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Assessing Barriers and Increasing Use of Immunization Information Systems in Pharmacies: A Randomized Controlled Trial 

Hastings, Tessa (2019-09-19)
The role of pharmacists as immunization providers is increasingly common. However, as the number of providers administering vaccines increases, there is a concern of fragmented immunization records in state and regional ...

Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity Dynamic Balance Tests: Kinematics and Electromyography Analysis of the Y-Balance Test and the Star Excursion Balance Test 

Abu Alim, Mariam (2016-08-03)
Lower extremity dynamic balance is maintained through a sequence of segmental motions within a kinetic chain. Reaching dynamic balance tests measure the distance in which one can extend his/her center of gravity over the ...

A Case Study Analysis of Rural Middle School Science Teachers: The Perception of Culture to Inform Pedagogical Practices in the Classroom 

Askia, Rashida (2019-12-09)
Since the early 1980’s, a push for equitable learning practices has resulted in the creation of culturally centered pedagogy to counter educational disparities targeting marginalized populations across disciplines—particularly ...

Does multitasking work for you? The role of multitasking fit in employee job satisfaction and turnover intentions 

Grove, Julia (2020-07-20)
Person-job (P-J) fit refers to the degree of congruence between an employee and their occupation. P-J fit is important for organizations to understand, because it predicts job satisfaction and turnover intentions, such ...

Early Childhood Education Today: Kindergarten Teachers’ Beliefs, Practices, and Influences 

Lloyd, Leanne (2012-04-27)
The purpose of the study was to gain insight into the face of early childhood education in today's world of education. The study examined kindergarten teachers’ perspectives on (a) how young children should be taught, (b) ...

The Effectiveness of the Augmented Reality Sandbox for Improving Spatial Thinking in Undergraduates 

Johnson, Elijah (2019-04-23)
Spatial reasoning ability is a necessary skill for success in any of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) domains. Research suggests that spatial thinking ability and exposure to opportunities aimed ...

An Examination of Academic and Assistive Technology Skills and Employment Outcomes 

Brecke, Tabitha (2016-04-12)
This study examined the relationship between skill attainment by individuals with visual impairments who participated in vocational rehabilitation and the relationship to employment. The skills included the use of an aid ...

Examination of Mentoring Relationships of Women in Student Affairs 

Walker, Elena (2014-12-10)
According to the American Council on Education (2007) the growth of women in leadership positions in higher education has been slow and has not taken place consistently at different types of higher education institutions. ...

An Examination of the Influence of Guided Practice on Overhand Throwing Competence in Preschool Children in a Mastery Motivational Climate 

Johnson, Jerraco (2019-06-17)
It is widely accepted that fundamental motor skills (FMS) are considered the building blocks for successful participation in sports and physical activity for children, adolescents, and adults (Haywood & Getchell, 2014), ...

Examining Career Patterns of Football Bowl Subdivision Directors of Athletics 

Mines, David (2016-07-28)
The career path to become a collegiate athletics director is an area of interest to young professionals who seek this position. This study examined Football Bowl Subdivision Directors of Athletics within Division I of the ...

Examining Teacher Qualifications, Characteristics, and Practices Related to English Learners in the State of Alabama: An Exploratory Study on Teacher Quality 

Goertzen, Heidi (2015-07-23)
The purpose of this study was to explore how general classroom teachers report their qualifications, characteristics, and practices related to teaching English learners (ELs) academic language. It was also the purpose of ...

Exploring and Measuring the Teaching and Development of Earth Systems Thinking Skills in Undergraduate Geoscience Courses 

Soltis, Nicholas (2020-04-24)
The understanding of the development of Earth systems thinking (EST) is a major challenge in the field of geoscience education. Major questions exist relating to systems thinking teaching practices, student conceptions ...

Exploring Teacher Determinants and Student Outcomes of Inquiry Use in a Nanoscience Intervention 

Cooper, Jessica (2015-07-24)
Since the release of the new science education standards, there has been a greater emphasis on incorporating inquiry-based teaching in the classroom. The utilization of inquiry methods enables scientists to gain in-depth ...

Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning Strategies: Patterns of use among college students 

Han, Yi (2014-07-24)
The purpose of the current study was to (a) uncover the underlying factors of foreign language vocabulary learning strategies, taking both alphabet-based languages (ABL) and character-based languages (CBL) into consideration; ...

How It All Adds Up: Factors That Affect Mathematics Achievement for Eighth Grade Students in the United States 

Paradise, Shamarick (2016-08-01)
The sample of this study consisted of 1,077 eighth grade students and 442 eighth grade teachers from nine states—Alabama, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and North Carolina ...

Measuring leadership competence in group therapy: Development of an adapted version of the Group Leadership Questionnaire 

Crozier, Erin F. (2017-07-25)
To contribute to the active efforts of increasing consistency and availability of group psychotherapy training, the present study sought to adapt a measure of group leadership styles into a brief, written measure of knowledge ...

Mitigating the Occurrences of Graduate Student Attrition: Making the Case for Standardized Noncognitive Assessments 

Mastrogiovanni, Margaret (2021-06-10)
The purpose of this dissertation study was twofold. First, this research study examined the role of noncognitive factors on degree completion, academic achievement, and persistence. Second, this research study examined the ...

A Mixed-Methods Study: Understanding Student Ties in a Distance Learning Educational Leadership Cohort 

Slear, Susan (2019-12-09)  ETD File Embargoed
With instructional delivery for education changing at an increasing rate from the traditional face-to-face classes to distance learning and hybrid formats, educators must stay current with best practices. Cohorts, which ...

A National Study of the Relationship Between the Rates of State Adult Population Educational Attainment and Current Social Laws and Policies 

Cosgrove, Coleman K. (2013-11-25)
This nation-wide study investigated the relationship between state adult population educational attainment rates of high school degree or higher, bachelor’s degree or higher, and advanced degree or higher and the three ...

Nomological Network of a Challenge and Hindrance Workplace Stressors Scale: A Meta-Analysis 

Hartman, Paige (2018-04-13)
This research presents a meta-analysis that aims to assess the reliability and nomological network of the Cavanaugh, Boswell, Roehling, and Boudreau (2000) measure of challenge and hindrance workplace stressors, specifically, ...