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Are older people really happier than younger people?
(1/22/2019)In recent years, quite a few studies and media reports have claimed that older people are happier than younger people. Although this argument may contain partial truth, I question the total validity of this claim. This ... -
Vehicle of the bizarre: Narrative power and depiction of loss of innocence in selected short fiction of Edgar Allan Poe
(1/24/2019)The purpose of this study is to identify and articulate a common narrative formula found in a selection of the fictional works of Edgar Allan Poe and to argue its significance in terms of reader influence and reception. ... -
Anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective role of tart cherry polyphenols in SW1353 human chondrocytes
(1/25/2019)The aim of this study was to investigate the chondroprotective effect of tart cherry polyphenols (TCP) using human chondrocytes. Chondrocytes (SW 1353) were pre-treated with TCP at concentrations of 1.25, 2.5, 5, and 10 ... -
A Program evaluation of The One Love Foundation’s Escalation Workshop
(1/27/2020)Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 10 million individuals and accounts for 15% of all violent crime in the United States (U.S.) every year. IPV extends beyond physical injury and can result in death; accounting for ... -
The pleasure of enactment: Eclectic artist practices of dancers and dance makers following the Judson era
(1/27/2020)ABSTRACT LORETTA LIVINGSTON THE PLEASURE OF ENACTMENT: ECLECTIC ARTIST PRACTICES OF DANCERS AND DANCE MAKERS FOLLOWING THE JUDSON ERA MAY 2020 The territory of this dissertation and the inquiries that drive it reside ... -
The global path of human rights: A quantitative analysis of trajectories, democracy, and development
(1/27/2020)Despite common international acceptance of human rights law, countries and regions vary in their understandings and practices of human rights. This nation-level study sought, first, to develop empirical definitions of human ... -
Functional analysis of M139, a pathogenesis factor of mouse cytomegalovirus
(1/28/2021)Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpes virus that infects almost 60% of the adult population in the United States. It is transmitted via body fluids: saliva, tears, urine, stool, semen, and breast milk. Once a person is ... -
Exploring individual meaning and family interaction for anti-human trafficking volunteerism in Romania
(1/29/2019)As the result of the growing attention to issues related to human trafficking, individuals all over the world are becoming more engaged in volunteerism related to this issue (Limoncelli, 2017). Given that Romania is an ... -
The effect of freeze-dried whole blueberry powder on joint flexibility, mobility, and serum biomarkers of cartilage metabolism in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
(1/29/2019)Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of freeze dried whole blueberry powder on joint flexibility, mobility, and serum biomarkers of cartilage metabolism in men and women ages 45-79 years old ... -
How do parents of preadolescent football players really feel about concussion education and the risk of concussion injuries?
(1/3/2020)The effects of repetitive injuries to the brain in collegiate and professional athletes have received much attention in the media and sports world in the past few years due to the tragic deaths of retired athletes. Autopsies ... -
Copper phenanthroline complexes in a new era: Utilizing “green” chemistry in the synthesis of cu-phen coordination complexes
(1/30/2019)The purpose of this research was to expand on the knowledge of a well know organometallic system: copper phenanthroline complexes. Copper phenanthroline complexes have been widely studied and are currently being investigated ... -
Challenges the airline industry faces at present
(1/31/2019)The competition among businesses operating in the airline industry has become highly intense. This has resulted in creating different types of obstacles for those organizations. For instance, companies are now required to ... -
Response to intervention and school leadership
(1/31/2020)The purpose of this study was to examine Response to Intervention (RtI) implementation in schools from the campus administrator’s point of view, exploring components and critical factors that influence the process. The ... -
Perceptions of early career choral music educators and mentors toward effective mentoring practices
(1/5/2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the mentoring practices, both formal (initiated by a third party) and informal (initiated by either side of the mentorship) of secondary choral educators within the state of Texas ... -
The effect of freeze-dried whole raspberry powder on gait performance, mobility, and serum biomarkers of cartilage metabolism in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
(1/6/2020)Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of freeze-dried raspberry consumption on gait performance, mobility assessed by physical activity, and serum biomarkers of cartilage metabolism (YKL-40, ... -
Influence of serum leptin on exercise dependence, dietary intake, and satiety in competitive female runners and inactive females
(1/6/2020)Leptin is derived primarily from adipocytes to impact appetite, energy expenditure, and reward-seeking behaviors; and may contribute to compulsive-type behaviors. This study examined the relationship of leptin at fasting, ... -
Financial literacy: Are young adults well equipped to face the current economic world?
(1/7/2019)ABSTRACT FRANCISCA A. RAMONI FINANCIAL LITERACY: ARE YOUNG ADULTS WELL EQUIPPED TO FACE THE CURRENT ECONOMIC WORLD? DECEMBER 2018 Previous studies focused on college students and the misuse of credit cards. This study ... -
Effects of a bout of exercise using multiple intensities on serum lipids and lipoproteins
(1/7/2020)This study investigated the effects of a 400 kcal continuous exercise session using high then moderate exercise intensities on serum lipids and lipoproteins. The variables TC, TG, HDL-C, and LDL-C concentration were ... -
Investigating the effects of utilizing Video Self Modeling (VSM) as a modality to deliver a story mapping intervention with students who are deaf or hard of hearing to target reading comprehension and vocabulary
(1/7/2020)The purpose of the study was to investigate the efficacy of video self-modeling in delivering a Story Mapping intervention with the purpose of increasing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and self-efficacy. Participants ... -
Exploring hematology/oncology nurses’ recognition of patients at risk of sepsis
(1/7/2021)This descriptive exploratory study, guided by Carper’s (1978) patterns of knowing, explored hematology/oncology nurses’ recognition of patients at risk of sepsis. Semi-structured open-ended interview questions (with ...
