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The Silent Witness, November-December 2007

Silent Witness, The

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Washington, D.C.

Catholic Deaf Newsletter, November 2007

Catholic Deaf Newsletter

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Hartford, CT.

Dangerous Prescription - Talking Points, Derek Wilmott

Publications

Medications assume ever-larger roles in health care. But what do average Americans know about the FDA process? What happens when a new drug product harms consumers and what roles do the drug companies and the FDA play in approving and monitoring drugs?

Finding International Law: Rethinking The Doctrine Of Sources, Harlan G. Cohen

Scholarly Works

The doctrine of sources has served international law well over the past century, providing structure and coherence during a time when international law was expanding rapidly and dramatically. But the doctrine's explanatory power is increasingly being challenged. Current doctrine tells us that treaties are international law; empirical evidence, however, suggest that treaties are poor predictors of state practice. The expansion of the international community, the rise of human rights, developments in international legal theory, and the international system's need to adapt to changing circumstances, have all also put pressure on the reified role of "treaty" in identifying rules of international …

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Against the Grain

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Volume 14, Number 2 (Fall 2007), Peace And Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies

Abstracts only.

From Chaos To Effectiveness: Results Of A Workflow Analysis, Carol Ann Borchert

Digital Scholarship Services Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Caree Carries Subversive Memories: Recent Reflections On Ministry In Former Yugoslavia, Gerald Shenk

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

In One Ear And In The Other: The Net Effect Of Advertising Frequency, Brent Andrew Wiethoff

Communication Theses

This research used both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to explore the possible effects and functions that advertising may perform in developing individuals' attitudes. Using the Elaboration Likelihood Model (Petty & Cacioppo, 1984) and Cultivation Theory (Gerbner, 1979), advertising is viewed as a frequently repeated, consistent set of messages that reinforce consumer ideas and values. The net effect of advertising is examined through focus group discussion of high-media/high-materialist individuals. Results of the study show four themes emerging from advertising (advertisements as an entrance to participation in culture, advertisements as a landscape, advertisements as validation and legitimacy, and advertisements as need-generators). Discussion …

Payton's "Light From The Christian East: An Introduction To The Orthodox Tradition" And Letham's "Through Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Perspective" - Book Review, Donald Fairbairn

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: An Evaluation Tool Kit, Kathy S. Hepburn, Roxane K. Kaufmann, Deborah F. Perry, Mary Dallas Allen, Eileen M. Brennan, Beth L. Green

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

For states, communities, agencies and programs investing in early childhood mental health consultation and committed to quality data. This web-based resource combines a brief review of the literature and current research addressing the effectiveness of early childhood mental health consultation with guidance for designing and implementing program evaluation. It will help states, communities, and programs increase their capacity for high-quality evaluation of early childhood mental health consultation in community-based settings. Researchers, policy makers and program evaluation teams will find: A brief review of the evidence base, current issues, and questions; Defining characteristics of early childhood mental health consultation; Components of …

Optimism Associations With Well-Being Indicators Among Older People In The U.S., Danny Hudson Vandergriff

Social Work Dissertations

Introduction This study is an analysis of associations between optimism and other psychological well-being indicators among people over age 65 in the U.S. The analysis is based on a stratified random sample collected in 2001 (Wave 1) with a 2004 follow up (Wave 2). The original survey was restricted to African American and Caucasian respondents who were "Christian." The purpose of this study is to provide social workers a better understanding of the function of well-being, particularly optimism, among older people. Literature Review Literature comparing well-being indicators to optimism among older populations is very limited. There are a few studies …

Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment In The Rat, Jessica Boyette Davis

Psychology Theses

Treatment for cancer has been indicated to negatively impact the quality of life for patients. Specifically, chemotherapy has been associated with fatigue, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy. More recently, chemotherapy has also been found to be related to cognitive impairment in various cognitive domains including working memory, information processing speed, and visual attention. At this time, the mechanisms underlying this impairment are not understood and there is currently no treatment for this condition. The purpose of this study was to model chemotherapy related cognitive impairments using an established test of attention in rats. While receiving the chemotherapeutic agent Taxol, animals were …

An Ethnically Well-Mixed Christian, Peter Kuzmič

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Torch (November 2007), Amy Homans, Civil Rights Team Project

Torch: The Civil Rights Team Project Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Patent Coverage In Scientific And Technical Research Databases, Jan Comfort, Leena Lalwani

Publications

Patents play an important role in the research process. Yet, most recent articles about patent searching and sources of patent information focus on tools and techniques used by information professionals, not researchers. This article will compare the features of a number of research databases that provide patent information. The analysis will include a chart listing cost, dates of coverage, search strategies, and the benefits and limitations of each.

Sex And Shock Jocks: An Analysis Of The Howard Stern And Bob & Tom Shows, Lawrence Soley

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

Studies of mass media show that sexual content has increased during the past three decades and is now commonplace. Research studies have examined the sexual content of many media, but not talk radio. A subcategory of talk radio, called “shock jock” radio, has been repeatedly accused of being indecent and sexually explicit. This study fills in this gap in the literature by presenting a short history and an exploratory content analysis of shock jock radio. The content analysis compares the sexual discussions of two radio talk shows: Infinity’s Howard Stern Show and Clear Channel’s Bob & Tom Show.

Food And Morality: To Eat Or Not To Eat?, Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire

Articles

This article reviews the 2007 Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery where the theme was Food and Morality. It asks whether we are morally obliged to know where our food comes from, how it is produced, what its carbon footprint is, and whether it is traded fairly?

Since You're Here : Vol. 01, Issue 06 (November/December 2007), Nelson Poynter Memorial Library

Since You're Here

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The Change In Corporate Transparency Of Korean Firms After The Asian Financial Crisis: An Analysis Using Analysts' Forecast Data, Jinho Chang, Young Jun Cho, Hyun-Han Shin

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Using analysts' forecast error and forecast dispersion of firms covered by the I/B/E/S database, this study examines the change in information asymmetry of Korean firms around the financial crisis of 1997. Results show that the information asymmetry of Korean firms is lower after the financial crisis than before, implying that corporate transparency did, in effect, improve with the change in business environment. In addition, this study finds that chaebol firms have higher information asymmetry than non-chaebol firm, and also that the corporate transparency improvement of chaebol firms is not higher than that of non-chaebol firms in the post-crisis period despite …

Aquaculture Of Coral, Live Rocks And Associated Products. Draft Final 'Policy' Paper., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia

Fisheries management papers

Aquarium enthusiasts use corals, live rock and associated products (e.g. sand) to enhance the aesthetics or function of the marine aquaria they keep and enjoy. There is a large and growing market for these products.

The Department of Fisheries has prepared this draft ‘Final Policy Paper’ as the second phase in the development of a management framework for the aquaculture of coral and live rock. The document outlines the position and needs of the emerging industry and identifies the management arrangements and policies the Department of Fisheries is proposing to implement.

The Textual Construction Of Femininity In Women's Fitness Magazines, Tracy Lynn Rundstrom Williams

Linguistics & TESOL Dissertations

Women in the first decade of the 21st century encounter competing ideologies of traditional femininity and empowered femininity. Language, in particular Discourse Analysis, provides a means for investigating what these ideologies, or discourses, are and how they are perpetuated. One source of language which encodes and perpetuates ideologies of femininity is women's magazines. As pervasive, monthly texts directed specifically at women, women's magazines provide a rich source of contemporary ideologies of femininity. Given the rise of health and fitness magazines over the past 20 years, it appears that one primary focus of contemporary femininity is the body. Previous research has …

Is Secession A Recipe For Political Instability?, Charu Gupta

Political Science Theses

In the last century, the world has seen the rise and fall of empires, two world wars, and the subsequent creation of new states. Very little attention has been paid to how well these seceded states fared at self-governance. This thesis proposes a theory to explain the behavior of the governments of seceded states and examines three variables to determine how politically stable seceded states may be. For a comprehensive study, cases that gained independence between 1900 and 2000 were chosen from around the world with eight cases used for qualitative analysis and twenty cases for quantitative analysis. There is …

Sage Ereference, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

The article reviews the adult reference web site for Sage eReference at www.sage-ereference.com.

An Examination Of Perception And Knowledge Concerning The Venezuelan Government Under The Leadership Of Hugo Chavez, Joshua Dean Prescott

Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses

This study examines the perception and knowledge of American undergraduate students regarding the Venezuelan Government under the leadership of President Hugo Chavez. A perception and knowledge survey covering various and relative aspects of the Chavez Administration in Venezuela was given to undergraduate students seeking a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. It is proposed that undergraduate students seeking Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees will compare with Americans overall in having low perceptions and knowledge of Venezuela, the President of Venezuela, Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias, the current Venezuelan Government and its role in the global community, thus supporting a lack of …

Attitudes Toward Illegal Immigration: What The Public Believes, What The Government Can Learn, Jason Ariel Daza

Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses

Illegal immigration is one of the most divisive domestic policy issues facing the United States and one could argue the absence of a solution may stem from a misunderstanding of how the public feels about illegal immigration. This survey explores the attitudes people have towards issues surrounding illegal immigration. The results indicate that attitudes towards illegal immigration vary according to demographics, but they also suggest there is more agreement over the issues than disagreement, regardless of demographics. Thus, with an increased knowledge of where people stand on the issues, and of the strength of their beliefs, legislators can be more …

Stories Of Success: Narrative Communication Themes And The Direct Selling Industry, Allen Frederick Victor

Communication Theses

Despite the growing scholarly attention given to various aspects of narrative communication, little research has been conducted to identify and document narrative themes used in the storytelling efforts of successful direct selling and network marketing consultants to build their businesses. Such was the focus of this study. This thesis utilized qualitative research, particularly the method of thematic analysis as developed by Owen (1984), to explore the theoretical perspective of Walter Fisher's Narrative Paradigm. For the purpose of this study, narrative is defined as a "sequential account of events, usually chronologically, whereby sequentiality indicates some kind of causality, and action-accounted for …

Social Cognitive Neuroscience Of Person Perception: A Selective Review Focused On The Event-Related Brain Potential, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter

Arts & Sciences Book Chapters

This compelling volume provides a broad and accessible overview of the emerging field of social neuroscience. Showcasing an array of cutting-edge research programs, leading investigators present new approaches to the study of how the brain influences social behavior, and vice versa. The contributors discuss the theoretical advantages of taking a social neuroscience perspective and analyze what their findings reveal about core social psychological phenomena. Essential topics include emotion, motivation, attitudes, person perception, stereotyping and prejudice, and interpersonal relationships.

The New Bureaucracies Of Virtue: Introduction, Marie-Andree Jacob, Annelise Riles

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

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Living On The Edge, Paul Crego

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

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