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The Role of Self-Control in Experiences, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Grounded Theory Analysis
(2024-07-03)
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a frequent presenting concern with a prevalence rate that appears to be increasing over time. NSSI has historically been associated with deficits in impulse control; however, evidence ...
The Effects of Rule-Following on Schedule Performance with Synchronous Schedules of Reinforcement
(2024-07-02)
Investigating the effects of rules on schedule performance when access to a reinforcer
covaries with a target response may increase our understanding of complex patterns of behavior
that occur under continuously changing ...
Alabama Early Childhood Education Leadership: COVID-19, Where Did the Impact Leave Us?
(2024-07-01)
This study explores the experiences of ten leaders within the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic forced closures and adaptations across early childhood ...
Elemental and isotope geochemistry of Smackover Formation brine in southwest Alabama
(2024-07-01)
This study investigates the geochemical evolution of brines within the Smackover Formation in southwest Alabama through elemental and isotopic analyses, coupled with geochemical modeling techniques. Major ion and trace ...
Nonlinear Optical and Photovoltaic Studies of Specific Nonconjugated Conductive Polymers and Metallic Nanoparticles
(2024-06-27)
In this research, the nonlinear optical properties of specific nonconjugated conductive polymers and gold nanoparticles in transparent dielectric media have been investigated. Photovoltaic devices utilizing nonconjugated ...
Effects of size-selective catch-and-release angling on population size structure of two Black Bass (Micropterus spp.) species in an Alabama Reservoir
(2024-06-27)
The potential for size-selective catch-and-release angling to affect the size distributions of black bass (Micropterus spp.) populations is not well understood. Angling is highly size-selective, and competitive fishing ...
An Exploration of Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Noticing of Students’ Scientific Thinking
(2024-06-26)
The ability to notice students' thinking is essential for effective science instruction, and science teaching self-efficacy influences teaching effectiveness. This mixed-methods study explored elementary preservice teachers’ ...
Conservation Compliance and Public Awareness: Assessing Dolphin and Sea Turtle Interactions in Coastal Alabama
(2024-06-26)
The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) serve as critical legislation for safeguarding marine species in the United States, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico region. Despite legal ...
Evaluating Emotion as a Motivating Operation for Residential Staff Behavior
(2024-06-26)
Motivating operations offer a conceptual framework to understand and evaluate emotions within the context of behavior analysis. Emotions are antecedent variables that can have value- and behavior-altering effects on stimulus ...
An unnamed valley in Memnonia Fossae region, Mars: Evidence for Hydrological Activities
(2024-06-14)
Understanding Martian valley networks is crucial for deciphering the planet's paleoclimate and exploring the possibility that past or present subsurface water reservoirs, could harbor microbial life. In this context, the ...
The Space Allocation Problem for Temporary Displays in Supermarkets
(2024-06-12)
In this research, a novel approach to the shelf-space allocation problem of product categories to temporary displays in a supermarket is proposed. The main store aisles display similar products, which are categorized and ...
Commercial and Recreational Angler Conflict with Coastal Wildlife on the Alabama Coast: Protecting Sea Turtles and Dolphins with Greater Awareness
(2024-06-11)
Human-wildlife interactions in the Gulf of Mexico fisheries, especially along Alabama’s coast, increasingly impact for-hire fishing industries and commercial shrimp industries. Both industries face growing challenges from ...
What Would You Do for a Date?: Using a Conjugate Preparation to Validate the Outcomes of a Demand Task on Preference
(2024-06-11)
Satterwhite et al. (2013) reported individuals aged 15-24 years account for nearly half of all sexually transmitted infections reported each year in the United States. This may be attributed to risky health decision-making ...
The Impacts of Retail Options Trading and REIT Director Backgrounds
(2024-06-11)
Chapter one investigates the pass through of option volume to stock pricing through option intermediary hedging. Increased liquidity in the options market creates price pressure in the underlying stock market through the ...
The Design Ecology of Backyard Flocks: Design Interventions to Improve Biosecurity
(2024-06-10)
This research explores the human-animal-environment relationship that plays out on the complex landscape of global urbanization. While urbanization signifies economic progress and improved living standards, it concurrently ...
Spinning the Web to Stay: Teacher Retention Factors and Job Embeddedness in Alabama's Rural Public Schools
(2024-05-30)
Retaining quality teachers is an assurance of successful schools. Moreover, research shows that high teacher turnover has academic and social impacts that are detrimental for students. Unfortunately, teacher turnover is ...
Influence of Packaging Methodology on the Quality Characteristics of Fresh Pork Chops
(2024-05-15)
Global consumption of pork is increasing and is projected to increase through 2030. To
meet the increasing demand for pork products, it is imperative that the meat industry is able to
extend the shelf life of pork ...
A study for understanding climate-induced crop production risk and relevant climate hazards in a changing environment
(2024-05-15)
Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture by influencing crop production through various climatic factors such as precipitation, temperature, solar radiation, and atmospheric gases. These factors ...
Impacts of wild pigs (Sus scrofa) on the breeding and non-breeding season movements and space use of wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
(2024-05-15)
Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are an impactful invasive species that have saturated the southeastern United States over the last three decades. During this same period, wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) have experienced notable ...
Modeling the Relation of Bank Governance and Risk Management
(2024-05-09)
The Great Recession (2008-2010) highlighted the complexity of risk management and the global impact of accumulated risk. The complexity of risk management in bank holding companies (BHC, or banks) often results in a lack ...