Antimicrobial selection decisions in veterinary medicine are currently based on formalized training, proper interpretation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) reports, practice experience and review of peer-reviewed publications. In veterinary medicine, there is a lack…
This mixed-methods study investigated why Black female teachers remain in the profession by analyzing how they support their teacher efficacy. Situated in a social cognitive theoretical framework and a critical race feminist framework, the researcher analyzed teacher efficacy co…
The systemic oppression in the United States can be found when educational institutions expand the divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots.” There is a historical pattern of schools serving the most marginalized communities receiving novice teachers and experiencing high t…
Problem : Fear of a painful dental injection and subsequent avoidance behavior are significant barriers to regular visits to the dentist. An anesthetic procedure that would avoid the discomfort of a local anesthetic injection thus obviating fear and anxiety about receiving a "sh…
Many societies possess traditions that are so strongly honored that they take precedence over modern ideology. This is the case in Yemen. By middle school, for example, ideas about gender and gender roles are so strongly ingrained, that boys and girls holdfast to those time-hono…
A very important element of the youth athletic experience is the coach, who plays a key role in the athletic and personal development of each player. This research explored whether the incorporation of professional training enhanced coaching efficacy for youth sport coaches. The…
What contributes to democracy's survival after initial elections? Scholarship on democratization and regime change suggests several factors conducive to democracy's survival, including higher levels of socioeconomic development, stronger parliaments and weaker presidents, and a …
Though studies of collective action date back to at least the 1890's, in recent years there have been a number of developments in the social identity and collective action literatures clarifying how and why collective action emerges. Bandura's concepts of self-efficacy and colle…
This project sought to examine selected leadership succession models to discover best practices and warnings for Pyeongtaek DaeKwang Church (PDC) and other churches to employ as deemed helpful.