Kevin M. Garza, Orchestral Conducting

Ouverture Die Weihe des Hauses Op. 124 / Ludwig van Beethoven; Symphony no. 35 in D major Haffner K. 385 / W.A. Mozart; Pastoral / Karel Husa; Four Irish Dances, Op. 126 / Malcolm Arnol

Time discounting and pain anticipation: experimental evidence

This paper deals with pain anticipation experienced before medical procedures. Our experimental results show that individuals with lower time discount factors are more prone to suffer pain in advance. We provide a framework to rationalize the connection between pain anticipation and impatience. In this set up, more impatient subjects, who only value very near events, mainly take into account the present negative effects of medical procedures (the costs), whereas more patient individuals have a net positive valuation of medical events,given that they are able to value both the cost incurred now and all the benefits to be accrued in the future

The Geographic Distribution of Downburst Frequency across Spaceport Florida

Strong winds from downbursts pose a significant hazard to personnel and launch operations at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) and NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The CCAFS/KSC complex has a robust mesonet from which an 18 year (1995-2012) warm-season convective wind climatology (WSCWC) was developed (Koermer 2017). While the frequency of downbursts in the area has been determined, the frequency at the individual tower locations has not. The 5-minute peak wind data from the WSCWC was analyzed to determine the geographic distribution of downburst frequency across Spaceport Florida. For this project a downburst was determined by the threshold of peak wind speeds greater than or equal to 35 kt. Data for each individual tower in the mesonet was analyzed to determine the frequency of downburst at that grid point. A distinct pattern emerged that showed downburst maxima near the coast and minima mostly over the mainland. It was hypothesized that Florida flow regimes have a significant influence on thunderstorm initiation and subsequent downbursts (Dinon et al. 2008, McCue et al. 2010, Lupo 2013)

Practical Flexibility Tests for Use in the Health and Fitness Setting

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Physician assistant students\u27 perceptions of mental illness: A correlational study of empathy, attitudes, and stigma levels

Physician assistant students’ perceptions and attitudes towards mental illness were examined in relation to their empathy levels. The theoretical frameworks of stigma and labeling were explored and examined through the use of surveys and questionnaires to assess prior attitudes and beliefs about individuals with a mental illness. Based on a multiple-regression model and multi-way analysis of variance, this study showed a statistical significance between an individual’s empathy levels and their stigmatization towards mental illness. In addition, the results of this study identified significant relationships between gender and race in terms of empathy. Implications of this study could have far-reaching effects on how healthcare professionals are trained to deal with persons with disabilities, more particularly, mental health and illness

Unraveling public good games

This paper provides experimental evidence on how players predict end-game effects in a linear public good game. Our regression analysis yields a measure of the relative importance of priors and signals on subjects’ beliefs on contributions and allows us to conclude that, first, the weight of the signal is relatively unimportant, while priors have a large weight and, second, priors are the same for all periods. Hence, subjects do not expect end-game effects and there is very little updating of beliefs. We argue that the sustainability of cooperation is related to this pattern of belief formation

Instinctive Response in the Ultimatum Game

In a series of recent papers, Ariel Rubinstein claims that the study of response time sheds light on the process of reasoning involved in classical economic decision problems. In particular, he considers that a distinction can be drawn between instinc- tive and cognitive reasoning. This paper complements and expands upon Rubinstein's study on time responses. We show that strategic risk is the key element in explaining differences in median response time in ultimatum behavior.Economic experiments, Ultimatum game, Yes-or-No game, median response time.

University Of Texas Pan American, Edinburg, Texas: A Reciprocal Study Abroad Program With The Leuphana University, Lunenburg, Germany

This paper describes the process for expanding an existing ten year study abroad program between two universities, the University of Texas Pan American, Edinburg, Texas, and the Leuphana University, Lueneburg, Germany. The model for this reciprocal educational program will include a process for enrollment, suggested curricula, course scheduling, sources for financial aid and student living accommodations. Technology will be a resource tool to increase student access for bridging these educational barriers. This model will facilitate the process for students from both universities to study abroad for a semester while earning credits in their area of study. This paper will further address cultural diversities and language differences that may hinder communications and impede learning.&nbsp

A Study of Self Efficacy, Grit, Persistence, and Professional Development of Select Texas Public School Principals Participating in the Principal Pipeline Program

The purpose of this study was to examine if a relationship existed between the self-efficacy and grit of selected principals; the differences in self-efficacy and grit among the principals who did and did not participate in a principal development program; and the differences in self-efficacy, grit, and persistence in the job role of the selected principals with varying years of experience. The study focused on Texas public school districts in the Principal Pipeline program and included 101 principal responses. Data collection occurred via an electronic survey. In this quantitative study, a correlational research design was the means used to address Research Question 1. A multivariate analysis of variance commenced to analyze the data related to the research questions. The findings of this study showed a direct, significant relationship between principal self-efficacy and grit. Additionally, the principals who participated in an additional professional development program separate from their districts had slightly higher self-efficacy and grit scores than those who did not. The findings showed that the principals had the highest self-efficacy within their first 3 years and the lowest self-efficacy between 4 and 10 years. The principals did not have an upward trend in self-efficacy until their 11th year in the role. Regarding self-efficacy and grit for different demographics, the study found that gender had no influence on principal self-efficacy and grit. The high school principals had the lowest mean scores for self-efficacy, while junior high and middle school principals had the highest scores. Elementary principals had the lowest level of grit, while high school principals had the highest. The most significant finding of self-efficacy and grit related to the age demographic. The study’s data suggest that as principals mature, their levels of self-efficacy and grit increase. The recommendations for future research include examining how to include self-efficacy and grit in principal development programs via qualitative studies of principals in the Principal Pipeline. Another recommendation is to explore the proven practices for increasing principal self-efficacy and grit