subject:(survey methods)

University of Minnesota

1. Halpern-Manners, Andrew. Panel conditioning in longitudinal social science surveys.

Degree: PhD, Sociology, 2013, University of Minnesota

► Researchers who utilize data from longitudinal surveys nearly always assume that respondents' attributes are not changed as a result of being measured. Yet research in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Longitudinal data; Panel conditioning; Survey methods; me-in-survey effects

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Halpern-Manners, A. (2013). Panel conditioning in longitudinal social science surveys. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://purl.umn.edu/158293

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Halpern-Manners, Andrew. “Panel conditioning in longitudinal social science surveys.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://purl.umn.edu/158293.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Halpern-Manners, Andrew. “Panel conditioning in longitudinal social science surveys.” 2013. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Halpern-Manners A. Panel conditioning in longitudinal social science surveys. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2013. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/158293.

Council of Science Editors:

Halpern-Manners A. Panel conditioning in longitudinal social science surveys. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2013. Available from: http://purl.umn.edu/158293

Penn State University

2. Metcalf, Alexander Leventon. Human dimensions of private forest landownership: sampling, estimation, decision making processes, and implications.

Degree: PhD, Forest Resources, 2010, Penn State University

URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11217

► Private forest landowners (PFLs) own the vast majority of eastern US forests and collectively decide how these forests are managed and, ultimately, whether or not… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: landowners; statistics; spatial; landuse; survey; mixed methods

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Metcalf, A. L. (2010). Human dimensions of private forest landownership: sampling, estimation, decision making processes, and implications. (Doctoral Dissertation). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11217

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Metcalf, Alexander Leventon. “Human dimensions of private forest landownership: sampling, estimation, decision making processes, and implications.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Penn State University. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11217.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Metcalf, Alexander Leventon. “Human dimensions of private forest landownership: sampling, estimation, decision making processes, and implications.” 2010. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Metcalf AL. Human dimensions of private forest landownership: sampling, estimation, decision making processes, and implications. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Penn State University; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11217.

Council of Science Editors:

Metcalf AL. Human dimensions of private forest landownership: sampling, estimation, decision making processes, and implications. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Penn State University; 2010. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/11217

Louisiana State University

3. Laborde, Lucien Jr. Paul. A Contrast of Hunter Characteristics and Attitudes between Random and Convenience Samples in the 2010, 2012, and 2013 Surveys of Louisiana Waterfowl Hunters.

Degree: PhD, Environmental Sciences, 2014, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-11052014-163845 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2965

► I surveyed random (mail and internet panel surveys) and convenience samples (web surveys) of Louisiana waterfowl hunters following the 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013 seasons. I… (more)

▼ I surveyed random (mail and internet panel surveys) and convenience samples (web surveys) of Louisiana waterfowl hunters following the 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013 seasons. I hypothesized significant differences in effort, success, satisfaction and demographics, but no difference in attitudes, in responses between random and convenience survey methods. I mailed to stratified random samples of 2,500 in 2010, 6,400 in 2012, and 2,500 each for mail and on-line internet panel response in 2013. An identical web survey, hosted each year during the same time period, facilitated open-access response. I received 1,676 usable responses in 2010 (727 mail and 949 web), 2,382 usable responses in 2012 (1,096 mail and 1,286 web), and 2,121 usable responses in 2013 (590 mail, 145 internet panel, and 1,407 web). Cost per usable response averaged 39.10 for mail surveys, 41.70 for the internet panel survey, and 3.20 for web surveys. Compared with the mail surveys and internet panel, respondents to the web surveys hunted more frequently, harvested more waterfowl, and placed higher levels of self-identity or importance on waterfowl hunting. However, I noted similarities in attitudes toward regulatory alternatives across survey methods in all 3 studies. I tested the random and convenience samples using binary logistic regression of variables measuring effort, success, satisfaction, and demographics, exceeding statistical standards for classification accuracy in 2010 and 2012, but not 2013, resulting in a mixed conclusion for these characteristics. Identical tests of attitudinal variables failed to meet statistical standards for classification accuracy in all 3 studies, confirming the inability to distinguish respondents by survey method using attitudinal variables. Polar reclassification of attitudinal responses into bichotomous categories led to identical managerial conclusions in 12 of 13 Likert-scaled questions, irrespective of survey method. Results support my hypothesis of no significant differences in hunter attitudes between random and convenience samples. These findings identify an opportunity to increase stakeholder feedback at reduced costs using web-based surveys. I suggest that survey methodology be carefully linked to survey objectives, and that open web surveys may be used to supplement random surveys in investigations of stakeholder attitudes to inform development of natural resource policy.

Subjects/Keywords: convenience sample; hunter attitudes; internet panel survey; Louisiana waterfowl hunters; mail survey; polar reclassification; random sample; survey methods; web survey

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Laborde, L. J. P. (2014). A Contrast of Hunter Characteristics and Attitudes between Random and Convenience Samples in the 2010, 2012, and 2013 Surveys of Louisiana Waterfowl Hunters. (Doctoral Dissertation). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-11052014-163845 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2965

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Laborde, Lucien Jr Paul. “A Contrast of Hunter Characteristics and Attitudes between Random and Convenience Samples in the 2010, 2012, and 2013 Surveys of Louisiana Waterfowl Hunters.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana State University. Accessed November 21, 2019. etd-11052014-163845 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2965.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Laborde, Lucien Jr Paul. “A Contrast of Hunter Characteristics and Attitudes between Random and Convenience Samples in the 2010, 2012, and 2013 Surveys of Louisiana Waterfowl Hunters.” 2014. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Laborde LJP. A Contrast of Hunter Characteristics and Attitudes between Random and Convenience Samples in the 2010, 2012, and 2013 Surveys of Louisiana Waterfowl Hunters. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: etd-11052014-163845 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2965.

Council of Science Editors:

Laborde LJP. A Contrast of Hunter Characteristics and Attitudes between Random and Convenience Samples in the 2010, 2012, and 2013 Surveys of Louisiana Waterfowl Hunters. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2014. Available from: etd-11052014-163845 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2965

Washington State University

4. [No author]. Pushing Households to the Web: Experiments of a 'Web+Mail' Methodology for Conducting General Public Surveys .

Degree: 2012, Washington State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2376/4653

► Previous research found that a web+mail survey design, in which a web survey request is mailed to an address-based sample of households, followed by a… (more)

▼ Previous research found that a web+mail survey design, in which a web survey request is mailed to an address-based sample of households, followed by a paper questionnaire at a later date, can be effective at obtaining responses via the web. However, many questions remain unanswered about which mail procedures can be used effectively to `push more households to the web' in different populations. In this dissertation, I conduct several experiments to test multiple survey procedures for improving web+mail methods and gain a more comprehensive understanding of how these methods perform in different populations. The first study explores the effects of using 5 cash incentives, web instruction card, and special mailing in web+mail statewide surveys. Demographic analyses of web and mail respondents compared to estimates from the American Community Survey are also presented to identify potential nonresponse biases. The results suggest that web+mail methods are effective in a statewide population compared to mail-only control groups, particularly when used with 5 incentives. Additionally, socioeconomic status (SES) and Internet access in the household are found to be significant predictors of responding via web (vs. mail). The second study reports on a test of web+mail methods in three different states: Washington, a `local' population more familiar with the survey sponsor, Pennsylvania, a `distant' population less familiar with the survey sponsor, and Alabama, a `distant' and demographically different population in terms of lower SES and Internet coverage. Results suggest that both "distance" from survey sponsor and lower SES and Internet coverage have a negative effect on web response rates and can contribute to higher nonresponse bias (vs. mail). The final study examines the effects of using a web+mail design (2web+mail) whereby the mail option is not mentioned to sampled households until it is sent in the final contact (vs. a web+mail design that mentions the mail option in prior contacts) in an effort to increase web response rates in Washington, a `local' population, and Pennsylvania, a `distant' population. Results indicate that the 2web+mail design is successful at increasing web response rates vs. web+mail, especially in Pennsylvania, thus helping to potentially overcome the `distance' barrier. Advisors/Committee Members: Dillman, Don A (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Sociology; Social research; address-based sampling; mail survey procedures; mixing survey modes; response rates; survey methods; web surveys

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author], [. (2012). Pushing Households to the Web: Experiments of a 'Web+Mail' Methodology for Conducting General Public Surveys . (Thesis). Washington State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2376/4653

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Pushing Households to the Web: Experiments of a 'Web+Mail' Methodology for Conducting General Public Surveys .” 2012. Thesis, Washington State University. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2376/4653.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Pushing Households to the Web: Experiments of a 'Web+Mail' Methodology for Conducting General Public Surveys .” 2012. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

author] [. Pushing Households to the Web: Experiments of a 'Web+Mail' Methodology for Conducting General Public Surveys . [Internet] [Thesis]. Washington State University; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2376/4653.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

author] [. Pushing Households to the Web: Experiments of a 'Web+Mail' Methodology for Conducting General Public Surveys . [Thesis]. Washington State University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2376/4653

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet

5. Almevik, Gunnar. Byggnaden som kunskapskälla.

Degree: 2012, University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2077/28072

► Buildings are indeed mute, yet many historians and architects claim that they can nevertheless speak. The challenge is to understand their language. This thesis examines… (more)

▼ Buildings are indeed mute, yet many historians and architects claim that they can nevertheless speak. The challenge is to understand their language. This thesis examines the building as a source of knowledge. Setting out from a repertoire of historical investigation methods used by professional actors within the field of architectural conservation, the thesis deals with the question of what standard buildings can teach us about the past. What can buildings say, and to whom? The thesis is based on a case study of the national cultural reserve of Örnanäs in the region of Skåne in the south of Sweden. Örnanäs serves as a laboratory for action-based research and involves both conservationists and craftsmen. The unit of analysis is not the site in itself but the context and process of investigation. The process is examined from three perspectives, which correspond to the layout of the thesis: the forensic perspective on material culture, the source pluralism perspective, which refers to the possibility of combining information from multiple sources, and the actor perspective, which sheds light on how the actors involved influence the investigation. A theoretical platform is given by Carlo Ginsburg’s perspectives on diagnosis through clues and Martin Weaver’s approach in ‘forensic conservation’. The results constitute a set of reflections and judgements on a range of different survey methods and sources. In focus are working methods that facilitate an increased exchange between practice-based research and research-based practice. The forensic perspective activates the building as a source of knowledge, and by combining different approaches it is possible to shed light on the history of the building from many different angles. Inquiry of historic construction, material use and signs of toolmarks, tested through processual reconstruction, is a method that has been systematically examined. The conclusion is that this method requires craft skills, yet it also opens up for cross-disciplinary work and thinking. The results articulate the importance of a heuristic approach. As conservationists and architectural historians we need to oscillate back and forth between the details and the whole, between observations and logical reasoning and between a physio-technical and socio-cultural perspective in order to uncover the layers and traces of the history of a building.

Subjects/Keywords: traditional building craft; reconstruction; Architectural conservation; building survey; forensic conservation; building documentation; architectural analysis; historical work process; historical sources; architectural drawing; survey methods; survey methods; conservation; historic buildings

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APA (6^th Edition):

Almevik, G. (2012). Byggnaden som kunskapskälla. (Thesis). University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2077/28072

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Almevik, Gunnar. “Byggnaden som kunskapskälla.” 2012. Thesis, University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2077/28072.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Almevik, Gunnar. “Byggnaden som kunskapskälla.” 2012. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Almevik G. Byggnaden som kunskapskälla. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2077/28072.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Almevik G. Byggnaden som kunskapskälla. [Thesis]. University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs Universitet; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2077/28072

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Nairobi

6. Chege, DM. A survey of valuation methods used by Business valuation practitioners in Kenya .

Degree: 2013, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21614

► This study is a survey of the different methods of business valuation used by the business valuation practitioners in Kenya. The objectives of the study… (more)

▼ This study is a survey of the different methods of business valuation used by the business valuation practitioners in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to find out which methods are preferred by the practitioners and the reasons for use of those methods. The practitioners selected for study were categorized as into four groups: Accountants, investment bankers, stockbrokers and investment advisers. A sample of 96 valuation practitioners were selected out of which 61 were accountants, representing 10% of the total population of practicing accountants. The total populations of the other categories of practitioners were used due to the small population sites. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and 30 practitioners responded positively. Data was analysed through descriptive statistics and presented in tabular and graphical formats. Comparison was made between two categories of respondents, accountants and investment bankers, to find out if there were preferences for certain methods by one category compared to the other. Analysis was also made of the reasons for choice of valuation methods for the two categories of practitioners. The study found that the discounted cash flow is the most frequently used method of business valuation, followed by market valuation method and the asset book value method. Comparative analysis indicated more use of the discounted cash flow method by the investment bankers than by accountants. Although accountants use the DCF less than the !tankers they trust the method more in arriving at the true value of a business. Subjectivity was identified to"'e of significant influence in arriving at business valuations. The study concluded that this is an indicator of difficulties in practical application of the methods preferred by the practitioners. Recognizing a number of limitations, the study has recommended further research to identify the reasons that make practitioners use methods that they feel may not give a true value of a business.

Subjects/Keywords: survey of valuation methods; Business valuation practitioners in Kenya

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Chege, D. (2013). A survey of valuation methods used by Business valuation practitioners in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21614

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chege, DM. “A survey of valuation methods used by Business valuation practitioners in Kenya .” 2013. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21614.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chege, DM. “A survey of valuation methods used by Business valuation practitioners in Kenya .” 2013. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Chege D. A survey of valuation methods used by Business valuation practitioners in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2013. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21614.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Chege D. A survey of valuation methods used by Business valuation practitioners in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2013. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21614

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Western Ontario

7. Dharma, Christoffer. Evaluation of Sexual Orientation Items in Population Health Surveys Among Canadians: A Mixed Methods Approach.

Degree: 2016, University of Western Ontario

URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3977

► A single item sexual orientation question has been asked in Statistics Canada health surveys to identify health inequalities in Canada. Using a mixed methods study… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sexual minority; sexual orientation; survey methods; bisexual; health inequities; homosexuality; Epidemiology

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Dharma, C. (2016). Evaluation of Sexual Orientation Items in Population Health Surveys Among Canadians: A Mixed Methods Approach. (Thesis). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved from https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3977

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dharma, Christoffer. “Evaluation of Sexual Orientation Items in Population Health Surveys Among Canadians: A Mixed Methods Approach.” 2016. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3977.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dharma, Christoffer. “Evaluation of Sexual Orientation Items in Population Health Surveys Among Canadians: A Mixed Methods Approach.” 2016. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Dharma C. Evaluation of Sexual Orientation Items in Population Health Surveys Among Canadians: A Mixed Methods Approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3977.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Dharma C. Evaluation of Sexual Orientation Items in Population Health Surveys Among Canadians: A Mixed Methods Approach. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2016. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3977

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Manchester

8. Richens, Yana. Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design.

Degree: 2016, University of Manchester

URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:306251

► Abstract Background: Fear of birth (FOB) is becoming increasingly recognised as a clinical issue that can have profound effects on the mother and her experience… (more)

▼ Abstract Background: Fear of birth (FOB) is becoming increasingly recognised as a clinical issue that can have profound effects on the mother and her experience of pregnancy and birth. Failure to identify women with FOB could potentially lead to them feeling isolated and unsupported, and impact on their psychological health and the health of their baby. Aim: The main aim of this study was to gain an understanding of FOB and the associated impact on health professional practice, clinical outcomes and women's experiences of birth. The objectives were to: identify the most effective way of measuring FOB in clinical practice; investigate the most appropriate antenatal intervention to support women who fear childbirth; inform the study design for an RCT to assess the effectiveness of the intervention; and assess the most meaningful outcomes to include in future work.Methods: An explanatory mixed-methods study design was used. The first phase was a two-part online survey sent to Heads of Midwifery at 202 maternity units in the UK via Survey Monkey. Respondents were asked to give details of their unit in part 1 and service provision and evaluation for women with FOB in part 2. The second phase was a prospective cohort study of 148 women who had not experienced childbirth who were consecutively attending the Elisabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital, London or St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester. Demographic data and details of sources of information on pregnancy were collected from participants in the first trimester along with their score on the tool chosen to measure FOB, the Fear Of Birth Scale (FOBS), and a saliva sample to measure cortisol level. In the third trimester, a second FOBS score and saliva sample were collected, and the Personal Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were administered to measure depression and anxiety respectively. Birth outcomes for the participants were collected from clinical records. In the third phase, 15 women participating in the second phase were purposively selected to reflect a range of FOBS scores and interviewed by telephone using a semi-structured interview to find out their experiences of pregnancy, being part of the study and service provision.Results: Response rates for the online survey were 63% for part 1 and 54% for part 2. Consultant obstetricians 25% had the most involvement in the care of women with FOB, followed by consultant midwives 21% and 30% had a designated midwife for dealing with FOB and only 32% provided specialist midwifery-led services for women with FOB, with 16% referring to a consultant obstetrician and 47% providing no specialist provision. No unit provided an evaluation of their services, although 19% had undertaken local audits. In the cohort study, using a cut-off of 54 for the FOBS, 30/148 (20%) had a FOB in the first trimester while 21/80 (26%) had a FOB in the third trimester. Compared with the first trimester, 51/80 women showed an increase in FOBS score, with 14 gaining and 7 losing a FOB. FOBS scores were not… Advisors/Committee Members: WAREING, MARK M, HINDLEY, CAROL C, Wareing, Mark, Hindley, Carol, Lavender, Tina.

Subjects/Keywords: Fear of Birth; Mixed Methods; FOBS; Online Survey; Screening Tool

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APA (6^th Edition):

Richens, Y. (2016). Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:306251

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Richens, Yana. “Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:306251.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Richens, Yana. “Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design.” 2016. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Richens Y. Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:306251.

Council of Science Editors:

Richens Y. Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2016. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:306251

University of South Florida

9. Merrell, Laura Kathleen. Exploration of the Pregnancy-Related Health Information Seeking Behavior of Women who Gave Birth in the Past Year.

Degree: 2016, University of South Florida

URL: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6116

► Background: Pregnancy is a significant period of time for individual women. Promoting optimal health behaviors and supporting individuals during critical periods of health (such as… (more)

▼ Background: Pregnancy is a significant period of time for individual women. Promoting optimal health behaviors and supporting individuals during critical periods of health (such as pregnancy) is an important aspect of public health research and practice. One way of supporting individuals in promoting positive health behaviors and outcomes is by increasing their health literacy. The ability to find appropriate health information is the first step in the health literacy process. This process of finding information in health contexts is called Health Information Seeking Behavior (HISB). Whereas, HISB has been extensively studied in chronic health contexts, little research has been conducted regarding maternity-related information seeking in women. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the pregnancy-related health information seeking behavior (HISB) of women while they were pregnant. This objective will be achieved through the following specific aims: (1) To describe topics sought, and (2) describe the sources of information used by women during pregnancy. Methods: To achieve these aims, a multi-phase, descriptive, mixed methods, cross-sectional research design will be utilized. Phase I consisted of an online survey disseminated to collect HISB data on first-time mothers (N = 168) who delivered a child within the prior 12 months. Phase II consisted of in-depth individual interviews (n=26) with a sub-set of participants who completed the online survey assessment to check the consistency of the survey findings and further explore constructs related to HISB. Findings: Using primary data collection, pregnant women seek information on numerous pregnancy and childbirth topics (average 18.7 topics). Of information they sought, women ranked the three most important topics to them. If looking at topics deemed ‘most important’ irrespective of rank positioning, the most frequently cited topics were ‘How My Baby Grew While I was Pregnant’, ‘Complications during Pregnancy’, and ‘What NOT to Eat during Pregnancy.’ If we look at only those topics ranked as being first ‘most important’, ‘What NOT to Eat during Pregnancy’ is replaced by ‘Natural Birth’. Findings from the qualitative phase of the study indicated that topics were salient for a number of reasons, including curiosity about pregnancy as a new experience, wishing to avoid poor health outcomes, and wanting to achieve maternity-related goals. Quantitative results indicated that women used multiple sources of information during pregnancy to meet their information needs (average 9.9 sources). Of information sources they used, women ranked the three used ‘most often’. If looking at sources used ‘most often’ irrespective of rank positioning, the most frequently used information sources were ‘My Doctor(s) that Took Care of Me while Pregnant,’ ‘Pregnancy and Childbirth Books,’ and ‘Pregnancy and Childbirth Mobile Applications.’ If we look only at those information sources ranked as used ‘most often’, ‘Pregnancy and Childbirth Books’ are no longer used as often, and…

Subjects/Keywords: Maternity; knowledge retrieval; mixed-methods; internet survey; Public Health

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APA (6^th Edition):

Merrell, L. K. (2016). Exploration of the Pregnancy-Related Health Information Seeking Behavior of Women who Gave Birth in the Past Year. (Thesis). University of South Florida. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6116

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Merrell, Laura Kathleen. “Exploration of the Pregnancy-Related Health Information Seeking Behavior of Women who Gave Birth in the Past Year.” 2016. Thesis, University of South Florida. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6116.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Merrell, Laura Kathleen. “Exploration of the Pregnancy-Related Health Information Seeking Behavior of Women who Gave Birth in the Past Year.” 2016. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Merrell LK. Exploration of the Pregnancy-Related Health Information Seeking Behavior of Women who Gave Birth in the Past Year. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of South Florida; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6116.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Merrell LK. Exploration of the Pregnancy-Related Health Information Seeking Behavior of Women who Gave Birth in the Past Year. [Thesis]. University of South Florida; 2016. Available from: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/6116

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Virginia Commonwealth University

10. Ellis, James, Jr. Cognitive Origins of the “BIMBY” Effect: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Survey Ratings Regarding the Quality of Public Schools.

Degree: PhD, Education, 2011, Virginia Commonwealth University

URL: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2615

► Abstract COGNITIVE ORIGINS OF THE “BIMBY” EFFECT: A MIXED METHODS EXPLORATION OF SURVEY RATINGS REGARDING THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS By James M. Ellis, Jr.,… (more)

▼ Abstract COGNITIVE ORIGINS OF THE “BIMBY” EFFECT: A MIXED METHODS EXPLORATION OF SURVEY RATINGS REGARDING THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS By James M. Ellis, Jr., Ph.D. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2011. Director: James H. McMillan, Ph.D. Professor of Education, School of Education Public education and public opinion are pillars of democracy. In surveys about education, respondents in aggregate almost always rate schools attended by their children highest, schools in their communities moderately, and schools in the nation poorly. This phenomenon holds for many other survey topics. Some call it “BIMBY” for “better in my back yard.” This dissertation used mixed methods to investigate BIMBY. Eight qualitative interviews with nine participants used grounded theory to generate hypotheses about BIMBY’s causes. This research revealed a qualitative “insider” view of school quality used by participants for schools familiar to them, and a more quantitative “outsider” view used for unfamiliar schools. The qualitative research generated four main hypotheses tested in a quantitative survey: xviii 1. An empathy hypothesis, tested by framing “nurturant” and “strict” sets of propositions about public schools. 2. A hypothesis about lack of information, tested by sometimes offering explicit don’t know options for school ratings. 3. A community attachment hypothesis, tested by sometimes offering questions about community activities and the like. 4. A hypothesis about a sense of the “here and now,” tested by sometimes asking respondents the number of times they changed schools. This was a full factorial design using sixteen forms of a brief mail survey. A truncated Dillman protocol was used with a randomly selected sample of 960 residences in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas. There were 208 completed surveys. The empathy experiment increased ratings for schools at all levels. Additional analyses indicated that ratings for both local and national schools were influenced by the empathy experiment and the respondent’s world view (nurturant or strict). Ratings for local schools were also influenced by the type of area in which respondents lived (urban, suburban, etc.) and opinions about their communities. Ratings for schools nationally were also influenced by the experiments regarding explicit don’t know responses and community attachment. Thus, respondents draw on different domains of opinion when rating different schools. Ratings for local schools relate to opinions about the community. Ratings for schools nationally may relate to a general world view and the respondent’s identities within the community and the nation. Advisors/Committee Members: James McMillan.

Subjects/Keywords: school quality; BIMBY; survey methodology; mixed methods; Education

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Ellis, James, J. (2011). Cognitive Origins of the “BIMBY” Effect: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Survey Ratings Regarding the Quality of Public Schools. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved from https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2615

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ellis, James, Jr. “Cognitive Origins of the “BIMBY” Effect: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Survey Ratings Regarding the Quality of Public Schools.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Commonwealth University. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2615.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ellis, James, Jr. “Cognitive Origins of the “BIMBY” Effect: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Survey Ratings Regarding the Quality of Public Schools.” 2011. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Ellis, James J. Cognitive Origins of the “BIMBY” Effect: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Survey Ratings Regarding the Quality of Public Schools. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Commonwealth University; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2615.

Council of Science Editors:

Ellis, James J. Cognitive Origins of the “BIMBY” Effect: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Survey Ratings Regarding the Quality of Public Schools. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Commonwealth University; 2011. Available from: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2615

Colorado State University

11. Mason, Tyler. Investigating volunteer retention at a small, municipal public garden.

Degree: Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.), Agricultural Sciences, 2016, Colorado State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173479

► Volunteers are essential to the success of nonprofit organizations. Botanical gardens and arboreta utilize volunteers for guest services, public programs, grounds maintenance, field trips, and… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: mixed-methods; public garden; volunteer; motivation; botanical garden; survey

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Mason, T. (2016). Investigating volunteer retention at a small, municipal public garden. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173479

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mason, Tyler. “Investigating volunteer retention at a small, municipal public garden.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173479.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mason, Tyler. “Investigating volunteer retention at a small, municipal public garden.” 2016. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Mason T. Investigating volunteer retention at a small, municipal public garden. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173479.

Council of Science Editors:

Mason T. Investigating volunteer retention at a small, municipal public garden. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173479

University of Cambridge

12. Soffia, Magdalena. Scope and limitations of a capability-based measure of Job Quality in Central America.

Degree: PhD, 2018, University of Cambridge

URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/284925 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.763687

► In Latin America, the debate on what constitutes a 'good' or 'bad' job has been dominated by the phenomenon of informality. Indicators like the 'informal… (more)

▼ In Latin America, the debate on what constitutes a 'good' or 'bad' job has been dominated by the phenomenon of informality. Indicators like the 'informal sector size' or the proportion of workers in 'informal employment' give little attention to the intrinsic features of jobs that affect workers' well-being, thus misleading policy efforts. Validation of alternative and comparable human-centred measures of job quality (JQ) is needed. This study aims to evaluate the validity of a multi-dimensional measure of JQ in developing countries, and its usefulness against narrow indicators of formality/informality. To this end, Sen's capability-approach is used along with Green and Mostafa's operationalisation of JQ (Eurofound, 2012), which considers dimensions as varied as earnings, career prospects, autonomy, intensity, social environment, physical environment, and working time. With Central America as the research setting, I address four questions: (1) does Eurofound's indicator capture JQ inequalities at the individual level? (2) Can we draw meaningful comparisons between countries about their ability to provide good jobs? (3) Are the selected features of what constitutes a good job positively associated with Central American workers' well-being? (4) Is the concept of JQ attuned with what local experts conceive as a 'good job'? The research uses a mixed-methods approach to analyse the First Central American Survey on Working Conditions and Health - conducted in 2011 in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala - in addition to semi-structured interviews with selected informants from these six countries. The results obtained show, firstly, a reasonable distribution of JQ across groups of workers. They confirm that formal jobs are not ubiquitously the best quality jobs. Secondly, the results evidenced significant variation at the country level regarding earnings and intrinsic job quality, with Costa Rica often ranking at the top. Interestingly, JQ rankings do not always follow from countries' industrial structure, economic performance, informal sector size, or other developmental indicators of common usage; country differences in JQ appear associated with the practical enforcement capacity of labour institutions like trade unions, inspection systems, and the state itself. Thirdly, I corroborated that the selected job features have a positive impact on Central American workers' well-being (except, puzzlingly, for work-time related aspects). Moreover, the positive health effect associated with performing in an intrinsically good job proved to be greater than the effect of working formally. Lastly, I confirmed that local perspectives about what constitutes a 'good job' are in great part consistent with the features included in Green and Mostafa's JQ scheme, while other intrinsic dimensions of the framework have struggled to enter the public discourse. These findings indicate that a JQ framework is generally valid in the Central American context, and provides more information than a conventional indicator…

Subjects/Keywords: job quality; capabilities approach; central america; survey methods

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Soffia, M. (2018). Scope and limitations of a capability-based measure of Job Quality in Central America. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Cambridge. Retrieved from https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/284925 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.763687

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Soffia, Magdalena. “Scope and limitations of a capability-based measure of Job Quality in Central America.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Cambridge. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/284925 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.763687.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Soffia, Magdalena. “Scope and limitations of a capability-based measure of Job Quality in Central America.” 2018. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Soffia M. Scope and limitations of a capability-based measure of Job Quality in Central America. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Cambridge; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/284925 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.763687.

Council of Science Editors:

Soffia M. Scope and limitations of a capability-based measure of Job Quality in Central America. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Cambridge; 2018. Available from: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/284925 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.763687

University of Manchester

13. Richens, Yana. Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design.

Degree: PhD, 2018, University of Manchester

URL: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/investigation-into-fear-of-birth-using-a-mixed-methods-design(a1a508d0-e87a-4db9-9495-41e45f537e91).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764718

► Background: Fear of birth (FOB) is becoming increasingly recognised as a clinical issue that can have profound effects on the mother and her experience of… (more)

▼ Background: Fear of birth (FOB) is becoming increasingly recognised as a clinical issue that can have profound effects on the mother and her experience of pregnancy and birth. Failure to identify women with FOB could potentially lead to them feeling isolated and unsupported, and impact on their psychological health and the health of their baby. Aim: The main aim of this study was to gain an understanding of FOB and the associated impact on health professional practice, clinical outcomes and women's experiences of birth. The objectives were to: identify the most effective way of measuring FOB in clinical practice; investigate the most appropriate antenatal intervention to support women who fear childbirth; inform the study design for an RCT to assess the effectiveness of the intervention; and assess the most meaningful outcomes to include in future work. Methods: An explanatory mixed-methods study design was used. The first phase was a two-part online survey sent to Heads of Midwifery at 202 maternity units in the UK via Survey Monkey. Respondents were asked to give details of their unit in part 1 and service provision and evaluation for women with FOB in part 2. The second phase was a prospective cohort study of 148 women who had not experienced childbirth who were consecutively attending the Elisabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital, London or St Mary's Hospital, Manchester. Demographic data and details of sources of information on pregnancy were collected from participants in the first trimester along with their score on the tool chosen to measure FOB, the Fear Of Birth Scale (FOBS), and a saliva sample to measure cortisol level. In the third trimester, a second FOBS score and saliva sample were collected, and the Personal Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were administered to measure depression and anxiety respectively. Birth outcomes for the participants were collected from clinical records. In the third phase, 15 women participating in the second phase were purposively selected to reflect a range of FOBS scores and interviewed by telephone using a semi-structured interview to find out their experiences of pregnancy, being part of the study and service provision. Results: Response rates for the online survey were 63% for part 1 and 54% for part 2. Consultant obstetricians 25% had the most involvement in the care of women with FOB, followed by consultant midwives 21% and 30% had a designated midwife for dealing with FOB and only 32% provided specialist midwifery-led services for women with FOB, with 16% referring to a consultant obstetrician and 47% providing no specialist provision. No unit provided an evaluation of their services, although 19% had undertaken local audits. In the cohort study, using a cut-off of 54 for the FOBS, 30/148 (20%) had a FOB in the first trimester while 21/80 (26%) had a FOB in the third trimester. Compared with the first trimester, 51/80 women showed an increase in FOBS score, with 14 gaining and 7 losing a FOB. FOBS scores were not…

Subjects/Keywords: 610; Screening Tool; Online Survey; Fear of Birth; Mixed Methods; FOBS

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Richens, Y. (2018). Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/investigation-into-fear-of-birth-using-a-mixed-methods-design(a1a508d0-e87a-4db9-9495-41e45f537e91).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764718

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Richens, Yana. “Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/investigation-into-fear-of-birth-using-a-mixed-methods-design(a1a508d0-e87a-4db9-9495-41e45f537e91).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764718.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Richens, Yana. “Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design.” 2018. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Richens Y. Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/investigation-into-fear-of-birth-using-a-mixed-methods-design(a1a508d0-e87a-4db9-9495-41e45f537e91).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764718.

Council of Science Editors:

Richens Y. Investigation into Fear of Birth using a mixed methods design. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2018. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/investigation-into-fear-of-birth-using-a-mixed-methods-design(a1a508d0-e87a-4db9-9495-41e45f537e91).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.764718

University of Helsinki

14. Lehto, Heli. Using Aerial Laser Scanning as a Survey Tool at the Pre-Roman Iron Age Cairn-Site of Ellinniitty, Rauma.

Degree: Department of Philosophy, History, Culture and Art Studies; Helsingfors universitet, Humanistiska fakulteten, Institutionen för filosofi, historia, kultur- och konstforskning, 2018, University of Helsinki

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/235649

► Ellinniityn esiroomalaiselle rautakaudelle sijoittuvasta kohteesta kaivettiin yli 260 maantasaista röykkiötä vuosina 2014-2015. Metsäisellä mäellä ennen kaivauksia tehdyt inventoinnit olivat paljastaneet neljäkymmentä röykkiötä. Tämän takia kivirakenteiden… (more)

▼ Ellinniityn esiroomalaiselle rautakaudelle sijoittuvasta kohteesta kaivettiin yli 260 maantasaista röykkiötä vuosina 2014-2015. Metsäisellä mäellä ennen kaivauksia tehdyt inventoinnit olivat paljastaneet neljäkymmentä röykkiötä. Tämän takia kivirakenteiden huomattavasti suurempi määrä tuli arkeologeille yllätyksenä. Ellinniitystä on olemassa kaksi eri ilmalaserkeilausaineistoa. Toinen on Maanmittauslaitoksen tuottama kaikille avoin aineisto ja toinen on Rauman kaupungin tuottama tarkempi aineisto. Tässä työssä verrataan näistä molemmista tehtyjä maastomalleja kaivauksilla dokumentoituihin kivirakenteisiin. Tarkoituksena on tarkastella, kuinka hyvin nyt tiedossa olevat maantasaiset kiveykset näkyvät malleissa. Toinen vertailukohde ovat itse mallit ja se onko eri tarkkuuksisista pistepilviaineistoista tehdyillä malleilla eroa inventoitaessa Ellinniityn kaltaista kohdetta. Maasto-, korkeus- ja jyrkkyysmallien teko AutoCad Civil 3D 2016-ohjelmalla käydään myös yksityiskohtaisesti läpi. Tutkimus paljastaa, että vain hieman yli viisi prosenttia dokumentoiduista kivilatomuksista näkyy tehdyissä maastomalleissa. Yllättävää on, että näkyvyys on hieman parempi Maanmittauslaitoksen epätarkemmassa aineistossa. Rauman kaupungin tarkemmassa laserkeilaus-aineistossa on enemmän yksityiskohtia, mutta ne eivät kuitenkaan vastaa dokumentoituja arkeologisia rakenteita. Molemmissa malleissa näkyvät kiveykset ovat sellaisia, joissa on selkeästi maanpinnan yläpuolelle nouseva suuri silmäkivi. Maantasaiset silmäkivettömät röykkiöt eivät näy malleissa. Työn lopputuloksena on, että LiDAR ei ole optimaalinen tapa inventoida matalia esi-historiallisia röykkiöitä metsäisissä kohteissa. Eri tarkkuuksisista pistepilvistä tehtyjen maastomallien käyttö koettiin kuitenkin hyödylliseksi inventoinnin apuvälineenä, sillä ne antavat alustavan kuvan kohteesta jo ennen paikalle menoa. Koska aineistojen keilausväli on ollut noin vuoden, niissä näkyy myös alueen muutos tänä aikana.

Subjects/Keywords: Aerial laser scanning; Archaeological survey; LiDAR; Methods; Pre-Roman Iron Age; arkeologia; Archaeology; arkeologi; Aerial laser scanning; Archaeological survey; LiDAR; Methods; Pre-Roman Iron Age

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Lehto, H. (2018). Using Aerial Laser Scanning as a Survey Tool at the Pre-Roman Iron Age Cairn-Site of Ellinniitty, Rauma. (Masters Thesis). University of Helsinki. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10138/235649

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lehto, Heli. “Using Aerial Laser Scanning as a Survey Tool at the Pre-Roman Iron Age Cairn-Site of Ellinniitty, Rauma.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Helsinki. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10138/235649.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lehto, Heli. “Using Aerial Laser Scanning as a Survey Tool at the Pre-Roman Iron Age Cairn-Site of Ellinniitty, Rauma.” 2018. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Lehto H. Using Aerial Laser Scanning as a Survey Tool at the Pre-Roman Iron Age Cairn-Site of Ellinniitty, Rauma. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/235649.

Council of Science Editors:

Lehto H. Using Aerial Laser Scanning as a Survey Tool at the Pre-Roman Iron Age Cairn-Site of Ellinniitty, Rauma. [Masters Thesis]. University of Helsinki; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/235649

Durham University

15. Griffiths, Frances Ellen. Hormone replacement therapy : perspectives from women, medicine and sociology.

Degree: PhD, 1997, Durham University

URL: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5084/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388924

► Developed on the boundary between medicine and sociology, this thesis develops a critique of the perspectives of these disciplines through analysis of a study of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 301; Survey methods; Interview; Medical practice

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Griffiths, F. E. (1997). Hormone replacement therapy : perspectives from women, medicine and sociology. (Doctoral Dissertation). Durham University. Retrieved from http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5084/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388924

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Griffiths, Frances Ellen. “Hormone replacement therapy : perspectives from women, medicine and sociology.” 1997. Doctoral Dissertation, Durham University. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5084/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388924.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Griffiths, Frances Ellen. “Hormone replacement therapy : perspectives from women, medicine and sociology.” 1997. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Griffiths FE. Hormone replacement therapy : perspectives from women, medicine and sociology. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Durham University; 1997. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5084/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388924.

Council of Science Editors:

Griffiths FE. Hormone replacement therapy : perspectives from women, medicine and sociology. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Durham University; 1997. Available from: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5084/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.388924

University of Louisville

16. Joseph, Lyndsay Blair, 1984-. The KMEA and its string program : teaching techniques of string teachers.

Degree: M.M. Ed., 2012, University of Louisville

URL: 10.18297/etd/715 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/715

► The purpose of this study was to identify the teaching techniques of current string teachers within the Kentucky Music Education Association. Participants (N=31) completed a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: String methods; String techniques; Music string education; String research; String survey; Violin research

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Joseph, Lyndsay Blair, 1. (2012). The KMEA and its string program : teaching techniques of string teachers. (Masters Thesis). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/715 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/715

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Joseph, Lyndsay Blair, 1984-. “The KMEA and its string program : teaching techniques of string teachers.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Louisville. Accessed November 21, 2019. 10.18297/etd/715 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/715.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Joseph, Lyndsay Blair, 1984-. “The KMEA and its string program : teaching techniques of string teachers.” 2012. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Joseph, Lyndsay Blair 1. The KMEA and its string program : teaching techniques of string teachers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Louisville; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: 10.18297/etd/715 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/715.

Council of Science Editors:

Joseph, Lyndsay Blair 1. The KMEA and its string program : teaching techniques of string teachers. [Masters Thesis]. University of Louisville; 2012. Available from: 10.18297/etd/715 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/715

Ryerson University

17. Nottbeck, Heather. Spatial Analysis Of Large Scale Freight Commodity Survey Data For Systems Planning.

Degree: 2013, Ryerson University

URL: https://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A2297

► The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) Systems Analysis and Forecasting Office (SAFO) presented a case to determine if there is a relationship between the nationally… (more)

▼ The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) Systems Analysis and Forecasting Office (SAFO) presented a case to determine if there is a relationship between the nationally collected Trucking Commodity Origin and Destination (TCOD) survey data and the provincially collected Commercial Vehicle Survey (CVS) data. The MTO performs the CVS every five to six years across the province of Ontario. It is conducted by roadside surveyors at 150 locations. The survey is very costly and requires a substantial amount of time and resources to complete. Though the CVS collects a large amount of trucking data, more information is required to gain a better understanding of freight movements within the province. The TCOD survey is a more comprehensive survey with more data points. The survey data is collected via phone interviews, electronic data reporting and on-site visits to shipping companies. A relationship between the two databases could allow for TCOD survey data to be used to populate the CVS database with additional information, without the costs associated with performing a CVS. In this Master of Engineering project, raw data collected by both CVS and TCOD surveys has been aggregated on municipal and zonal levels with the purpose reducing the size of the databases to include only the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) area and to compare the characteristics of the two databases. The TCOD database contained information for all data collected in Canada, with 215,001 data records. The CVS database contained all freight information for Ontario, with 10,758 data records. To reduce the database sizes, ArcGIS was used to link the locations of data points to the municipalities and transportation assignment zones in the GGH. The output from ArcGIS listed all locations with associated municipal and zonal identification numbers. This information was linked to the TCOD and CVS databases using Microsoft Access, resulting in a complete table of locations, identification numbers, municipality names, trucking company type, truck weights, and commodity type within the GGH. Density maps were created to provide a qualitative assessment of the two surveys. This demonstrated that most of the trucks that were surveyed were either originating or arriving in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The CVS highest daily weights were located in Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton. This is expected as these municipalities are three of the largest economic centers in Ontario. The TCOD data follows the same trend where Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton are at the top of both origin and destination highest density daily weights. Though the density trends are similar, the TCOD survey differs from the CVS because it has more data for the outer regions of the GGH. This is expected because the CVS is only performed at a limited number of roadside locations while TCOD uses phone, mail and visits to shipping companies to provide extensive coverage of the GGH.The effectiveness of the CVS site locations was evaluated with a point density spatial analysis. All CVS origin and… Advisors/Committee Members: Ryerson University (Degree grantor).

Subjects/Keywords: Local transit – Reliability – Mathematical models; Transportation – Ontario; Trucking – Canada – Statistical methods; Commercial Vehicle Survey – Ontario

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Nottbeck, H. (2013). Spatial Analysis Of Large Scale Freight Commodity Survey Data For Systems Planning. (Thesis). Ryerson University. Retrieved from https://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A2297

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nottbeck, Heather. “Spatial Analysis Of Large Scale Freight Commodity Survey Data For Systems Planning.” 2013. Thesis, Ryerson University. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A2297.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nottbeck, Heather. “Spatial Analysis Of Large Scale Freight Commodity Survey Data For Systems Planning.” 2013. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Nottbeck H. Spatial Analysis Of Large Scale Freight Commodity Survey Data For Systems Planning. [Internet] [Thesis]. Ryerson University; 2013. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A2297.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Nottbeck H. Spatial Analysis Of Large Scale Freight Commodity Survey Data For Systems Planning. [Thesis]. Ryerson University; 2013. Available from: https://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A2297

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

18. Marschner, Daniel P. Improving Interactions between International Students and Domestic Students, Faculty and Staff: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study.

Degree: PhD, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Educational Studies, 2016, University of Cincinnati

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1459438507

► This mixed methods research study used an action research framework to consider the interactions between international and domestic students at a medium sized, liberal arts,… (more)

▼ This mixed methods research study used an action research framework to consider the interactions between international and domestic students at a medium sized, liberal arts, Catholic university. This institution has a small but growing number of international students, and the university community is grappling with the benefits and challenges of increasing the population of international students. Postcolonial theory was the theoretical lens for this investigation because it emphasized the power dynamics present in intercultural activities and therefore provided insight into the campus environment. The action research framework incorporated a group of international students who participated in the study throughout its duration, acting as co-researchers and enhancing the validity and trustworthiness of the findings. This study explored the attitudes and perceptions of domestic students, faculty and staff towards international students. The investigation also explored the most common interactions between international students and domestic faculty, staff and students, and sought to identify ways to improve the acculturation process for international students. This exploratory sequential mixed methods study had two strands: the quantitative phase consisted of a campus climate survey, and the qualitative strand consisted of Photovoice with international students. The campus climate survey sought to document experiences with and perspectives towards international students on campus. The results of the quantitative strand informed the development of the subsequent qualitative strand. The qualitative portion of the study used Photovoice to encourage international students to express their perspective through visual imagery to the wider campus community. The combined quantitative and qualitative results were presented in a central location in the student center with the goal of demonstrating similarities and differences amongst the various campus constituencies and fostering an enhanced dialogue about campus internationalization. The results of this study supported enhanced resources for international students to acclimate to the university environment and stressed the importance of international students’ perspectives to augment global connections within higher education. Advisors/Committee Members: Brydon-Miller, Mary (Committee Chair).

Subjects/Keywords: School Administration; International Students; Mixed Methods Research; Action Research; Photovoice; Campus Climate Survey

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Marschner, D. P. (2016). Improving Interactions between International Students and Domestic Students, Faculty and Staff: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Cincinnati. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1459438507

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Marschner, Daniel P. “Improving Interactions between International Students and Domestic Students, Faculty and Staff: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Cincinnati. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1459438507.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Marschner, Daniel P. “Improving Interactions between International Students and Domestic Students, Faculty and Staff: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study.” 2016. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Marschner DP. Improving Interactions between International Students and Domestic Students, Faculty and Staff: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Cincinnati; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1459438507.

Council of Science Editors:

Marschner DP. Improving Interactions between International Students and Domestic Students, Faculty and Staff: A Mixed Methods Action Research Study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Cincinnati; 2016. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1459438507

Virginia Tech

19. Yang, Lily L. Assessment of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and beliefs of food handling and beef safety handling behaviors.

Degree: PhD, Food Science and Technology, 2018, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84496

► Consumers desire tender, juicy, and flavorful cuts of beef. Mechanical tenderization (MT) and enhancement methods applied to lower valued beef cuts can improve tenderness, flavor… (more)

▼ Consumers desire tender, juicy, and flavorful cuts of beef. Mechanical tenderization (MT) and enhancement methods applied to lower valued beef cuts can improve tenderness, flavor or juiciness, increasing desirability for the consumer. However, these processes can introduce pathogens that may be present on the exterior of the meat into the sterile interior. This process renders an ‘intact’ product ‘non-intact’ and requires altered cooking methods to ensure safety. The primary pathogens of concern for beef products are Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC). STEC are associated with approximately 265,000 illnesses and 3,600 hospitalizations annually. Since 2006, there have been 6 STEC outbreaks in the United States and 18 cases in Canada attributed to MT beef (MTB). The pathogen has also been implicated in 136 non-intact beef-related recalls. Due to the potential food safety hazards associated with MTB, mandatory labeling of these products was mandated in 2015 to inform consumers on how to safely handle the product. While this is a good step to inform consumers, it is unclear how familiar they are with the terms associated with these processes. Consumer’s knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, awareness, and behaviors related to MTBs is quite limited. This study uses an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design, to assess consumer knowledge of MTB. Qualitative focus groups conducted throughout urban and rural North Carolina and Virginia found that although participants purchased MTBs, they were unaware of the process, did not prepare MTBs properly, wanted to know more about the process, and wanted applicable risk messages. A nationwide survey developed from the focus group findings found that demographic differences were associated with knowledge of; and how participants interact with MTBs. How demographics influence consumer’s beef safety knowledge, practices, and risky behaviors was further explored. Demographic characteristics were highly correlated with consumers’ behaviors surrounding beef storage, refrigerator temperature knowledge, defrosting behaviors, meat washing, and meat preparation behaviors. Collectively, the mixed methods research design provided insight into specific demographic characteristics related to consumer attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding beef safety. This data will help inform the development of well-crafted, culturally, and socially relevant risk messaging that may promote safe handling behaviors. Advisors/Committee Members: Boyer, Renee Raiden (committeechair), Archibald, Thomas Greig (committee member), Chapman, Benjamin (committee member), Williams, Robert C. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: food safety; mechanically tenderized beef; beef; consumer behavior; survey; focus groups; mixed-methods research

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Yang, L. L. (2018). Assessment of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and beliefs of food handling and beef safety handling behaviors. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84496

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yang, Lily L. “Assessment of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and beliefs of food handling and beef safety handling behaviors.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Tech. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84496.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yang, Lily L. “Assessment of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and beliefs of food handling and beef safety handling behaviors.” 2018. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Yang LL. Assessment of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and beliefs of food handling and beef safety handling behaviors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84496.

Council of Science Editors:

Yang LL. Assessment of consumers' knowledge, attitudes, awareness, and beliefs of food handling and beef safety handling behaviors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84496

Utah State University

20. Dempsey, Stephen J. Evaluation of Survey Methods and Development of Species Distribution Models for Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert.

Degree: MS, Wildland Resources, 2013, Utah State University

URL: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2011

► Historically, kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis) once occupied the desert and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America, ranging from Idaho to central Mexico. Their range-wide… (more)

▼ Historically, kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis) once occupied the desert and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America, ranging from Idaho to central Mexico. Their range-wide decline has warranted the kit fox to be listed as endangered in Colorado, threatened in California and Oregon, and designated as a state sensitive species in Idaho and Utah. Once considered the most abundant carnivore in western Utah, the kit fox has been in steep decline over the past decade, creating a demand to determine kit fox presence. Currently there is little consensus on which survey methodology is best to detect kit fox presence. We tested 4 survey methods (scat deposition, scent station, spotlight, trapping) along 15 5-km transects within a minimum known population of radio collar kit fox. Home range sizes for kit foxes on the study site were extremely large, averaging 20.5 km2. Scat deposition surveys had both the highest detection probabilities (= 0.88) and were the most closely related to known fox abundance (r2 =0.50, P = 0.001). For detecting kit foxes in a low density population we suggest using scat deposition transects during the breeding season. This method had low costs, was resilient to weather, had low labor requirements, and entailed no risk to the study animals. Next in determining kit fox presence is estimating kit fox distribution. We developed resource selection functions (RSF) using presence data from the noninvasive scat surveys to model kit fox distribution. We evaluated the predictive performance of RSFs built using three popular techniques (Maxent, fixed-effects and mixed-effects general linear models) combined with common environmental parameters (slope, aspect, elevation, soil type). Both the Maxent and fixed-effects models performed to an acceptable level with relatively high area under the curve (AUC) scores of 0.83 and 0.75, respectively. The mixed-effects model over valued higher elevations and had poor model fit. This study demonstrated that it was possible to create valid and informative predictive maps of a species distribution using a noninvasive survey method for detecting a carnivore existing at low density. By demonstrating the application of noninvasive surveying to model habitat quality for a small mesocarnivore, wildlife management agencies will be able to develop predictive maps for species of interest and provide more knowledge to help guide future management decisions. Advisors/Committee Members: Eric M. Gese, ;.

Subjects/Keywords: evaluation; survey methods; development; species distribution; models; Kit Foxes; Great Basin Desert; Animal Sciences

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Dempsey, S. J. (2013). Evaluation of Survey Methods and Development of Species Distribution Models for Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert. (Masters Thesis). Utah State University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2011

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dempsey, Stephen J. “Evaluation of Survey Methods and Development of Species Distribution Models for Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Utah State University. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2011.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dempsey, Stephen J. “Evaluation of Survey Methods and Development of Species Distribution Models for Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert.” 2013. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Dempsey SJ. Evaluation of Survey Methods and Development of Species Distribution Models for Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Utah State University; 2013. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2011.

Council of Science Editors:

Dempsey SJ. Evaluation of Survey Methods and Development of Species Distribution Models for Kit Foxes in the Great Basin Desert. [Masters Thesis]. Utah State University; 2013. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2011

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

21. Cusatis, Rachel N. Which Activities Count? Gender and Socioeconomic Differences in the Conceptualization of Physical Activity: the Role of Leisure, Housework and Dependent Care, and Paid Work.

Degree: PhD, Sociology, 2017, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

URL: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/1601

► Survey research on the overall health and physical activity of the United States has relied on self-reports from questions that ask about leisure-only activity.… (more)

▼ Survey research on the overall health and physical activity of the United States has relied on self-reports from questions that ask about leisure-only activity. Leisure activity patterns are known to be plagued by social forces that inhibit access and opportunity for women, compared to men, and for lower-socioeconomic individuals, compared to higher-socioeconomic individuals, making the further unpacking of leisure and other time use patterns imperative. To address this, the objective of this dissertation is to assess the different pathways individuals take to engage in health-benefiting physical activity and investigate the reliability and validity of physical activity survey questions as they relate to gender and socioeconomic disparities in physical activity. The intention of this project is to ultimately inform best practices for survey question wording and, more generally, public health policy on physical activity. The research accomplishes the overall objective by pursuing the following specific aims: (1) To assess whether gender and SES physical activity ‘gaps’ are artificially produced through inaccurate measurement of physical activity, which will be completed by analyzing time use patterns of a nationally representative pooled sample from the American Time Use Survey (ATUS); (2) To offer new evidence and discovery on the potential impacts of priming language on physical activity questionnaires that highlight different opportunities for moderate physical activity. Building on the knowledge gained from the statistical analysis described above, the next step will be to collect new survey data using an experimental design. The experiment consists of eight conditions that include priming language for physical activity questions that previous national survey have overlooked or have not taken into account. The project contributes an in-depth understanding of the theoretical relationship among gender, SES, social patterns of physical activity and time use in general, and understandings of physical activity as they relate to individuals’ survey questionnaire responses. This contribution is significant, because it can potentially transform future survey research as a means of studying the physical activity habits among diverse social groups. Advisors/Committee Members: Noelle Chesley.

Subjects/Keywords: Experiment; Gender; Health Disparities; Physical Activity; Socioeconomic Status; Survey Methods; Public Health; Sociology

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Cusatis, R. N. (2017). Which Activities Count? Gender and Socioeconomic Differences in the Conceptualization of Physical Activity: the Role of Leisure, Housework and Dependent Care, and Paid Work. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Retrieved from https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/1601

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cusatis, Rachel N. “Which Activities Count? Gender and Socioeconomic Differences in the Conceptualization of Physical Activity: the Role of Leisure, Housework and Dependent Care, and Paid Work.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/1601.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cusatis, Rachel N. “Which Activities Count? Gender and Socioeconomic Differences in the Conceptualization of Physical Activity: the Role of Leisure, Housework and Dependent Care, and Paid Work.” 2017. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Cusatis RN. Which Activities Count? Gender and Socioeconomic Differences in the Conceptualization of Physical Activity: the Role of Leisure, Housework and Dependent Care, and Paid Work. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; 2017. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/1601.

Council of Science Editors:

Cusatis RN. Which Activities Count? Gender and Socioeconomic Differences in the Conceptualization of Physical Activity: the Role of Leisure, Housework and Dependent Care, and Paid Work. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; 2017. Available from: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/1601

University of Connecticut

22. Stewart, Samantha. Evaluating the Success of Making Equitable, Predictable, and Transparent Development Decisions by Encouraging Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Through Two Participatory Design Case Studies.

Degree: MS, Plant Science, 2017, University of Connecticut

URL: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/1151

► The purpose of this thesis is to use participatory design strategies throughout the design process in order to make fair, transparent, and successful design… (more)

▼ The purpose of this thesis is to use participatory design strategies throughout the design process in order to make fair, transparent, and successful design outcomes. Participatory design is an approach that encourages actively involving all stakeholders, clients, community members, and site users to make sure the solution meets their desires and needs. This approach is used in two community based projects; the Ecological Screen in Fairfield, CT and Wolcott Park in West Hartford, CT. For my research I completed a series of stakeholder and client meetings, public workshops, and surveys in order to educate the public and build a strong consensus not only for the final design result, but also at every step throughout the process. This thesis provides case studies of the Ecological Screen and Wolcott Park projects in order to fully evaluate the effectiveness of its participatory design component. I used different evaluation methods for each case study. For the Ecological Screen project, I used a single method approach that focused on qualitative research. I had received speculation for using this evaluation method from the science community at UCONN. I then teamed up with social scientist, Dr. Miriah Russo Kelly, who educated me on using a blended methods approach. This mixed approach combined qualitative and quantitative research strategies through the use of surveys in order to evaluate the success of the participatory design component for the Wolcott Park Project. This thesis will explain the participatory design process as a fully integrated component of the design process throughout each case study. These processes will be evaluated through the separate methods as explained above. This thesis will also show how using blended or mixed research methods, instead of a single qualitative approach, when it comes to evaluating the success of a participatory design component will lead to a more concrete and in-depth findings. These discoveries lead to the development of an improved participatory design process and evaluation method that can be used in future projects. Advisors/Committee Members: Peter Miniutti, John Alexopoulos, Miriah Kelly, Peter Miniutti.

Subjects/Keywords: Landscape Architecture; Participatory Design; Community Design; Public Outreach; Mixed Methods Research; Survey; Process Evaluation

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Stewart, S. (2017). Evaluating the Success of Making Equitable, Predictable, and Transparent Development Decisions by Encouraging Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Through Two Participatory Design Case Studies. (Masters Thesis). University of Connecticut. Retrieved from https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/1151

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stewart, Samantha. “Evaluating the Success of Making Equitable, Predictable, and Transparent Development Decisions by Encouraging Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Through Two Participatory Design Case Studies.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Connecticut. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/1151.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stewart, Samantha. “Evaluating the Success of Making Equitable, Predictable, and Transparent Development Decisions by Encouraging Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Through Two Participatory Design Case Studies.” 2017. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Stewart S. Evaluating the Success of Making Equitable, Predictable, and Transparent Development Decisions by Encouraging Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Through Two Participatory Design Case Studies. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2017. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/1151.

Council of Science Editors:

Stewart S. Evaluating the Success of Making Equitable, Predictable, and Transparent Development Decisions by Encouraging Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Through Two Participatory Design Case Studies. [Masters Thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2017. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/1151

Rochester Institute of Technology

23. Love, Kristi. Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students.

Degree: MS, Department of Criminal Justice (CLA), 2017, Rochester Institute of Technology

URL: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9468

► Intimate partner violence (IPV) is receiving increased focus in society, with high profile examples of victimization involving athletes, actors, and politicians being discussed frequently.… (more)

▼ Intimate partner violence (IPV) is receiving increased focus in society, with high profile examples of victimization involving athletes, actors, and politicians being discussed frequently. Society is more accepting of reporting issues of abuse and seeking help for victims. As awareness of domestic and intimate partner violence has increased, resources to address this issue are likely being utilized more. However, some populations are likely being overlooked, underserved, or excluded from accessing these resources. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are among those who are underrepresented in the existing research on intimate partner violence. Research on victimization among Deaf and hard of hearing people is limited, and is even further limited among Deaf and hard of hearing college students. This is particularly concerning, as the number of incidents on college campuses involving IPV rises. A February 18, 2017 New York Times article, “Universities Face Pressure to Hold the Line on Title IX”, reported that 227 colleges and universities were under investigation for more than 300 Title IX violations. Among the institutions being investigated are Ivy League schools and other highly regarded programs. Colleges and universities are attempting to educate and prevent these incidents from happening in the wake of an exposure of inadequate reporting and support systems. Potential implications of these shortfalls in research include impacts on funding for prevention and education programs, particularly for those individuals who are underrepresented in the research. Stated, differently, problems of unknown magnitude are unlikely to be carefully addressed, hence this research’s focus on the underserved and overlooked population of Deaf and hard of hearing. The first purpose of this study is to determine whether data collected indicated significant correlations between auditory status and intimate partner victimization among Deaf and hard of hearing students. The second purpose is to determine if Deaf and hard of hearing college students would be victimized at higher rates than their hearing peers based on higher rates of childhood exposure to family violence. Lastly, the challenges with surveying the Deaf community will be addressed with an emphasis on a modified research method as a recommendation to improve the current study. Advisors/Committee Members: Jason Scott.

Subjects/Keywords: Deaf; Hard of hearing; Intimate partner violence; Survey research methods; Language translation

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Love, K. (2017). Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students. (Masters Thesis). Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9468

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Love, Kristi. “Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9468.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Love, Kristi. “Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students.” 2017. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Love K. Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2017. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9468.

Council of Science Editors:

Love K. Victimization Rates Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students. [Masters Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 2017. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/9468

University of Manitoba

24. Parveen, Saila. Quality of care in primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg: A comparative study.

Degree: Community Health Sciences, 2015, University of Manitoba

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30219

► Background: The overall quality of care has been defined in terms of a set of seven core attributes taken from contemporary conceptual frameworks for assessing… (more)

▼ Background: The overall quality of care has been defined in terms of a set of seven core attributes taken from contemporary conceptual frameworks for assessing primary healthcare systems. Attributes are assessed using sub-attribute questions picked from previously developed and validated national level survey instruments. Data has been collected through structured questionnaire survey utilizing Likert items and scale to capture respondents’ perceptions of care. Both descriptive and nonparametric statistical methods have been used for data analysis. Information on demographic factors helped to understand the response patterns across different cohort groups. Key objectives: 1) To determine the perception of patients and physicians regarding the overall quality of care and its constituent elements delivered through the primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg. 2) To compare the perceptions about different quality of care attributes as expressed by participating patients and physicians. Results: Both patients and physicians have positive views about the overall quality of care (median score >=4 on a 1-6 scale). Regarding individual attributes, “Interpersonal communication” and “Respectfulness” received the highest average score (5) and long-term health management received the lowest score (2). Patient and physician responses were found to be statistically different for access, comprehensiveness and long-term health management. The long wait time for seeing a doctor appeared to be a widely shared concern – only 43% of the patients urgently needing to see a doctor could get a same-day appointment; for non-urgent cases, less than 3% got a same-day appointment. Patients with higher educational levels appeared to be more critical about the quality of care; conversely, patients in good health rated the quality of care attributes more favourably. Conclusion: Patients and physicians are generally satisfied with the overall quality of care. However, patients have identified issues related to access, comprehensiveness of care and long-term health management. Patients concerns were found to be consistent with national level results. Long wait time was also flagged as a key concern. Primary healthcare clinics should proactively seek patient feedback to identify issues and improve their quality of service. Advisors/Committee Members: Katz, Alan (Community Health Sciences) (supervisor), Torabi, Mahmoud (Community Health Sciences) Fogg, Tom (Manitoba Health) (examiningcommittee).

Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Healthcare; Primary care clinics; Patient perception; Survey; Healthcare attributes; nonparametric statistical methods

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Parveen, S. (2015). Quality of care in primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg: A comparative study. (Masters Thesis). University of Manitoba. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30219

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Parveen, Saila. “Quality of care in primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg: A comparative study.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Manitoba. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30219.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Parveen, Saila. “Quality of care in primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg: A comparative study.” 2015. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Parveen S. Quality of care in primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg: A comparative study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30219.

Council of Science Editors:

Parveen S. Quality of care in primary healthcare clinics in Winnipeg: A comparative study. [Masters Thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30219

University of Guelph

25. Wolfe, Dianna Marie. Knowledge translation and exchange in the Canadian microbial food safety sector .

Degree: 2012, University of Guelph

URL: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/4896

► Knowledge translation and exchange (KTE) is integral to the formation of evidence-informed policy. Prior to the work presented in this dissertation, a significant body of… (more)

▼ Knowledge translation and exchange (KTE) is integral to the formation of evidence-informed policy. Prior to the work presented in this dissertation, a significant body of literature existed in the healthcare field regarding research-to-policy KTE; however, little was known about KTE between researchers and policymakers in the Canadian food safety system or the context-specific barriers that influence KTE. A mixed-methods approach was used, grounded in concepts from the healthcare literature, to explore Canadian food safety researchers’ KTE awareness and activities with policymakers, the barriers hindering KTE engagement and success, and timing and informational disparities between research and policy needs that may hinder KTE success. Canadian food safety researcher awareness of and engagement in KTE activities with policymakers was high. However engagement in activities identified as having the greatest potential for KTE success—i.e., collaboration with policymakers at all stages of the research process, provision of syntheses such as systematic reviews, and provision of a searchable database of research findings—was low relative to end-of-research dissemination of findings to policymakers. Several barriers were identified that limited KTE engagement and success from the researcher’s perspective, including an inability to identify relevant policymakers, high policymaker turnover, a lack of resources and support in the research organization, a perceived lack of KTE skills on the part of researchers, and an inability to break free from traditional publish-or-perish research roles. Apparent informational disconnects (i.e., research output not meeting policymakers’ apparent informational needs) were identified that may further hinder KTE and evidence-informed policymaking. While new methodologies, such as systematic review, have been adapted for food safety research, boosting researchers’ potential ability to produce policy-relevant evidence, a cultural shift must occur in research and policymaking organizations, if sustained KTE is to be successful. As well, significant future investment must be made on the part of research organizations and policymakers, if KTE barriers are to be mitigated. Future research should evaluate KTE tools (e.g., sustained linkages between researchers and policymakers, provision of syntheses, provision of access to a database of research findings) to identify specific methods that may facilitate research use in food safety policymaking. Advisors/Committee Members: Sargeant, Jan (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Knowledge translation; Food safety; Mixed-methods; Bibliometric analysis; Survey; Research use; Evidence-informed policy making

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Wolfe, D. M. (2012). Knowledge translation and exchange in the Canadian microbial food safety sector . (Thesis). University of Guelph. Retrieved from https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/4896

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wolfe, Dianna Marie. “Knowledge translation and exchange in the Canadian microbial food safety sector .” 2012. Thesis, University of Guelph. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/4896.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wolfe, Dianna Marie. “Knowledge translation and exchange in the Canadian microbial food safety sector .” 2012. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Wolfe DM. Knowledge translation and exchange in the Canadian microbial food safety sector . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Guelph; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/4896.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Wolfe DM. Knowledge translation and exchange in the Canadian microbial food safety sector . [Thesis]. University of Guelph; 2012. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/4896

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas State University – San Marcos

26. Sanchez, Brittney Lyne. Detectability Affects The Performance of Survey Methods - A Comparison of Sampling Methods of Freshwater Mussels in Central Texas.

Degree: MS, Biology, 2018, Texas State University – San Marcos

URL: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/7780

► Designing effective surveys for freshwater mussels (Unionidae) is a challenge, because they are spatially clustered and often found in low densities. The objective of this… (more)

▼ Designing effective surveys for freshwater mussels (Unionidae) is a challenge, because they are spatially clustered and often found in low densities. The objective of this study was to examine how the effectiveness of three different survey methods (timed searches, transect method, and adaptive cluster method) varied between different habitats at six sites in the San Saba, Guadalupe, and San Antonio Rivers in Central Texas. Species richness, the total number of mussels per search effort, species composition and size distribution obtained with different survey methods were compared between sites. Timed searches were generally the most effective method in detecting species especially when densities were low (≤ 0.2 individuals per m2) or mussels were highly clustered. The adaptive cluster method, however, was as effective as timed searches in detecting species when densities were moderate or higher (>2 ind. per m2) and detected more species than timed searches at a site at which habitat conditions hindered searches. The performance of adaptive cluster in respect to number of mussels found per unit search effort seemed to be enhanced by sandy substrate facilitating the detection of mussels, and timed searches were less effective at sites at which habitat conditions hindered the detectability of mussels. Differences in detectability of mussels was not only associated with habitat conditions, but also with the size of mussels, their behavior and morphology. Timed searches detected a larger proportion of larger mussels that tended to be less burrowed and that had shells with more sculpturing compared to quantitative methods. In addition, surveyors with more search experience detected a larger number of mussels. Our results suggest that to design effective surveys variation in detectability of mussels must be considered which depends on local habitat conditions, experience of surveyor, behavior, size and morphology of mussels. Advisors/Committee Members: Schwalb, Astrid N. (advisor), Nowlin, Weston (committee member), Rodriguez, David (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Survey methods; Freshwater Mussels; Detectability; Central Texas; Freshwater mussels – Texas; Unionidae – Texas

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Sanchez, B. L. (2018). Detectability Affects The Performance of Survey Methods - A Comparison of Sampling Methods of Freshwater Mussels in Central Texas. (Masters Thesis). Texas State University – San Marcos. Retrieved from https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/7780

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sanchez, Brittney Lyne. “Detectability Affects The Performance of Survey Methods - A Comparison of Sampling Methods of Freshwater Mussels in Central Texas.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Texas State University – San Marcos. Accessed November 21, 2019. https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/7780.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sanchez, Brittney Lyne. “Detectability Affects The Performance of Survey Methods - A Comparison of Sampling Methods of Freshwater Mussels in Central Texas.” 2018. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Sanchez BL. Detectability Affects The Performance of Survey Methods - A Comparison of Sampling Methods of Freshwater Mussels in Central Texas. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas State University – San Marcos; 2018. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/7780.

Council of Science Editors:

Sanchez BL. Detectability Affects The Performance of Survey Methods - A Comparison of Sampling Methods of Freshwater Mussels in Central Texas. [Masters Thesis]. Texas State University – San Marcos; 2018. Available from: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/7780

Duke University

27. Frenk, Steven Michael. The Role of Religious Congregations in the Mental Health Care System .

Degree: 2011, Duke University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10161/3916

► This dissertation examines congregations' sponsorship of social services for people living with mental disorders. Using data from a nationally representative sample of U.S. congregations,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sociology; Religion; Mental Health; Congregation; Mental Health; Quantitative Methods; Religion; Social Services; Survey Research

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Frenk, S. M. (2011). The Role of Religious Congregations in the Mental Health Care System . (Thesis). Duke University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10161/3916

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Frenk, Steven Michael. “The Role of Religious Congregations in the Mental Health Care System .” 2011. Thesis, Duke University. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10161/3916.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Frenk, Steven Michael. “The Role of Religious Congregations in the Mental Health Care System .” 2011. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Frenk SM. The Role of Religious Congregations in the Mental Health Care System . [Internet] [Thesis]. Duke University; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10161/3916.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Frenk SM. The Role of Religious Congregations in the Mental Health Care System . [Thesis]. Duke University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10161/3916

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Pretoria

28. Kanasi, Taswika Portia. Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals.

Degree: Music, 2008, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27043

► Primary school teacher education in Botswana has undergone a tremendous change in recent years. The former two-year Primary Teaching Certificate has been phased out and… (more)

▼ Primary school teacher education in Botswana has undergone a tremendous change in recent years. The former two-year Primary Teaching Certificate has been phased out and replaced by a three-year diploma in primary education. In the three-year teacher training programme, students have the liberty to specialize in two subjects. Since teacher education plays a pivotal role in the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of the curriculum, it is envisaged that the three-year programme will adequately equip students to ensure efficient and effective syllabi delivery. It is on this premise that this study examined the training of primary school teachers for musical arts education in Botswana’s colleges of primary education. It further identifies the problems in the teacher training programme and proposes ways in which the music training programme could be improved. The research was conducted following a survey method in which data collection techniques of questionnaires, interviews and observations were used. Primary school teachers responded to the questionnaire and some were observed. College lecturers were interviewed. In addition, some important insights were obtained from literature and have been incorporated in this study. Information obtained revealed that students are admitted at the colleges of education with little or no formal music education and this makes it difficult for them to choose music as an area of specialisation. The syllabi that are used for the two music categories do not differ much; there is inadequate allocation of time for music lessons. The syllabi do not cover much African music, concentrating more on Western educationists than on African ones. Colleges of education lack resources for effective training and the emphasis is more on the theoretical aspect than the practical component. The study indicates that teachers are of the opinion that the training they undergo does not adequately equip them to face the challenges of the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) syllabus - which deals with practical subjects of which music is one. Consequently, very few activities are employed when teaching the CAPA syllabus at primary schools. Primary schools also lack musical instruments. Teachers are unable to integrate music with other art forms because the training does not include the integration of arts education. These are some of the problems faced by the teacher training as revealed by this study. The research proposes ways in which the admission can be done and the syllabus for musical arts education which can then be used at colleges. There are also recommendations to be considered by the Ministry of Education, music educators and parents, in order to improve musical arts education in Botswana. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof C van Niekerk (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Primary schools programmes; Survey methods; Teacher training; Musical arts education; Capa syllabus; Interviews; Music educationists; Botswana; Syllabi; UCTD

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Kanasi, T. (2008). Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27043

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kanasi, Taswika. “Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals.” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27043.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kanasi, Taswika. “Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals.” 2008. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Kanasi T. Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2008. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27043.

Council of Science Editors:

Kanasi T. Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27043

The Ohio State University

29. Stalter, Ann M. Assessing Facilitating Factors and Barriers to Body Mass Index Screening among School Nurses.

Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2009, The Ohio State University

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236626402

► Child obesity among school age children is epidemic in the United States (U.S.). A critical review of literature was completed that concluded that Body… (more)

▼ Child obesity among school age children is epidemic in the United States (U.S.). A critical review of literature was completed that concluded that Body Mass Index (BMI) screening for early identification and growth surveillance is needed for successful school-based obesity prevention intervention programs. This study used total survey design methods to identify the BMI screening practices of school nurses (SNs) and to identify the facilitating factors and barriers to BMI screening in public elementary schools among school age populations. Focus groups were used to identify current BMI screening practice in terms of facilitating factors and barriers. Survey methods were used to determine the validity of the barriers and facilitating factors identified in the focus groups. An adapted version of the Health People 2010 Determinants of Health Model guided this research. Results from 3 focus groups with SNs (N=25) working in public elementary schools indicated that SN BMI screening practice was conditional to policy, school social and physical environments, risk/protection, and access to quality health care. Themes related to geographic area emerged. All SNs described teachers as the most important facilitating factor. Suburban SNs identified that gym teachers were especially important to their BMI screening process. Urban SNs collectively agreed that trained personnel such as aides would be very helpful for data collection and BMI conversion. Rural SNs were also interested in collaborative work but focused on assisting one another as opposed to hiring assistance. Primary barriers voiced by SNs included lack of privacy, time, and policy. School size and amount of space the SNs had to assess a child were barriers, but for rural SNs this assumed there was a specific area designated as a clinic. For suburban SNs, having space to obtain BMIs located near a gym class was important. Urban SNs focused their concerns primarily on school organization and the logistic of obtaining data. Age and grade level had an effect on how rapidly data were collected. Geography in terms of the number and distance of schools that any one nurse is assigned affects the time a nurse can collect data. Subsequent to the focus group work a survey entitled the Body Mass Index Screening Survey (BMI-SS) was developed to allow for a more thorough assessment of SN BMI screening practices. Total survey design methods were used to establish face and content validity as well as baseline reliability. Face validity was established by subjective determination using 3 SN in a focus group discussion. Content validity was established with a Content Validity Index (.80) by 3 SN experts and 10 clinicians. Reliability was established through test-retest by 10 SN certification students. Administration of the survey to a randomly selected group of SNs is recommended so that data can be used to support policy and obesity intervention standards for care of school age children. Advisors/Committee Members: Polivka, Barbara (Advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Nursing; BMI; screening; school nurses; school age children; barriers; facilitating factors; survey methods; focus groups; BMI-SS; Content Validity Index

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Stalter, A. M. (2009). Assessing Facilitating Factors and Barriers to Body Mass Index Screening among School Nurses. (Doctoral Dissertation). The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236626402

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stalter, Ann M. “Assessing Facilitating Factors and Barriers to Body Mass Index Screening among School Nurses.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, The Ohio State University. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236626402.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stalter, Ann M. “Assessing Facilitating Factors and Barriers to Body Mass Index Screening among School Nurses.” 2009. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

Stalter AM. Assessing Facilitating Factors and Barriers to Body Mass Index Screening among School Nurses. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. The Ohio State University; 2009. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236626402.

Council of Science Editors:

Stalter AM. Assessing Facilitating Factors and Barriers to Body Mass Index Screening among School Nurses. [Doctoral Dissertation]. The Ohio State University; 2009. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1236626402

University of Pretoria

30. [No author]. Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals .

Degree: 2008, University of Pretoria

URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08052008-164522/

► Primary school teacher education in Botswana has undergone a tremendous change in recent years. The former two-year Primary Teaching Certificate has been phased out and… (more)

▼ Primary school teacher education in Botswana has undergone a tremendous change in recent years. The former two-year Primary Teaching Certificate has been phased out and replaced by a three-year diploma in primary education. In the three-year teacher training programme, students have the liberty to specialize in two subjects. Since teacher education plays a pivotal role in the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of the curriculum, it is envisaged that the three-year programme will adequately equip students to ensure efficient and effective syllabi delivery. It is on this premise that this study examined the training of primary school teachers for musical arts education in Botswana’s colleges of primary education. It further identifies the problems in the teacher training programme and proposes ways in which the music training programme could be improved. The research was conducted following a survey method in which data collection techniques of questionnaires, interviews and observations were used. Primary school teachers responded to the questionnaire and some were observed. College lecturers were interviewed. In addition, some important insights were obtained from literature and have been incorporated in this study. Information obtained revealed that students are admitted at the colleges of education with little or no formal music education and this makes it difficult for them to choose music as an area of specialisation. The syllabi that are used for the two music categories do not differ much; there is inadequate allocation of time for music lessons. The syllabi do not cover much African music, concentrating more on Western educationists than on African ones. Colleges of education lack resources for effective training and the emphasis is more on the theoretical aspect than the practical component. The study indicates that teachers are of the opinion that the training they undergo does not adequately equip them to face the challenges of the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) syllabus - which deals with practical subjects of which music is one. Consequently, very few activities are employed when teaching the CAPA syllabus at primary schools. Primary schools also lack musical instruments. Teachers are unable to integrate music with other art forms because the training does not include the integration of arts education. These are some of the problems faced by the teacher training as revealed by this study. The research proposes ways in which the admission can be done and the syllabus for musical arts education which can then be used at colleges. There are also recommendations to be considered by the Ministry of Education, music educators and parents, in order to improve musical arts education in Botswana. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof C van Niekerk (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Primary schools programmes; Survey methods; Teacher training; Musical arts education; Capa syllabus; Interviews; Music educationists; Botswana; Syllabi; UCTD

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author], [. (2008). Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08052008-164522/

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals .” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 21, 2019. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08052008-164522/.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals .” 2008. Web. 21 Nov 2019.

Vancouver:

author] [. Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2008. [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08052008-164522/.

Council of Science Editors:

author] [. Teacher training for primary school musical arts education in Botswana : problems and proposals . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2008. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08052008-164522/

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