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  • THE RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Of SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS IN AN URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Description:
    Using paraprofessionals to meet the social, self-care, and instructional needs of special education students began in the 1960s. The roles, duties, and expectations for these paraprofessionals evolved over the subsequent fifty years. Special education paraprofessionals play an important role in the education of students with disabilities. Since the inclusion of students with disabilities in nationally mandated assessments, their utilization has increased (Brenton, 2010). The research literature has shown that these paraprofessionals have not received adequate training for, or supervision while, performing their responsibilities and duties. Findings from the literature also highlight that these individuals provide a disproportionate amount of instruction to students with disabilities when compared to certified educators. This study focused on the responsibilities, duties, and professional needs of special education paraprofessionals in kindergarten through sixth grades. Using a concurrent mixed methods design, it utilized a three-part survey and one-time interviews to inform recommendations for expanding data collection and creating a sustainable learning community for the specific sample analyzed during this study. The current study found that many of the responsibilities and duties of this sample of special education paraprofessionals are different from those revealed in previous research. According to their responses, they do not operate independently, and they spend a significant amount of time following the teachers’ lessons plans and working under the teachers’ direct supervision. This sample of professional development needs focused on duties and responsibilities that they would like to learn more about or perform better, including training in behavior management and one-on-one tutoring.
    Keyword:
    Self-Care , Paraprofessionals, Special Education, and Urban School District
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Bertolero, Kristin
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    02/02/2024
    Date Created:
    11-May-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A Narrative Inquiry to Understand the Impact of Voice on a Student Conduct Administrator's Role and Retention in that Role at Community Colleges

    Description:
    This study focuses on understanding the impact of voice on a student conduct administrator’s role and retention in that role at community colleges. By understanding the development of student services from the Colonial era to present day and providing background information about the different types of approaches utilized to address student conduct violations, this study builds the framework to understand the impact of voice on a student conduct administrator’s role and retention in that role at community colleges. The theoretical frameworks-exit, voice, loyalty, (Hirschman, 1970), use of the ProSocial Voice (Dyne, Ang, & Botero, 2003), and principles of effective retention (Tinto, 1987) provide the foundation for the use of a qualitative narrative approach to answer the research questions (1) what impact does the ability to use voice as a student conduct administrator have on the professional’s remaining in the position? (1a) what, if any, impact does the ability to facilitate change in the institution’s student conduct process influence the professional’s remaining in the position? (1b) what, if any, impact does a student conduct administrator’s ability to advocate for the use of an approach of their choosing to address conduct violations influence his or her remaining in the position? 12 60-90 minute interviews were conducted with current student conduct administrators that work at the community college institution. Chapter 1 informs the reader about the problem, chapter two provides a detailed literature review, chapter 3 outlines the methodology and sample while chapter four provides themes of the study and data analysis. The final chapter, chapter five, discusses the findings, and recommendations for policy, practice and future studies.
    Keyword:
    Community College , Impact of voice, Student Conduct, and Administrator's Role
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Bhatt, Juhi
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    02/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Jul-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • AN EXAMINATION OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

    Description:
    The demands of high-stakes testing, tenure reform, and teacher accountability have dominated the landscape of education for almost two decades. The expectations placed on public schools require leadership that supports and motivates teachers to perform at extremely high levels. Public schools therefore must fill their institutions with principals who possess a leadership style that can inspire and empower teachers to tackle these demands and set a clear vision for the future of their schools. Transformational leadership is a model of leadership that has been shown to elevate and motivate followers to perform beyond organizational expectations. The purpose of this study is to examine the common transformational leadership behaviors and methods of application utilized by public school principals. This study uses quantitative and qualitative methods of research separated into two stages. In the first stage, the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire-Self (MLQ) was used to survey 66 public school principals in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The results of the survey were analyzed and used to develop a cohort of 10 principals to participate in the qualitative stage of the study. In this second stage, the cohort of 10 principals participated in face-to-face semi-structured interviews in order for the researcher to further examine their behaviors and methods of application. The data from the MLQ and the interviews revealed that transformational leadership exists in public schools in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The results from this study identified specific behaviors and methods of application that align with the four domains of transformational leadership. This study contributes to the existing research on transformational leadership and also provides current public school principals with information regarding behaviors that can be implemented to enhance their practices. Further research that builds upon the application of transformational leadership and its effect on variables such as school climate, teacher turnover, and student achievement would reveal the influence that transformational leadership has on other aspects of school leadership.
    Keyword:
    Public School , Transformational leadership Practices, high-stakes testing, tenure reform, leadership style, Transformational leadership , quantitative methods, qualitative methods , Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire-Self (MLQ) , Monmouth County, New Jersey, school climate, teacher turnover, student achievement, and school leadership
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Aldarelli, Edward
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    02/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Jul-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A Pilot Study: Proactive Tobacco Cessation Program Using EMR Prompts for a 5 A’s Interview and Refer-to-Quit Faxed Referrals

    Keyword:
    smoking cessation, motivational interviewing, smoking cessation treatment, effects of tobacco smoking, smoking cessation interventions in outpatient setting, and EMR Prompts
    Subject:
    Nursing
    Creator:
    Balut, Mary Ann
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/11/2024
    Date Created:
    2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • The Impact of fundraising on Completion rates in NJ Community Colleges

    Keyword:
    Fundraising, Completion rates, NJ Community Colleges, Financial, low economic settings, American society, and worldwide demand
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Aribe, Stephen Chukwuemeka
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Nov-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Self-Control Themes in Reflective Writings of At-Risk High School Students' as Indicators of Post-Prevention Behavioral and Academic Growth

    Keyword:
    Reflective Writings , Urban High Schools, Self Control, Themes At-Risk, Students Prevention Behavioral, and Academic Growth
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Burch, David W.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Jul-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Examining the Impact of School Climate on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teachers in K-12 Public Schools in the State of New Jersey

    Description:
    According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 1.6% of Americans identify as gay or lesbian and 0.7% identify as bisexual (Somashekhar, 2014). Applying these statistics to the number of public school teachers in New Jersey indicates that of the more than 114,000 teachers, over 1,800 teachers would identify as gay or lesbian and almost 800 teachers would identify as bisexual (New Jersey Department of Education [NJDOE], 2016). The findings of this study provide insight to the school climate of LGBT teachers and offer guidance to boards of education, administration, and pre-service teacher training programs. This study used qualitative research methods and was divided into two phases. The first phase of the study consisted of participants completing an online survey. Potential participants were notified of the survey through emails, social media, advertisements, flyers/posters, letters, and in-person requests. The survey was accessible to all current public school teachers in New Jersey. Participants were asked to answer questions pertaining to their school environment based on homophobic remarks, harassment, school characteristics, and personal characteristics. The results of this survey were used to create a cohort faction of four teachers. Of the four teachers chosen to continue with the study, two scored the lowest on the survey, indicating a high prevalence of homophobic issues in their schools, and two scored the highest on the survey, indicating a low prevalence of homophobic issues in their schools. The second phase of the study included face-to-face interviews in a semi-structured format. Participants answered open-ended questions. The purpose of the face-to-face interviews was to examine the indicators of school climate as well as the overall school climate for LGBT teachers.
    Subject:
    School Climate, Education, LGBTQ+, and K-12 Public Schools
    Creator:
    Burns, Lori B.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/12/2023
    Date Created:
    2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Evidence-Based Project: Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescriptions for Pediatric Pharyngitis

    Keyword:
    Pediatric , Pharyngitis , and Reduce Antibiotic Prescriptions
    Subject:
    Nursing
    Creator:
    Camacho-Walsh, Mercedes
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Dec-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Community Engagement and Spanning Boundaries: A Case Study of Jesuit Anchor Institutions

    Keyword:
    Boundary-Spanning Theory , Jesuit Anchor Institutions, Community, internal perspectives, and external perspectives
    Subject:
    Eduction
    Creator:
    Chiaravalloti, Nicholas A.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/25/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Jul-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • An Analysis of Students’ Academic Self-Ratings and its Relationship to Student Engagement and Educator Influence

    Keyword:
    Students’ Academic Self-Ratings, Student Engagement, Educator Influence, student-faculty relations, 2013 CIRP Freshman Survey, and ANOVA
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Ferraro, Stephen
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/26/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Dec-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Virtual Reality Technologies and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Directors of Special Services’ Perceptions

    Description:
    This qualitative study explored the impact of virtual reality technologies on the educational setting of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as perceived by participating directors of special services. The significant increase in the number of students being diagnosed with ASD affects school districts across the country. These districts struggle to meet the high level of needs for support and services required to ensure students an educational experience that maximizes learning. There are no fixed solutions for students with ASD. However, the expanding market of innovative technologies, including virtual reality technologies, may offer alternative supports in the educational experience of the learner, with claims to provide a particularly facilitatory environment for students with ASD. There is, however, a lack of substantive research examining how directors of special services, frequently one of the the lead decision-makers in determining programming and technology acquisitions for classified students, perceive this relatively new and innovative technology as a potentially effective intervention. Data were collected from eight semistructured interviews with participating directors of special services in both public and private K-12 schools in Monmouth County, New Jersey, as identified through the New Jersey Department of Education’s 2016-17 Directory of Directors/Supervisors of Pupil Personnel/Special Services. Data were analyzed to identify common themes among directors pertaining to the potential impact of virtual reality technologies on the educational experience of students with ASD. Attitudes toward teacher professional development to implement these technologies in the classroom setting were also examined. Data revealed important themes regarding the perceived potential of this intervention. These themes included the importance of life skills and social skills as a priori to academic competencies and the value of interactivity and experiential nature of technology. Data also revealed notablethemes regarding the effective facilitation of staff professional development for implementation of these technologies. Among these were fear and resistance to change, the importance of professional development structure, and the value of a culture of technology. This study contributes to the existing literature regarding best practices in technology integration for supporting students with special needs, particularly those with ASD. It attempts to provide district leaders with a better understanding of the ways in which virtual reality technologies can offer alternative educational supports that may have a positive impact on the academic competencies, life skills, and social skills of students with ASD. The study also provides a lens through which district leaders may better perceive barriers to staff professional development, and how a culture of technology may help mitigate these factors
    Keyword:
    Autism Spectrum, Virtual reality technology, School districts, Innovative technologies, and Special services
    Creator:
    Gleason, Lisa
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/26/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/27/2023
    Date Created:
    Apr-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • The Role of the Relationship Between the School Board and the Superintendent in New Jersey School Districts

    Keyword:
    school board , school superintendent, role of relationship , State of New Jersey, and stakeholders
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Reisenauer, Lauren
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/26/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/26/2023
    Date Created:
    Mar-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Uncontrolled Hemoglobin A1c in Older Adults: A Pilot Study Establishing and Evidence-Based Practice Protocol in a Long Term Care Facility

    Keyword:
    HgbA1C , Healthcare, Diabetes management, Type II Diabetes, Elderly, Basal Insulin, Long term care, and Nursing home
    Subject:
    Nursing
    Creator:
    Potash, Diane
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/26/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/26/2023
    Date Created:
    2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • The Impact of an Enteral Feeding Protocol on Nutritional Support in Critically Ill, Mechanically Ventilated Patients

    Description:
    Although proper nutrition has been found to be an essential factor in health maintenance and restoration in the critically ill patient, research has indicated that this population often falls victim to malnutrition while in the intensive care unit (ICU). Malnutrition has been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and length of stay. Conversely, early initiation of nutritional support has been associated with reduced mortality and morbidity, decreased length of stay, lower rates of infection, and decreased time on mechanical ventilation. Enteral feeding protocols have been found to combat the risk of malnutrition in the critically ill, mechanically ventilated patient, with data suggesting that they may reduce time to feeding initiation, reduce interruptions, and reduce time to reaching goal feeding rates. The goal of this project was to develop an enteral feeding protocol for critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients in a local community hospital based on evidence collected and to measure the impact of this protocol on enteral feeding initiation, advancement to goal rate, and length of stay. While a reduction in time to enteral feeding initiation (p = 0.158) and decreased length of stay (p = 0.861) was found with the introduction of the protocol, the impact was not statistically significant. However, significant reduction in time to enteral feeding goal rate achievement was found (p = 0.004). Based on this data, in addition to research reviewed, it has been concluded that the use of enteral nutritional protocols should be standard in all ICUs in an attempt to improve outcomes and minimize complications among the critically ill, mechanically ventilated patient
    Keyword:
    enteral feeding protocol, enteral nutrition , mechanical ventilation, and critically ill
    Subject:
    Nursing
    Creator:
    Wolleon, Christina
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/26/2018
    Date Modified:
    10/26/2023
    Date Created:
    Dec-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • STRANGE FRUIT AND SOUTHERN HORRORS: IDA B. WELLS' CRUSADE AGAINST LYNCH LAW

    Subject:
    History
    Creator:
    Hughes, Aminata
    Contributor:
    Dr. Michael DeGrucio, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/29/2018
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    16-May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    Copyright Not Evaluated
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Well-Being: The Uneven Trajectories of Undocumented Young Adults

    Description:
    Living on the margins of citizenship can be very detrimental to a person’s well being. There are some undocumented young adults that appear to be moving in an upward trajectory in their lives due to access to educational opportunities, activist work and the ability to work legally. Most would think that because of these achievements the well being of these undocumented individuals would improve but we see that because of pre and post migration traumas, some vulnerabilities resurface that affect the well being of these individuals. We interviewed 23 undocumented people where asked about migration experiences, family life, schooling, work, health, an adapted CES-D measure of demoralization, and their social network. From our respondents we were able to see those who seemed to be rebuilding capital through new relationships, opportunities and activism, but despite this they were still in a state of incomplete liminality where their vulnerabilities could resurface. We believe these struggles to be long-term outcome of stressors associated with being undocumented. Access to mental health services for undocumented people can be a complex situation, which further exacerbates their plight. Even though some undocumented young adults appear to be improving in their situation, liminality still persists. This is important to consider at a time when many may falsely feeling that progress has been made.
    Subject:
    Biological Chemistry and Latino Studies
    Creator:
    Ugaz, Christian
    Contributor:
    Dr. Alex Trillo
    Owner:
    ddecoster@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/29/2018
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    Apr 2016
    Rights Statement:
    Copyright Not Evaluated
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Manderley: a House of Mirrors; the Reflections of Daphne du Maurier’s Life in Rebecca

    Description:
    Daphne du Maurier lived an unconventional life in which she rebelled against the standards society had set in place for a woman of her time. Du Maurier’s inferiority complex, along with her incestuous feelings and bisexuality, set the stage for the characters and events in her most famous novel, Rebecca. Throughout this paper, I will conduct character studies of the unnamed narrator and Rebecca de Winter, in order to emphasize the inspiration du Maurier drew from her own life to create the characters and events of this novel.
    Subject:
    English
    Creator:
    Gentile, Michele
    Contributor:
    Dr. Kathleen Monahan, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    Mar 2014
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • TITUS ANDRONICUS: THE STAGING OF SHAKESPEARE’S GORIEST PLAY

    Description:
    For years, Shakespeare’s most debated tragedy, Titus Andronicus has been bashed or dismissed by critics. “No detail of physical horror is spared; from beginning to end the stage reeks with blood, and the characters vie with one another in barbarity.” However, the questions arise: Can such a violent play be performed today? And how has it been staged in the past? There is no doubt that staging the play has its difficulties. The theatricality of Titus can pose a number of problems. Although the play is very theatrical, the violence has been interpreted several ways throughout the years. Today it seems that, to an extent, we as an audience expect deeds of violence from a tragedy. The word “tragedy” ignites images of violence and despair. Jonathan Bate’s assertion that, Titus Andronicus is “in fact complicated and sophisticated – and that it ought to be widely read and more frequently performed” may be correct.
    Subject:
    English
    Creator:
    Santiago, Lisette
    Contributor:
    Dr. Rachel Wifall
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    May 2014
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Possible Components That Might Affect the Academic Performance of Immigrant College Students

    Description:
    The study of interpersonal communication is gaining importance in this current climate of globalization. Students need to develop interpersonal communication skills because they are very important through all aspects of living. Because of this increasingly multicultural environment, cross cultural communication and interpersonal communication skills are very important and must be developed while studying in a foreign country. Over the years, the number of immigrant students attending schools in the United States has increased dramatically. Interpersonal communication is at the centre of human central relationships and psychoanalysis (Amaraju, 2012). Therefore, the number of challenges in school for foreign students increases as a result of the lack of interpersonal communication skills. The importance of interpersonal communication skills and the development of satisfactory relationships with other students is necessary to understand such behaviors in college students and their effect on academic performance. The proposed study will discuss the possible components that might affect the academic performance of immigrant college students and the interpersonal communication skills that might affect a college education experience as a result. The study will also cover the scope of grammar and speaking limitations among members of the immigrant student community, as well as the effect of their seclusion from the mainstream on their academic performance. This proposal includes my methods for gathering information, and the possible challenges to immigrant students in the classroom including bullying and discrimination.
    Creator:
    Bustillo, Jose
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Date Created:
    30-May-2014
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Impact of the Natural Phenomena of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem on the Mythology of Shoshone Indians

    Description:
    will demonstrate the impact of the unique natural phenomena of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem on the belief systems and mythology of the Sheep Eater people, a subgroup of the Shoshone Indians who inhabited the area. Central to my methodology is the comparison of Sheep Eater stories and myths to the mythology of their relatives, the Panamint Valley /Saline Valley Shoshone. The two groups share a common ancestor through the Paiute people, who split up to become the Shoshone and migrated eastward into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. By comparing the mythology, folklore, and stories of the two groups who are located in two distinct ecological regions, I will prove that mythology is directly influenced by the surrounding environment and ecosystem. In order for readers to fully understand the magnitude of the impact the natural landscape can have on a group of people, we must first examine how the area came into existence including how natural landforms and features were made. We must also explore how humans migrated to North America and how the Paiute people of Southern California evolved into the Shoshone. By reviewing archaeological evidence and sites across the Southwestern United States, readers will be able to follow the path the ancient Shoshoni took from the Southwest to Wyoming; eventually residing in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at what would become Yellowstone National Park. A brief time must be spent evaluating Shoshone culture and daily life. Finally, the myths of both Shoshone groups, the Saline/Panamint Valley Shoshone and the Shoshone Sheep Eaters, will be presented, compared and contrasted, and evidence from the surrounding ecosystem will be drawn to show a direct correlation between the landscape and mythology, proving that the landscape and surrounding environment does impact myth.
    Subject:
    Sociology
    Creator:
    Potrzuski, Shona
    Contributor:
    Dr. David Surrey, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    May 2014
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • HolowienkaMatthewThesis__3_.pdf

    Creator:
    student
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States

  • Elkattaway_Sherif_thesis.pdf

    Creator:
    student
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States

  • Hollingsworth_Nykosi.pdf

    Creator:
    student
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States

  • Arias_Roger.pdf

    Creator:
    student
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Niraula__Prajwol_thesis.pdf

    Creator:
    student
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States

  • The Effects of the Great Recession and the Implications on the Insurance Market

    Description:
    A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Economics in cursu honorum Dr. Fung, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance B.A. The Honors Program, Saint Peter’s University
    Creator:
    Jamie Ruggirello
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Date Modified:
    03/04/2022
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Staiger_Nathalie_Thesis.pdf

    Creator:
    student
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States

  • An Analysis of the Mongolian Political and Economic Transition: A Model Democracy with a Promising Future

    Creator:
    Oyunbazar, Enkhtaivan
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/08/2019
    Date Modified:
    03/06/2020
    Date Created:
    May, 2015
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • When Prisoners Enter Battle: Natural Connections in 2 X 2 Symmetric Games

    Description:
    Recently, game theory has gained much interest from many mathematicians as well as economists and psychologists. The simplest and most popular games studied in this field are the 2 X 2 games, which involve two players with two different choices each; each player makes his or her decision individually, but his or her choice will affect the outcome for both that player as well as for the other player. Within these 2 X 2 games, each player has his or her own preference in terms of what outcomes are best for them; for each of the four possible outcomes in these 2 X 2 games, each player also receives a certain payoff, which could be a good or bad payoff. If both players have the same ordering of outcomes, then the game is called symmetric, meaning if the players were switched, the outcomes would be in the same order as initially. In this paper, I show the results I found while researching the connections between these symmetric 2 X 2 games. The twelve total symmetric 2 X 2 games can be shown on a 2D x-y axis; these games can be separated into six different sectors. In each section, the games involved can be manipulated, when transitioning to another game with different payoff preferences, to one common game. When one game is changed to another by simply swapping two of the payoffs, a transition game in between these games appears; by doing a simple operation to these transition games, I was able to find one universal game in each sector. This proves that these are more closely related than mathematicians previously believed. If one has an interest in game theory, wants to learn about an interesting topic in mathematics, or just wants to see what one can do with the power of mathematics, one can read all about the 2 X 2 symmetric games in When Prisoners Enter Battle: Natural Connections in 2 X 2 Symmetric Games
    Creator:
    Heilig, Sarah
    Owner:
    aziadie@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/22/2019
    Date Created:
    28-Mar-2011
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - United States
    Resource Type:
    Report

  • The Fools and the Nerds in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

    Description:
    In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, we can see both examples of foolish and nerdy characters who have taken their predominant personality traits to an excessive point. This excessiveness – in social frivolity, on one hand, and in book learning, on the other – is not only foolish but also a recipe for social outcasts. Pride and Prejudice explores the consequences of excessive behavior on both the foolish and the nerdy characters.
    Creator:
    Neykova, Dimana
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/22/2019
    Date Created:
    30-May-2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Why "Save the Whales"?: A Philosophical Examination of the Justifications of Conservation Biology

    Description:
    One of the struggles within conservation biology is to justify the field and its objective to preserve biodiversity. The two main camps arguing in support of conservation biology are intrinsic value theorists and utilitarians. The theoretical problems accompanying these schools of thought and the absence of a solid ethical foundation have called for a new environmental ethic. In this thesis, I propose environmental virtue-based ethics as a constructive alternative to the false dichotomy presented by traditional perspectives in conservation biology. I will demonstrate that because of its ability to account for human interests alongside the wider consideration for biodiversity, while simultaneously avoiding the problems characteristic of the dominating intrinsic and instrumental value theories, Environmental Virtue-based Ethics (EVE) is uniquely poised to justify the goals of conservation biology.
    Creator:
    O'Callahan, Alexis
    Contributor:
    Dr. Peter Cvek, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Inhibitory Effects of Probiotics on the Growth of Biofilms: A Review

    Description:
    This review examines the role probiotics can play in reducing and inhibiting the growth of biofilms that cause bacterial infections in humans. The use of probiotics as an inhibitory agent against biofilms is a new field of study that requires further research. As of now, there is little research or scientific literature to defend the health claims of several commercially sold probiotics. Also, biofilms are a fairly new field of study even though biofilms are the cause of most bacterial infections. Since biofilms have an increased antibiotic resistance, it has become increasingly more important to find alternative treatments for bacterial infections. However, there have been a couple of studies that have shown positive results for probiotics inhibiting the growth of different types of biofilms such as Lactobacillus acidophilus in patients with dental caries caused by the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans. Specifically, the biosurfactant of the probiotic was used to disrupt the biofilm. Another study was done on patients with Clostridium difficile infection who showed a decline in symptoms when treated with the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii as an additive to antibiotic treatments . While the oral health and gut health fields have started to utilize the benefits of probiotics, the effect of probiotics on the biofilms that cause infections for patients with medical devices has yet to be studied.
    Creator:
    Collins, Schieler
    Contributor:
    Dr. Jill Callahan, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Black Artists' Appeal to Mass Audience

    Description:
    Music is an art form that has been around for centuries as a form of expression, ritual, tradition, and more. Now, it has transformed from art into a business. Today, the music industry is a $43 billion industry according to Maeve McDermott (2018) in the news article, “The music industry is booming” (McDermott, 2018, para.1). With this industry comes an array of different music styles and artistry. One of them being black music artists who have dominated the industry since the beginning of Motown and maybe even before then. Every year new black music emerges such as Beyonce, Childish Gambino, Kanye West, Drake, Travis Scott, Sza, and many more. This research study was conducted to look at the history of black music and artistry of today and compare it to the Black Arts Movement of the 1960’s and the Hip-Hip Revolution of the 1980’s and 1990’s. Along with this historical and cultural analysis was a survey, which was handed out to participants to see the result to how people responded to black music artists. In the end, the discovery of this research became much more than about music, because it showed how we consume music as a society and what appeals to us. The survey and interviews conducted in this research have shown that different racial and ethnic groups such as whites, blacks/African-American, Hispanic/Latinos, Asian/Asian-Americans, and others are listening to black music artists with interest and at a high percentage. The results of the this study explores the appeal of black music artists to different audiences and shows the progression of black popularity to a wider audience.
    Creator:
    Johnson, Kadira
    Contributor:
    Dr. Cynthia Walker, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Can K-Pop Change How You Perceive South Korea? An Exploratory Study of the Country of Origin Effect

    Description:
    In recent times, the small East Asian country of South Korea has exploded onto the global scene of being a recognizable force in an economic, political and cultural sense. The South Korean government in particular, is credited through its common financial backing of cultural programs and its push to constantly increase tourism to the country by enacting forms of soft power, which they believe to be the best choice for South Korea’s further development. Korean popular music is in fact, an encompassing genre of various music styles that all have some influence from Western music. This thesis explored whether or not the country of origin phenomenon has any relevance in attempting to explain whether K-Pop has any effect on the perception of South Korea using qualitative methodology by conducting in-depth interviews. My findings from my research include that K-Pop seems to contribute to a growing interest in other cultural aspects of South Korea, K-Pop appears to have made South Korea a preferred destination for tourists and that future research could be done to measure the relationship between K-Pop music and perception of its country of origin.
    Creator:
    Berberabe, Tara
    Contributor:
    Dr. Karl Alorbi, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • What Is Storytelling: A Woman's Perspective on Documentary Photography

    Description:
    The overall purpose of my thesis is to explain and highlight the importance of photographic storytelling. We are often influenced by what we see visually. Naturally it shapes us as human beings and our way of thinking. We often connect to things we can relate to as if we see ourselves becoming a part of the scenario or story given to us. By noting the impact photojournalism has had on the past generations, I want to show how important the visual perspective on certain events can shape our society. Lastly, seeing as how photojournalism has become a male-dominated society, I want to highlight the role of the women in photojournalism; how female photojournalists can add more of an emotional factor to photography.
    Creator:
    Braswell, Precious
    Contributor:
    Professor Frank Gimpaya, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Combined Effects of CO2-Induced Acidification and Warming on Behavioral Lateralization in Japanese Ricefish (Oryzias latipes)

    Description:
    Future projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report forecast an increase in anthropogenic atmospheric CO¬2 emissions, thereby exacerbating ocean acidification. Studies on CO2-induced acidification report evidence of its deleterious effect on behavioral alterations in marine fish species. One such disturbance affects behavioral lateralization, a function of brain asymmetry and a critical component to schooling performance. Though research has divulged the adverse behavioral effects of ocean acidification on stenohaline marine fishes, euryhaline models have not been explored to such extent. This study explored the combined effects of projected levels of pCO2 (~1300 ppm) and warming (+3.0oC) on behavioral lateralization in a euryhaline teleost, the adult Japanese ricefish (Oryzias latipes). After just five days of the treatment, CO2-treated fish exhibited significantly lower individual-level lateralization indices than that of fish in control CO2 (~300 ppm) and temperature, as well as no statistical difference to that of a random simulation. The implications are far-reaching even for highly efficient osmoregulatory fishes, in that coordination and schooling performance may be hampered at end-of-century conditions, thereby reducing fish population fitness.
    Creator:
    Chang, Newstein
    Contributor:
    Dr. Jill Callahan, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Misconceptions & Missed Opportunities: How the Delegitimization of Midwifery in the United States is Keeping Maternal Mortality Rates Unacceptably High

    Description:
    The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. Over 700 mothers die each year from pregnancy-related complications, 60% of which are preventable. Numerous research studies support the increased integration of midwives in health care systems because it is key to producing optimal maternal-newborn outcomes. However, less than 10% of births in the United States are attended by midwives, compared to 50-75% of births in other industrialized nations, all of which demonstrating substantially lower maternal mortality rates. The practice of midwifery has been marginalized and delegitimized despite midwives producing similar or better outcomes than physicians with lower costs and less unnecessary medical interventions. Another advantage of utilizing midwives is their ability to reach socially disadvantaged groups, such as non-Hispanic black women who suffer the greatest number of maternal deaths. The historic shift away from midwifery and to medicine in the 20th century has been perpetuated by the fallacy that childbirth is a pathological process that only physicians are equipped to manage. This thesis focused on how women’s fears of childbirth and misperceptions of midwives have led to the normalcy of hospital, physician-attended births and may have subsequently elevated maternal mortality rates.
    Subject:
    Nursing
    Creator:
    Hamdulla, Sabrina
    Contributor:
    Dr. Michelle Romano, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Impact of Eliminating Verbal Handoff on Nurses During Hospital Admission

    Description:
    Background : Healthcare facilities aim to decrease overcrowding in Emergency Department (ED) by eliminating verbal handoff between the ED nurse and inpatient nurse. Inpatient nurses must use the electronic medical record (EMR) system as a means of gathering patient information. Objective : The purpose of this study was to explore the nurses’ experience of eliminating verbal handoff between ED and inpatient units and how their EMR impacts the information they non-verbally receive pertaining to the patient status/information. Materials and method: Using snowball technique, nurses with prior experience of a verbal handoff as well as current experiences with a non-verbal handoff process will be interviewed through a phone call. They will be asked to elaborate on their feelings about the new process and how the EMR upholds or hinders the process. Results: Four of the six nurses disagreed with the new handoff at the start of implementation and the other two felt neutral. All six nurses disagreed with the handoff after experiencing it for six months. Additional concerns were raised due to their disagreement, namely their perception for the lack of patient safety, the disturbance in workflow as patient arrival was often unexpected, and the lack of time and information available through the electronic medical record. Conclusion : A majority of the sample population shared their feelings of discontent and the obstacles that have arised from this new process which may ultimately add on to the frustrations inducing nursing burnout. Further research is encouraged to expand on the efficiency and safety of a non-verbal nursing interunit handoff, as well as EMR enhancements to better support the non-verbal process.
    Creator:
    Lozano, Anjeleen
    Contributor:
    Dr. Michelle Romano, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • A study of the effects of Allura Red AC (Red 40) and Tartrazine (Yellow 5) individually and in combination, on development of Xenopus laevis (African clawed frog).

    Description:
    The consumption of artificial food dyes is a topic of controversy in the United States. In contrast, many European nations opted for natural alternatives after studies suggested that they cause hypersensitivity in children. Two of the most prevalent food dyes, Red 40 and Yellow 5, are heavily debated as carcinogens and are solidly linked to ADHD in children. The purpose of this study is to use the model organism, Xenopus laveis, the African clawed frog, to observe the effects of these dyes separately and together. Specimens will be incubated in different concentrations of Red 40, Yellow 5, or both at either 2.5μg/ml or 5μg/ml. There will be one control group and eight experimental groups. These groups will be exposed to the dyes from metamorphosis stage 48 (Nieuwkoop and Faber) until adulthood. They were observed by determining how long movement lasted once it began. The results suggest a strong link to hyperactivity and possible effects on development, such as different mortalities among the groups. Tadpole length was in terms of length, and any malformations were documented. A review was also conducted on dyes present in common products available to consumers, which will be discussed.
    Creator:
    Fils, Brittanie
    Contributor:
    Dr. Laura Twersky, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Progressively Institutionalized, Progressively Unequal: The disappearing Middle Class and Rising Inequality in the 21st Century

    Description:
    The economies of the world are all connected in one way or another and the institutions that intertwine them create and allow for the flow of capital, both physical and human. The world also is a place of varying levels of economic inequality that is characterized differently based on a relative or absolute spectrum. The inequality that will be discussed within the text deals with the inequality of a developed nation and how the growth of institutions create an endless cycle of economic stratification and gradual demise of a middle class, focused particularly on the United States of America. The theory holds that as institutions grow and enact policies that focus at achieving stability and greater efficiency the opportunities that may have once been abound disappear creating a stronger class of “owners” and a weakened group of “workers”. The goal of consistent growth and growing productivity within a nation where wealth is not equitably dispersed will ultimately, left unchecked, create a wealth disparity like the world has never seen. Owners of capital who efficiently manage their wealth using the new regulations and technologies will be able to control and do more with less while those without do more for less. Ultimately a growth of capital over GDP, defined as Beta , with the capital, specifically factors of production, efficiently handled in the hands of a few wealth holders who must be relied on for the production and services rendered to the masses.
    Creator:
    Eid, Charles
    Contributor:
    Dr. Edwin Dickens, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • A Mathematical Model to Study the Influence of Modulatory Input on a Rhythmic Neural Network

    Description:
    Input from neuromodulators shapes the rhythmic output of a central pattern generator (CPG) network. When released by a projection neuron, the impact of neuromodulators is convoluted by synaptic interactions with a target network. Yet, how synaptic interactions influence neuromodulation of target networks is not well understood. We use a mathematical model to examine this issue in the gastric mill CPG of the crab, Cancer borealis. Physiologically, the projection neuron MCN1 elicits a gastric mill rhythm (GMR) via synaptic excitation of the LG neuron. This GMR is represented by the biphasic activity pattern of the lateral gastric (LG) neuron. Many previous models have treated MCN1 action on LG as a slow, passive current. However, MCN1 also triggers a modulator-activated, voltage-gated inward current (IMI) in LG. We examine the influence of IMI in our model. We show that IMI primarily impacts one phase of LG neuron activity. Next, we show that IMI produces a similar influence on LG activity as that of a core inhibitory synapse from Interneuron 1 (INT1) onto LG. Finally, we show that removal of the INT1-to-LG synapse disrupts the GMR, but the GMR activity can be restored by modifying the properties of IMI.We conclude that synaptic interactions can enable neuromodulators to provide a CPG with more flexibility for producing rhythmic output.
    Creator:
    Liquido, Madel
    Contributor:
    Dr. Nikolas Kintos, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Young Adult Media Consumption & Representation

    Description:
    The following paper delves into the media habits of members of Generation Y (Millennials) and Generation Z. Media consumption is rising rapidly and, as more people get access to more content, there are going to be wider audiences searching for themselves in the entertainment they consume. How content creators choose to represent stories influences audience dialogue on sensitive variables such as youth mental health, evident in popular shows such as 13 Reasons Why (Jacobson, 2017). Growing up with a non-stop flow of information and media creates a group of critical consumers, especially embodied in the current emphasis on inclusive narratives. Urban youth, for example, might call for specific perspectives to deal with unique traumas (Ickovics, J.R., Meade, C.S., Kerhsaw, T.S., Milan, S., Lewis, J.B. & Ethier, K.A., 2006). This research was designed to get an idea of how Millennials and Generation Z perceive themselves in media. The following information was received via survey, distributed electronically to the Saint Peter’s University student body in Jersey City, New Jersey. The majority of respondents were female members of Generation Z. People reported feeling least represented in regards to religion and most represented in regards to generation. On a scale of 1 to 5, the majority ranked themselves at a 3 when asked how represented in media they felt. Three of the top choices for shows that were the most successful at authentically representing Millennials and Generation Z were also some of the top choices for shows that were least successful at accurate portrayals of Millennials and Generation Z, these being 13 Reasons Why, Modern Family and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. The findings concluded with the strong assertion that 96% of young adults would like their generation to have input in the media created for their consumption.
    Creator:
    Lalaoui, Reyhan
    Contributor:
    Dr. Cynthia Walker, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Therapeutic Role of Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Epilepsy

    Description:
    Cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana, was once widely coveted for its medicinal properties in the ancient world. However, over the past several centuries, marijuana rose to notorious fame to claim the title as the world’s most illicit and stigmatized drug. Due to its criminalized status, its use declined dramatically as the world turned its back on all the medicinal properties that the cannabis plant has to offer. In recent years, tremendous support from the public and several state legislatures worked to reverse marijuana’s stigmatized past by instating laws to decriminalize and legalize the recreational and medical use of marijuana in some states. Because the marijuana laws in many states still reflect those enacted during the cannabis prohibition at the end of the 20th century, the necessary procurement of cannabis for research purposes remains restricted, which results in limited clinical data on the safety of medical cannabis use for the treatment of ailments such as epilepsy. As one of the most common non-communicable neurological condition, epilepsy reduces the quality of life of all affected individuals. In addition, one-third of epileptic patients is drug-resistant and develops adverse side effects when they take conventional antiepileptic drugs.Therefore, an efficient drug with few side effects is urgently demanded for many epileptic cases that respond poorly to certain conventional treatments. The non-psychoactive component of medical cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), has proven to have antiepileptic effects. Recent clinical trials discover that patients who are treated with higher levels of CBD have decreased the frequency at which their seizures occur. The goal of this paper is to provide a quick overview of the history of medical cannabis and current medical cannabis laws in conjunction with the introduction to the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the mechanisms of CBD. Hopefully, the literature review will positively rebrand marijuana by conveying the efficacy at which medical cannabis can be used to effectively treat drug-resistant epilepsy and improve the quality of life of patients.
    Creator:
    Ly, Thu Anh
    Contributor:
    Dr Daniel Fried, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Women Pray to Get Paid Better: The Relationship Between High Religiosity Levels & the Gender Pay Gap

    Description:
    The gender pay gap has narrowed since 1980, but it has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The purpose of this thesis is to determine if there is a link between religiosity and the participation of women in the workforce as well as the gender pay gap. Using statistical data from online databases and surveys, we examined the following countries: Norway, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States through their religiosity levels, gender pay gaps, labor participation rates, and estimated incomes of men and women. Our findings suggest that there is a correlation between religiosity levels and the gender gaps in the countries we analyzed.
    Creator:
    Calle, Ariana
    Contributor:
    Dr. Alp Tuncaci, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Colonial Structures & Post-independence Authoritarianism in Zimbabwe

    Description:
    This thesis is meant to examine how Zimbabwe became an authoritarian nation. A country is not predestined toward democracy or dictatorship. Rather, there are multiple complexities throughout a country’s history that need to be addressed in order to assess what led to the nation’s current state of affairs. ZANU-PF is currently the ruling party of Zimbabwe and it has been since the country’s independence in 1980. Although the country is constitutionally democratic, Robert Mugabe ruled the country for nearly thirty years, only to be ousted in a military coup. Mugabe oversaw a number of questionable policy moves and guided the country through constitutional reform wherein he was able to secure more power. Fellow party member and former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa succeeded Mugabe. The political future of the country still remains unclear.
    Creator:
    Farrell, Patrick
    Contributor:
    Dr. John Johnson, Jr., Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • A Waste of Space: The Revolution of Waste Management!

    Description:
    By doing a comparative study of several countries who utilize a circular economy, have a superior waste management system, and are an industrialized country, this thesis will come to the conclusion as to whether or not better waste management equates to a better economy in the long run. Based on the findings of the comparative study, the thesis will make policy suggestions on how to improve the United States waste management system and economy. Lastly, the thesis will seek to provide solutions and alternatives to waste management in the United States through innovative technology and processes from other countries and from original concepts.
    Creator:
    Padilla, Joshua
    Contributor:
    Dr. Alp Tuncaci, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Sociological and Philosophical Study of the Netherlands and the United States Pertaining to the Right to Die

    Description:
    In this thesis I will contrast the fluid cultural, political, religious, legal, and ethical perspectives within and between the United States and the Netherlands on self-determination and the right to assisted suicide. This topic is under-researched considering the vast number of individuals joining the geriatric community as the baby boomer generation gets older and the medical advances that are capable of prolonging lives for all ages regardless of the quality of these lives. This paper compares real life cases of assisted suicide and refusal of treatment as well as the functioning of euthanasia in the Netherlands and the United States.
    Creator:
    Mussman, Melanie
    Contributor:
    Dr. David Surrey, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Period Finding on a Quantum Computer Using Shor’s Algorithm

    Description:
    In recent years, there have been numerous developments in quantum computation. These developments have brought into question, how quantum computers could affect security have risen. For instance, Shor’s algorithm is believed to be able to break certain encryptions faster on a perfect quantum computer faster than on, what is known as, classical computers. In a few years or decades, there could be significant developments made that allow for quantum computers to perform Shor’s Algorithm. As quantum computers exist now, the implementation of the algorithm is known to be difficult as the computes are very basic. Attempts to create quantum circuits that can compute Shor’s Algorithms aid in the understanding of the algorithm.
    Subject:
    Computer Science
    Creator:
    Marcillo-Gomez, Samuel
    Contributor:
    Dr. Alberto La Cava, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    01/18/2023
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's Limitation on the SALT Deduction on New Jersey Taxpayers: A County Examination

    Description:
    One of the most controversial provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the $10,000 limitation placed on the SALT deduction. The limitation is expected to negatively impact all high-tax states, especially New Jersey. This thesis seeks to discover if each and every county in New Jersey is expected to be negatively impacted by the new provision. The study analyzes the average itemized deduction and average SALT deduction of each county from tax years 2011 to 2016 to determine what the expected average itemized deduction would be in tax year 2018. The analysis finds that 20 out of 21 counties are expected to see a lower average SALT deduction in 2018 and thus, a majority of New Jersey taxpayers will be negatively impacted by the limitation. These affected taxpayers are expected to see higher federal tax liabilities in 2018 than in previous tax years.
    Creator:
    Shiwkumar, Melanie
    Contributor:
    Professor Andrew Pogogeff, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Effects of Sucrose and Aspartame on Neurulation and Development in Xenopus laevis (African Clawed Frog)

    Description:
    Obesity currently affects more than one-third of adults and 17 percent of youth in the United States while at least 24 million children and adults have type II diabetes. In an attempt to reduce the intake of calories, artificial sweeteners are often used to replace natural sugars, such as sucrose, in commonly consumed foods and drinks. With the rise of artificial sweetener usage there has been much speculation on their adverse effects, as well as those of sugar. While extensive research has been done on the carcinogenic effects of aspartame, far too few of it pertains to its effects on neurological development. Likewise, there is limited data that currently links the use of aspartame to changes in cardiac function, although more research is starting to suggest that greater aspartame consumption may have a role in the development of cardiovascular disease. This study investigates the effects of sucrose and aspartame, individually and in combination on larval development in Xenopus laevis (African clawed frog). Xenopus laevis embryos are an appropriate model organism due to the rapid rate of development and a transparent larval stage. Specimens were incubated in aspartame and sucrose concentrations of 10 μg/ml and 25 μg/ml. The rate of development of each group is analyzed and compared to the control group to draw a connection between the exposure to the compounds and their development; thus investigating a causal relationship. Embryos were photographed for any morphological changes. Preliminary results indicate that there were no observed changes in the neural development of the X. laevis however, the heart rates of those exposed to 25 μg/ml of aspartame were twice the rate of those exposed to lower concentrations of aspartame and of sucrose. Further research is needed to understand the effects of aspartame on the cardiovascular changes that result.
    Creator:
    Olcese, Rebecca
    Contributor:
    Dr. Christina Mortellaro, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Reading the Warning Signs: How SciFi Literature Reflects What Society Truly Fears

    Description:
    This paper details and outlines examples of how works of Science Fiction literature can serve as a warning to current and future generations. Eight novels and five themes are examined, with the works spanning a period of nearly two hundred years. These works seem to reflect the various things that scare the majority in society, such as technological reliance and lack of privacy. By citing how the issues in the novels coincide with issues in the real world, the author attempts to show that the various authors are aware of the anxieties of society, and thus work warnings and words of caution into their novels.
    Creator:
    Dawybida, Nicholas
    Contributor:
    Dr. Scott Stoddart, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Understanding libertarian morality and the moral motives model

    Description:
    The current studies (Study 1 and Study 2) sought to explore where libertarian values would fit into the Moral Motives Model (Janoff-Bulman, & Carnes, 2013) . If libertarians place values on the self, liberty, and personal freedom, then they should fall under the self (personal) moral motives related to self-restraint and industriousness. Participants first completed a 10 item subscale of the Moral Motives Questionnaire (Janoff-Bulman, & Carnes, 2013) that assessed their endorsement of the six moral motives. Next, participants answered two questions assessing their liberalism and conservatism on both economic and social issues. Results have shown that libertarian morality in the Moral Motives Model appear most distinct when applied to the self. Libertarian morality reflects a consistent conservative stance on the domain of self-reliance, but the pattern of results was mixed when it came to self-restraint.
    Creator:
    Calderon, Petra
    Contributor:
    Dr. Daniel Wisneski, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • LGBT+ College Students: What Can We Do Better?

    Description:
    This paper considers the idea of LGBT+ individuals being recruited, retained, and led to their greatest potential through the process of higher education. Queer people are a continuously growing population in the United States and since the market of higher education is already competitive, LGBT+ prospective students can be one of the solutions for many tuition-dependent institutions. The first section analyzes the best practices for recruiting queer students to a college or university. The methods include enhancing online marketing materials including admission websites and participating in LGBT+ college fairs. The next part focuses on once students are enrolled, how institutions can retain queer students through supporting their safety and creating LGBT+ resource centers, GSAs, and brave and safe spaces. After students make the decision to stay at their original institution, the next step is encouraging students to work on their skills and develop themselves to their ultimate self which is the next part of the paper. The development is achieved by connecting students to available resources including professors, administrators, and other queer students. The thesis concludes with specific recommendations for Saint Peter’s University utilizing the Campus Pride Index ratings how LGBT+ inclusive college and university campuses are. It is hoped that the ideas included in this thesis are highly evaluated by the University administration and that they work towards achieving these goals. If this is not accomplished at the present moment, it is hoped that future students that read it will take the charge of being an advocate for queer students past, present, and future of Saint Peter’s University.
    Creator:
    Campen, Ryan
    Contributor:
    Dr. Edgar Rivera-Colon, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Gender Disparity in Nursing

    Description:
    Within the diverse, American workforce of Registered Professional Nurses (RNs), there are disparities between male and female RNs. Issues such as wage gap and deterrence of career advancement affect women who are registered professional nurses; a profession which was established by and is predominately comprised of women. Research has shown that the historical societal obligation of being a caregiver and the more modern obligation of being a career woman, presents a challenge for women. Registered professional nurses share this challenge with the rest of the female workforce in our society. Factors such as the motivation towards career advancement, presence of external obligations to family, gender specific views of power, and lack of female representation in executive positions all influence the female perspective of career progression, specifically the upward movement of women within the nursing profession. The integration of women does not stop at their inclusion in the workforce but requires participation in higher, executive positions in order to close these gender disparities that are present in the profession of nursing.
    Creator:
    Cuna, Isabelle
    Contributor:
    Professor Patricia Ahearn, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Senior Nursing Students’ Knowledge of Palliative Care: A Pilot Study

    Description:
    This study explores the knowledge level on palliative care of senior level nursing students in a baccalaureate nursing program. It also will examine if the implementation of a palliative care simulation lab will improve the nursing student’s knowledge on palliative care. The World Health Organization (WHO) depicts the increasing numbers of patients in need of palliative care. Both the WHO and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have recommended a stronger focus on palliative care education. This paper will examine the need for greater palliative care education for senior baccalaureate nursing students by means of pre and post assessments and the implementation of a palliative care simulation in relation to other research articles that suggest the need for additional education in this field.
    Creator:
    McHale, Jaimie
    Contributor:
    Professor Sandra Horvat, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Negative Image Portrayed of Homosexual Women Due to Machismo

    Creator:
    Mejia, Jennifer
    Contributor:
    Dr. Mark DeStephano, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Effects of Creatine Monohydrate on Renal Function in Wistar Rats

    Description:
    Creatine is a supplement taken to aid athletes and fitness aficionados alike with their workout. Previous studies have been done to prove the effects creatine has on a workout as well as studies on rats to investigate the benefits of creatine on different aspects of health, mainly the nervous system; however, there is minimal data available about the risks. Wistar rats are excellent subjects for human related studies due to the mammalian traits shared between them. Protein over-consumption affects the kidneys and bone via calcium loss; this is a concern with creatine since it is a protein. The rats in the control group did not consume creatine while the rats in the experimental group consumed 1g.kg-1. per day for four weeks. Their urine was collected tested for calcium andd protein weekly. .Increased concentrations were indicative of renal damage. At the end of the four weeks, the rats were euthanized and the kidneys of each were examined in order to best determine the extent of predicted damage to the kidneys. In order to ensure that creatine use was not being overestimated, a research survey was conducted on thirty six members of the Saint Peter's University Biology Department of varying ages yielding results that 22.2% of participants use/have used creatine and 62.5% of those participants used the supplement for 2 months or more.
    Creator:
    Kelly, Laura
    Contributor:
    Dr. Laura Twersky, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Christine de Pizan, Dame d’Eloquence

    Description:
    This thesis examines the question of whether or not medieval author and philosopher Christine de Pizan can be considered a feminist. It also gives a brief biography of the subject and outlines the influence she had over subsequent generations of feminist thinkers. Drawing from the portrait painted by Christine’s major biographers, as well as from arguments made by second-wave feminist historians on both sides of the question, it determines that although she cannot be labeled a feminist using the contemporary definition, she exhibits certain modes of feminist thought, notably her belief in education for women.
    Creator:
    Squillante, Lauren
    Contributor:
    Dr. Sheila Rabin, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • A Qualitative Study of the Criminal Justice Curriculum with a Focus on the Required Senior Seminar Course

    Description:
    Many college students graduate without finding employment, which causes students to ask themselves if going to college was a waste. Additionally, students may wonder whether or not the required classes for their major even benefited them in finding employment. Therefore, this qualitative study is designated to assess whether or not Saint Peter's University's Criminal Justice Curriculum adequately prepares its Senior Seminar students today's career market. This study will specifically examine the criminal justice core classes only.
    Creator:
    Gerraah, Mary
    Contributor:
    Dr. Brian Royster
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Effects of Sucralose, Saccharin, Rebaudioside (in Stevia) and Aspartame on Development in Xenopus laevis (Clawed Frog)

    Description:
    Artificial sweeteners are a relatively recent addition to the human diet. These substances, developed to fight rising obesity and diabetes rates by providing a low calorie sugar substitute, have become very popular among consumers. The result has been increased consumption of chemicals whose effects on the human body are not fully understood. The purpose of these experiments is to determine the effects of the artificial sweeteners sucralose, saccharin, rebaudioside (in Stevia) and aspartame on development of Xenopus laevis embryos. Trials consisted of four experimental groups and one control group. Each experimental group consisted of one artificial sweetener dissolved in aged tap water at a concentration of 10 µg/ml. The control group was exposed only to aged tap water. The rate of subsequent development was measured and photos were taken of specimens to record any morphological changes. Results, with the exception of a single saccharin trial, indicated that the rate of development was unaffected by the artificial sweeteners. However, in several trials individuals in the aspartame group presented with tail defects in which the tail appeared underdeveloped and curved.
    Creator:
    Graffin, Robert
    Contributor:
    Dr. Laura Twersky, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Characterizing Cycle Partition in 2-Row Bulgarian Solitaire

    Description:
    This paper studies cyclic partitions under the operation 2-row Bulgarian solitaire. We develop tools such as block notation to make characterizing cyclic partitions easier. Using these blocks, we see that cyclic partition under 2-row Bulgarian solitaire have independently cycling diagonals satisfying one of four conditions. We conclude with an enumeration results that allow us to calculate the number of cyclic partitions for a given integer n.
    Creator:
    Pradhan, Sabin
    Contributor:
    Dr. Brian Hopkins, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    10/23/2019
    Date Modified:
    10/23/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • An Exploratory Analysis of the Teacher’s Success and the Development of Curricula as Seen Through the Lenses of Theoretical and Practical Education

    Description:
    During my collegiate career as an Elementary Education major at Saint Peter’s University, I have struggled to find the validity in the methods I have come to learn are a part of the educational system. The classes, overall seem to do the proper works in preparing a student who is seeking to become a teacher. As a prospective teacher, there were times where I understood the curriculum very clearly while at other times, it was difficult to decipher relevance. In the course of training to become a teacher, I have taken introductory courses giving background knowledge as preparation, some classes had clear and distinct purposes for my use, and other classes left a looming cloud of confusion. Something that the program succeeds in is preparing prospective teachers in the theoretical sense of education, but it does all but prepare prospects for practical situations. There is the implication that the courses are designed with the intention of helping teachers for when they enter into the classroom while only presenting students with hypotheticals; but where does the real experience come in? In this paper, I include my account of Saint Peter’s Education curriculum, the meanings of theoretical and practical education, and what those terms mean for teachers before and after they enter their own classrooms as the educator.
    Creator:
    McCray, Nadirah
    Contributor:
    Dr. Nicole Luongo, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/22/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2019
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • NASA's Space Exploration and Earth Based Mission's Funding Comparison Under the Obama Administration

    Description:
    This thesis will focus on how Congress’s decisions influenced NASA’s programs in Space exploration. The factors that will be examined are the budgetary process and bills. Another factor that will be examined is NASA’s growing partnership with Commercial Space Industries due to Congress’s push towards new forms of handling with space programs. A comparison will be made between Earth related/practical programs and exploration/discovery programs.
    Creator:
    Shibly, Shina
    Contributor:
    Dr. Alain Sanders, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/22/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • When Trees Have Bad Roots: Tracing the Current Wave of Right-Wing Populism to the Theoretical Shortcomings of Globalization

    Description:
    This paper asserts the link between the current wave of right-wing populism and the theoretical flaws of our current system of globalization. In the same way that the well being of trees can be traced to its root system, this thesis states that the rise of right-wing populists should have been expected, given the way in which globalization was engineered. In order to prove this point, the paper takes a brief look at the economic theories that went behind globalization, how these theories became implemented, who won and who lost as a consequence, as well as how these theories directly led to the factors that fed the rise of people and groups such as Donald Trump in the United Stated, Brexit movement in the United Kingdom, and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Finally, the paper suggests that there is a need to change the current concept of globalization, and that in case changes do not occur, more chaos could lie ahead. The right-wing populists can be labeled as negative, but our way of exercising globalization is even more harmful.
    Creator:
    Guevane, Marvin
    Contributor:
    Dr. Devin Rafferty, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/22/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2018
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • “Hope, but not for Us”: Perspectives on Suffering in a Kafkaesque World

    Description:
    Franz Kafka’s works have been studied by literary scholars and students since the posthumous publication of his literature. Often noted for their absurd and fantastical elements, Kafka’s short stories and novels present protagonists who undergo extreme experiences of suffering and death. Through a Marxist reading of his works, suffering is revealed as a product of a capitalist society and its alienation of individuals. In addition, through analyzing Kafka’s religious symbolism and motifs, his protagonists act as foils to Jesus Christ, whose passion and death is perhaps the most widely recognized and celebrated story of suffering. Finally, Kafka’s characters often exhibit the ideals of existentialism, the rejection of organized systems such as government and religion in favor of an introspective existence and an acceptance of suffering and death. Through these perspectives, Kafka explores the different meanings that can be derived from suffering.
    Subject:
    English
    Creator:
    Caoile, Patrick
    Contributor:
    Dr. Paul Almonte, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/11/2020
    Date Created:
    May 2018
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Comparative Financial Structures & Systems of Innovation: The Case of the United States & China

    Creator:
    Calloni, Thomas Benjamin Luigi
    Contributor:
    Dr. Devin Rafferty, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/22/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2018
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Saving Grace of Sports: How a Sports Franchise Can Save a City's Economy

    Description:
    Can a sports franchise be an economic necessity for a city? For decades there have been studies and projects done about the effect sports franchises can have on their surrounding area; but most of the focus falls on the role that taxpayer funding plays in stadium construction or the economic impact that revenue and job creation from specific franchises plays on the city that hosts them. Very few studies exist that determine exactly how a sports franchise can impact its surrounding area. This is for a myriad of reasons. in larger cities with booming entertainment industries, the sports market is almost impossible to measure, as if fans were not spending money on the teams, they would simply repurpose those funds into an auxiliary entertainment market. Therefore, it shows no economic impact since the money is still being spent elsewhere. However, what about the smaller cities that have a more minor entertainment market? Are their sports teams then more valuable to the local economy? This is a question that is often ignored when studies are done on sports and the economy. In areas that have a less dynamic entertainment and tourism industry, a sports team should be able to play a much larger role in not just the structure of a city's economy, but also the entire makeup of the culture of that area. Therefore, a sports franchise can, in the right environment, create an atmosphere of culture and tourism while defining the city's identity and drastically affecting the local community's economy. The cities Indianapolis and Cleveland will be used to prove this point, as they match the criteria of having a lackluster entertainment industry and a struggling tourism market.
    Creator:
    Brown, Nicholas
    Contributor:
    Dr. La Quita Frederick, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/22/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/22/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2018
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • This Tongue Is Not My Own: Study of the Consequences of Writing Native Literature in a Non-Native Language

    Creator:
    Wang, Mindy
    Contributor:
    Dr. Paul Almonte, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • From the Negro Leagues to the Major Leagues: How and Why Major League Baseball Integrated and the Impact of Racial Integration on Three Negro League Teams

    Creator:
    Frakes, Christopher
    Contributor:
    Dr. Jerome Gillen, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Rape of Nanjing: Is an Unbiased Representation Possible?

    Description:
    In the years leading up to and including World War II, the Japanese invaded China, committing war crimes and atrocities that some say rivaled those committed by the German National Socialist (Nazi) Party in Europe. However, due to a number of factors following the end of World War II, many conflicting points of view about Nanjing have arisen, including views from Japanese ultranationalists, Chinese victims and their descendants, and from other outside parties, including Americans and Europeans. In the present day, the evidence and the different testimonies of what may have happened in Nanjing have become so convoluted that it would be impossible to come up with a purely factual, unbiased historical account of the events in Nanjing during the Japanese invasion on December 13, 1937 and the weeks leading up to and following that invasion. By looking at some of the most popular sources and references pertaining to the Nanjing Massacre, one can assess just how disputed the topic has become and how truly impossible it is for historians to arrive at a single, agreed upon history of the event.
    Creator:
    Downing, Heather
    Contributor:
    Dr. Mark DeStephano, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • A Comparative Analysis of the Legal and Biological Views on Mental Capacity

    Creator:
    Smith, Jeffrey Phillip
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Amalgamation of the character of Britomart in Edmund Spenser‘s The Faerie Queene: A study of Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance influences on The Knight of Chastity

    Creator:
    Danis, Stephanie
    Contributor:
    Dr. Rachel Wifall, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • In Averno: A Translation of Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid

    Creator:
    Carney, Sean
    Contributor:
    Dr. Kristina Chew, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • The Great Revival:The Rise of the Universities in the Middle Ages

    Creator:
    Giorlando, Chris
    Contributor:
    Dr. Sheila Rabin, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    11/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    11/26/2019
    Date Created:
    May 2011
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Expectations Of Meaningful Support: A Mixed-Methods Study Of The Implementation Of The Common Core English Language Arts Standards And Grade 5 Social Studies Curriculum In Northern New Jersey

    Keyword:
    Meaningful Support, Expectation, Mixed-Methods Study , Northern New Jersey, Common Core English Language Arts Standards, Grade 5 Social Studies Curriculum, principal perceptions, teacher perceptions, and School and Staffing Survey (SASS)
    Subject:
    Education and Leadership
    Creator:
    Ross, Christine K.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/06/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/12/2024
    Date Created:
    Apr-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright

  • IMPACT OF TOOLS OF THE MIND ON MIDDLE SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT

    Description:
    The purpose of this study was to examine the sustained impact of participation in the Tools of the Mind preschool program on language arts, mathematics, reading and writing achievement in middle school, the specific impact of participation on racial subgroups and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and the effects of student mobility on academic achievement. Using a nonexperimental, quantitative, longitudinal design, the achievement of the original cohort of students who participated in the program was examined over 2 consecutive years. The results of the study suggest that participation in the Tools of the Mind program increases the overall achievement of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and the writing performance of African American students. Analysis of student mobility data revealed that a high rate of student mobility has a negative impact on student achievement. These study results are consistent with decades of research into the impact of participation in a high-quality preschool program. Caution should be taken in interpreting the results because promotion of the development of self-regulation and executive function, aspects that set the Tools of the Mind program apart from other preschool programs, is not measured by the NJASK, and thus the impact of the program may have been underestimated.
    Keyword:
    Tools of the Mind, Preschool, Middle School, Socioeconomically disadvantaged students , African American Students , and NJASK
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Millaway, Sally A.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/16/2023
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Diving Deep: A Comparative Study of Educator Undergraduate and Graduate Backgrounds and Their Effect on Student Understanding of Engineering and Engineering Careers, Utilizing an Underwater Robotics Program

    Keyword:
    Comparative Study, Educator Undergraduate, Graduate Backgrounds , Student Understanding of Engineering , Engineering Careers, Underwater Robotics Program, Next Generation Science Standards, science teachers, quantitative study, ex-post facto WaterBotics, engineering , and STEM
    Creator:
    Scribner, John Adam
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    04/16/2024
    Date Created:
    May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Bridging the Gap of Achievement on the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment: Analysis of the Development of a Small Learning Community from a Junior Academy Model in an Urban High School

    Keyword:
    High School Proficiency Assessment, New Jersey, Achievement , Development , Small Learning Community, Junior Academy Model, Urban High School, laws, NJ Achieve, Davy’s Report, ESEA, organizational structures , and Ferris High School
    Creator:
    Gentile, Gary James
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    04/17/2024
    Date Created:
    June-2014
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Superintendent Perceptions of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporating Online Courses In Order To Meet Graduation Requirements in Monmouth County, New Jersey

    Description:
    Using mixed methods, this study examined the perceptions of superintendents of the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating online courses in order to meet graduation requirements in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Twenty-three superintendents completed an online survey that measured perceived advantages and disadvantages of incorporation online courses in order to meet graduation requirements. The survey consisted of four qualitative and forty-two quantitative questions. Qualitative data revealed that superintendents believe online learning to be a part of their futures. Quantitative data was conducted utilizing correlation analysis. These results did not yield statistical significance. Therefore, school factors were then analyzed and plotted to determine differences between the superintendents surveyed. The results of this study were discussed, as were implications for practitioners and researchers The author chooses RESTRICTED ACCESS - Please contact the library for more details.
    Creator:
    Savoia, Lisa M
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Closing the Achievement Gap on High-Stakes Criterion-Based Assessments: Examining the Impact of Professional Learning Communities at the Elementary Level in an Urban New Jersey School District

    Description:
    The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of a PLC model as theorized by Hord (1997) and as influenced by Bandura's (1997) theory of self-efficacy on grade 4 mathematics and language arts literacy achievement on High-Stakes Criterion-Based Assessments (HSCBA). The researcher conducted this study in an urban New Jersey elementary setting and utilized a longitudinal non-experimental quantitative design. The researcher measured total population, ethnic sub groups and special education achievement through an analysis of the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) among 1,479 4th grade students to determine if there was a statistically significant link between PLCs and student achievement levels. The researcher subsequently conducted a series of ANOVAs on the NJASK4 data obtained. The study results support the benefit of PLCs as capacity-building, efficacy-supporting structure that improves student achievement.
    Keyword:
    Professional learning, Elementary level, Urban New Jersey , PLC model, High-Stakes Criterion-Based Assessments (HSCBA), and New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Terrell, Jerard L.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/16/2023
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Fraternity at the Crossroads

    Description:
    Are fraternities still relevant to the college student experience? By examining the moral, student, and leadership development of IFC fraternity men, while controlling for institutional and student characteristics, the current study analyzed the roots of the purported value-added nature of fraternities using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL). Specifically, the current study examined fraternity men’s gains in self-authorship, internalized moral perspective, advancement along Kohlberg’s model of moral reasoning, and the individual “c’s” of the social change model while controlling for the variables of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and parental education. This quantitative study used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze data from a national dataset; inferential analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis one-way Analysis of Variance and the Mann-Whitney U test as a post hoc analysis. The interesting and troubling findings of this study allowed for the elucidation of much needed policy change, new best practice, and a call for reform in the fraternity movement.
    Keyword:
    Fraternity, College student, IFC , self-authorship, internalized moral perspective, Kohlberg’s model, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, parental education, Kruskal-Wallis one-way Analysis of Variance, and Mann-Whitney U test
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Dowiak, Shawn Michael
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/17/2023
    Date Created:
    May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Improved Patient Reporting of Pain Utilizing A Traffic Light Pain Tool

    Description:
    Improving quality of care, patient safety and efficiency in healthcare are a national focus. Governmental agencies have taken an interest in identifying and monitoring interventions that will improve patient-centered care as well as other strategies that improve quality of care and/or decrease healthcare costs. The identified problem for this scholarly project is the inadequate identification and management of pain in patients who have undergone interventional cardiac procedures as reported by patient satisfaction scores and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The focus of this project will be to utilize a traffic light pain assessment tool to improve patient self-reporting and early identification of pain, which should result in the rapid intervention of pain management treatments by the nursing staff. This goal will be accomplished by instructing patients on the purpose and utilization of the traffic light pain assessment tool. Keywords: pain, traffic light tool, patient satisfaction, patient centered care, HCAHPS scores.
    Keyword:
    Pain, Traffic light tool, Patient satisfaction, Patient centered care, and HCAHPS scores
    Subject:
    Nursing
    Creator:
    Crowley, Barbara
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/16/2023
    Date Created:
    21-Dec-2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • An Analysis of Study Abroad as a Factor to Increase Student Engagement and Reduce Dropouts in Higher Education

    Description:
    Study abroad has been a part of the curricular and co-curricular programming of higher education since 1875. Yet, despite the long history, a literature search revealed that study abroad is the least examined of the high impact practices (HIPs) related to engagement theory. Further, despite its promise as a retention strategy, study abroad has never been fully explored as a solution to the retention ills of higher education. Therefore, using data from the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), this study analyzed the engagement and retention value of higher education, principally through the use of MANOVAs and Mann-Whitney U tests. To learn more about the engagement practices of students who study abroad and elucidate learning style characteristics of study abroad participants, an analysis using Chi-square testing was conducted about students’ participation in study abroad, other voluntary high impact practices, and co-curricular activities. The results of the analysis illuminated that study abroad participants have a significant, impactful tendency to hyper-participate during and after their study abroad experience, suggesting an overall positive effect on the outcome variables. Students who studied abroad made significant gains in relation to Tinto’s construct of social integration; this was consistent across race/ethnicity, academic major, and gender factors. The students made different gains in retention, albeit to varying degrees, as measured by level of academic integration and positive feelings about institutional actions. Finally, students demonstrated engagement gains that were mostly significant; these differed by race/ethnicity, academic major, and gender. As a result of these findings, leaders in higher education should consider study abroad as a tool to help students socially integrate, increase their engagement, and, among certain student populations, increase retention. If study abroad were integrated as a part of the core curriculum, study abroad would stifle the high dropout rates currently plaguing American higher education.
    Keyword:
    Study abroad, Student engagement, Reduce dropouts, Higher education institutions, high impact practices (HIPs), MANOVAs, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Chi-square testing
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Lily M., Di Maggio
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/17/2023
    Date Created:
    May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • AN EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHER EVALUATION IN NEW JERSEY SCHOOL SYSTEMS

    Description:
    Teacher evaluation has existed in many forms throughout history. With or without formal processes teachers are held accountable for student learning and achievement gains through a variety of measures such as standardized test scores, parent feedback, administrative feedback and students' grades. Recent political movement has spurred legislators to support more rigorous and specific evaluation systems that increased accountability of teachers and school districts to link teacher evaluation to student learning. New Jersey adopted the TEACHNJ act in 2012 which required set number of evaluations for tenured and non-tenured teachers, criteria for each evaluation through a variety of models, and test scores and teacher developed assessments were tied into a final score for teachers. If the teacher evaluation system aims to improve practice and identify areas for professional growth, it is important to understand teachers' perceptions on the new system. The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of teachers related to the effectiveness of the teacher evaluation system in New Jersey and the perceived benefits and limitations of the new system. This mixed-methods study surveyed teachers from six suburban districts in New Jersey. The districts varied in size and socio­economic factors, but all districts were in their second year of the new teacher evaluation system. Teachers answered eight survey questions using a Likert scale and two open-ended questions that allowed respondents to expand on any of the questions or any other related comments not addressed in the survey. The study revealed that teachers believe in the fundamental principles that serve evaluation processes. Teachers understood the research behind the systems and the need for accountability. The key in successful teacher evaluation is comprehensive training opportunities for teachers not only in what constitutes effective teaching practices, but with the implementation of these practices into the classroom. Further, teachers need to have training on how to utilize the tools used to manage the evaluation systems so that teachers are not tied up with bureaucratic practices that take away from the time to plan effective lessons or collaborate with colleagues. Additionally, evaluators need to continue to learn alongside the teachers to ensure reliability and consistency within the different evaluations a teacher receives from multiple observers. Further research that aligns teacher evaluation with student achievement, as well as teacher evaluation within a variety of settings with specific evaluation models would be valuable. As new teacher evaluation systems become the norm in districts across the nation, further study would provide school leaders with ways to ensure successful and effective implementation policies that support both students and teachers.
    Keyword:
    Teacher evaluation, NJ School Systems, evaluation systems, and TEACHNJ act
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Ladd, Susan
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    02/02/2024
    Date Created:
    Mar-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • AN EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG NEW JERSEY COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ PERCEPTIONS AND THE VARIABLES THAT IMPACT ENROLLMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL BUILDING TRADES PROGRAMS

    Description:
    The construction industry in New Jersey has long provided a viable opportunity to young men and women searching for employment as an alternative to continuing education beyond high school. Although New Jersey's county vocational school systems were established and are funded for the purposes of educating and training students in prerequisite skill sets for work force positions, discussions with the administration of today’s county vocational school districts suggests that enrollment in many of the programs developed to prepare students for construction industry or building trades programs has been decreasing. This mixed methods study examined the evolution of building trades education in New Jersey’s county vocational high school system through the perspective of the administrators charged with leading the districts currently offering programming in the same. More specifically, these administrators were asked to identify the variables they believe to have contributed to a perceived decline in enrollment in these courses. The null hypothesis tested as part of this study was that there is no statistically significant relationship among New Jersey county vocational school administrators’ perceptions and the variables that impact enrollment in high school level Building Trades programming. In addition to testing the null hypothesis, role emphasis was placed on answering the following, research questions: 1. What are the variables that have impacted enrolment in Building Trades programming at the high school level? 2. Are there notable differences in beliefs of the respondents based on the population of the county in which the school districts operate? 3. Is there a program structure that is more effective at maintaining consistent enrollment than others, i.e. shared time programming vs. full time programming? 4. Are county vocational school districts moving away from offering prerequisite coursework in traditionally less academic trades and more towards traditionally highly academic trades, i.e. engineering, technology and medicine?
    Keyword:
    New Jersey, County vocational school systems, High School Enrollment, Trades Programs, Employment, and Building Trades programming
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    LaValva, Stephen Vincent
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    11/20/2023
    Date Created:
    May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • HOW DOES THE HEALTHY HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT IMPACT TENTH GRADE STUDENTS' BODY MASS INDEX IN AN URBAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

    Keyword:
    Hunger-free kids , Health, Tenth Grade Students, Body Max Index BMI, Urban Secondary School, Lunch Program , children, Nutrition, quantitative study, and obesity
    Creator:
    Menezes, Megan
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    04/23/2024
    Date Created:
    2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STUDENT RESULTS OF TWO ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

    Keyword:
    Comparative study , Two English, Second Language, ELL learners, instructions, WIDA ACCESS test, New Jersey, and quantitative study
    Creator:
    Lozanski, Yvette
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    04/17/2024
    Date Created:
    May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • The Factors Influencing Teachers' Decision to Integrate Current Technology Educational Tools in Urban Elementary Public Schools

    Keyword:
    Teachers' Decisions, Integrate Technology Educational Tools , Urban Elementary Public Schools, and students' learning styles
    Creator:
    Barbaran, Claudio
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Aug-2014
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Student Academic Achievement in a Comprehensive Northern New Jersey Urban High School: A Case Study of Students Involved in Extracurricular Activities and Students Not Involved

    Keyword:
    Academic Achievement, Northern New Jersey, Urban High School, Case Study, Extracurricular Activities, Students, participation, comprehensive , Proficiency Assessment scores, SAT scores, gender, race, academic placement, and socioeconomic status
    Creator:
    Martin, Gurczeski Jr
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    04/17/2024
    Date Created:
    May-2016
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Effective Intervention and Referral Service Teams: Implication for Change and their Impact on Reducing Referrals to Special Education

    Keyword:
    Special Education, Referral Service Teams, Change , Public Law , Handicapped Children Act, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Disabilities Act (IDEA), and New Jersey
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Cleveland, Denise
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    04/23/2024
    Date Created:
    Apr-2017
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A Study Of Principals’ Self-Perception Of Leadership Style And Peer Ranking On New Jersey School Performance Reports In Public Elementary Schools In New Jersey

    Keyword:
    Principals' Self-Perception, Leadership Style, Peer Ranking, School Performance , Public Elementary Schools , New Jersey , and Reports
    Creator:
    Bormann, John E.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Teacher Perception of Student Engagement in a One-to-One Computing Environment

    Keyword:
    Teacher Perception , One-to-One Computing Environment, Student Engagement , Technology, and 21st century
    Creator:
    Fiorillo, Michael
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    Aug-2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Hiring Practices of Elementary Public School Principals in New Jersey

    Keyword:
    Hiring Practices , Elementary Public School Principals , New Jersey, characteristics, and Monmouth County
    Creator:
    Huguenin, Jeffrey
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    10/29/2024
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • A Historical Overview of Corporate Influence on Education Policy in the United States from 1983 to 2010

    Description:
    This dissertation investigated the degree to which economic trends in the United States, since the publication of A Nation at Risk in 1983, have influenced subsequent education policy from 1983 to 2010. It aimed to examine the interrelatedness of economic trends within American society, as defined by employment, earning power, and the gap between the rich and poor; how corporate and private philanthropy have created the economic impetus for educational foundations; and how corporate needs, as dictated by economic trends, influence educational policy. This influence effectuated the inception of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), an educational reform movement that has resulted in the expansion of government, the advancement of a nationalized curriculum whose primary concern is developing “college and career readiness” skills, and the establishment of new industries driven by the demands of markets associated with a nationalized curriculum.
    Keyword:
    Corporate Influence, United States, 1983 - 2010, economic trends, A Nation at Risk, earning power, rich and poor, employment, and Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Jacobson, Tiffany
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    02/01/2024
    Date Created:
    May-2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • An Investigation of the Impact of the New Jersey Interdistrict Public School Choice Program as Perceived by Participating School Superintendents

    Description:
    The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the impact of New Jersey’s permanent Interdistrict School Choice Program relative to equity as perceived by participating school superintendents. This researcher measured the impact of New Jersey’s Interdistrict School Choice program utilizing quantitative and qualitative data collected via a web-based survey instrument, the New Jersey Interdistrict School Choice Perception of Equity Inventory. In this approach, data from Likert questions and open-ended responses were used to evaluate superintendent’s perceptions based upon the independent variables of district socioeconomic status, district geographic classification and district enrollment dynamic. A triangulation design mixed methodology was employed to converge both the quantitative data and qualitative data for analysis. The quantitative survey data was utilized to compute inventory scores for each participant that were disaggregated based upon the independent variables. This researcher subsequently conducted ANOVA tests to determine if there were significant differences in the superintendents’ perceptions of the impact of the Interdistrict School Choice Program. The qualitative data, generated from the survey open-ended responses was pattern coded and analyzed for frequency. Finally, this researcher validated and interpreted the combined quantitative and qualitative results. The results of the study were that 71 participating superintendents held overall positive perceptions of the impact of the New Jersey Interdistrict School Choice program relative to equity. There were no significant differences in the perceptions of participating superintendents based on district socioeconomic status, district geographic classification and district enrollment dynamic.
    Keyword:
    New Jersey Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, School Superintendents, Equity Inventory, district socioeconomic status, district geographic classification, district enrollment dynamic, school finance, equity, and educational leadership
    Subject:
    Education
    Creator:
    Zywicki, Robert R.
    Owner:
    skushner@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    01/07/2020
    Date Modified:
    01/31/2024
    Date Created:
    2015
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Private Equity: Leveraged Buyouts, the Robotics and Drones Industry, and the Economic and Societal Implications on Our Planet

    Description:
    My Honors thesis is the product of my experience in the classrooms at Saint Peter's University and overseas in London and Paris. Through a challenging and rewarding curriculum at The Jesuit University of New Hersey, I have been exposed to important factors of global economics: intellectual capital, technology, natural resources, and, especially, the robotics and drones industry. I have also learned much about the private equity industry, famed for its leveraged buyouts (LBOs), as well as its prevalence in everyday life. The structure of this paper will include an introduction with general background information on my study a history of the private equity and robotics and drones industries, why what I will be arguing is significant, my leveraged buyouts (LBO) and discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses, and the implications of my research, followed by a conclusion. The purpose of my study is to analyze LBOs in the robotics and drones industry. Through this analysis, I unearthed a positive correlation between the number of LBOs conducted and rising inequality between the world's developed and developing countries.
    Subject:
    Finance
    Creator:
    Slawinski, Alexander R.
    Contributor:
    Dr. Devin T. Rafferty Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    06/09/2020
    Date Modified:
    09/16/2020
    Date Created:
    April 20, 2020
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Voter Contributing Factors

    Description:
    For the 2016 United States Presidential election, 61.4% of the voting-age population reporting voting, "a number not statistically different from the 61.8% who reported voting in 2012," ("Voting in American", 2017). While race, economic status and age are seen as obvious factors that contribute to an active voter, there are factors that are just as important but have been less researched. If a person was raised in a household that openly discussed politics, are they more likely to actively vote in local, state and national elections? If a person's parents or friends subscribe to a specific political party, how likely is it that a voting-age adult will feel pressured to vote for a certain candidate? Does the type of media that of media that one consumes have an effect on a person's voting habits? Theses are just a few of the questions that were answered through the research conducted. With the use of printed surveys and later on, an online survey, 102 respondents were asked 24 questions about the voting habits, and the habits of the friends and family. The study shows that most young adults do consider themselves "active voters, and vote in local, state and national elections, although the emphasis is placed on the national election. The research also showed that individuals who grew up in politically active households (their parents voted, they discussed politics, etc.) were more likely to become active voters themselves versus individuals who had parents who did not vote and did not discuss politics. This was despite the fact whether the individuals agreed with their parents about politics. These results suggest that a person's upbringing and who they hang around with does have an effect on the type of voter that they are.
    Subject:
    Communication and Media Studies
    Creator:
    Antonucci, Alexandra
    Contributor:
    Dr. Cynthia Walker, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    06/09/2020
    Date Modified:
    06/09/2020
    Date Created:
    April 20, 2020
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Parasocial Relationships: A Look into How We Know So Much About People We’ve Never Met

    Description:
    Directioners. Believers. Beatlemania. Swifties. Selenators. Trekkies. Hiddlestoners. All of these fandoms are based on one very important factor -- parasocial relationships. A term coined by Donald Horton and Richard Wohl in 1956, a parasocial relationship is used to describe the form of communication between ordinary people and performers in the mass media. These relationships are controlled by the performer based on what they chose to share with their audience. They also lack reciprocity, as the performers don't know nearly as much about each individual as the audience as a whole knows about them. Nonetheless, nearly 70 years after being defined, this perception of a relationship between a performer and a fan has expanded and intensified as mass media consumers our lives and we, the fans, begin to think of the people who we once idolized as friends. The study conducted took a look at parasocial relationship and the way in which they affect our interactions with celebrities on social media. In addition to basic questions used to understand the demographics of the sample, participants were asked a series of questions involving social media, celebrities, and their tv-watching and music-listening behaviors using Likert scales to allow the individual to express how much they agree or disagree with a particular statement. Although the participants may disagree, some questions were simple, asking for their favorite television shows and musicians. Others required more self-reflection and thought about how they relate to these strangers they say are their favorite people and why they even like them in the first place. Finally, participants were asked to criticize their own use of social media, from the posts they like, their willingness to unfollow a celebrity, and their tendency to comment on posts, if they do at all. Since this study was conducted at a primarily Hispanic, majority-female institution, ethnicity and gender are not as relevant in this study but it is still remarkable that females seem to be more open about their interactions with their favorite celebrities. More often than not these are people we have never met or spoken to yet we know more about them at times than we know about our friends, family members, or even ourselves. Why is this a thing? How is this a thing? Is there a benefit to it all? These are just some of the questions that arose throughout the study. Through the research conducted, it seems that although there is no end to the extent of a parasocial relationship, there are ways in which they can legitimately benefit people. Of course, today parasocial interactions have grown from simply what we see of television personalities on the shows the star into celebrities and influencers in general, really anyone we interact with through social media.
    Subject:
    Communication and Media Studies
    Creator:
    Morales, Alexis
    Contributor:
    Dr. Cynthia Walker, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    06/09/2020
    Date Modified:
    06/09/2020
    Date Created:
    April 20, 2020
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Investigating Occupational Therapy Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

    Description:
    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability highlighted by a series of diagnostic criteria including social communication and social interaction deficiency, and the presence of repetitive behavioral and interest patterns that have the potential of continuing throughout life. Although autism spectrum disorder has always been on the radar of health professionals everywhere, it has garnered much attention and prevalence over the past few decades. There is no known cure for autism spectrum disorder at this time, and it is not clearly known as to why the number of children affected by it continues to rise exponentially. Over the years, research surrounding treatment for those with autism spectrum disorder has revolutionized, bringing to light new therapy treatment techniques, focusing on sensory-motor adaptation, balance, nutrition, and sensory integration. Occupational therapists help children individually with autism spectrum disorder in school settings, in clinical settings, and even in home settings. However, an occupational therapist is just one title on a list of health professionals who work together to improve the lives of those with autism spectrum disorder and their families By working with a team of well-equipped doctors, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, and other qualified professionals, the person with autism spectrum disorder is set up for a lifetime of growth and success, despite the challenges ASD brings. The purpose of this research is to explore the treatment options for autism spectrum disorder in children, evaluating what works best across each age group. In order to complete this thesis, a plethora of literature surrounding the realm of occupational therapy treatment as well as autism spectrum disorder was studied, and interviews with professionals were conducted. Once all the information had been collected, conclusions were drawn and comparisons were made.
    Subject:
    Biology
    Creator:
    Makinen, Alison N.
    Contributor:
    Dr. Christina Mortellaro, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    06/09/2020
    Date Modified:
    06/09/2020
    Date Created:
    April 20, 2020
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper

  • Usefulness of Science in Everyday Life

    Description:
    Scientific literacy has been a growing topic of discussion, with claims about the usefulness of science being the root of it. Even so, the goals of education writ suffers from a lack of empirical basis to support these claims about usefulness. Considering some citizens don't have domain-specific knowledge of science, we recognize the notion that science can be useful it if can help citizens when making everyday decisions. We used an anonymous survey to ask individuals to describe meaningful decisions they face in everyday life and if they view science as relevant to those decisions. Our results show that most participants have an interest in diet, medical health, and exercise, while using knowledge that they views as fact, sourced from their own experience or undistinguished. Even though they recognized science as relevant to their everyday decisions, they mostly did not consider multiple sources or bias. By understanding what respondents found meaningful and how they source and view that knowledge, we were able to get a better vision of how science can play a role in someone's life. Our results show we can also provide empirical evidence in order to create a skeletal frame that further studies could use to determine what people find to be relevant.
    Subject:
    Biology
    Creator:
    Ram, Ambika
    Contributor:
    Dr. John Ruppert, Thesis Advisor
    Owner:
    lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
    Publisher:
    Saint Peter's University
    Date Uploaded:
    06/09/2020
    Date Modified:
    06/09/2020
    Date Created:
    April 20, 2020
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright
    Resource Type:
    Research Paper