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Teacher and Principal Experiences with Data-Driven Decision Making, School Improvement Plan Quality, and Academic Growth
(2017-11-08)Data-driven decision making and improvement planning have become common expectations in today’s schools, but much is unknown about how these efforts actually occur and the degree to which they impact student achievement. ... -
Teacher Awareness of STEM Education: Industry, Resources and Student Preparation for Success in College and Career
(2020-02-25)This study examined science teachers’ perceptions and determined their level of STEM awareness and support. Survey, interview, and demographic data were collected from a purposeful sample of 124 high school science teachers ... -
Technology and Elderly Well-Being
(2018-05-15)Technology impacts human life. The well-being of elderly persons may be impacted by the advances of today’s technology such as smartphones, social networking,and wearable devices. A sample of 120 persons who are 55 years ... -
Temperature dependent weak magnetic effect on bacterial growth
(2018-05-09)In this era of technology, exposure to weak magnetic fields is almost unavoidable and is always ignored. Short term exposure with weak fields may not influence anything. But long term effect of strong fields cannot be ... -
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The influence of information and communication technology implementation on teacher technological self-efficacy, technology proficiency, frequency perceptions, classroom practices, and student's classroom interactions
(2016-08-02)The study compared the differences between pre- and post-teacher technological self-efficacy, technology proficiency, frequency of use, perceptions, classroom practices, and student interactions when information and ... -
THE AREA THAT CONTINUES TO BE UNADDRESSED IN PUBLIC-SCHOOLS: TEACHER BIAS IN THE EC-12 SETTING
(2022-04-13)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the relationship between a teacher’s level of implicit and explicit bias, as well as teacher perceptions of the role bias plays in the school setting. A purposeful ... -
The development of teacher efficacy and knowledge of formative assessment during collaborative lesson design
(2018-05-09)The purpose of this study was to analyze how a team of four middle school social studies teachers collaborated during lesson design to formative assessments. The results of this study also explained when, why, and how ... -
The dose dependent effects of Pimavanserin on a modified rodent model of post-traumatic stress disorder
(2020-12-07)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a persistent psychiatric disorder where patients develop symptoms from directly experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. The animal models are often used as preclinical studies ... -
The Dynamics between Immigrant Students Intercultural Competence/Adaptation and Language Learning of Chinese Immigrant Students: A Case Study
(2016-11-28)As a part of the immigrant population, the number of English language learners (ELLs) has steadily increased in United States (U.S.) schools. Most of these young immigrants who come to the U.S. with their parents are not ... -
The Dynamics That Exist Among Teacher Preparation Programs, Student Achievement, and Teacher Performance
(2022-04-13)The purpose of this research study was to examine the dynamics that exist among the teacher preparation program (TPP), student achievement, and teacher performance. This study included a review of data collected from ... -
The effect of a 5-HT2A inverse agonist on animal models of obsessive-compulsive disorder: marble burying tasks
(2018-06-12)Compulsive persistent, non-functional behavior is a staple characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans. It is commonly studied in rodents through defensive burying of harmless objects. Multiple ... -
The Effect of Electromagnetic Fields on the Interaction Between Antibiotics and Bacteria
(2017-12-18)The effect of electromagnetic fields on the interaction between the antibiotics erythromycin and bacterial species Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are determined by its influence on the ... -
The Effect of Surface Plasmon Resonance on Bacteria Morphology
(2020-05-09)Cells are known to be affected significantly due to persistent exposure to electro- magnetic radiation. DNA can be damaged by electromagnetic waves in several ways that may lead to genetic changes. Cellular multiplication ... -
The Effects of Floatation REST on Insomnia
(2020-05-27)We spend roughly half our lives asleep. We understand that we cannot live without sleep. Sleep therapies come in differing forms and effects. Floatation therapy, also known as sensory deprivation or Floatation REST (restricted ... -
THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE HARVEY ON HOUSTON’S GRAVIDAE
(2021-12-08)This thesis studies the effects of Hurricane Harvey on Houston’s gravidae (pregnant women). The study found that the gravidae’s demography determined their vulnerability to the storm. Gravidae who were foreign-born, in ... -
The effects of institutional discrimination on the successful reentry of ex-offenders
(2018-12-19)This study seeks to demonstrate the effect that institutional discrimination has on the successful reentry of ex-offenders into society. A statistical analysis of 157 survey respondents showed a positive correlation between ... -
The Effects of Pimavanserin on Corticosterone Levels in a Rodent Model of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(2020-12-07)PTSD can affect individuals that have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, resulting in numerous physical and psychiatric symptoms. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and behavior therapy are often ... -
The Effects of Quantum Tunneling on the Conformational Entropy of the Cas9 Protein
(2019-12-19)The Cas9 protein is a protein that is used in bacteria to edit out viral DNA. Cas9 is very precise and is used in laboratories all over the world for the purposes of editing gene sequences. In order for Cas9 to function ... -
The Effects of Student and Teacher Ethnicity, Sex, and Teacher Experience on Achievement
(2016-11-14)There are multiple aspects of a learner’s experience, including instructional and environmental factors, which may affect achievement. Students may be more comfortable with whom they relate and share common experiences ...
