Urban greenspaces and streetscapes impact quality of life for residents in cities. This
research study explores the changing characteristics of urban greenspaces and streetscapes over
the past century in Muncie, Indiana. ...
This study investigated the preferences of ovarian cancer patients within the waiting
room environment during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the gynecologic oncology treatment
process, waiting rooms become a routine ...
45 years after its first film, the Star Wars franchise continues to reign over the pop culture
landscape. As the franchise expands at a rapid rate through streaming, division in the fandom and
lackluster critic ratings ...
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has posed great obstacles for athletes and
their athletic teams. Individuals have been engaged in rapid change of direction movements such
as cutting maneuvers and ...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent neuro-degenerative disorders in the world,
with 1 in 9 people age 65 years or older being affected. AD has been studied for comorbidities. A
common comorbidity is ...
The term “microplastic” refers to tiny plastic fragments that are a result of plastic degradation or
were purposefully manufactured. Microplastic waste is a contaminant of emerging concern, and
potentially impacts the ...
Parks are important public spaces that encourage physical activity and recreation, promote
emotional well-being, and provide a place for social gatherings. Parks are more valuable when
they offer ample space and amenities ...
Inflammation is an important part of the body’s defense mechanism when there is infection, disease,
or trauma. The inflammatory response is heavily circumstantial; when, where, and how inflammation is
triggered can ...
The Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea) is a Neotropical migrant that breeds in the
hardwood forests of eastern and central North America and winters in the Andes Mountains. Its
population has declined 3% annually ...
Unsymmetrical benzyl disubstituted malononitriles are important pesticide compounds
that are effective against insect pests, acarine pests, and nematode pests. These compounds can
be synthesized in good yields through ...
Interior designers must consider a wide breadth of issues when they create
design solutions that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants (About
CIDQ, 2022). In the era of global climate change, this ...
Many organizations currently struggle greatly with temperature forecasting. The agricultural,
ecological, environmental, and industrial sectors all take temperature forecasting very seriously.
Planning actions that ...
Parents of pediatric cancer patients have faced increasing responsibility in the provision
of care for sick children (Williams et al., 2014). Though perspectives focusing on the mental
health and psychopathology of ...
Arrangements of popular music have long held a role in the programming practices of
choral ensembles. However, general-purpose concert choirs—whether professional, community based, or educational—tend to focus on performing ...
There are more students with dis/abilities enrolling in college and university programs
than ever before. Despite legislation and other initiatives, the graduation rate of these students
continues to be below that of ...
This study addresses four mid-twentieth-century American poems: Muriel Rukeyser’s “The
Book of the Dead” (1938). Melvin Tolson’s Libretto for the Republic of Liberia (1953),
Langston Hughes Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for ...
This study utilizes a phenomenological framework to better understand homeschooled students’
experiences of psychological wellbeing during their transition to college. Psychological
wellbeing was examined using Ryff’s ...
Youth needing residential treatment often have several stressors impacting daily living
such as traumatic experiences, family conflict, and externalizing and internalizing symptoms.
There is a current call to action for ...
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of two electronic tactile
prompting devices when used as part of a self-monitoring intervention for increasing on-task
behavior for girls who struggle with inattention. ...
This dissertation seeks to fill this pedagogical gap through a, first of its kind,
online guide showing video of dancers completing the steps, preceded by the ballet teacher
demonstrating the combinations, with appropriate ...