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Effects of hind limb unweighting on the expression of physiological markers of muscle atrophy and myofibrillar protein content in the soleus and extensor digitorum longus of Sprague-Dawley rats.

Vacanti, Anthony J.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of hind limb unweighting on the expression of physiological markers of muscle atrophy and myofibrillar protein content in the soleus (SOL) and extensor digitorum ...
Relationship between self-efficacy beliefs and socio-cultural adjustment of international graduate students and American graduate students.

Gajdzik, Patrycja K.

There are many benefits to the presence of international students on American campuses such as increase in diversity and economic contribution (AEC, 2000). However, many international students struggle with adjusting to ...
The affects of a middle grades teacher education program on preservice teachers choice of teaching strategies and mathematical understanding.

Eddy, Colleen M.

This study investigated how mathematical knowledge, mathematics pedagogy, and knowledge of students' understanding in mathematics impacted middle grades preservice mathematics teachers' lesson planning and teaching strategies ...
The Accelerated Reader program and students' attitude towards reading.

Focarile, Deborah Ann.

This study explores the relationship between the use of the Accelerated Reader Program, a computerized reading management program marketed by Advantage Learning Systems, Inc., and student's attitudes towards reading while ...
Teachers and professional reading: a study of reading experience and administrative support across traditional, Paideia, and PDS schools.

Powell, Michelle Pettijohn.

The present study explored the perceived level of support teachers experience while pursuing professional reading as part of professional development. In order to do so, a descriptive study was designed to investigate the ...
Teachers leaving the profession: the influence of violent student behavior on teacher attrition in Pennsylvania's public schools.

McPherson, Patricia R.

This study was conducted to develop a descriptive profile of school administrators responsible for human resources management in Pennsylvania’s public school districts relative to their perception of violent student ...
Lesson study: the effects on teachers and students in urban middle schools.

Meyer, Rachelle D.

This multiple case study examined the effects lesson study had on middle school mathematics teachers and students in a large urban school district. The participants for this study consisted of 13 middle school mathematics ...
The role of mentoring in the developmental experiences of Baptist pastors in Texas: a case study.

Godfrey, J. Michael (James Michael)

This grounded theory, multiple case study addressed the need for improvement in the training of Baptist pastors for practical ministry. The researcher posed the research question, "What is the role of mentoring in the ...
The relationship between school design variables and student achievement in a large urban Texas school district.

Hughes, Stephanie Marie.

The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship existed between school facility design variables and student achievement as determined by the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. The Design Assessment ...
Differences in self-efficacy and global-mindedness between short-term and semester-long study abroad participants of selected Christian universities.

Kehl, Kevin L.

It has been suggested that the human experience is an increasingly globalized one in which people have multiple cross-cultural exchanges or interactions. Given the growing the global interdependence and awareness of common ...
Effects of eight weeks of 6-OXO supplementation on serum hormone profiles and on serum and urinary clinical safety markers in resistance-trained males.

Rohle, Daniel A.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 6-OXO, an aromatase inhibitor, in a dose dependent manner on serum hormone levels and clinical safety markers in resistance trained males. Sixteen healthy trained ...
Analysis of the impact of a ten-year technology initiative on students’ outcome.

Li, Wenxue.

Results from this study indicate that this research model is capable of examining the long-term effect of a teacher technology training initiative. Further research with an extensive data management design and larger ...
Transfer transitions: first semester experiences of transfer students at selected Texas Christian universities.

Gumm, John Eric.

This study examined the experiences of new transfer students in the Fall semester of 2005 at three Christian universities. The research focused on determining the variables that predicted transfer students' successful ...
Analysis of exercise intensity and energy expenditure of women participating in the Curves exercise program.

Farris, Gregory D.

The Curves program is designed to improve fitness. The purpose of this study was to identify exercise intensity, HR and energy expenditure in a group of women participating in the Curves program. Seventy-eight women (53.6 ...
Perceptions, management practices, instructional programs and resources frequently used by urban school principals to meet the requirements of school accountability.

Jackson, Walter G.

The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify principals' perceptions of management practices, instructional programs, and resources most important to meeting the requirements of public school accountability. ...
Passionate teacher/virtuous teaching: exploring the relationship between teacher passion, teacher calling, and character education.

Jones, Laurie Ann.

Inculcating character and morality to our nation's school children has been of vital importance since the beginning of the first public school in America. Questions as to what morals and values should be taught and what ...
Women presidents of American four-year colleges and universities: an analysis of reported changeable attributes contributing to their success.

Darden, Mary Landon.

Women are grossly under-represented in academic presidencies in the United States, with only 20% of all higher education presidencies, and just 13% at doctorate-granting institutions (The American College President, 2002). ...
Acute effects of caloric intake and macronutrient type on body weight, body composition, resting energy expenditure, and total metabolic rate.

Thomas, Ashli.

Obesity is a growing epidemic with no consensus regarding solutions. Thirty healthy overweight and obese female subjects (41.9 ± 12 years, 166 cm ± 7 cm, a 100.5 kg ± 19.6 kg, 46.0% ± 4.0% body fat, and BMI 37.4 ± 6.9) ...
An exploration of flow through the leisure pursuits of adult science fiction fans.

Little, Cindy C.

The purpose of this ethnographic, cross case study analysis was to a) explore why individuals have a sustaining interest in science fiction-related leisure activities, b) describe the role, if any that Csikszentmihalyi's ...
Elementary principals' attitudes towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education setting.

Ramirez, Roxanna C.

Since the beginning of special education, educators have explored the topic of how best to serve students with disabilities. Only recently have schools begun to integrate students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms. ...