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Education and Human Sciences: Recent submissions
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A classroom-based study of Chinese as a Foreign Language pronunciation targeting syllables with final `-i'
(University of Kansas, 2013-05-31)As a less commonly taught language in the U.S., relatively little research has been done on the acquisition of segmental sounds in Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL), particularly at the secondary level. This study targeted ... -
The effects of poliomyelitis on motor unit behavior during repetitive muscle actions: a case report
(BioMed Central, 2014-09-06)Background: Acute paralytic poliomyelitis is caused by the poliovirus and usually results in muscle atrophy and weakness occurring in the lower limbs. Indwelling electromyography has been used frequently to investigate ... -
The Impact of Word Study Intervention on Adult English Learners' Spelling and Reading
(Academy Publisher, 2014-03)The purpose of this study was to document the impact of an instructional approach, Word Study, on adults’ spelling and reading. Forty-nine adults enrolled in ESL classes at a community-based site in the United States from ... -
Understanding School Climate and Interventions for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) high school students tend to experience more physical bullying and verbal harassment than heterosexual students. In addition, LGBTQ students are at an increased ... -
Virtual Education in Kansas: 1998-2014
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)K-12 virtual education is a growing trend in American education. Virtual education is defined as K-12 online learning experiences led by district-affiliated teachers as part of a structured public school learning program ... -
An Examination of Systematic Screenings in a Rural Elementary School: Initial Lessons Learned
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)In this study, Student Risk Screening Scale - Internalizing Externalizing (SRSS-IE; Lane, Oakes, Harris, et al., 2012) scores were examined to assess changes in student behavioral performance over time. A rural elementary ... -
The Effects of Resistance Exercise, Resistance Training, and a Multi-Ingredient High Caffeine Pre-Exercise Supplement on the p38 and ERK1/2 Cellular Signaling Proteins.
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Mitogen Activated Protein Kinases (MAPKs) have been implicated in cellular signal transduction leading to cellular growth and differentiation in skeletal muscle following exercise. This dissertation provides a review of ... -
Seeking the optimal development of Kikuyu women: A qualitative examination of traditional sex roles in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Sandra Bem's (1993) Enculturated Lens Theory provides a helpful model for beginning to understand the development and socialization of sex roles within cultures by emphasizing the importance of gender schemas and lenses ... -
The Relationship between Abstract Reasoning and Performance in High School Algebra
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This study examined abstract reasoning ability as a predictor of success in high school algebra controlling for age, motivation, and previous math achievement. A valid and reliable instrument, the Abstract Reasoning ... -
The Effects of a Technology Delivered Self-Monitoring System and Video Self Modeling on the Disruptive Behavior of Adolescents with Autism
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Many students with autism demonstrate a variety of school based challenges, including complex and disruptive behaviors. Given these challenges, and the increases in prevalence widely reported for this population, teachers ... -
WHY DO DIFFERENCES BETWEEN STATE-MEASURED ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AND NATIONALLY-MEASURED ACHIEVEMENT GAPS EXIST?
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This dissertation addresses two research questions: 1. To what degree do states differ in measuring the achievement gap? 2. Are there predictors to suggest why this differential occurs? The first research question requires ... -
Needs of Military Families: Family and Educator Perspectives
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This qualitative research study explores the problems military families, educators, and school districts have in building positive and effective partnerships. It is anticipated that a better understanding of the unique ... -
A Parent-Implemented Social-Communication Intervention for Infants and Toddlers at Risk for a Diagnosis of Autism Living in Poverty
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This dissertation evaluates the effects of a parent-implemented social-communication intervention designed to support families affected by poverty with infants and toddlers at risk for or diagnosed with autism. The efficacy ... -
The Impact of the Item Types and Number of Solution Steps of Multiple-Choice Items on Item Difficulty and Discrimination and Test Reliability
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This study examined two multiple choice item-writing guidelines addressed by Haladyna, Downing, and Rodriguez (2002). One is related to using the "None of the Above (NOTA)" option, the other is about the plausible number ... -
The Physiological effect of intermittent fasting (fasting the month of Ramadan) on anthropometerics and blood varaibles
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)Muslims fast one month each year during the month of Ramadan. Many studies have been conducted on fasting during the month of Ramadan; however, their results were varied. Furthermore, few studies have been conducted on ... -
EFFECTS OF A MOTIVATIONAL CLIMATE INTERVENTION IN GROUP EXERCISE ON PARTCIPANTS' MOTIVATIONAL AND OTHER PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)The purpose of this research was to examine the experiences of physically inactive female college students (N = 20) randomly placed in an intentionally created C/TI (caring/task-involving) or EI (ego-involving) climate for ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENT ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND ALUMNI GIVING AT A PUBLIC, STATE FLAGSHIP UNIVERSITY
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)The strategic pursuit of procuring private donations for colleges and universities is not a new endeavor for these institutions; however, as a result of the challenging financial landscape facing public higher education, ... -
Athletes' Perceptions of the Motivational Climate on Their Teams in Relation to Career Exploration and Athletic Identity
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)The core mission of the National Collegiate Association of Athletes (NCAA) is to develop individuals as both students and athletes in preparation for life after their collegiate endeavors. The purpose of this study was to ... -
A Community Leadership Program: Reflections on Civic Engagement, Leadership Development, and Democracy Education
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This study is about a community leadership program (CLP), pseudo-named Leadership Greater Promisetown (LGP), located in the heartland of the United States. The study's purpose is to describe program outcomes and impact in ... -
Shifting Identities in South Kansas City: Hickman Mills's Transformation from a Suburban to Urban School District
(University of Kansas, 2014-08-31)This dissertation examines the history and development of a suburban school district, as its surrounding community transformed from a quiet village to a white, blue-collar suburb, then to an urban space with predominantly ...