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Adolescent Academic Adjustment during Chronic Illness: Online Training for Child Life Specialists (open access)

Adolescent Academic Adjustment during Chronic Illness: Online Training for Child Life Specialists

Frequent absences resulting from a chronic illness can disrupt adolescent school involvement, impacting academic achievement and psychosocial development as a result. This study explores whether certified child life specialists (CCLSs) could be a resource for parents as they address their adolescents' academic disruptions. Specifically, this study assesses an online training program designed to increase CCLSs' knowledge and self-efficacy as related to adolescents' academic adjustment following frequent absences. This knowledge and skill based training was designed as a three part module with sections including: academic considerations, psychosocial considerations, and availability of school resources in promoting successful adolescent academic adjustment. 62 CCLSs were recruited to participate and complete measures evaluating knowledge, in relation to content included in each module, and self-efficacy, involving communication with parents in regards to adolescent academic adjustment. T-tests were conducted to determine whether there were differences in reports of self-efficacy and knowledge following participation in the intervention between and within the treatment and control groups. Results indicate statistical significance for enhanced knowledge and self-efficacy for the treatment group at post-test. Therefore, the outcomes from this study support the effectiveness of brief online training in fostering knowledge and feelings of efficacy for CCLSs in a context not typically included …
Date: December 2018
Creator: Koussa, Michelle D
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
African-American Achievement in Charter Schools and the Impact of Connectedness, Alignment, Rigor, and Engagement (C.A.R.E.) on School Effectiveness: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review (open access)

African-American Achievement in Charter Schools and the Impact of Connectedness, Alignment, Rigor, and Engagement (C.A.R.E.) on School Effectiveness: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of charter schools on African-American students, this study sought to determine if the practice of connectedness, alignment, rigor, and engagement (C.A.R.E.) influenced academic outcomes. The research methodology employed a meta-analysis in conjunction with a systematic review as a cross-reference and to address variables not covered in the meta-analysis. Utilizing a meta-analysis allowed for a synthesis of the existing quantitative published data to consolidate the results. This produced a specific report of achievement data for African-American students. The results revealed that regardless of region, subject, type of assessment, or school focus charter school do positively influence African-American students' academic outcomes. This study also found the practices connectedness, alignment, rigor, and engagement, the C.A.R.E. model when employed in schools improve academic outcomes, especially when combined and implemented with best practices.
Date: December 2018
Creator: McCloud, Margie J
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Alan Prather and men at TXSSAR Dallas Chapter meeting: December 8, 2018]

Photograph of Alan Prather (center) and two other TXSSAR members at the December 8, 2018 Dallas Chapter meeting. They are sitting around a dining table, looking at the camera and smiling. Stacks of papers are sitting on the table in front of them.
Date: December 8, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Allowing Students to Have VOICES (Voluntary Options in Chemical Education Schedules) in General Chemistry I (open access)

Allowing Students to Have VOICES (Voluntary Options in Chemical Education Schedules) in General Chemistry I

The purpose of this investigation (a quasi-experimental design called a non-equivalent design group (NEDG)) was to determine if allowing students in a science majors general Chemistry I course the choice in establishing the due dates that their homework was due to the instructor would improve course averages. This study covered two semesters with a total of 288 students participating with n = 158 in the fall and n = 130 in the spring. The students self-selected the homework group, VOICES, that best fit his/her needs which included (1) the instructor's homework schedule, (2) a student-customized schedule or a schedule that followed the exam schedule, or (3) all homework due by the last class day prior to the final exam. Online homework was assigned and graded with individual assignment and homework average grades collected and analyzed. No statistically significant differences were found among the VOICES groups with respect to final course average. Other results of this study replicated findings in the literature; namely, that there is a higher correlation between mathematics skills and course success. Course averages of students who had completed Calculus I or higher were statistically significantly higher than students with less completed mathematics coursework in all VOICES groups. …
Date: December 2018
Creator: Ford, Robyn Lynn
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 19, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 19, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 5, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 8, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 8, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 8, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 21, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 21, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 12, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 15, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 15, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 19, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 19, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 22, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 22, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 22, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 25, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 25, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 26, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 26, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 29, 2018 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 113, No. 26, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 29, 2018

Semiweekly newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 29, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 5, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 12, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 19, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 19, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 26, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 60, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 2, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 60, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 2, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 2, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 61, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 9, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 61, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 9, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 9, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 62, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 16, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 62, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 16, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 16, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 63, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 23, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 63, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 23, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 23, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 64, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 30, 2018 (open access)

The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 64, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 30, 2018

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 30, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Amusement Rise Operator Compliance Biennial Report: 2018 (open access)

Amusement Rise Operator Compliance Biennial Report: 2018

Required biennial report from the Texas Department of Insurance on efforts to bring amusement ride operators into compliance with the Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act, Chapter 2151, Texas Occupations Code, and the result of those efforts.
Date: December 2018
Creator: Texas. Department of Insurance.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anthropology of Aging: Assessment of Old Age Needs and Ethical Issues regarding the Use of Assistive Technologies (open access)

Anthropology of Aging: Assessment of Old Age Needs and Ethical Issues regarding the Use of Assistive Technologies

The main goal of this research has been to investigate elderly people's needs, perceptions, fears, hopes, and expectation regarding elderly care, including ethical issues linked to assistive technologies. As faith seems to take an important place in how some elders face the aging process, the spiritual dimension was also included. Therefore, the research was conducted among 15 church congregants. Results show that most respondents fear the physical and mental decay due to aging, often resulting in becoming a burden to someone else, along with abandonment and lack of financial resources. Most ethnic groups perceive that other cultures take better care of their elders than their own. Faith seems to offer a great support, as it gives the confidence that divine power will always be there for them even beyond death. The respondents in this research suggest that guidance should be provided in a more structured way, more focus should go on the youth and the elderly, more activities should be organized and practical information should be shared. Regarding the ethical issues of assistive technologies, they are not well informed about their possibilities but acknowledge their potential usefulness, combined with human care. They don't want technology to be too intrusive in …
Date: December 2018
Creator: Atibaka, Sunday O
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Apparent Specific Volumes of Sucrose in Different Aqueous Cosolvent Mixtures at 298.2 K (open access)

Apparent Specific Volumes of Sucrose in Different Aqueous Cosolvent Mixtures at 298.2 K

This article explores research to determine the apparent specific volume of sucrose by measuring the density of sucrose in {cosolvent + water} mixtures at 298.2 K. The study finds that a mean apparent specific volume value of 0.632 cm³.g⁻¹ for sucrose in different aqueous-cosolvent mixtures could be adequate for practical purposes in pharmaceutical industries.
Date: December 30, 2018
Creator: Tinjacá, Darío; Muñoz, María M.; Martínez, Fleming; Jouyban, Abolghasem & Acree, William E. (William Eugene)
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library