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Literature Review: David Riesman’s ([1950] 2002) concept of other-directedness characterizes the majority of society today. He labeled other-directed the tendency of post 1950 American society to be more influenced by the ...
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This thesis will look to comparatively analyze the main Taiwanese Presidential candidates’ policies, examine Taiwan’s past election patterns, and discuss the political and economic implications of the 2020 Taiwanese ...
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(Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2017-10-01)Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern among many industrialized countries. Authors Meer and Lim present a clear view on the effect of social networks on BMI for adolescents from randomly-assigned seventh ...
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(Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2017-08-01)Obesity among children is an important public health concern, and social networks may play a role in students' habits that increase the likelihood of being overweight. We examine data from South Korean middle schools, where ...
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(1998)Two of the most pressing problems facing today's rapidly growing population of refugees are dealing with the consequences of their past traumatic experiences (PTSD symptomology) and adjusting to a new culture (acculturation). ...
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(2015-11-03)Organizations, non-profit or otherwise, often rely on the work of volunteers to accomplish their goals. And although it is often the case that sufficient volunteers can be procured to complete a given task, it remains an ...
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(2018-04-30)Hurricane Harvey brought over 100 cm of rain to the lower drainage basin of the Brazos River and resulted in the highest discharge event in the recorded history of the river. On Sept. 10th, 2017, during the waning phase ...
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(2013-02-04)Early in vertebrate development, the neural plate, from which the central nervous system forms, is subdivided into four gross domains through a process called patterning. Defects in neural plate patterning can have severe ...
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(2021-05-04)Background: This study aims to analyze how contemporary films employed the #MeToo movement for plot inspiration. I hypothesize that films produced between 2016-2020 will depict a diversified, nuanced representation of ...
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(2014-09-17)Meta-rhetoric, or rhetoric that addresses rhetoric itself, is continuously metamorphosing and growing in acceptance. Discussions of this issue date back to ancient times, with Plato’s Phaedrus examining the morality of ...
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(Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2016-10-10)This atypical election cycle has diverted attention from the growing evidence that premiums for health insurance sold on the exchanges are rising while options have declined. Health expenditures are also again growing ...
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(2007-07-14)The purpose of this project was to gain a better understanding of the means used to keep large proteins from becoming too stable. As globular proteins become larger, they bury a larger fraction of their side chains and ...
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Literature Review: The researchers have provided an in depth look into the established connections identified between learner engagement and performance (Kuh, 2003; Robinson & Hullinger, 2008; Stott, 2016; Calvo & Reio, ...
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(2015-12-10)Based within the cultural psychological perspective, this study will analyze how racial/ethnic identity and the degree of stereotypicality in Hispanic-themed cultural products affect Latino’s attitudes towards immigration ...
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(1991)In this study, the marketing techniques of general hospitals in Texas are compared to see if any similarities or differences exist between private for-profit, private not-far-profit, and public (not-for-profit) hospitals. ...
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(1986)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the understanding of stable dispositions and the development of a realistic self-concept. It was hypothesized that once children have acquired the understanding ...
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How The Chapter 313 Tax Incentive Has Impacted Solar Energy Expansion and School Districts in Texas The development of solar energy in Texas began to increase rapidly in 2019, quickly catching up with California, the nationwide leader. This recent rapid increase is an ongoing trend that presents a unique opportunity to ...
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Following an analysis of the current religious demographics trend in America, The Pew Research Center suggests that the percentage of individuals who identify as Christian could decline to half of the current population ...
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The rapid neutron-capture (r-)process, is responsible for the creation of about half the elements heavier than iron in the Universe. However, the nature and astrophysical site of the r-process is still strongly debated. ...
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(2009-06-09)Mangos contain numerous compounds that have been shown to exhibit antioxidant properties. These compounds, most of which are polyphenolics, are linked to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities in the body. Mangos ...