Lignite Deposits and Kidney and Renal Pelvic Cancers in Texas 1980-1998 (open access)

Lignite Deposits and Kidney and Renal Pelvic Cancers in Texas 1980-1998

This paper discusses research on lignite deposits and kidney and renal pelvic cancers in Texas from 1980 to 1998. This study also probes the role of such factors as race, gender, and socioeconomic status on mortality rates for these cancers.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Guthrey, Harvey & Oppong, Joseph R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gastric Cancers in Texas: Are Nitrates the Problem? (open access)

Gastric Cancers in Texas: Are Nitrates the Problem?

This paper discusses research on gastric cancers in Texas. The study shows that in Texas, the relationship between nitrates and gastric cancer may not be as significant a factor as reported elsewhere.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Mlinarich, Steve & Oppong, Joseph R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mosquito Hall: Ethnic Labels and Social Injustices Within the Public School System (open access)

Mosquito Hall: Ethnic Labels and Social Injustices Within the Public School System

The research outlined in this paper explores two important issues relevant to understanding Latino identity and educational achievement: ethnic labels and educational injustices.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Moses, Daniel & Nuñez-Janes, Mariela
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Math Anxiety in Fundamentals of Algebra Students (open access)

Math Anxiety in Fundamentals of Algebra Students

This paper describes the current state of research and understanding of math anxiety, expounds upon this information with independent research conducted at UNT, evaluates this research, and suggests a plan for improved results in mathematics education.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Draznin, Sara & Brand, Neal E.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sleep in College Students (open access)

Sleep in College Students

In this University Scholars Day keynote address, Dr. Daniel J. Taylor presented the preliminary results from two of his recently completed studies in the Sleep Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Taylor, Daniel J.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Geography of Cerebrovascular Disease in Texas (open access)

The Geography of Cerebrovascular Disease in Texas

This paper discusses research on the geography of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in Texas.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Feltus, Chris & Oppong, Joseph R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library

Educational Trajectories of Latino/a Students

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing educational trajectories of Latino/a students.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Robles, Jannell & Nuñez-Janes, Mariela
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Geography of Lung Cancer for Texas Counties, 1980-1998

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the geography of lung cancer for Texas counties from 1980-1998.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Sato, Marie & Oppong, Joseph R.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Respiratory and cardiovascular responses to oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in internally pipped chicken embryos

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on respiratory and cardiovascular responses to oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in internally pipped chicken embryos.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Sbong, Stephanie & Dzialowski, Edward M. (Edward Michael)
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing smoking, secondhand smoke, and quitting.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Settegast, Brandi & Eve, Susan Brown
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

A Spatial Analysis of Random Gunfire Incidents in Dallas, TX

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing a spatial analysis of random gunfire incidents in Dallas, Texas.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Smith, Chad & Oppong, Joseph R.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

NAGPRA Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: The Law and Ethics of the Kennewick Man Controversy

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the law and ethics of the Kennewick man controversy.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Sowa, Graham & Nagaoka, Lisa
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

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

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on for-profit and nonprofit microfinance and how the poor are affected.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Weinberg, Brian R.; McPherson, Michael & Cox, Gloria C.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Look of Sound: Acoustic Cancellation in Architecture (open access)

The Look of Sound: Acoustic Cancellation in Architecture

This paper discusses research on acoustic cancellation in architecture.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: McCord, Cameron & Matteson, Samuel E.
Object Type: Paper
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
Discussion of the Validity of a Guest Worker Program in the United States (open access)

Discussion of the Validity of a Guest Worker Program in the United States

This paper offers a discussion on 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: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program (open access)

Smoking, Secondhand Smoke, And Quitting: A Cessation Program

This paper discusses a research study that uses an education program designed to teach young women about the health effects of smoking, secondhand smoke, and the benefits of quitting.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Settegast, Brandi & Eve, Susan Brown
Object Type: Paper
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

Facilitators and Inhibitors to Self-Maintenance for Type II Diabetics [Poster]

Poster presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing facilitators and inhibitors to self-maintenance for type II diabetics.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Davis, Rian E. & Davenport, Beverly
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

A Survey of Songs for the Flute

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas disucsing a survey of songs for the flute.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Baldwin, Rachel & Clardy, Mary Karen
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Eveningness, Insomnia, and Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome in University Students

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on eveningness, insomnia, and delayed sleep phase syndrome in university students.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Clay, Kendra & Taylor, Daniel J.
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Facilitators and Inhibitors to Self-Maintenance for Type II Diabetics [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on facilitators and inhibitors to self-maintenance for type II diabetics.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Davis, Rian E. & Davenport, Beverly
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fear Math? Fear No More! Analysis of Math Anxiety in MATH 1010 Students [Presentation]

Presentation for the 2008 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing an analysis of math anxiety.
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Draznin, Sara & Brand, Neal E.
Object Type: Presentation
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