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LGBTQIA+ consumer perceptions of brand representation: exploring the tensions between storytelling and action
(2024-03-15)LGBTQIA+ visibility in marketing and advertising has gained momentum since the late 1960s. Inspired by the increased visibility, this study explores the responses of Generation Z LGBTQIA+ self-identifying individuals through ... -
Petrogenetic relationships of the Pliocene Barker Pass volcanic debris-avalanche deposits in northern Sierra Nevada, California
(2023-12-18)he Pliocene Barker Pass volcanic debris-avalanche deposits unconformably overly Cretaceous and older rocks in the northern Sierra Nevada in California. Basaltic to dacitic megablocks associated with these deposits are ... -
Prediction of rapid speech sound stimuli in a DCDC2 knockout rat model of dyslexia
(2023-12-18)Developmental dyslexia is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder and is thought to be very heterogeneous, as it is associated with both genetic and environmental factors and individuals with dyslexia may have deficits ... -
Identifying the sediment source of the Lower Cenomanian Maness Shale
(2023-12-18)The Maness Shale is a clay-rich mudrock that marks the transition from a carbonate platform to a siliciclastic-dominated shelf at the inception of the Woodbine succession within the east Texas region of the Gulf Coast ... -
Development and implementation of a web-based intervention for HIV prevention and treatment
(2023-12-18)Globally, 39 million people are living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), with 1.3 million new HIV acquisitions in 2022. Compared to the general population, substance use disorders are more prevalent among people ... -
A regional analysis of the Jurassic Morrison Formation in northeastern New Mexico
(2023-12-18)The geoscience community has neglected exposures of the Upper Jurassic Morrison Formation in northeastern New Mexico compared to that of the western Colorado Plateau. This study uses methods such as lithofacies associations, ... -
A delicate dance of winds, tides and ram pressure stripping: the complex processes forming the Magellanic Stream
(2023-12-18)As galaxies interact, their gaseous debris is swept away by tidal forces and ram pressure stripping. A prominent, gaseous stream, called the Magellanic Stream (MS), trails behind the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) galaxy. ... -
Water quality can impact water resource use by bats in urban areas
(2023-12-18)For urban areas to be suitable for wildlife, water resources need to be available and accessible and water quality can dictate whether wildlife utilizes a resource or not. In urban environments, water has higher levels of ... -
Improving urban flyways for bats: the importance of the tree canopy structure
(2023-12-18)Movement corridors represent an important resource, allowing wildlife to access resources (Jones et al. 2018, Scharf et al. 2018, Gregory et al. 2021). In this study, we examined five tree metrics that could influence ... -
Depositional environment and reservoir characteristics of the Upper Woodbine sandstones in outcrop at Lake Grapevine, Texas
(2023-12-18)The Middle Cenomanian Woodbine sandstones act as a major reservoir system for many large oil fields throughout East Texas. Although numerous studies have been completed on Woodbine outcrops within DFW Metroplex, none have ... -
The swing dance revival and its effects on the research and preservation of swing-era music and materials
(2023-12-18)Pop culture has a fascination with the past, often seen through a nostalgic lens. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, some of that fascination turned towards the swing era, with its big band style of jazz and its energetic ... -
The race of publishing: the troubling whiteness in publishing and the forces fighting back
(2023-12-13)As the book community grows larger every day, the publishing industry’s lack of diversity is more evident now than in previous years. With 95 percent of American Fiction being written by white authors, and the workforce a ... -
Si de por si, la academia ya pide mucho de nosotros: resisting the productivity syndrome using [chis]temonios
(2023-11-30)This study illustrates how six BIPOC students practice self-care in their graduate programs at a PWI. Findings—reported as [chis]temonios, testimonios written in gossiping style—suggest that the participants practice ... -
Sex differences in fatigue and recovery following resistance exercise in aerobically trained individuals
(2023-08-23)Recent data shows that for fatiguing isometric contractions, females are typically more fatigue resistant than males. However, there is limited data for dynamic contractions, specifically in aerobically trained individuals. ... -
Identifying chemical hazards in aquatic systems: validation of a small fish model to identify immunotoxic chemicals
(2023-07-24)The presence of potentially immunotoxic chemicals in surface waters and the adverse effects associated with exposures to such substances is of great concern. However, robust models have not been developed to screen chemicals ... -
The relationships between childhood experiences, attachment and wellbeing in a sample of helping professionals
(2023-07-26)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and insecure attachment can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of helping professionals and individuals they serve. This study examined the relationships among childhood ... -
In the name of freedom: remembering black women in the Women’s Army Corps
(2023-07-20)This thesis examines the double minority status of black women and their experiences in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps/Women’s Army Corps during World War II.I argue that the combination of racial and gendered segregation ... -
Chromatic block analysis: a practical approach to atonal harmony and counterpoint for the undergraduate classroom and beyond
(2023-05-26)Typically, analyses of the music of the Second Viennese School prioritize the horizontal/linear logic of the music and de-emphasize the vertical/harmonic logic. Chords are usually explained as simultaneous expressions of ... -
How content-format affects engagement with political content among Generation Z and millennials on twitter
(2022-12-15)The political power of younger generations (millennials and Gen-Z) is rapidly growing, meaning that political actors will have to learn how to communicate with these potential voters and activists through their native ... -
“Biblical womanhood: that’s triggering for me”: an examination of identity negotiation in Baptist women in church leadership
(2023-05-22)Baptist woman leaders occupy an intersectional identity space. This intersection is due to their Baptist socialization with submission and the gendering function of Baptist organizations. This socialization can conflict ...