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GLBT History at UNT

Poster presentation for the 2012 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the history of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community at the University of North Texas (UNT).
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Roberts, Amanda; Pomerleau, Clark A. & Wisely, Karen
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
The STOCK Act, Insider Trading, and Public Financial Reporting by Federal Officials (open access)

The STOCK Act, Insider Trading, and Public Financial Reporting by Federal Officials

An overview of the STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012), which was signed into law on April 4, 2012, affirms and makes explicit the fact that there is no exemption from the "insider trading" laws and regulations for Members of Congress, congressional employees, or any federal officials.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Maskell, Jack
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate (open access)

Generalized System of Preferences: Background and Renewal Debate

This report presents, first, a brief history, economic rationale, and legal background leading to the establishment of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Second, the report presents a discussion of U.S. implementation of the GSP, along with the present debate surrounding its renewal and legislative developments to date. Third, an analysis of the U.S. program's effectiveness and the positions of various stakeholders are presented. Fourth, implications of the expiration of the U.S. program and possible options for Congress are discussed.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Jones, Vivian C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights (open access)

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights

This report discusses Iraq's political system that is increasingly characterized by peaceful competition and formation of cross-sectarian alliances. However, ethnic and sectarian political and sometimes violent infighting continues, often involving the questionable use of key levers of power and legal institutions. This infighting-and the belief that holding political power may mean the difference between life and death for the various political communities-significantly delayed agreement on a new government that was to be selected following the March 7, 2010, national elections for the Council of Representatives (COR, parliament).
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Drug Related Corruption

This paper explores the relationship between the global drug trade and the corruption of government officials.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Adams, Mark & Sahliyeh, Emile F.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Incorporating RTI and the Mastery Model into Mathematics Tutoring Sessions

This paper discusses research on incorporating Response to Intervention (RTI) and the mastery model into tutoring sessions.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Carlson, Elizabeth & Tunks, Jeanne L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Awareness of Aphasia and Aphasia Services in South India: Public Health Implications

This paper discusses research on aphasia, a language disorder resulting from brain damage.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Chazhikat, Emlynn & Olness, Gloria Streit
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

"That One Congenial Friend": Hawthorne's Political Aims and Divided Audience

This paper discusses research on Nathanial Hawthorne's political aims and divided audience.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Garrido, Alejandro & Joines, Richard
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Court of the Captain of the People

This paper discusses research on the Court of the Captain of the People, part of the judicial system in Florence, Italy, in the 14th century.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Hamilton, Desirae & Stern, Laura Ikins
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Epidemiologic Survey of College Student-Musicians Participating in Marching Band

This paper discusses an epidemiologic survey of the health-related outcomes associated with participation in a collegiate marching band.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Hatheway, Melissa & Chesky, Kris S.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Poverty and HIV/AIDS in East Texas

This paper discusses research on poverty and HIV/AIDS in East Texas.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Hatton, Meagan & Oppong, Joseph R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Growth and Characterization of Aluminum Nitride (AlN) Nanowires

This paper discusses research on the growth and characterization of aluminum nitride (AlN) nanowires.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Herro, Alicia & Philipose, Usha
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Effects of Tutoring with Concrete Manipulatives and Real Life Concepts

This paper discusses research on the effects of tutoring with concrete manipulatives and real life concepts.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Hughes, Kiley & Tunks, Jeanne L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Effect of the Professional Development School Experience on a Pre-Service Teacher's Confidence in the Classroom

This paper is an auto-ethnography of a pre-service teacher during the first semester of Professional Development School, documenting a change in confidence.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Jamadar, Anita & Tunks, Jeanne L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Between Identity and Commodity: Female Urban Experience in Vicki Baum's 'Menschen im Hotel'

This paper discusses research on the urban experience of German women in the late Weimar Republic as portrayed in the character Flämmchen in Vicki Baum's 1929 novel 'Menschen im Hotel'.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Jones, Carina & Weber, Christoph
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Swarm-Copters Senior Design Project: Simulating UAV Swarm Networks Using Quadcopters for Search and Rescue Applications

This paper discusses a senior design project on researching swarm-copters.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Moudy, Mark; Namuduri, Kamesh & Keathly, David
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Negotiating In The 21st Century: Bridging The Gap Between Technology And Hostage Negotiation

This paper discusses research on negotiating in the 21st century.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Nichols, James & Richardson, Brian K.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Do Anger Expressions, Coping Strategies and Interpersonal Support Dynamics Relate to CD4 Count in HIV-Positive Adults?

Paper on whether anger expressions, coping strategies and interpersonal support dynamics relate to CD4 count in HIV positive adults.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Pierson, Mark & Vosvick, Mark A.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Action of Action Research: An Analysis of Action Research Projects Completed in the UNT/Denton ISD PDS

This paper discusses an analysis of action research projects completed in the UNT/Denton Independent School District (ISD). Action research is the inquiry part of a Professional Development School (PDS) model that all UNT elementary education, pre-service teacher/student interns complete with mentor teachers during student teaching.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Potter, Codi & Tunks, Jeanne L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Electrowetting Solar Cell

This paper discusses the electrowetting solar cell. In comparison with traditional silicon-based PV solar cells, the electrowetting-based self-tracking technology will generate ~70% more green energy with a 50% cost reduction.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Reilly, David & Cheng, Jiangtao
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Secrets Between Selves and Exchanged Desires: Mirror-Stage Politics and Self-Reflecting Desires Within Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" and Under Western Eyes

This paper discusses research on literature by Joseph Conrad.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Savage, Jon & Peters, John G.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bike Rack Occupancy on the University of North Texas Campus

This paper discusses research on bike rack availability and its relationship to bike ridership on the University of North Texas (UNT) campus.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Thomas, Chloe B. & Nagaoka, Lisa
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Becoming a Teacher of Mathematics to Elementary Students

This paper discusses research on becoming a teacher of mathematics to elementary students. This is an auto-ethnography of a pre-service teacher during the first semester of Professional Development School, documenting the journey as a learner and teacher of mathematics for this pre-service teacher.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Walker, Wynona & Tunks, Jeanne L.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Magnetic Levitation without Feedback Control

This paper discusses research on magnetic levitation without feedback control.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Wofford, Joshua D. & Ordonez, Carlos A.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library