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The Portrayal of Gender in the Feature-Length Films of Pixar Animation Studios: A Content Analysis
(2010-04-12)
This study was a content analysis of the portrayal of gender in the feature-length films of Pixar Animation Studios. All ten films currently released from the studio were included in the study (Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Toy ...
The Portrayal of Public Relations Practitioners: A Content Analysis of Television and Film
(2010-07-06)
This study was conducted using content analysis of four films and two television shows. It examined the portrayals of public relations practitioners of the above sample to
look for positive or negative portrayals. It also ...
Position Bias Interferes with Auditory Same/Different Abstract-Concept Learning by Dogs
(2014-12-04)
Canine cognition is a growing area of research, however the domestic dog’s ability to utilize a same/different abstract concept has yet to be explored. In Experiment 1, six domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) were trained on ...
Post Ion-Implantation Surface Palnarization Process for 4H-SiC Wafers Using Carbon Encapsulation Technique
(2006-12-15)
Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) technology forms the core of the semiconductor power devices. The electronic properties of wide band gap semiconductor materials like 4H-SiC has attracted considerable interest for fabrication ...
Post-Secondary Instructors’ Approaches to the Assessment of Online Discussions: Influential Factors, Obstacles, and Solutions to the Challenges
(2017-04-20)
This study examines the factors, challenges, and solutions to the challenges to assessing online discussions. Online learning continues to become more and more prevalent. Entire degrees are now being offered online. One ...
Post-Speech-Recognition Processing in Domain-Specific Text-Corpus-Based Distributed Listening System: Analysis, Interpretation and Selection of Speech Recognition Results
(2006-12-15)
Achieving usable recognition rates has been an almost never-ending quest in speech recognition research for more than three decades. Recently speech recognition rates have dramatically improved in conjunction with the rapid ...
Post-transplant Irrigation Scheduling of Native Deciduous Shrub Taxa
(2009-08-03)
The effect of irrigation scheduling treatments on root and shoot growth and photosynthesis of Hydrangea quercifolia Bart. ‘Alice’ (‘Alice’ oakleaf hydrangea), Rhododendron austrinum Rehd. (florida flame azalea), and Itea ...
Post-weaning, Feedyard, and Carcass Performance of Alabama Feeder Cattle: The Current State of Alabama Cattle and the Effect of Backgrounding Diet
(2022-06-01)
Understanding the effect of post-weaning management strategies on feedyard performance, health, and carcass characteristics of Southeastern beef calves can help cattle producers add value to their operations. However, due ...
Postemergence Control of English Ivy (Hedera helix L.) and Moisture Effects on Preemergence Weed Control with Flumioxazin
(2012-07-23)
English ivy (Hedera helix L.) is an invasive vine in at least 28 states in the United States. This species has excellent environmental adaptability, grows as a ground cover and climbs into tree canopy. More potential ...
Postsecondary Physical Support Programs, Independent Living and Economic Self-Sufficiency for Individuals with Significant Physical Disabilities
(2016-08-02)
This study explores the extent to which completion of an undergraduate degree that includes disability management course work contributes to independent living and economic self-sufficiency of graduates with severe physical ...
Posttranslational Modification of 2-CysPrxs by Reduced Glutathione Interplays with CYP20-3-Dependent OPDA Signaling Pathways
(2020-12-01)
Glutathione, a tripeptide (GSH; a 307 Da γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine peptide) is the most abundantly present, thiol in plants and animals, and considered as a master antioxidant. It prevents damage to cells caused by ...
Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth in children and their caregivers following pediatric SOT: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022-06-21)
A significant proportion of pediatric solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients and their caregivers experience psychosocial consequences that negatively impact clinical outcomes following SOT. As the SOT procedure involves ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Post Concussion Syndrome in Relation to the Alcohol Use Among Members of the Armed Force Who Served in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom
(2020-06-23)
Alcohol use is an established behavior and a growing concern within the Active Duty Service Members and Veteran communities. Previous research has found both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Post-Concussion Syndrome ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidal Ideation: The Moderating Effect of Cognitive Distortions
(2018-11-15)
Although individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at an increased risk for suicidal ideation (SI; Tarrier & Gregg, 2004), it is unclear which factors could influence this relationship. It is hypothesized ...
Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Profiles in Individuals Exposed to Criterion A Traumas versus Non-Criterion A Stressors
(2022-04-22)
Variable methods for assessing trauma exposure and mixed findings on the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following traumatic and non-traumatic events have fueled debate regarding the necessity of the ...
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in College Students Exposed to High-Magnitude versus Low-Magnitude Stressors
(2008-05-15)
Since the introduction of PTSD, exposure to trauma has been critical to the conceptualization of the disorder, although Criterion A, the stressor criterion, has undergone several transformations since it originally appeared ...
Potassium Fertilization of Bluegill Ponds
(2009-11-18)
Bluegill ponds at Auburn University, Alabama were treated with potassium (K) fertilizer at rates of 0, 0.125, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 Kg/ha with either one or two ponds per rate. Concentrations of potassium in pond water ranged ...
Potassium Movement and Uptake as Affected by Potassium Source and Placement
(2009-05-15)
Although downward loss of anions such as nitrate has been well-studied in high-sand turfgrass putting greens, leaching of cations such as potassium (K) has received less study. Moreover, turfgrass research with K has largely ...
The Potential Benefits of Multi-modal Social Interaction on the Web for Senior Users
(2009-12-16)
As the population of senior adults is growing rapidly, there is a high demand for social resources to support them. The Internet has become a key factor in today’s society for improving lifestyle, from entertainment to ...
Potential Effects of Biotic and Abiotic Stressors on the Reproductive Health of Honey Bees
(2020-11-30)
Apis mellifera Linnaeus honey bees are the most economically important pollinator species in the United States, yet colonies consistently experience high losses as a result of interacting biotic and abiotic stressors. My ...