The Effect of the Color Green on Environmentally Friendly Consumer Behavior

This study investigates the impact of green visual frames in advertisements of environmentally friendly products on consumer behavior. The study hypothesizes that environmental claims with green visual frames will lead to higher green purchasing intentions and lower perceptions of greenwashing. The paper also proposes a conceptual model that suggests green visual frames can have a positive impact on green purchasing intentions and reduce perceptions of greenwashing. The model was tested with an experimental design on a sample of undergraduate students at a midwestern university, and the results were analyzed with ANOVAs. The findings of this study can help marketers and advertisers develop strategies to promote environmentally conscious behavior among consumers

Beginning teachers perceptions of curriculum for agricultural science education training and classroom implementation

The purpose of this thesis was to explore perceptions beginning teachers held when becoming Curriculum for Agriculture and Science Education (CASE) certified within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) content area. The objectives of this thesis were to: (1) describe perceptions of benefits and challenges beginning teachers have to becoming certified in the CASE AFNR Institute; (2) identify factors that contribute to the benefits and challenges beginning teachers have when implementing the CASE AFNR curriculum into their classrooms; and (3) describe the perceptions beginning teachers have of the CASE AFNR curriculum material. Six beginning agricultural educators (within two years of beginning teaching), who had become CASE AFNR certified served as participants in this study. The educators were certified during a pre-professional teacher’s workshop hosted by Iowa State University. The study was of qualitative nature, comprised of one-on-one interviews with participants to gain insight into personal perceptions of participants. Beginning teachers found that active learning had a major impact on their CASE AFNR Institute experiences, as well as for their students when implementing the CASE AFNR curriculum into their classrooms. Beginning agricultural educators enjoyed the cohesiveness of the CASE AFNR curriculum, which provides a thorough introduction into each of the agricultural career content pathways. Having pre-planned lessons and activities helped the beginning teachers gain confidence teaching all content areas, and allowed for extra time to be devoted towards other courses. Beginning teachers found the time commitment and large amount of information to be learned in the CASE AFNR Institute as demanding, and which impacted their personal lives. Teachers identified that funding to attend the CASE AFNR curriculum was a challenge to attain, as well as being able to implement the curriculum in classrooms. Some CASE AFNR activities are not completed because resources were not available It is recommended that future CASE AFNR Institutes continue the usage of active participation, utilizing the lead teachers to their fullest extent. Fast track opportunities and external funding resources could be beneficial to beginning teachers to be able to secure availability to participate in CASE Institutes. Finally, it is recommended future studies be conducted utilizing various CASE AFNR Institutes, as well as CASE Institutes outside of the AFNR curriculum area

Hidden Barriers: The Experience of Academic Librarians and Archivists with Invisible Illnesses and/or Disabilities

This study documents the experience of, and identifies professional barriers for, academic librarians and archivists with invisible illnesses and/or disabilities. Results from a survey of MLIS-holding individuals in academic positions indicate that invisible illness or disability often impacts the ability to succeed at work, but many are reluctant to disclose or request accommodations to alleviate those disparities. Respondents reported barriers including professional repercussions for disclosure, difficulty during the hiring process, stigma from supervisors and colleagues after requesting accommodations, and an overall lack of understanding about invisible illness and disability in the profession

Understanding tsunami warning systems

The eastern Australian coastline faces some 8000km of active tectonic plate boundary that is capable of generating a tsunami thatcould reach Australia in two to four hours. This makes it imperative that coastal communities understand and can respond effectively to the Australian Tsunami Warning System. Activation of this warning system could result in warning times ranging from 90 minutes to three hours. Warning times of these durations could leave insufficient time for people to implement their emergency plan (e.g., to prepare their property, plan an evacuation etc.) on receipt of a warning. This project is researching key aspects of community response capability

Bucksport and the Sustainable Development Goals

The purpose of the project was to gather information that relates to the sustainability of Bucksport and the issues facing the town and use that information to find sustainable courses of action that the community may take. The group worked to gather information on several topics and issues including the culture, economy, politics, and natural attributes of the area. Through research, interviews, and collaboration the students gathered information that was examined through the lens of sustainable development in order to find potential solutions and provide data to the community for their dealings with the Horry County and Federal governments. A focus was placed on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, a set of global and local interlinked goals and indicators adopted by all member countries of the UN, the idea being a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The group began finding which issues and factors related to which of the 17 sustainable development goals. These goals were then used as a guide and template for determining the best actions for the community to take moving forward. Rather than only looking for quick and temporary solutions, the group worked to figure out more sustainable routes that will do more to support the community in the long term and help it to endure through both current and future issues

Community understanding of tsunami risk and warnings in Australia

The development of the Australian Tsunami Warning System (ATWS) was in recognition of the fact that the Australian coastline faces some 8000 km of active tectonic plate boundary capable of generating a tsunami that could reach Australia in two to four hours. The work reported in this paper complements an earlier questionnaire study (Paton, Frandsen &amp; Johnston 2010) with detailed interview data to inform understanding of respondents' awareness of tsunami risk and their willingness (or lack of) to respond to a rare but possible natural hazard. A belief that no tsunami events had occurred in Australia (at least since colonial times) and that major causes (e.g. seismic and volcanic) were absent, supported the view of participants that tsunami is a non-existent or a very lowprobability hazard for Australia. This view was reinforced by the lack of discussion of tsunami by government or in the media. The ensuing sense of 'risk rejection' resulted in respondents believing that no resources or effort should be directed to tsunami risk reduction. The data raises the possibility that the ATWS may not be fully effective unless action is taken to increase tsunami risk acceptance and readiness. Recommendations for doing so draw on participant discussions of how to localise risk reduction activities. Their suggestions for increasing tsunami readiness in coastal communities included integrating it with community-based, localised discussions around frequent flash floods, coastal storms, bushfires and climate change hazards. These concepts are discussed, as well as the use of local volunteer resources to develop preparedness activities.</p

DigitalCommons Report: 2010-2021

This report represents a summary of activity from November 2010 thru November 2021

Comparison of a Powdered, Acidified Liquid, and Non-Acidified Liquid Human Milk Fortifier on Clinical Outcomes in Premature Infants.

We previously compared infant outcomes between a powdered human milk fortifier (P-HMF) vs. acidified liquid HMF (AL-HMF). A non-acidified liquid HMF (NAL-HMF) is now commercially available. The purpose of this study is to compare growth and outcomes of premature infants receiving P-HMF, AL-HMF or NAL-HMF. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved retrospective chart review compared infant outcomes (born \u3c 2000 g) who received one of three HMF. Growth, enteral nutrition, laboratory and demographic data were compared. 120 infants were included (P-HMF = 46, AL-HMF = 23, NAL-HMF = 51). AL-HMF infants grew slower in g/day (median 23.66 vs. P-HMF 31.27, NAL-HMF 31.74 (p \u3c 0.05)) and in g/kg/day, median 10.59 vs. 15.37, 14.03 (p \u3c 0.0001). AL-HMF vs. NAL-HMF infants were smaller at 36 weeks gestational age (median 2046 vs. 2404 g, p \u3c 0.05). However AL-HMF infants received more daily calories (p = 0.21) and protein (p \u3c 0.0001), mean 129 cal/kg, 4.2 g protein/kg vs. P-HMF 117 cal/kg, 3.7 g protein/kg , NAL-HMF 120 cal/kg, 4.0 g protein/kg. AL-HMF infants exhibited lower carbon dioxide levels after day of life 14 and 30 (p \u3c 0.0001, p = 0.0038). Three AL-HMF infants (13%) developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) vs. no infants in the remaining groups (p = 0.0056). A NAL-HMF is the most optimal choice for premature human milk-fed infants in a high acuity neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)