Language

Acquisition of Sino-Japanese Characters by Non-Native Language Students: A Primary Language Approach

Poster for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on how non-native, western speakers acquire languages involving Sino/Japanese characters. Specifically, it addresses how elements from instruction in the native language and culture may be modified to enhance mastery of the given language with regard to character use and literacy.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Posey, Eric & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
"Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea": An investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide (open access)

"Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea": An investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide

This paper discusses a research investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide. This paper focuses on doctrinal controversies and examines how genocide is and has been addressed by modern tribunals, with special emphasis on the subjective mens rea (mental element) required for genocide.
Date: March 30, 2006
Creator: Jung, Andrew M. & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea": An investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for Genocide [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2006 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing a research investigation into the treatment of mens rea in the quest to hold individuals accountable for genocide.
Date: March 30, 2006
Creator: Jung, Andrew M. & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Arbitrary Nature of Capital Punishment in Texas

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the arbitrary nature of capital punishment in Texas. This presentation shows statistics on the distribution of death row sentences by county, gender, and race.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Samaniego-Kopsky, Rebekah & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Attention Black College Women: "It Is Time To Think Twice Before You Make That Choice!"

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on African American women on college campuses. This research consists of studying African American women on college campuses and discerning what psychological components encourage them to have premarital sex.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Yasmeen, Frazier & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Biocompatible Graphene-based Growth of Cancer Cells: A Work in Progress

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on the biocompatible graphene-based growth of cancer cells. Graphene is made of a single layer of carbon atoms. Recently is has been used to successfully differentiate stem cells in neural cells.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Parks, Melissa & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Causes of Terrorism: A Socioeconomic Analysis - A Work in Progress

Poster presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on the causes of terrorism and an analysis of how socioeconomic conditions of the Middle East cause individuals to be recruited into terrorist organizations and participate in terrorist activities.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Pascoe, Henry & Books, John
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Changing American Family and its Consequences

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on the changing American family and its consequences.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Cha, Jina & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chiral Porphyrins as Selective Pharmaceutical Receptors

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on chiral porphyrins as selective pharmaceutical receptors.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Guess, Spencer & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Could an environmental-themed dance promote audience awareness of climate change?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on whether an environmental-themed dance could promote audience awareness of climate change and inspire viewers to live more eco-friendly lifestyles.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Henkel, JoAnn & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Death Row Days: Factors Affecting the Rate of Execution in the State of Texas

This paper discusses research on the factors, especially racial bias, affecting the rate of execution in the state of Texas.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Samaniego-Kopsky, Rebekah & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Death Row Days: Factors Affecting the Rate of Execution in the State of Texas [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the factors affecting the rate of execution in the state of Texas.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Samaniego-Kopsky, Rebekah & King, Kimi L.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Depression and Obesity: Does Depression Cause Obesity, or Obesity Cause Depression, or Both?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the relationship between depression and obesity.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Battikh, Ahmed H. & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion of the Validity of a Guest Worker Program in the United States [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the validity of a guest worker program in the United States.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: MacNeil, Melissa S. & Hartman, David W.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Collectivist Cultures Have Fewer Anxiety Problems Than Individualistic Cultures?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on collectivist cultures and individualistic cultures.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Resendiz, Alyssa & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Foster Parents View The Foster System Negatively?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on foster care parents and their views of the foster system.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Sampson, Rachael & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Open-Source Software Development Teams Have Enough Eyes?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on open-source software and development teams.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Widick, Logan & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Does Honesty Pay Off in Politics?

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on attitudes toward honesty in politics.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: McAlister, Lisa & Eve, Susan Brown
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Effects Of Cocaine On The Development Of Maggots And The Effect On Time Of Death

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effects of cocaine in the development of maggots and time of death.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: MacInnis, Amber & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Exploring Concerns of Social Justice in the Education of Minority Language Students within Rural Communities

Poster presentation for the 2011 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing concerns of social justice in the education of minority language students within rural communities.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Turner, Jesse & Eve, Susan Brown
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Film and Finances

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on film and finances.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Sedate, Skyler & Verrill, Diane
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
The First World War: American Ideals and Wilsonian Idealism in Foreign Policy (open access)

The First World War: American Ideals and Wilsonian Idealism in Foreign Policy

This paper discusses research on foreign policy during the First World War.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Durant, Karis & Campbell, Randolph B., 1940-
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The First World War: American Ideals and Wilsonian Idealism in Foreign Policy [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing the first world war and American ideals and Wilsonian idealism in foreign policy.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Durant, Karis & Campbell, Randolph B., 1940-
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
For-Profit Versus Nonprofit Microfinance: How are the poor affected? (open access)

For-Profit Versus Nonprofit Microfinance: How are the poor affected?

This paper discusses research on the microfinance industry, for-profit versus nonprofit models, and the efficacy of microfinance in alleviating poverty.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Weinberg, Brian R.; Cox, Gloria C. & McPherson, Michael
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library