Education Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Saudi Students' Perspectives on their Teachers' Transmission of Negative Messages: A Hidden Curriculum
(University of Kansas, 2009-10-29)This study sought to explore students' perspectives on the extent to which the female and male Islamic education teachers transmitted negative messages as a hidden curriculum while teaching their 12th grade students in ... -
Participation of Culturally, Linguistically and Economically Diverse Parents in the Special Education Planning Process
(University of Kansas, 2009-12-17)ABSTRACT Although federal law governing the education of students with disabilities recognizes the important role parents play in the special education planning process, there is considerable evidence that culturally, ... -
Characteristics of Children Raised in Three Types of Families in Taiwan
(University of Kansas, 2009-12-08)ABSTRACT Yang Hui-Chi. Characteristics of Children Raised in Three Types of Families inTaiwan. Published Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation, The University of Kansas, Lawrence Campus, December 2009. Most studies have suggested ... -
Dietary Intake and Heart Rate in 3rd-5th Grade Children
(University of Kansas, 2009-12-16)In adults, published studies have linked choline, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids to heart rate (HR). No studies were identified that evaluated the affects of nutrients on HR in children. The purpose of this study was ... -
Infant Formula Docosahexaenoic Acid and Body Mass Index to Four Years of Age
(University of Kansas, 2009-12-11)Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain fatty acid essential for brain growth and cognitive development in infancy. There is some evidence that DHA can also influence growth in infancy and early childhood. Several ... -
The Relationship between Dietary Protein and Obesity in Multi-ethnic Children
(University of Kansas, 2009-08-03)Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship existed between children's protein intake and Body Mass Index (BMI) and/or waist circumference. Multi-ethnic students in grades 3-5 from low socio-economic ... -
Benefits of Breakfast in Adolescents
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-29)Purpose: To examine the effect of a protein-rich breakfast on appetite, food cravings, and subsequent food intake in breakfast-skipping adolescents. Methods: 15 healthy, “breakfast skipping” adolescents (age 14 ± 1 y; BMI ... -
CASE STUDIES OF EdD AND PhD DISSERTATIONS
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-28)The purpose of this study is to provide an understanding of how faculty describe the purpose, expectations and quality of dissertations in education administration. The study also investigated differences and similarities ... -
The Impact of a Narrative Informed Intervention on Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Occupational Engagement
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-28)This study investigates the contribution of the narrative approach to career counseling that addresses the changing nature of work facing those seeking career services. To analyze this, 84 students in a career exploration ... -
Body Image Evaluation, Investment, and Affect: The Role of Ethnicity and Acculturation in College Females
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-28)Historically, the Hispanic population has been underrepresented in body image research. The small number of body image research studies including Hispanic women indicated White women have a higher level of body dissatisfaction. ... -
Hope, Humor and Quality of Life in a Low Income Sample
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-23)Abstract The following study investigated relationships between: (1) hope and quality of life in a low income sample, and (2) humor and hope in a low income sample. Additionally, the following study examined a predictive ... -
EFFECT OF DIETARY GLYCOMACROPEPTIDE AND CHOLESTEROL ON CORTICAL GANGLIOSIDE- AND GLYCOPROTEIN-BOUND N-ACETYLNEURAMINIC ACID IN YOUNG RATS
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-29)Background: Sialic acid and cholesterol are present in human milk and accumulate rapidly in the brain during development. Infant formulas contain little sialic acid or cholesterol. Sialic acid and cholesterol supplementation ... -
The Dose-Response of Vitamin D on Cell Proliferation, Differentiation and Apoptosis in Human Osteosarcoma Cells
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-28)Osteosarcoma is a malignant bone tumor predominantly affecting children and adolescents. Osteosarcoma has a 60-70% survival rate with current treatments; hence there is a need to identify novel adjuncts to chemotherapeut ... -
Evidence-Based Practice among Dutch Occupational Therapists: Barriers, Perceptions, and Use of Resources
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-02)This study explored how evidence-based practice (EBP) is perceived by Dutch occupational therapists (OTs), what sources of evidence they use to make clinical decisions, and what barriers they experience when implementing ... -
The Relationship between Eating Occasions and BMI Percentile in School Children
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-30)The relationship between meal frequency and BMI percentile in school-children by Savannah J. Goldsbury. Dietetics & Nutrition; University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS Purpose: To identify the relationship ... -
The Relationship Between the Prevalence of Respiratory Illness and Dermatitis and Infant Diet in the First Year of Life
(University of Kansas, 2009-04-09)The progression from dermatitis in infancy to asthma and allergy in childhood has been termed the "atopic march". Upper respiratory infections (URIs) in infancy are also linked to allergy and asthma. Human milk feeding and ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION AND TEAMING STRUCTURE AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL
(University of Kansas, 2008-02-01)This study compared the perceptions of middle school teachers regarding the characteristics of teams in theirs school and their job satisfaction levels. The study used two instruments to collect data. The Team Excellence ... -
UNIQUENESS OF RESPONSIVE VOTING EQUILIBRIUM
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)I consider a voting model in which voters receive private signals about a state variable that affects the utility of voters. There is a continuum of signals, normally distributed conditional on the state variable. I ... -
Parent and Teacher Report: Comparing Results from the Sensory Profile and the Sensory Profile School Companion
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-13)OBJECTIVE. This study investigated the similarities and differences between parent and teacher report on the Sensory Profile and the Sensory Profile School Companion (School Companion). METHOD. Using data gathered during ... -
Nutrition Education and Practices Among Practicing Chiropractors
(University of Kansas, 2008-04-29)Few studies have examined chiropractors' educational background and use of nutrition in their practices. Published studies have used surveys with low response rates, and the last study was published seven years ago. The ...