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Aspectual competition and iterative contexts in contemporary Upper Sorbian
(Slavica Publishers, 2001)In Upper Sorbian, as in the other contemporary West Slavic languages, iterative/ habitual actions (acts or events) can be expressed by both imperfective and perfective verbs. Aspectual competition in iterative contexts ... -
The aspectual structure of the adjective Spanish ser and estar
(John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2020-05-13)This paper argues that the stage-level and individual-level distinctions for adjectival predicates, diagnosed in Spanish by the copulas ser and estar, can be derived by positing a sortal distinction in the temporal arguments ... -
Assessing academic (dis)honesty: a factor analytic study
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)For over 70 years, research has tackled the issue of academic misconduct in the university setting. However, a review of the literature reveals that (a) consensus on the magnitude of such behavior has not been reached ... -
Assessing alternative text presentation and tablet device usage for low vision leisure reading
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Low vision affects approximately 246 million people worldwide. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of low vision in developed countries, and the incidence is expected to rise in the next ... -
Assessing alternative text presentation and tablet device usage for low vision leisure reading
(Springer, 2020-07-10)We conducted 3 studies to learn about elements of satisfaction for leisure reading in low vision. Study 1 focused on alternative reading formats such as scrolling text and rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP). Study 2 ... -
Assessing community health partnerships in Kansas: Using the partner tool to understand relationships
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)Collaborative partnerships involving different sectors are a strategy used to address complex community health issues. Engaging diverse organizations as partners, identifying resources that can be exchanged for mutual ... -
Assessing demographic factors immigration factors & community support for depression among local immigrants
(Wichita State University, 2020-07)There are an estimated 40,072 immigrants living in Wichita, Kansas making up 10% of the local population (American, 2017). It is imperative to support the mental well-being of immigrants who contribute markedly to the ... -
Assessing educators' perceptions of ethicalness of various assessment practices
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)This study was an attempt to better measure teacher's perceptions of ethical assessment behavior. A new instrument, the Educators' Perceptions of Ethical Assessment Practice (EPEAP) was developed. The EPEAP is a combination ... -
Assessing health-related stereotype threats and mental healthcare experiences among a LGBT sample
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-09-24)Stereotype threats have been documented in an academic and work setting and have been found to have a significant impact on an individual’s behavior as it could be a barrier in receiving healthcare services. This paper ... -
Assessing physician wellness: Preventing burnout and promoting well–being
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Burnout is a response to high stress levels, and occupational restraints, assessed as high emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and compassion fatigue, and reduced personal accomplishment and compassion satisfaction. ... -
Assessing population demographics of sericea (Lespedeza cuneata) in response to environmental variation and land management in the Great Plains
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Sericea (Lespedeza cuneata) is an invasive, perennial legume threatening native grasslands in the Great Plains. Although much is known about Sericea, population demographics (survival, growth, reproduction, and recruitment) ... -
Assessing the career aspirations, family structure and ability to succeed among African-American males
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)The purpose of the evaluation was to compare the career aspirations, family structure, and ability to succeed of African American males to other groups. Four hundred and seventy three males were surveyed at the baseline ... -
Assessing the demographic effects of Aztec imperialism: ancient mitochondrial and nuclear DNA evidence from Xaltocan, Mexico
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014-03)Between AD 1428 and 1521, the Aztec empire conquered numerous polities in the Basin of Mexico. At Xaltocan, an influential Otomi town, historical and archaeological evidence provide conflicting accounts of the ... -
Assessing the dipole moments and directional cross sections of proteins and complexes by differential ion mobility spectrometry
(American Chemical Society, 2022-05-02)Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) has become a mainstream approach to fractionate complex mixtures, separate isomers, and assign the molecular geometries. All modalities were grouped into linear IMS (based on the absolute ... -
Assessing the Generalization of relapse-prevention behaviors of sexual offenders diagnosed with an intellectual disability
(SAGE Publications, 2014-01)The generalization of relapse-prevention skills of 10 males residing at a state facility for sexual offenders diagnosed with an intellectual disability was assessed in the community using three different experimental probes: ... -
Assessing the health attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of African Americans attending church: a comparison from two communities
(Springer, 2000-06)Public health officials and researchers continue to be increasingly concerned about the health of populations of color, especially African Americans. A survey was administered in African American churches in two communities ... -
Assessing the impact of triazine herbicides on organophosphate insecticide toxicity to the earthworm Eisenia fetida
(Springer New York, 2003-10)A standard Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) filter paper test was used to assess the acute toxicity of chlorpyrifos, atrazine, cyanazine, and simazine to the earthworm Eisenia fetida. Acute ... -
Assessing the knowledge and perceptions of sickle cell disease in healthcare professionals, Black American, Latinx American, and other populations within the Midwest
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious and debilitating disease that primarily affects Black and Latinx populations here in the United States; however, it can affect other racial and ethnic groups as well. In the Midwest, ... -
Assessing the level of secondary traumatic stress experienced by children’s advocacy center employees
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)At work, employees of children’s advocacy centers (CACs) are routinely exposed to the trauma experienced by the children they help. This secondary exposure to trauma can elicit responses similar to, or meeting diagnostic ... -
Assessing the mediating role of spiritual factors on the relationship between stress and depression among older adults in assisted living facilities
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)This study examined the relationship between stress and depression, and the mediating role of spiritual factors among 316 older adults, 65 years or older in assisted living facilities (ALFs). Hierarchical regression analysis ...