Full Issue, The Jonathan Nāpela Center For Hawaiian And Pacific Islands Studies

Pacific Studies

Pacific Studies is published two times a year by The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies, Brigham Young University Hawai‘i #1979, 55–220 Kulanui Street, Lāʻie, Hawai‘i 96762, but responsibility for opinions expressed in the articles rests with the authors alone. Subscription rate is US$40.00 yearly, payable to The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies. The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies (formerly The Pacific Institute) is an organization funded by Brigham Young University Hawai‘i. The Center assists the University in meeting its cultural and educational goals by undertaking a program of teaching, research, and …

Treatment Of Substance Abuse 1, Helen Stayna

Open Educational Resources

No abstract provided.

Cover - Table Of Contents

Major Themes in Economics

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A Roundtable On Robert K. Brigham, Reckless: Henry Kissinger’S Responsibility For The Tragedy In Vietnam, Amanda Demmer, Richard A. Moss, Scott Laderman, Luke A. Nichter, David F. Schmitz, Robert K. Brigham

Presidential Studies Faculty Articles and Research

A set of reviews of Robert K. Brigham's Reckless: Henry Kissinger and the Tragedy of Vietnam, with a response from the author.

Introduction To Communication Research: Becoming A Scholar (2022 Revision), Lindsey Hand, Erin Ryan, Karen Sichler

Communication Open Textbooks

This open workbook for Communications and Sources Investigation was created under a Round Eleven Textbook Transformation Grant:

https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/communication-collections/5/

Author's Description:

Welcome to your journey to becoming a communication scholar! We developed this workbook to guide you through the semester as you learn how understand and conduct scholarly research. What does it mean to be a scholar? A scholar is someone who specializes in a particular area of study. For you, this area is communication. And how do you become a scholar? By doing research.

But why is it important for you to learn research skills? You might be thinking, I …

The Impact Of The Aca Cost-Sharing Elimination Provision On The Utilization Of Breast, Cervical, And Colorectal Cancer Screening Services Among Insured Individuals In The United States, Sara Salah Atallah

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

Preventive cancer screenings are essential to early detect cancer and subsequently save lives. However, out-of-pocket expenditures for cancer screening services deter individuals from obtaining them. In an effort to improve the utilization of cancer screening, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implemented a cost-sharing elimination provision that removes all forms of cost sharing including copayments, co-insurance and deductibles from certain preventive care services that are recommended by widely known scientific figures such as the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This study evaluated the impact of the ACA cost-sharing elimination provision for preventive care services from 2008 through 2016 using …

The Implications Of Ace Science: A Call To Respond, Valerie Norcross

The Diana McDonald Writer's Challenge

In “The Implications of ACE Science: A Call to Respond,” Valerie Norcross employs a professional format for writing in the field of psychology. Her essay cites studies linking Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with higher mortality rates due to a range of causes. Norcross explains some of the scientific theories for why childhood traumas contribute to shorter life expectancies. She describes efforts to screen children for ACEs and interventions for diminishing the long-term detrimental health effects of ACEs.

Examining The Influence Of Technoference On Sexual Satisfaction And Relationship Satisfaction Using Actor-Partner Interdependence Modeling Among Young Adult Couples, Christopher J. Hipp

Theses and Dissertations

Young adult couples experience differing levels of relationship and sexual satisfaction throughout the development and duration of their relationship. The levels of relationship and sexual satisfaction depend on factors associated with expectations by the individual members of what constitutes acceptable rewards and costs for the continuance of the relationship. Technology use within a relationship is a relatively new concept in research shown to produce potential rewards and costs that influence relationship development and/or sustainment; however, the results of technology use in romantic relationships remains an understudied area. Even less is known about the effects of technoference on young adult couples’ …

Using Emotional Design And Culture Analysis To Develop An Effective Anti-Drinking And Driving Poster Campaign In Butte, Montana, Geeta Shrestha

Graduate Theses & Non-Theses

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious problem in the United States. According to a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) report in 2017, drunk driving kills 10,000 Americans every year. During 2016, Montana's alcohol impaired fatality rate ranked among the highest in the nation. Montana communities have attempted to implement several programs to try and reduce alcohol impaired driving fatalities and injuries. Educational campaigns, tougher DUI laws, ignition interlock systems, and Mariah's Challenge are a few such attempts. However, Montana's DUI problem has not been significantly reduced. This project studies drinking culture in Butte, Montana. It also examines the …

Montana’S Longest Drive: Using A Technical Communication Skillset To Design, Develop, And Promote Golf In Montana, Sean Ryan

Graduate Theses & Non-Theses

The purpose of the Montana’s Longest Drive project was to apply the core competencies of Technical Communication and those skills to design, develop, and promote golf in Montana. This project demonstrated a mastery of the Technical Communication program outcomes of Writing & Speaking, Visual Design, Solution Design, Organizational Design, Project Development & Execution, Content Development, and Advocacy for the purpose of gaining access to play all of the golf courses, promoting the project, and fostering the relationships between golfers in Montana and the courses they call home.

Computer Generated Papers As A New Challenge To Peer Review, Malea Dunne

Graduate Theses & Non-Theses

Computer generated papers (CGP) pose a serious problem to academic integrity and publishing. The problem began with SCIgen. Created in 2005 by MIT students, SCIgen is a software program that generates papers with simulated content. In 2014, we learned that more than 120 CGP passed through the peer review process, were published in well-known academic journals, and had to be retracted. I conducted research into the journal editing and peer review process to discover more about this problem and how it might be remedied. I conducted interviews with five journal editors from across the world, coded the information, and performed …

The Effects Of Note-Taking Strategies And Gender On Word Recognition, Asia Christmas, Bianca Harris, Erica Lampe

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

Technological advancements have changed the way notes are taken. This study will examine gender and note-taking style on the student's ability to recognize words. Participants were instructed to either write, type or read a set of randomly generated words. After a word search buffer, participants were instructed to complete a post-test. Lastly,participants completed a questionnaire. Past studies have supported that handwriting notes is the most effective way for students to retain information and score higher on tests.

Comparative Analysis Of Honda And Ford's Social Media, Victoria Allen

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

An analysis of Honda and Ford's social media (Twitter and Instagram) and the user interaction for the posts. Ford posted significantly less than Honda during the time period analyzed, but Ford received the higher user interaction on their posts.

Debating Immigration: Political Tropes In The Echo Chamber Of Social Media, Chaniece Williams

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

Analyzing the statements made by our Political Leaders President Obama and President Trump. President Obama embracing inclusivity towards immigrants, while President Trump embraces exclusivity towards immigrants.

Impact Of Race, Income, And Sex On The Frequency Of Police Stops In A Public Area, Alyssa Buffington, Joseph Robertson, Taylor Evans

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The object of this research is to analyze the frequency of being stopped by police in a public area. This paper explores the potential relationship between being stopped by law enforcement and the demographics of race, sex, and income. Participants of the study were respondents to the 2015 Police-Public Contact Survey which asked varying questions regarding interactions with law enforcement within the past twelve (12) months. Variables were recoded into dummy variables and tested through descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate statistics. Results found that only sex was statistically significant in impacting likelihood of being stopped my police in a public area.

Celebrity Owned-Brands: Do People Really Buy Them?, Jessica Guevara, Cassidy Rollins, Amelia Czopek

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The presence of a celebrity can influence consumer behavior. Participants were shown a photograph with a celebrity holding a beverage with the text "Owned by Ryan Reynolds" or they are shown the same photograph with no text for 30 seconds, following a questionnaire on product attitude and buying intention. Participants in both conditions had no significant differences in buying intentions and product attitude towards the product.

City Of Southlake Open Spaces Project, Sean Johnson, Sarah Koppel, Lourdes Plata, Lindsey Sanders, Anais Vargas, Michelle Varley

Public Administration Capstone Reports - Archive

The City of Southlake, Texas, currently has a population of roughly 31,000 residents and is approaching build-out. The city's estimated build-out population is 34,188. They could reach build-out as late as 2050. As Southlake continues to grow, they want to ensure that they maintain their high standard of living. Southlake prides itself on having numerous parks and open space that offers a variety of recreational activities. Parks and recreation programs play a vital role in the lives of residents and their visitors. They provide active recreational pursuits, passive enjoyment, enhanced quality of life, improved community image, and increased tourism. It …

Conformity And Cognitive Load In An Asch-Like Paradigm Study, Kaylee Baker

CUP Undergraduate Research

Objective: Conformity is an important phenomenon to examine as it has the potential to influence a vast majority of people in everyday life, especially with the current technology of social media available. Factors that affect conformity rates have had little examination in the past, but are important to note in order to fully understand this behavior of conformity. I designed this study to observe the potential effects of one such factor, cognitive load, on conformity rates in an online setting with the goal of generalizing results to the effects of social media in our contemporary society. Design: I devised an …

Updating The Revised Facts On Suicide Quiz: A Replication Study With An Expansion, Emily Bergan

CUP Undergraduate Research

The objective of this research was to replicate Hubbard and McIntosh’s 1992 study “Integrating Suicidology into Abnormal Psychology Classes: The Revised Facts on Suicide Quiz (RFOS)” with minor modifications. An updated version of the RFOS was utilized to determine the value of informative resources designed to enhance knowledge about suicide, as research on suicide-related knowledge is crucial to improving suicide awareness, treatment, and prevention. First year undergraduate students (N = 70) completed the quiz in the beginning of their Fall 2018 semester, then again at the end of their Fall 2018 semester. Mid-semester, students were given informative resources on the …

Portalet Në Kosovë Dhe Ndikimi I Fake News, Endrit Gashi

Theses and Dissertations

Tema e titulluar “Portalet në Kosovë dhe ndikimi i Fake News”, pos që është fushë e re dhe veprimtari e re e sjelljes së medieve online, ajo në radhë të parë është e vlefshme për të parë dhe analizuar tërë këtë rol mediatik që po dominon kohëve të fundit në mediat online. Dega e Medias dhe Komunikimit në UBT do të pasurohej me këtë punim diplome sepse Lajmet e Rreme tashmë po bëhen gjithnjë e më shumë të pranishme në portalet kosovare dhe si të tilla përmes tyre po viktimizohet publiku. Fake News nuk është më risi, por domosdoshmëri për …

Roli I Këshillit Të Mediave Të Shkruara Të Kosovës, Edita Shabani

Theses and Dissertations

Tema e titulluar, Roli i Këshillit të Mediave të Shkruara të Kosovës, është e një rëndësie të veçantë. Këshilli i Mediave të Shkruara të Kosovës, pos që është fushë e re dhe veprimtari e re e sjelljes së mediave online, ajo në radhë të parë është e vlefshme edhe për të parë pozicionin e këtij Këshilli dhe rolin që ai ka pasur për këto vite. Qëllimi i KMSHK- së është të mbroj qytetarin nga shkrimet e pavërteta si dhe ta mbroj gazetarin nga ankesat e pambështetura. Misioni mbështetet mbi bindjet e Kodit të Mediave të Shkruara të Kosovës. Dega …

Stereotipat Gjinore Në Radiotelevizionin E Kosovës Dhe Në Radiotelevizionin 21, Besarta Breznica

Theses and Dissertations

Në këtë punim diplome do të shtjellohet tema e paragjykimeve gjinore në RadioTelevizionin e Kosovës dhe RadioTelevizionin 21, por si rast studimi do të merren reklamat, emisionet dhe seriali “Çka ka shpija”, serial i cili transmetohet në RadioTelevizionin e Kosovës. Duke pasur parasysh se ne vazhdimisht jemi në kontakt me televizionin, internetin e mediat online, dhe duke e konsideruar faktin që përdorshmëria e rrjeteve sociale po rritet çdo ditë e më shumë, kjo nënkupton që ne jemi të rrethuar nga reklamat dhe është e pamundur shmangia e tyre, në një botë konsumeriste dhe komercialiste, sepse pikërisht mediat në përgjithësi nuk …

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, April 2019, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Development Of The Campus And Career Resources Inventory, Cierra M. Abellera

McNair Scholars Research Journal

The purpose of our research is to understand students’ use of undergraduate psychology resources. In a national study of four universities, we evaluated seven psychology-specific resources in conjunction with student career paths. Our findings suggest that students primarily rely on faculty to get accurate information on their intended careers. Students reported student-led clubs and organizations as one of the lowest in importance to advancing student career paths. Additionally, all seven resources were average in helping students efficiently. These findings call for further research in understanding the career paths and resources available for undergraduate psychology majors to adequately support future students.

Punishment Beyond Bars: Pursuing Higher Education With The Degree Of Incarceration, Michelle Fretwell

McNair Scholars Research Journal

There are over 2.3 million people currently incarcerated in the United States (Wagner and Rabuy 2017). This incarcerated population represents this nation’s poorest, most isolated, most mentally ill, and least educated persons (Thompson 2013). And, even though the Pew Research Center recently argued the racial gap in prisons had narrowed, people of color continue to be significantly overrepresented (Tucker 2016; Gramlich 2018). Legal scholar Michelle Alexander asserts that upon reentry into society, formerly incarcerated individuals are sequestered into what she has termed America’s new undercaste—“a lower caste of individuals who are permanently barred by law and custom from mainstream society” …

“This Is What You Want! This Is What You Signed Up For!”: How Agencies Responsibilize Resettling Refugees, Kelsey Wilber

McNair Scholars Research Journal

US refugee resettlement agencies face a daunting task: they are federally mandated to achieve resettlement within a severely restricted time frame and funding limit per refugee, all while creating integrated, “self-sufficient” US citizens. As a result, resettlement agencies must guide resettling refugees through a rigidly scheduled set of activities that are designed to expunge ‘dependency’ while finding resettling refugees jobs, homes, schools, and community belonging. Interviewing resettlement case workers and volunteers in a northwestern US city, I find that staff respond to this double bind by using informal tactics to transform the character of resettled refugees into good neoliberal ‘American’ …