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Self-perceptions and body image in preadolescent girls and boys
(2006-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The literature reviewed reveals that body dissatisfaction and weight concerns are experienced by some preadolescent children. Studies in this area also suggest that self-perceptions may influence ...
Culinary tourism as a destination attraction: An empirical examination of the destination's food image and information sources
(2006-07)
Scope and Method of Study: The objectives of the study were to: 1) explain the relationship between a destination's food image and the travelers intention to visit; 2) examine the influence that sources of information have ...
Impact of the stock market liberalization on the firm value of equity, investment, and performance: The case of Thailand
(2006-05)
Scope and Methodology of Study: This study was examined the effect of stock market liberalization on the revaluation of the firm Main board and Alien board stock return, investment rate and cost of capital, and performance. ...
Examination of class and cultural variables, explanatory style, and academic achievement among Native American and Caucasian college students
(2006-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between several relationships which may impact the academic achievement of Native American college students. This study was designed to ...
Quantifying antioxidant activity of lycopene and influence of watermelon maturity on tissue ultrastructure and lycopene distribution
(2006-07)
Scope and Method of Study: Lycopene, a lipophilic antioxidant, plays a crucial role in biological systems. Watermelon, a natural source of lycopene (~48.7µg/g), could be a useful ingredient in functional foods. Correlating ...
Perceptions of campus crime
(2006-07)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this research is to analyze campus crime from both a student perspective and a campus police officer perspective. Specifically, by employing literature from organizational deviance, ...
Exploratory study of the historical development and trend analysis of restaurant cuisine
(2006-05)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to investigate historical development and future trends of restaurant cuisine using Italian Cuisine in America as an example. The study did not intend to measure or ...
Encouraging independent play: Verbal versus nonverbal reinforcement
(2006-05)
Two types of positive reinforcement were compared to examine their effectiveness in encouraging independent play in young children. A within-subjects design was used with mothers and their 30- to 42-month-old children. ...
Effects of a math-enhanced curriculum and instructional approach on the performance of secondary education students enrolled in a year-long agricultural power and technology course: An experimental study
(2006-05)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to empirically test the posit that students who participated in a contextualized, mathematics-enhanced high school agricultural power and technology curriculum and ...