BEARdocs at Baylor University: Recent submissions
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Cardiovascular and renal responses to continuous, moderate and high-intensity interval exercise in mid-spectrum CKD.
(2018-08-31)The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the effect a short acute bout of aerobic exercise had on vascular and renal function in individuals with midspectrum CKD. Six men and fourteen women (Age = 62.0 ± ... -
Your own personal Jesus : individualized religious sectarianism in the mid-victorian novel.
(2018-11-16)This Dissertation explores four novels from the mid-nineteenth century, two of which are by canonical authors, Charles Dickens and George Eliot; two not as well known, Charles Kingsley and Charlotte Yonge. The nineteenth ... -
The use of demand assessments in the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior.
(2018-10-08)Selection of demands without a demand assessment could result in a failure to identify an escape function for escape-maintained challenging behavior. Demands may be categorized into two categories: low-aversive and ... -
"I can't go on, I'll go on" : narrative consolation in the works of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett.
(2018-11-13)This dissertation examines the role of narrative consolation in the works of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. Specifically, I argue that narrative holds immense consolatory power for Joyce and Beckett. Despite the clear ... -
A Thomistic principle of virtue individuation.
(2018-10-16)In this dissertation, I aim to accomplish two goals. The first goal is to draw contemporary moral philosophers' attention to the need for a principal approach to virtue individuation. When we individuate virtues, we answer ... -
From the exodus to Abraham : intertextuality in Micah 6-7.
(2018-11-02)Micah 6-7 contains more than fifteen references to people, places, and events in the narrated history of Israel (e.g., Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Balak, Balaam, Shittim, Gilead, Abraham). This confluence of canonical references ... -
Investigating dimeric boroles as sources of monomers.
(2018-11-20)Boroles are 4π electron, antiaromatic, BC₄ systems that boast an array of interesting reactivity, including ring expansion, ring opening, Diels-Alder, and redox chemistry. The majority of publications in the last 10 years ... -
Choice-making interventions to reduce challenging behavior for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(2018-11-27)A systematic literature review was conducted to summarize the current literature on interventions incorporating choice to reduce challenging behavior. Current literature supports the effectiveness of choice-making interventions ... -
Direct rheological characterization of polymer and polymer composite filament used in fused filament fabrication additive manufacturing.
(2018-11-28)Understanding the behavior of polymer melt flows is important for predicting final part quality and improve processing performance, particularly in Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Additive Manufacturing (AM). There are ... -
Thomas Fermi model for mesons and new noise subtraction techniques in lattice QCD.
(2018-12-03)Lattice QCD calculations of quark loop operators are extremely time-consuming to evaluate. To calculate these diagrams we use stochastic noise methods, which employ a randomly generated set of noise vectors to project out ... -
An evaluation of generalization strategies used with functional communication training.
(2018-12-04)Research has shown that functional communication training (FCT) is effective for reducing problem behavior and multiple schedules can facilitate reinforcer schedule thinning during FCT. Most studies that have used multiple ... -
Late quaternary Alaskan paleoclimate : geoarchaeological insights into the Pleistocene-Holocene transition.
(2018-11-26)Eastern Beringia is a region which has undergone dramatic changes since the end of the Last Glacial Maximum, environmentally and climatically. These changing conditions likely contributed to the changes in human behavior ... -
Servants or saviors? Exploring the impact of international volunteerism on host communities and volunteers.
(2018-10-26)International volunteer service (IVS) has rapidly expanded in the last decade among its volunteer participants and sponsoring agencies. Scholars have diverse opinions on the efficacy and ethics of IVS. Proponents suggest ... -
The material culture of the Polley Mansion, Whitehall : vernacular architecture, decorative arts, and domestic arts.
(2018-12-05)The Polley Mansion, with its massive walls, generous proportions, and wide double galleries, is described in Texas Homes of the 19th Century as “one of the most important plantation homes in early Texas.” In fact, the ... -
The effects of active learning on professional development motivation in early childhood teachers.
(2018-11-06)A quasi-experimental design was conducted to examine the motivation of in-service early childhood teachers to pursue additional professional development opportunities and implement evidence-based strategies in their ... -
If I see, let me see double.
(2018-11-27)If I See, Let Me See Double is comprised of four essays, including one critical introduction and three creative nonfiction pieces, which consider the concept of negative space. The introduction places the theme of negative ... -
Damage accumulation of bovine bone under chaotic and variable amplitude loading.
(2018-11-19)Stress fractures are a common occurrence that can be detrimental to an athlete’s career. At present, there is no method for early detection of stress fractures. This study is a continuation of the pilot study to determine ... -
Bioaccumulation of contaminants of emerging concern in dynamic ecosystems.
(2018-11-14)The aquatic environment includes complex systems on which society relies to provide ecosystem services and support biodiversity. In recent years, the demand for aquatic-ecosystem commodities has greatly increased due to ... -
Creating vocal advocates on Twitter : examining the importance of purpose in social media communication.
(2018-11-13)Social media is a powerful tool for organizations to build relationships, promote services and encourage community activism. Through content analysis, this study investigates which types of messaging on Twitter are effective ... -
Selling a university : a content analysis of NCAA Division I colleges’ featured YouTube videos using the Spirituality in Advertising Framework.
(2018-11-13)American universities are using social media outlets to reach audiences; moreover, the collegiate YouTube channels included in this study had more than 1.5 million subscribers as of August 31, 2018. Past studies have ...