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The Parental Well-Being Gap Before And After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Morgan Renee Koziol

Theses and Dissertations

Prior research has examined the emotional costs and benefits associated with parenting. In general, this body of literature finds that parents experience lower levels of subjective well-being compared to non-parents—a phenomenon referred to as the parental well-being gap. There is evidence that this parental well-being gap has narrowed or disappeared altogether in more recent years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to parents that may have resulted in a widening or reopening of this gap once again. This project aims to test this possibility by drawing on data from The General Social Survey that capture the survey year prior …

Recent Impacts Of Penny And Fixed Odds Wagering: What Does The Future Hold?, Thomas E. Lambert

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

In order hopefully to revive attendance at the tracks and/or fuel a resurgence in gambling (either in person or virtually), the last year has seen some recent wagering developments and changes at different horseracing tracks in the United States. At Ellis Park Racing and Gaming (Henderson, Kentucky) in the Evansville, Indiana metro area, penny wagering has been tried since the 2022 season to influence gambling revenues. Meanwhile, starting in 2022 Monmouth Park in New Jersey now offers “fixed odds” wagering as an alternative to parimutuel wagering for patrons who do not like the possible fluctuations in odds before a race …

Contextualizing Search: An Analysis Of The Impacts Of Construal Level Theory, Mood, And Product Type On Search Engine Activity, Jackson Everitt Carter

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation explores the world of search from the human perspective. While search engine research, both corporate and academic, has seen a growth in relevance in recent years, the relative novelty of the area in the advertising world means that many important questions remain unanswered. This work aims to expand the current state of search engine research by examining the combined impact of mood, construal level theory applications, and product type on search behavior. Additionally, this research seeks to examine psychophysiological responses from these interreacting frameworks using webcam eye-tracking technology, which was developed recently and has not been previously used …

Online Information-Seeking And Cancer Screening Intention: An Analysis Of The Health Information National Trends Survey 2022, Rachel Aileen Ford

Theses and Dissertations

Online information-seeking has become common in modern life, including when patients search for health information to make informed healthcare decisions. Previous research into the effect of online information-seeking on health maintenance behaviors has been mixed. This study sought to expand the current literature concerning the online information-seeking habits of cancer patients and integrate the concept of competence to analyze the effect on cancer screening adherence. The study analyzed HINTS 6 data to examine the relationship between online information-seeking and cancer screening intention as well as the relationship between social media habits and cancer beliefs. Results showed support for competence resulting …

Extreme Persuasion: Analyzing Meaning Creation And Persuasive Strategies Within Extreme Discourse On Alternative Social Media, Naomi Kathryn Lawrence

Theses and Dissertations

Despite a long history of counterterrorism strategy, the U.S. has seen a drastic increase in domestic attacks over the past decade. Previous studies have found that, due to increasing content-related restrictions, many individuals who participate in extremist-related discourse have migrated away from mainstream social media and toward alternative social media platforms. This study consists of a comprehensive content analysis based on Multimedia Critical Discourse Analysis theories to study how meaning is created via the combination of text, image, and symbols, as well as how various persuasive narratives and rhetorical appeals are used within extreme discourse on social media. This research …

Comorbid Adhd And Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: Prevalence And Risk Factors, Sarah Bills

Theses and Dissertations

Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood condition that places youth at increased risk for deficits in attention and executive functioning suggestive of increased rates of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There is pronounced inconsistency in reported prevalence rates for attention deficits and ADHD diagnoses among youth with SCD, which is due in part to variability in methodology of previous studies. The primary aim of the present study is to use systematic screening to identify the prevalence of inattentive ADHD symptoms and ADHD diagnoses in a pediatric SCD population seen at a large hematology clinic. A secondary aim is …

Prosecutorial Discretion: District Attorneys, Public Opinion,And The Localized Rule Of Law, Yu-Hsien Sung

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation addresses three fundamental questions regarding the politics of prosecutorial behavior. Specifically, it examines how the selectors of prosecutors influence prosecutorial decision-making under different selection methods, including electionbased systems and appointment-based systems. By using a political responsiveness framework and utilizing empirical strategies, including an experiment and the construction of prosecutor policy position data, this study offers novel insights into the subject. First, I find that voters care about prosecutors’ issue positions and rely on various cues to identify candidates whose policy positions align with their preferences, even in low-information elections. Second, elections show promise as a mechanism for holding …

Not A Student, Not An Athlete, A Person, Amanda L. Paule-Koba, Todd A. Gilson

School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications

College athletics can place immense demands on athletes in terms of time commitment, physical conditioning, and pressure to perform. However, one important but less visible dimension affected by participation is one’s identity. College athletes hold multiple identities (Sturm et al., 2011) and these identities are further refined through their experiences (Chang et al., 2018). However, much less is known about athletes’ cognitive awareness of others’ perceptions and how those opinions influence athletes’ sense of self. In the present work, 52 Division I collegiate basketball players took part in a qualitative survey focused on understanding their athletic experience based on interactions …

Forecasting Sea Level Rise-Driven Inundation In Diked And Tidally Restricted Coastal Lowlands, K. M. Befus, A. P.D. Kurnizki, K. D. Kroeger, M. J. Eagle, T. P. Smith

Geosciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Diked and drained coastal lowlands rely on hydraulic and protective infrastructure that may not function as designed in areas with relative sea-level rise. The slow and incremental loss of the hydraulic conditions required for a well-drained system make it difficult to identify if and when the flow structures no longer discharge enough water, especially in tidal settings where two-way flows occur through the dike. We developed and applied a hydraulic mass-balance model to quantify how water levels in the diked and tidally restricted coastal wetlands and water bodies dynamically respond to sea-level rise, specifically applied to the Herring River Estuary …

Who, Where, When: Colorectal Cancer Disparities By Race And Ethnicity, Subsite, And Stage, Kristin M Primm, Andrea Joyce Malabay, Taylor Curry, Shine Chang

Student and Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: There are well-established disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes between White and Black patients; however, assessments of CRC disparities for other racial/ethnic groups are limited.

METHODS: The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database identified patients aged 50-74 years with CRC adenocarcinoma from 2000 to 2019. Trends in age-adjusted incidence rates were computed by stage at diagnosis and subsite across five broad race/ethnic groups (White, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander [API], American Indian/Alaskan Native [AIAN], and Hispanic) and four API subgroups (East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander) Multivariable logistic regression evaluated associations between race/ethnicity and diagnosis stage. Multivariable Cox …

Extending The Service-Life Of Bridges Using Sustainable And Resilient Abutment Systems: An Experimental Approach To Electrochemical Characterization Of Lightweight Mechanically Stabilized Earth, Fariborz M. Tehrani, Kenneth L. Fishman, Farmehr M. Dehkordi

Mineta Transportation Institute

Bridges are critical components of transportation infrastructure. This research addresses the need to extend the service life of bridges by improving the safety and reliability of bridge abutments and reducing their life-cycle cost and footprints. Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) is a known strategy to enhance the economy and performance of bridge abutments. In addition, the application of rotary-kiln-manufactured lightweight aggregate backfills improves the performance of MSE bridge abutments with a leaner structural system. Such improvements include a reduction of structural demands due to a lower density, free drainage of granular materials, a high internal friction angle, less settlement with no …

Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Design And Operations, Yu Yang, Hen-Geul Yeh

Mineta Transportation Institute

California aims to achieve five million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road by 2030 and 250,000 electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations by 2025. To reduce barriers in this process, the research team developed a simulation-based system for EV charging infrastructure design and operations. The increasing power demand due to the growing EV market requires advanced charging infrastructures and operating strategies. This study will deliver two modules in charging station design and operations, including a vehicle charging schedule and an infrastructure planning module for the solar-powered charging station. The objectives are to increase customers’ satisfaction, reduce the power grid burden, and …

Off-Course: Understanding The Popularity Of Alternative Golf Experiences, Juhee Kang, David Kwun, Jeeyeon (Jeannie) Hahn

Rosen Research Review

Alternative golf is a nascent leisure product category that is growing in popularity. However, little is known as to why, its potential impact on traditional golf, and whether it will encourage more and diverse people to play traditional golf. Drs. Juhee Kang, David Kwun, and Jeeyeon Jeannie Hahm at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management investigated the relationship between consumers' value perceptions, satisfaction, and involvement at golf entertainment venues, and whether those influenced their desire to return or refer, and, ultimately, spread their wings onto an actual golf course.

Beyond A 'Like': Building Parasocial Relationships With Baby Boomers On Facebook, Yunying (Susan) Zhong, Valeriya Shapoval, James Busser

Rosen Research Review

Baby boomers are a crucial cohort for hospitality marketing as they have more money to spend and more time on their hands than younger cohorts. However, reaching them on social media is harder. There is one social media platform popular with baby boomers: Facebook. Dr. YunYing Zhong and Dr. Valeriya Shapoval at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, together with their collaborator, have combined their different areas of expertise to analyze the effectiveness of social media marketing directed at baby boomers from an unusual angle: the illusionary and imaginary relationships we build with fictional characters.

Theme Park Knowledge Hub Of The Future, Carissa Baker

Rosen Research Review

The global attractions industry has grown in size and innovation in the last few decades. Encompassing theme parks and waterparks as well as cultural and natural attractions, this segment has diverse career opportunities and constant potential for growth in mature and emerging markets. Theme parks alone garnered a billion visitors in 2019. Post-pandemic, the industry bounced back quicker than expected, with most operators seeing increased attendance and revenue. The attractions industry continues to develop new concepts which provide amazing experiences for guests around the world. However, retirement during the pandemic, coupled with the industry's rapid expansion, created a greater need …

Just Looking: Tourist Gaze And The Theme Park Experience, Wei Wei, Yanyan Zheng, Nathaniel Line, Lu Zhang

Rosen Research Review

What makes a memorable theme park experience? New research led by UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management's Assistant Professor Wei Wei looks at how visitor experience is influenced by the 'tourist gaze'—the consumption of visual experiences, as well as other services, in a tourism destination. With important implications for theme park operators and managers, the study focuses on visitors' visual interactions with fellow visitors and finds they have a significant impact on visitors' emotions and the quality of their overall experience.

Theme Park Visitors Prefer Human-Like Robots In Customer Service Interactions, Ady Milman, Asli D.A. Tasci

Rosen Research Review

Service robots are becoming increasingly popular in many industries and social settings, including education, childcare, elderly therapy centers, and even theme parks. Tourism and hospitality industries are adopting robots enthusiastically and are being closely studied to observe guest engagement and reaction to robotic services. Service robots are becoming increasingly popular in many industries and social settings, including education, childcare, elderly therapy centers, and even theme parks. Tourism and hospitality industries are adopting robots enthusiastically and are being closely studied to observe guest engagement and reaction to robotic services. UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management researchers, Dr. Ady Milman and Dr. …

Robot Chef Adoption: The New Industry Strategy To Combat Labor, Jeffrey Pittman Ll, Cindy Choi, James J. Taylor

ICHRIE Research Reports

Through interviews, the authors investigated how robot chefs can be implemented in order to strengthen the business flow of a restaurant and what value the adoption would bring to the market. Results showed that the ability of the robot chef lacking human error, maintaining food quality, being reliable labor, and generating costs savings make it a desired asset to have in any restaurant. Despite its adoption initially being feared by consumers, once the labor cost savings are transferred over to menu prices and quality maintenance is observed, consumer acceptance of the adoption is predicted to surge. The findings suggest that …

User Opinion About Sps Public Library: A Study Of Google Map Reviews, Taseef Ayub, Shabir Ahmad Ganaie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nowadays, individuals tend to seek information about various entities through online platforms where other people share their experiences. Google Maps is one such platform that enables users to rate and review anything, including public libraries. This study aims to investigate the manner in which users of the SPS library utilize Google Maps to express their opinions about the library's services and amenities. This study utilized Google Maps as a source of data, with a data extractor being used to extract reviews. The extracted reviews were then subjected to content analysis to categorize them into different categories. Following this, a sentiment …

Handling Of Sponsor Division Clients In Indonesia International Motor Show 2023 Event, Rahmi Setiawati, Muhammad Ghiffari Zhaky Utomo, Debrina Vita Ferezagia, Karin Safitri

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

In an event activity, cooperation from external parties, especially sponsors are needed. Therefore, as an organizer of an event, good handling and service to external parties must be maximized so that client satisfaction and sustainable cooperation are created. This study aims to find out the procedures and strategies used by the 2023 Indonesia International Motor Show sponsorship team in dealing with clients and making cooperation with these clients sustainable. This study uses descriptive qualitative research method with data collection by interview, observation, and literature study. The result was that the procedures carried out by the Indonesia International Motor Show 2023 …

Rainy Day Funds In The Mountain West, Fy22, Issac Hernandez-Alcaraz, Maryam Raja, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Elections & Governance

This fact sheet examines data from “Record State Budget Reserves Buffer Against Mounting Fiscal Threats,” a 2023 Pew Charitable Trusts report on rainy day fund balances of U.S. states. Data includes information on the strength of rainy day funds and total balances for each Mountain West state: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

Urban And Community Tree Cover In The Mountain West, Zachary Billot, Zachary Walusek, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Environment

This fact sheet examines data on tree cover and impervious cover in urban land for the United States and for the five states in the Mountain West: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The original report includes data for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Hubungan Karakteristik Pasien, Prosedur, Dan Penyakit Penyerta Dengan Biaya Langsung Medis Pada Pasien Rawat Inap Jantung Koroner, Rita Tri Wahyuni, Eri Witcahyo, Yennike Tri Herawati

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Coronary heart disease is a catastrophic disease that causes a high burden of medical costs. At Dr.Iskak Tulungagung hospital, coronary heart disease is the disease with the highest cost. The number of coronary heart patients who are hospitalized is also increasing every year. Several Previous studies have shown that the amount of direct medical costs of coronary heart patients reach more than 50% of the total costs of treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to do research on the factors associated with the increasing direct medical costs of coronary heart patients. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors …

Dampak Guncangan Kesehatan Terhadap Konsumsi Rumah Tangga Di Indonesia: Adakah Peran Asuransi Kesehatan Dan Kredit Mikro?, Rodhiah Umaroh, Listiono Listiono

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

This paper aims to analyze the impact of health shock on household consumption and estimate the role of health insurance and microcredit in tackling the shock impact. The primary variable used in this study as a proxy for health shock is the impairment of activity in daily living (ADL) experienced by household heads. The impact evaluation method of Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was employed to estimate the impact of health shock on Indonesian household consumption using data from Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5). This study's result reveals that health shock significantly reduces household consumption of both food and non-food consumption. …

Evaluasi Penerapan Pilot Project Global Budget Sebagai Sistem Pembayaran Klaim Pada Rsud Wates, Mega Handayani, Laili Rahmatul Ilmi, Zennul Mubarrok1 Mubarrok

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Claims payment for health services is one of the factors that affect the financial health of a hospital. Indonesia itself has experienced several changes to the existing payment system. BPJS-K started an operational study on the implementation of the INA-CBGs and the Global Budget mixed-method payment system since 2018 with three stages in five districts/city in Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Global Budget system at RSUD Wates in Kulon Progo Regency that appointed as a BPJS-K pilot project. This research is qualitative research and data collection was carried out by studying documents and interviews. As …

Faktor Yang Berkontribusi Pada Keikusertaan Sektor Formal Dalam Skema Asuransi Kesehatan Sosial: Narrative Review, Haerawati Idris

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Countries worldwide have been working towards achieving universal health coverage target, including countries with low and middle incomes. Even though it is mandatory, the formal sector does not automatically become a participant in social health insurance. This study describes the factors contributing to formal sector participation in social health insurance. This study uses a narrative review approach. This study focuses on the factors that contribute to the participation of the formal sector in social health insurance schemes. We identified articles selected according to the inclusion criteria covering the formal sector, English and Indonesian, adopting social insurance, and open access articles. …

Analisis Kinerja Fktp Pemerintah Di Era Jkn Dengan Metode Balanced Scorecard: Studi Kasus Di Puskesmas Bandar Baru Tahun 2022, Hanifah Hasnur

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

The health efforts at health facilities have entered a new phase in the current era of Indonesian National Health Insurance (NHI). The Bandar Baru Health Center (Puskesmas), one of the largest Puskesmas in Pidie Regency with the most significant income from the NHI, is required to have quality health services, which at the same time also needs to be efficient in using its resources. This study uses the Balanced Scorecard method to determine the performance of the government's FKTP, in this case, the Bandar Baru Health Center, in the current NHI era. This quantitative descriptive research collects primary and secondary …

Korelasi Faktor Risiko Usia Pasien Dengan Kasus Dan Biaya Rawat Inap Penyakit Jantung Di Indonesia (Analisis Serial Waktu Program Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional 2015-2021), Syarif Rahman Hasibuan, Sabarinah Prasetyo, Ede Surya Darmawan

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

This study analyzes the correlation between patient age with hospitalization cases and cost in Indonesia. The design of this study was cross-sectional quantitative using open sources data from Indonesia National Health Insurance Agency (BPJS Kesehatan). The sample units in this study were hospitalization cases from 2015-2021 of National Health Insurance program member. Sample size of this study are 43,921 that weighted to get 3,901,373 hospitalization cases. This study show an uptrend in cases and the total cost of cardiovascular disease hospitalization in 2015-2019, while it show downtrend during the Covid-19 pandemic. The average cost of cardiovascular disease hospitalization per case …

Implementation Of The "Indonesian Jamu Ritual" Concept As A Club Lounge Attraction At The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Maha Dewi

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

The purpose of this research is to investigate the implementation of the concept of applying 'Indonesian Jamu Ritual' as a Club Lounge attraction at The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place. The concept is based on the use of traditional Indonesian herbal concoctions that have been used for centuries for health and beauty purposes. The research method used is a qualitative - descriptive approach using data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the use of the 'Indonesian Jamu Ritual' concept at the Club Lounge The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place can increase hotel guest satisfaction and provide an …

Strategi Branding Pada Komunikasi Korporat Pt Wargi Santosa, Naldo Noviyan Tantuah, Muhamad Heychael, Adam Esfahan Burhanuddin

Jurnal Sosial Humaniora Terapan

Corporate Communication is one of a business firm’s most important public identity instruments in the market and society. Due to the latter’s importance in maintaining a firm’s reputation and identity or branding, said role would have more impact for marketing purposes if one invests on its capability. However, before a business firm advances itself in marketing, the creation of a firm’s identity through branding is one of the most important actions and decisions to create a unique identity inside society. The creation of a business’s branding is one of corporate communication’s roles in order to create sales and marketing assets. …