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Legg, Stephen. Prostitution And The Ends Of Empire: Scale, Governmentalities, And Interwar India. Durham And London: Duke University Press, 2014., Jessica Namakka Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Khatib, Lina, Dina Matar, & Atef Alshaer. The Hizbullah Phenomenon. Politics And Communication, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014., Aurélie Daher Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Mcallister, C. & D. Nelson (Eds.) War By Other Means: Aftermath In Post-Genocide Guatemala. Durham And London: Duke University Press, 2013., Evi Kostner

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Pietz, David A. The Yellow River: The Problem Of Water In Modern China. Cambridge, Ma: Harvard University Press, 2015., Chris A. Georges

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Dayley, Robert A. & Neher, Clark.D. Southeast Asia In The New International Era, 6th Edition. Boulder: Westview Press, 2013., William Jones, Matthew P. Copeland Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Institute, Middle East Research. Egypt: Meri Report. Middle East Research Institute Routledge Revivals: Abdingdon: Routledge, 2015., Jessica Carlisle

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Mavani. H. Religious Authority And Political Thought In Twelver Shi’Ism: From Ali To Post-Khomeini. London And New York: Routledge, 2013., Habil. Agata S. Nalborczyk Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Une Library Services Quarterly Report November 2015, Une Library Services

Quarterly Reports

Highlights of accomplishments of the University of New England's Library Services department.

Addressing The Past, Embracing The Future: An Analysis Of How Historic Inequality Has Created Current Obstacles To Learning English In Brazil And A Proposal For A New Community-Based Approach, Aja C. Bryant

MA TESOL Collection

This paper contextualizes current challenges to English learning in Brazil within the educational history of the country. It explores the ways in which language, both native literacy and foreign, has been used to set apart and advantage the elite class, while educational policy and approaches have served to pacify and control the majority. This history has left psychological, cultural, and economic legacies which inhibit learning today. Nevertheless, modern globalization is placing increasing pressure on Brazilians to achieve fluency in English and other languages. This paper briefly outlines the new and complex intellectual and social skills needed to participate in a …

Callison, Candis. How Climate Change Comes To Matter: The Communal Life Of Facts. Durham And London: Duke University Press, 2014., Paul Roscoe Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Kingston, J. Critical Issues In Contemporary Japan. New York And London: Routledge, 2014., Douglas M. Miller

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Smith, B.J. And Woodward, M. (Eds.) Gender And Power In Indonesian Islam: Leaders, Feminists, Sufis And Pesantren Selves. New York And London: Routledge, 2013., Andy Scott Chang

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Institute Of Middle East Research. Turkey: Meri Report. Middle East Research Institute Routledge Revivals. New York: Routledge, 2015., Efrat E. Aviv Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Biao, X., Yeoh, B.S.A., Toyota, M. (Eds.) Return: Nationalizing Transnational Mobility In Asia. Durham: Duke University Press, 2013., D. Parthasarathy Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Zang, X. & Kou, Chien-Wen. Elites And Governance In China. New York And London: Routledge, 2013., Yu Xiao Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Expected Occupation Growth In El Paso And Doña Ana Counties, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Jesus Mendoza, Hunt Institute For Global Competitiveness

Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

Educational Attainment In The United States And Six Major Metropolitan Areas, 1990-2010: A Quantitative Study By Race, Ethnicity, And Sex, Lawrence Cappello

Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies

Introduction: This study examines educational attainment rates among racial/ethnic groups in the US and New York City metro area between 1990 and 2010.

Methods: Data on Latinos and other racial/ethnic groups were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, reorganized for public use by the Minnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota, IPUMSusa. Cases in the dataset were weighted and analyzed to produce population estimates.

Results: The data indicate that the percentage of the population with a B.A. or higher in the U.S. has steadily increased across all races and ethnicities for both sexes. This trend was apparent in …

Monte Carlo Comparison Of The Parameter Estimation Methods For The Two-Parameter Gumbel Distribution, Demet Aydin, Birdal Şenoğlu

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

The performances of the seven different parameter estimation methods for the Gumbel distribution are compared with numerical simulations. Estimation methods used in this study are the method of moments (ME), the method of maximum likelihood (ML), the method of modified maximum likelihood (MML), the method of least squares (LS), the method of weighted least squares (WLS), the method of percentile (PE) and the method of probability weighted moments (PWM). Performance of the estimators is compared with respect to their biases, MSE and deficiency (Def) values via Monte-Carlo simulation. A Monte Carlo Simulation study showed that the method of PWM was …

Jmasm34: Two Group Program For Cohen's D, Hedges’ G, Η2, Radj2, Ω2, Ɛ2, Confidence Intervals, And Power, David A. Walker

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

The purpose of this research is to provide an application for users interested in a SPSS syntax program to determine an array of commonly-employed effect sizes and confidence intervals not readily available in SPSS functionality, such as the standardized mean difference and r-related squared indices, for a between-group design.

Deconstructing Dominant Discourse Using Self-Deprecating Humor: A Discourse Analysis Of A Consulting With Japanese Female About Hikikomori And Neet, Hatsuho Ayashiro

Journal of Critical Issues in Educational Practice

This study examines how dominant discourses are deconstructed in a consulting, particularly focusing on self-deprecating humor. Data were collected from a session with a Japanese client whose son was in hikikomori or NEET state, and a transcript of the session was analyzed using positioning theory. Examining several extracts shows how the client’s positioning of her son and herself is influenced by some dominant discourses, such as deficit discourse and so on. These dominant discourses are deconstructed by self-deprecating humor, because such ironical self-positioning makes these discourses visible, and defeats the self made by society. We discuss the findings with the …

The Physiological Consequences Of Crib-Biting In Horses In Response To An Acth Challenge Test, S. Briefer Freymond, D. Bardou, Elodie F. Briefer, R. Bruckmaier, N. Fouché, J. Fleury, A.-L. Maigrot, A. Ramseyer, K. Zuberbühler, I. Bachmann

Physiology Collection

Stereotypies are repetitive and relatively invariant patterns of behavior, which are observed in a wide range of species in captivity. Stereotypic behavior occurs when environmental demands produce a physiological response that, if sustained for an extended period, exceeds the natural physiological regulatory capacity of the organism, particularly in situations that include unpredictability and uncontrollability. One hypothesis is that stereotypic behavior functions to cope with stressful environments, but the existing evidence is contradictory. To address the coping hypothesis of stereotypies, we triggered physiological reactions in 22 horses affected by stereotypic behavior (crib-biters) and 21 non-crib-biters (controls), using an ACTH challenge test. …

Alexander Reid Ross (Ed.). Grabbing Back: Essays Against The Global Land Grab. Edinburgh: Ak Press, 2014., Ronald Kephart Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

St. Louis Catholic Deaf Society News Bulletin, November 2015

Saint Louis Catholic Deaf Society News Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in St. Louis, MO

Saint Louis Catholic Deaf Society News Bulletin Finding Aid

Newsletter Catholic Deaf Of Detroit, November 2015

Newsletter Catholic Deaf of Detroit

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Detroit, MI

Newsletter Catholic Deaf of Detroit Finding Aid

The Genesis Of 'Hungarism': Bishop Ottokár Prohászka And The Extremist Right In 1920s Hungary, Csaba Fazekas

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

Ottokár Prohászka (1858–1927) was a famous and well-known Hungarian Catholic cleric, starting from 1905, when he became bishop of Székesfehérvár. His life and works often got into the center of discussions, not only among historians and ecclesiastical circles, but also among politicians. At the beginning of the 20th century, Prohászka was also extremely popular with liberals, as his activities represented a promise to renew and modernize Catholicism. Prohászka imagined this modernization on the basis of the social principles of Catholicism, and considered the spread of a “Jewish” mentality, alien to the Hungarian nation, as the fundamental problem.

Sweet Love: The Effects Of Sweet Taste Experience On Romantic Perceptions, Ren Dongning, Kenneth Tan, Ximena B. Arriaga, Kai Qin Chan

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Terms of endearment such as sweetie, honey, and sugar are commonly used in the context of describing romantic partners. This article explores how a relatively subtle manipulation, namely taste sensations, might influence romantic perceptions of a nonestablished relationship. Consistent with predictions, results from Studies 1 and 2 (n = 280) showed that participants evaluated a hypothetical relationship, but not an existing relationship, more favorably when exposed to sweet taste compared to non-sweet taste control. Study 3 (n = 142) further showed that participants indicated greater interest in initiating a relationship with a potential partner when exposed to sweet taste, as …

Building Bridges For Student Success, Cindy Gruwell

Library Faculty Publications

This book chapter describes the collaborative efforts of an academic librarian and nursing faculty in the development of a robust health sciences-focused information literacy instruction workshop. After several years of “standard” IL sessions, both the librarian and faculty wanted to create a more dynamic, active learning environment for students enrolled in the nursing research and evidence-based practice course. In addition, the author reflects on the challenges and successes of working with faculty when a nursing department is undergoing programmatic and curriculum changes.

Impact Of Aid Reduction On Local Civil Society In Conflict-Affected States, Christopher L. Pallas

Center for Conflict Management Affiliated Conference Proceedings

This document represents a summary of the proceedings of the multi-stakeholder workshop “Impact of Aid Reduction on Local Civil Society in States in Transition,” held at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, November 2-3, 2015 and cosponsored by USIP, Kennesaw State University, CIFAL Atlanta, and the US Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute.

Open-Access Policies: Basics And Impact On Content Recruitment, Andrew Wesolek, Paul Royster

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

The allure of passing an institutional open-access (OA) policy as a strategy to populate an institutional repository is clear. After all, educating faculty to retain their rights to their scholarly publications through passage of such a policy, then requiring them to make those publications available through an IR seems a sure path to success. However, this approach of “if you pass it, they will comply” rings eerily similar to the early and decidedly misplaced optimism of populating institutional repositories through a “build it and they will come” proposition (Salo, 2007). The Registry of Open Access Repositories Mandatory Archiving Policies (ROARMAP) …

“Katherine Dunham’S Mexican Adventure”, Theodore W. Cohen

The Confluence (2009-2020)

Katherine Dunham was an internationally recognized dancer, but her time in Mexico often gets short mention in biographies. Theodore Cohen looks at her Mexican years in the contexts of race in both Mexico and the United States.