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Go Pullman for "heart of town" Convenience
Title
Go Pullman for "heart of town" Convenience.
Abstract / Description
This item is part of a "Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Collection, 1934-1965".
Date Created
1950-1960
Identifier
DP0015882
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015882
Plan of Group Insurance for Employes of the Pullman Company
Title
Plan of Group Insurance for Employes of the Pullman Company.
Abstract / Description
This item is part of a "Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Collection, 1934-1965".
Date Created
1929
Identifier
DP0015880
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015880
Agreement between the Pullman Company and Employes in the Service of the Pullman Company in It's Repair Shops' Mechanical, Labor and Storeroom Non-Clerical Departments...
Title
Agreement between the Pullman Company and Employes in the Service of the Pullman Company in It's Repair Shops' Mechanical, Labor and Storeroom Non-Clerical Departments...
Abstract / Description
This item is part of a "Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Collection, 1934-1965".
Date Created
1944
Identifier
DP0015878
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015878
Agreement between the Pullman Company and Porters, Attendants, Maids and Bus Boys in the Service of the Pullman Company in the United States of America and Canada
Title
Agreement between the Pullman Company and Porters, Attendants, Maids and Bus Boys in the Service of the Pullman Company in the United States of America and Canada.
Abstract / Description
This item is part of a "Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Collection, 1934-1965".
Date Created
1953
Identifier
DP0015876
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015876
Agreement between the Pullman Company and the Pullman Car Employees Association of the Repair Shops
Title
Agreement between the Pullman Company and the Pullman Car Employees Association of the Repair Shops.
Abstract / Description
This item is part of a "Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Collection, 1934-1965".
Date Created
1934
Identifier
DP0015875
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015875
New York Tribune, Vol. XV. No. 1726, Tuesday, December 10, 1861
Title
New York Tribune, Vol. XV. No. 1726, Tuesday, December 10, 1861.
Description
New York Tribune, Vol. XV. No. 1726, Tuesday, December 10, 1861. New York Tribune is an American daily newspaper established by Horace Greeley in 1841. From the 1840s through the 1860s it was the dominant Whig Party and then Republican newspaper in the U.S. In 1924 it was merged with the New York Herald to form the New York Herald Tribune, which in turn ceased publication in 1966.
Identifier
DP0012801
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012801
ANALYZING CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARDS, LITERARY CRITERIA, AND DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS TO CREATE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM LIBRARY
Title
ANALYZING CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARDS, LITERARY CRITERIA, AND DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS TO CREATE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM LIBRARY.
Creator
Lavallee, Casey L, Trimble Spalding, Lee-Anne, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Future elementary school teachers are tasked with the responsibility to ensure that the children in their classrooms have access to high quality books every day. This can be accomplished by building classroom libraries with titles that are not only of high literary quality but are also inclusive of the students in the classroom as well as the people these children will encounter outside of the classroom. Children should be able to see themselves represented in the literature they read, and...
Show moreFuture elementary school teachers are tasked with the responsibility to ensure that the children in their classrooms have access to high quality books every day. This can be accomplished by building classroom libraries with titles that are not only of high literary quality but are also inclusive of the students in the classroom as well as the people these children will encounter outside of the classroom. Children should be able to see themselves represented in the literature they read, and they should also be able to develop empathy for people who are different than they are. Diverse literature can have a huge impact on children and their outlook on themselves and the world. Because of the importance of quality diverse books for young children, this thesis outlines the resources, such as the plethora of children's literature awards for diverse books, that are available to teachers. It also includes a checklist for teachers to follow as they build their classroom libraries. This checklist helps teachers ensure that the books they choose meet the needs of the diverse population in their class. Once teachers know the resources available to them, they have a checklist that they can follow to build or evaluate their library, and they are aware of the diverse populations represented in their districts, schools, and classes, they are able to create an inclusive and impactful collection of books for their students.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000426, ucf:45813
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000426
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF THE GUT MICROBIOME IN HUNTINGTON DISEASE
Title
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF THE GUT MICROBIOME IN HUNTINGTON DISEASE.
Creator
Hart, Casey G, Southwell, Amber, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease caused by a trinucleotide repeat expansion in the huntingtin (HTT) gene. Metabolic dysfunction is a feature of HD that is recapitulated in HD mouse models. Our lab has shown that circadian feeding rhythms are disrupted in humanized HD mice and restored by suppression of brain HTT. Furthermore, when circadian feeding rhythm is artificially restored, in addition to normalization of metabolic function, liver and striatal HTT is...
Show moreHuntington disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease caused by a trinucleotide repeat expansion in the huntingtin (HTT) gene. Metabolic dysfunction is a feature of HD that is recapitulated in HD mouse models. Our lab has shown that circadian feeding rhythms are disrupted in humanized HD mice and restored by suppression of brain HTT. Furthermore, when circadian feeding rhythm is artificially restored, in addition to normalization of metabolic function, liver and striatal HTT is temporarily reduced, demonstrating that HTT is involved in gut-brain feedback. The gut microbiome, which can regulate gut-brain feedback, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of other central nervous system disorders and we hypothesize it also plays a role in HD. The objective of this study is to investigate alterations in relative abundance of HD gut microbiota using existing plasma metabolomics data to identify candidate bacteria. If distinct microbiota profiles are demonstrated, this would provide the basis for future unbiased studies to investigate the complete HD microbiome.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000418, ucf:45814
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000418
THE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION ON LIVING DONORS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Title
THE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION ON LIVING DONORS: A LITERATURE REVIEW.
Creator
Evans, Christopher G, D'Amato-Kubiet, Leslee, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Historically the source for most organ donations were from the cadavers of deceased donors. Over time living organ donation has become an important way to address the shortage of organ availability. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the psychosocial effect the organ donation process has on the living donor. The body's physiological response to organ donation had been well documented. However, the psychosocial effect of donation is now being more appreciated and studies are...
Show moreHistorically the source for most organ donations were from the cadavers of deceased donors. Over time living organ donation has become an important way to address the shortage of organ availability. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the psychosocial effect the organ donation process has on the living donor. The body's physiological response to organ donation had been well documented. However, the psychosocial effect of donation is now being more appreciated and studies are being done to try to elucidate the factors that can influence the living donor's response to the transplant pro The ultimate goal of these queries is to provide areas where clinicians can develop interventions that will enhance the post-donation experience for the living donor. To conduct this literature review peer-reviewed, English language research articles that were published between 2008 to the present were critiqued. In the end most living donors had a positive experience and would not hesitate to donate their organ again; however, there were a small minority of patients that did not fare well by psychosocial measures. These patients many times were aware that the graft had failed in the recipient. This was the single biggest factor in determining if the experience was positive or negative for the living donor. Strategies, such as internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention, are being to be developed to address the negative psychosocial outcomes that some living donors experience. Further studies are necessary to determine additional factors that may alter the living donor's experience and to develop a tool-kit of interventions that can be applied as necessary to address the living donors specific needs.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFH2000474, ucf:45841
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000474
ANYTHING BUT CRAZY: HOW AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE CAN CHANGE SOCIETAL STIGMAS AGAINST MENTAL ILLNESSES
Title
ANYTHING BUT CRAZY: HOW AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE CAN CHANGE SOCIETAL STIGMAS AGAINST MENTAL ILLNESSES.
Creator
Walton, Benjamin, Weaver, Earl, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
There is a societal stigma that villainizes or degrades anyone diagnosed or associated with any mental illness. While many different forms of media have attempted to destroy this stigma through psycho-centric narratives, I wanted to argue that musical theatre has the greatest potential as a live entertainment source to deconstruct and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. For my research, I theorized that musical theatre can most effectively change societal stigma about mental illness...
Show moreThere is a societal stigma that villainizes or degrades anyone diagnosed or associated with any mental illness. While many different forms of media have attempted to destroy this stigma through psycho-centric narratives, I wanted to argue that musical theatre has the greatest potential as a live entertainment source to deconstruct and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. For my research, I theorized that musical theatre can most effectively change societal stigma about mental illness by communicating a clear understanding of the disease through music, and achieving popularity in the public eye longer than other live forms of theatre. I chose to focus on four of those musicals: Lady in the Dark by Moss Hart, Kurt Weill, and Ira Gershwin which talks about depression and anxiety in the 1940s; Spring Awakening, adapted from Frank Wedekind's original play by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, which discusses depression and suicidal tendencies, specifically in students; Next to Normal by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt which revolves around bipolar disorder; and Dear Evan Hansen by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul which talks about the prevalence of anxiety disorders in society. With this thesis I wanted to further the progression of destigmatizating mental illnesses through the medium of musical theatre. Through an analysis of these well-known musicals that focus on mental illnesses and the psychological research that follows, I proposed a short song cycle that continues this evolution of mental illness musicals. Through this process, I theorized that musical theatre will decrease the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and will promote treatment and care when dealing with mental illnesses.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000321, ucf:45842
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000321
WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND NOT READ ALL OVER?: AN EXAMINATION OF THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF NEWSPAPERS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES
Title
WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND NOT READ ALL OVER?: AN EXAMINATION OF THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF NEWSPAPERS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES.
Creator
Reiber, Anne, Bagley, George, Brunson, Richard, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The research and statistics gathered in this thesis begin in 2000. Newspapers began experiencing change due to technology before 2000. However, the information necessary to complete this thesis only goes back to that year. Since the year 2000, the newspaper industry has struggled to adapt to the age of ever-changing technology. Newspapers across the US, including large and well-established publications have been forced to find new strategies that allow them to keep up with new digital...
Show moreThe research and statistics gathered in this thesis begin in 2000. Newspapers began experiencing change due to technology before 2000. However, the information necessary to complete this thesis only goes back to that year. Since the year 2000, the newspaper industry has struggled to adapt to the age of ever-changing technology. Newspapers across the US, including large and well-established publications have been forced to find new strategies that allow them to keep up with new digital technologies. The New York Times was the focus of this study, but it is only one part of a very large industry. However, it is one of the most successful papers of the digital age and offers a thorough look into the newspaper industry. Therefore, its strategies to adapt to digital and its overall business model were compared to newspapers throughout the nation. The intent of this thesis is to have a better understanding of the future of the newspaper industry in the digital age, including newspapers in small, medium and large markets. A look into The New York Times' history provides a better understanding of how newspapers have already been affected by the digital age, and its business model offers guidance for other newspapers on how to adapt. This thesis focused on analyzing at least one newspaper to represent each market including a small, medium and large market newspaper then determining if the methods The New York Times uses would be adaptable and scalable to their newspapers. This thesis determines which newspapers could use The New York Times' strategies to their benefit and draws conclusions on the future of the newspaper industry as a whole.
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Date Issued
2017
Identifier
CFH2000271, ucf:45847
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000271
WHEN TO STRIKE: EXPLORING THE VARIABLES THAT LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL DECAPITATION STRIKES
Title
WHEN TO STRIKE: EXPLORING THE VARIABLES THAT LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL DECAPITATION STRIKES.
Creator
Pierres, Renzo, Boutton, Andrew, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this thesis is to determine how different variables can affect a terrorist group's reaction to a targeted leadership strike, known as a decapitation strike. Decapitation strikes often produce unwanted results, such as a splintering of the terrorist group, or a failure to destroy the group. It is important that we understand which variables can lead to a group's destruction after a decapitation strike, to maximize the decapitation's effectiveness. In my research I have...
Show moreThe purpose of this thesis is to determine how different variables can affect a terrorist group's reaction to a targeted leadership strike, known as a decapitation strike. Decapitation strikes often produce unwanted results, such as a splintering of the terrorist group, or a failure to destroy the group. It is important that we understand which variables can lead to a group's destruction after a decapitation strike, to maximize the decapitation's effectiveness. In my research I have determined that group size, group ideological extremism, and the role of the leader targeted all have a substantial impact on the success of the decapitation strike. Using these three variables, I will examine three groups which have varying size, extremism, and leadership, and determine whether the decapitation strikes were successful and how these variables affected the results.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFH2000488, ucf:45848
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000488
THE EFFECT OF RACE ON PARENTS' INTENT TO VACCINATE THEIR CHILDREN AGAINST HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
Title
THE EFFECT OF RACE ON PARENTS' INTENT TO VACCINATE THEIR CHILDREN AGAINST HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS.
Creator
Ruiz Aguilar, Ariana L, Weiss, Josie, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that often presents as genital warts, but may also lead to cancers, including those of the vagina, penis, mouth and tonsils. Despite three vaccines being currently available to prevent HPV, the HPV vaccine retains a low national average vaccination rate when compared to the Tetanus-Diptheria- Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. Considering the need for improvement it is important to identify factors that may be contributing to this low...
Show moreHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that often presents as genital warts, but may also lead to cancers, including those of the vagina, penis, mouth and tonsils. Despite three vaccines being currently available to prevent HPV, the HPV vaccine retains a low national average vaccination rate when compared to the Tetanus-Diptheria- Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. Considering the need for improvement it is important to identify factors that may be contributing to this low national immunization rate, one of them being parental race. The purpose of this literature review is to identify whether race affects parents' intent to vaccinate their children against HPV. A database search of CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO was conducted and a total of 13 articles were reviewed based on the relevance to the purpose of the literature review. While racial differences were noted, there were other factors that also affect a parent's intent to vaccinate their children against HPV. There is more research to be done when looking at how race may independently affect a parent's intent to vaccinate their children against HPV.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000304, ucf:45849
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000304
REDUCING THE RATE OF MISDIAGNOSIS OF POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME
Title
REDUCING THE RATE OF MISDIAGNOSIS OF POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME.
Creator
Gill, Isabelle C, Borgon, Robert, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common yet frequently misdiagnosed dysautonomia characterized by a significant increase in heart rate upon standing. POTS patients experience severe fatigue, dizziness, pre-syncope, and a diminished quality of life. The intent of this thesis is to investigate factors contributing to POTS misdiagnosis and develop a proposal for improving diagnostic procedures. The first part of this thesis presents an overview of other frequently...
Show morePostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common yet frequently misdiagnosed dysautonomia characterized by a significant increase in heart rate upon standing. POTS patients experience severe fatigue, dizziness, pre-syncope, and a diminished quality of life. The intent of this thesis is to investigate factors contributing to POTS misdiagnosis and develop a proposal for improving diagnostic procedures. The first part of this thesis presents an overview of other frequently misdiagnosed conditions, providing an understanding of the basis for the diagnostic problems in POTS and methods to combat such difficulties. The second part of this thesis details a meta-analysis performed on POTS clinical studies since its classification in 1993, in an attempt to synthesize current knowledge and potential deficits in research. Results show the misdiagnosis rates for POTS are understandably high, as POTS shares many characteristics with other misdiagnosed conditions. Analysis of these conditions demonstrates the need for easier in-clinic diagnostic tests for POTS. The meta-analysis results demonstrate misunderstanding about POTS remains within the scientific community. The final recommendations to reduce POTS misdiagnosis include using a blood pressure/heart rate screening test to identify patients sooner and shifting research efforts from etiology and treatment to prevalence and diagnostic procedures.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000315, ucf:45850
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000315
SHOULD ATHLETES RECEIVE SLEEP HYGIENE EDUCATION? A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Title
SHOULD ATHLETES RECEIVE SLEEP HYGIENE EDUCATION? A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW.
Creator
Contreras, Ines L, Fisher, Thomas J., Valdes, Anna, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Previous studies show the need to find a solution to improve the athlete's recovery and help overcome their sleep disorders. Sleep hygiene is a list of habits and recommendation that enhance sleep quality. Sleep hygiene education has been used in some research to fill the need of the athletes. Still, a lack of information exists on the development of sleep hygiene programs and related impacts. This thesis aims to perform a systematic review of the literature of scholarly journals articles...
Show morePrevious studies show the need to find a solution to improve the athlete's recovery and help overcome their sleep disorders. Sleep hygiene is a list of habits and recommendation that enhance sleep quality. Sleep hygiene education has been used in some research to fill the need of the athletes. Still, a lack of information exists on the development of sleep hygiene programs and related impacts. This thesis aims to perform a systematic review of the literature of scholarly journals articles from 2007 to 2018, focusing on the relationship between sleep hygiene education and athletes sleep quality and quantity. The investigation concluded with 16 qualifying articles. A synthesis of recommendations from all studies offered sleep hygiene suggestions for athletes; all the results are provided in table 12. The further overall conclusion of the selected articles settled that sleep hygiene is recommended for athletes, yet the methods and strategies are vague and not precise. A strong recommendation from this systematic literature review is the creation of a standardized list of sleep hygiene habits focused on athletes to improve their sleep quality and quantity.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFH2000477, ucf:45839
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000477
FLORIDA NONPARTISAN TRIAL COURT ELECTIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF VOTER TURNOUT AND BALLOT ROLL-OFF
Title
FLORIDA NONPARTISAN TRIAL COURT ELECTIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF VOTER TURNOUT AND BALLOT ROLL-OFF.
Creator
Fagan, Shannon L, Jewett, Aubrey, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This research explains the variance in voter turnout and ballot roll-off in county and circuit nonpartisan judicial elections in Florida from 2014 and 2016. Based on theory, a collection of constituent (demographic and socioeconomic), candidate, competition, and contextual variables is gathered to construct four regression models. Two full regression models were constructed for turnout and roll-off and analyzed using SPSS software, in addition to two best regression models analyzing five...
Show moreThis research explains the variance in voter turnout and ballot roll-off in county and circuit nonpartisan judicial elections in Florida from 2014 and 2016. Based on theory, a collection of constituent (demographic and socioeconomic), candidate, competition, and contextual variables is gathered to construct four regression models. Two full regression models were constructed for turnout and roll-off and analyzed using SPSS software, in addition to two best regression models analyzing five statistically significant variables found within each full model. Presidential year elections and higher populations age 65 and up had positive impacts on voter turnout, while primary elections, campaign expenditures, and populations of minor (other) party registered voters had statistically significant negative effects on turnout. Increases in ballot roll-off were associated with presidential year elections, and populations with more college degrees, higher median household income, and higher percentages of voters registered with no party affiliation or minor political parties. Roll-off decreased in primary elections. While various contextual, competition, and constituent variables had significant impact on both turnout and roll-off in Florida judicial elections, candidate characteristic variables had no significant impact on differences in voter turnout and ballot roll-off.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000296, ucf:45840
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000296
AN EXPLORATION OF ELEMENTARY STUDENT RESPONSES TO THE INTEREST INVENTORY FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXTS BASED ON THE TEACHER DISPOSITION DELIVERY
Title
AN EXPLORATION OF ELEMENTARY STUDENT RESPONSES TO THE INTEREST INVENTORY FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXTS BASED ON THE TEACHER DISPOSITION DELIVERY.
Creator
Elk, Alison, Roberts, Sherron Killingsworth, Kay, Marni, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The impact that a teacher can have on their students is monumental. Teachers often are the only consistent figure of authority that a student sees. Therefore, a vulnerable and conformable environment is crucial for students, so they can share their needs and in return have them met. With this in mind, teachers must consider forming their classroom environment, because of how it is received by the students. This study examined the impact that a teacher's disposition can have on the response of...
Show moreThe impact that a teacher can have on their students is monumental. Teachers often are the only consistent figure of authority that a student sees. Therefore, a vulnerable and conformable environment is crucial for students, so they can share their needs and in return have them met. With this in mind, teachers must consider forming their classroom environment, because of how it is received by the students. This study examined the impact that a teacher's disposition can have on the response of a student through a six-question interview by analyzing the number of words spoken by the students depending on the disposition of the teacher used to ask the question. This study aimed to identify the possible impacts of teacher disposition on student responses using a sample of 17 elementary aged students attending a summer reading clinic at a Florida university. After a face-to-face, six-question interview was administered to the students, results showed some students made a overall shift towards more words spoken when the question was asked in an interested or neutral disposition. These results demonstrate the potential impact of teacher disposition on student response in the classroom. The results of this study complement past research, which has shown that classrooms in a welcoming and comfortable environment are more likely for students to share their needs, leading to success for both students and teacher.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000364, ucf:45843
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000364
CROSS-MODAL DISTRACTION ON SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION: LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE IN SPANISH-ENGLISH BILINGUALS
Title
CROSS-MODAL DISTRACTION ON SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION: LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE IN SPANISH-ENGLISH BILINGUALS.
Creator
Young, Violet A, Modianos, Doan, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Bilingualism has been studied extensively in multiple disciplines, yet we are still trying to figure out how exactly bilinguals think. A bilingual advantage has been observed in various experimental studies, but also has not been observed in many other studies. A bilingual advantage has been shown in tasks using selective attention. These tasks study the effects of language interference, where two types of interference are observed: interlingual (between-languages) and intralingual (within...
Show moreBilingualism has been studied extensively in multiple disciplines, yet we are still trying to figure out how exactly bilinguals think. A bilingual advantage has been observed in various experimental studies, but also has not been observed in many other studies. A bilingual advantage has been shown in tasks using selective attention. These tasks study the effects of language interference, where two types of interference are observed: interlingual (between-languages) and intralingual (within one language). This study examined language interference in Spanish-English bilinguals, using an auditory-visual simultaneous translation experimental setup. 16 college English monolinguals and 17 college Spanish-English bilinguals were tested. The task was to ignore the word in the headphones and to translate/repeat the word on the screen into English. Distractor words went to either the right, left, or both headphone ears. Subjects were given 72 words to translate, words were randomized, and ear of the distractor word was randomized. The monolingual group was not affected by any independent variables tested except screen word length. Bilinguals did worse when the word and audio were in Spanish, and when the word and audio were different words. No ear advantage was observed. Proficiency levels and first language had no effects on bilingual performance. More intralingual interference was observed for bilinguals only, no significant interference occurred for monolinguals. A slight bilingual advantage was found but not fully, because of the high load of the task and introduction of another language. In conclusion, bilinguals did not have a cognitive advantage in this experiment setup.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000448, ucf:45844
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000448
OYSTER REEF RESTORATION: IMPACTS ON INFAUNAL COMMUNITIES IN A SHALLOW WATER ESTUARY
Title
OYSTER REEF RESTORATION: IMPACTS ON INFAUNAL COMMUNITIES IN A SHALLOW WATER ESTUARY.
Creator
Harris, Katherine P, Walters, Linda J., University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Oyster reefs are important estuarine ecosystems that provide habitat to many species including threatened and endangered wading birds and commercially important fishes and crabs. Infaunal organisms (i.e. small, aquatic animals that burrow in the sediment) are also supported by oyster reef habitats. Infaunal organisms are critical to marine food webs and are consumed by many important species that inhabit coastal estuaries. However, over the past century 85% of shellfish reef habitats have...
Show moreOyster reefs are important estuarine ecosystems that provide habitat to many species including threatened and endangered wading birds and commercially important fishes and crabs. Infaunal organisms (i.e. small, aquatic animals that burrow in the sediment) are also supported by oyster reef habitats. Infaunal organisms are critical to marine food webs and are consumed by many important species that inhabit coastal estuaries. However, over the past century 85% of shellfish reef habitats have been lost, making restoration of these areas vital. Due to their important role in coastal food webs, infauna is hypothesized to be a strong indicator of habitat productivity to document the transition from a dead to a restored and living intertidal oyster reef. Research was conducted in Mosquito Lagoon of the northern Indian River Lagoon system. Three replicate samples were collected from 12 intertidal oyster reefs (four dead, four live, four restored). Samples were collected one-week pre-restoration and one month and six months post-restoration. Infauna was counted and sorted into six taxonomic categories: polychaetes, amphipods, isopods, gastropods, bivalves, and decapods. Reef infaunal abundance increased following restoration: restored reefs became more similar to live reefs one month following restoration. Six months after restoration restored reefs were also significantly different than dead reefs. Live reefs consistently had high infaunal abundance and dead reefs consistently had low abundance, while restored reefs were intermediate. These data suggest restored reefs are more productive than their dead counterparts, with restoration showing a positive trajectory to impact numerous infaunal species and their associated food webs.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000366, ucf:45851
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000366
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SKELETON OF ACROPORA CERVICORNIS
Title
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SKELETON OF ACROPORA CERVICORNIS.
Creator
Masa, Bridget, Orlovskaya, Nina, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This research explores the instantaneous mechanical behavior of the skeleton of the critically endangered staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis. Both bleached and sanded skeletons were used in this experiment. The Raman spectroscopy test showed that there was no significant change in the Raman shift between the three branches tested. The shifts were nearly identical to Raman shifts of calcium carbonate. Vickers hardness test found that 1 Bleached had the average hardness of 3.44 GPa with a...
Show moreThis research explores the instantaneous mechanical behavior of the skeleton of the critically endangered staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis. Both bleached and sanded skeletons were used in this experiment. The Raman spectroscopy test showed that there was no significant change in the Raman shift between the three branches tested. The shifts were nearly identical to Raman shifts of calcium carbonate. Vickers hardness test found that 1 Bleached had the average hardness of 3.44 GPa with a standard deviation of 0.12 GPa. The sanded sample also had a similar value of 3.54 GPa with a standard deviation of 0.13 GPa. Samples from 2 Bleached had a hardness value that was significantly lower at only 2.68 GPa with a standard deviation of 0.37 GPa. The axial compressive stress test determined that the average strength for the bleached samples was 18.98 MPa and for the sanded, 29.16 MPa. This information can be used to assist in the restoration of this species.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000396, ucf:45852
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000396

Pages