Browsing by Author "Cartmell, Dwayne"
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2013 Newspaper Coverage of the Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Bill: a Content Analysis
Warner, Samantha Ashley (Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)The topic of horse slaughter has been a controversial issue in the United States (GAO, 2011). Newspapers play an important role in the issue, as they are responsible for influencing public opinion through the information ... -
Accuracy of Agricultural Images in Children's Literature: an Analysis of Selected Children's Books on Farm Animals from 1950 to 2005
Biser, Jennifer Lorraine (Oklahoma State University, 2007-07-01)The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived accuracy and acceptability of common domesticated farm animal images in selected children's non-fiction books published from 1950 to 2005 for 2- to 7-year-olds. The ... -
Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda: New Media Use and Cultural Perceptions
Maroney, Brentney (2015-05-01)The population for this study was the 12 emerging entrepreneurs from the countries of Kenya, South Africa and Uganda who were part of an Entrepreneur Fellows� two-way exchange program. The study assessed perceptions of the ... -
Attributes and barriers impacting the diffusion of information communication technologies (ICTs) in agricultural colleges and universities in the developing world: Views of aspiring faculty
Saisi, Patrick Lumumba (2011-07)Scope and Method of Study: The sample for this descriptive-correlational study included 72 international graduate students from developing countries who were enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural ... -
Branding the pork industry: A content analysis of instagram posts using #realpigfarming
Bacon, Taylor (2022-07)National Pork Board officials recognized a large gap in the connection between pork producers and consumers. The increased use and popularity of social media made social networking sites a popular avenue for consumers to ... -
Broadcasting Proficiencies in Agricultural Communications: Frequency of Use and Role in Curriculum
Deering, Michael Lloyd (Oklahoma State University, 2005-12-01)The primary purpose of this study was to define what disciplines and proficiencies should be included in a model curriculum for agricultural communications, as well as to determine how those proficiencies should be ... -
Challenges Facing the Oklahoma 4-h Program in the next Five Years: A Delphi Study
Knight, Kristin Elizabeth (2017-12-01)The 4-H program has “evolved into a complex and forward-thinking system that was unimaginable more than 100 years ago” (Borden, Perkins, & Hawkey, 2014, para. 3). Borden et al. (2014) noted an increasingly large need for ... -
College Choice: Perceptions of First-year Students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University
Bradford, Jacy Shaye (2016-05-01)Colleges of agriculture across the nation struggle annually to meet the demand for qualified graduates to fill jobs in the agricultural, food, and environmental industries (Rocca, 2013). Even with increasing enrollment in ... -
College Students' Perceptions and Information Sources Regarding Organic and Genetically Modified Food Industries
Lawrence, Megan (Oklahoma State University, 2009-07-01)College students' perceptions and information sources regarding of the organic and genetically modified food industries. Focusing on where college students learn about these industries and how the perceive the organic and ... -
Competencies Needed by University Graduates of Agricultural Communications in the Republic of Mali, West Africa
Maiga, Assoumane Alhassane (Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)This study indicated that more than half of the Malian media professionals (57.7%) were in their mid-career with an age range of 36 to 45, and the majority were male (73.1%). More than half of the media professionals held ... -
Consumers' Perceptions About Agriculture Before and After Watching the Film Food, Inc.
Holt, Jessica Ann (Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)The scope of this study was Oklahoma State University students, faculty and staff, citizens of Stillwater, Okla., and surrounding areas, and anyone interested in viewing the film Food, Inc. during its showing at the Oklahoma ... -
Creating a model Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system within the flour milling industry
Reelfs, Karina (2022-05)Foodborne illnesses and diseases have been a major concern to the food industry worldwide. Foodborne illnesses are caused by several disease-causing germs that have contaminated food. Researchers have identified over 250 ... -
Do Conversations About Food Actually Happen? A Qualitative Study About the Food-Based Communication Habits of Female Consumers
Rockers, Alyssa (2019-07)Agricultural organizations have encouraged farmers and others involved in the agricultural industry to discuss their experiences with consumers and to have meaningful conversations about food. While agriculturalists are ... -
Editor Preferences for the Use of Scientific Information in Livestock Publications
Naile, Traci Lianne (Oklahoma State University, 2006-05-01)The purpose of this study was to determine the use of scientific information in monthly livestock magazines through a survey of editor perceptions of the amount, type, and sources of information used. Editors of monthly ... -
Effect of Different Methods and Timing of Nitrogen (N) Application on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L) Grain Yield
Davidson, Dillon Jacob (2019-05)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is rapidly becoming a needed crop due to its drought tolerance. High production levels of this crop could assist in fulfilling the intense growing food demands. This study was conducted to determine ... -
Effects of a process writing curriculum on students in an agricultural communications course: An experimental study
Kelemen, Danna Ryan (2006-05)Scope and Method of Study: This study sought to examine if the use of a process writing model curriculum improved the writing performance of students in an agricultural-context communication course. The scope of this study ... -
Effects of light quality on the growth and development of two horticultural crops
Counce, Alyssa (2021-07)The effect of various light environments on the growth of two horticultural crops was investigated. The growth and development of plants is affected by light quality, light periodicity, light quantity, and phototropism. ... -
Evaluation of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Departmental Homepages
Reim, Katie Lee (Oklahoma State University, 2005-12-01)To provide conceptual framework for the study, a review of literature was done. By reviewing the literature, the researcher was better able to understand the aspects of each site within CASNR. This literature provided the ... -
Expansion of Social Media in Agriculture: a User Profile of Twitter's @AgChat, @FollowFarmer and @TruffleMedia Followers
Cline, Meghan (Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)This study included registered Twitter users who follow @AgChat, @TruffleMedia and @FollowFarmer accounts. The sample (N = 7,275) was sent a direct message with a survey link and asked to complete the survey. An instrument ... -
Exploring social media and online communication use of direct-to-consumer agricultural businesses in upstate New York
Weingarten, Katerina (2022-05)The popularization of social media and an increased interest in local food has led to the need for an online presence of direct-to-consumer agricultural producers. The COVID-19 pandemic quickly pushed the transition from ...