New Media Analysis: the Effects of Peer Influence and Personality Characteristics Through the Stages of Trial, Adoption, and Continued Use of Video Sharing Websites

New Media technologies have evolved at a rapid pace and have changed the way people communicate in the digital world. These changes are apparent in practically every type of application, including business, leisure, and the way people socially interact. The primary goal of this research was to contribute to the current breadth of knowledge and understanding regarding how, why, and under what conditions people interact with New Media technologies. In order to achieve this objective, this research provides an understanding of how peer influence and individual personality characteristics interact across time through the stages of New Media trial, adoption, and continued use of video sharing websites. The research methodology involved the collection of quantitative data from 63 university students. Three instruments were used to collect data: self-reported screener survey, semi-structured interview with quantitative items, and a personality survey. A conditional growth model was used to test six hypotheses proposed by this study. The results of these hypotheses revealed that peer influence is in fact moderated by personality characteristics across time through the stages of New Media trial, adoption, and continued use. This research provides a foundation in which to build upon and presents several opportunities for future research

Convex hull method for the determination of vapour-liquid equilibria (VLE) phase diagrams for binary and ternary systems

Amieibibama Joseph wishes to thank Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for their financial support which has made this research possible.Peer reviewedPostprin

Evidence

The authors examine the new Florida Evidence Code through a comparative analysis of the Code, pre-Code Florida case and statutory law, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The article identifies possible sources of difficulty in mechanical application of Code rules and offers some practical suggestions in these areas

Evidence

The authors examine the new Florida Evidence Code through a comparative analysis of the Code, pre-Code Florida case and statutory law, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The article identifies possible sources of difficulty in mechanical application of Code rules and offers some practical suggestions in these areas

The ecology of host-parasitoid-pathogen interactions in natural lepidopteran populations

Understanding population dynamics and the biotic and abiotic processes that drive and influence them is one the most fundamental issues in ecology, and is vital for successful ecological management of populations in the face of global environmental change. Species interactions influence population processes, and natural enemies in particular can have important impacts on vital rates, and are thought to be capable of population regulation. This thesis investigated the host-natural enemy interactions and spatio-temporal dynamics of two Lepidoptera-parasitoid-pathogen communities, which were used as model systems in which to explore these issues. Using multi-year field data, potentially regulatory delayed density-dependent pathogen mortality was demonstrated in both the cyclical Operophtera brumata, but also unexpectedly in the non-cyclical Abraxas grossulariata. In addition, there was evidence that increasing temperature-related climatic conditions negatively influenced the interactions of O. brumata and its pathogen. Immune functioning was investigated in wild populations of the non-cyclical A. grossulariata, and unexpectedly found to be influenced by population density. Evidence consistent with trans-generational immune costs from defence against parasitism were also found. Scale-dependent effects of habitat fragmentation were investigated in the A. grossulariata-natural enemy community, and were found to have direct negative effects on host density at both small and large spatial scales, indirect negative effects on virus mortality at the largest scale, and, unexpectedly, direct positive effects on parasitism at small and medium scales. Finally, it was found that spatial population synchrony in O. brumata at the scale of Britain may be due to spatially correlated environmental processes, but that unlike O. brumata populations within mainland Europe there was no evidence for travelling waves in abundance within British populations, either driven by the mainland European travelling waves or occurring separately. The significance of these findings is discussed in the context of current research, and potential areas for future research are also addressed

J. R. Hicks and R. O. Leary to J. E. Davis, 9 May

Regarding medical supplies and services from Dr. E.G. Banks for part of the year 1863. Includes undated envelope.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/ciwar_corresp/1050/thumbnail.jp

Determining the Effect of Anonymity on the Constraining Ability of Political Correctness

Abstract: Political correctness currently enjoys a high visibility and controversy. One of the main criticisms is that political correctness stifles free speech and constrains behavior on college campuses. Research in this area is sparse, and thus I have conducted an exploratory study to determine if it is possible to measure the effect anonymity- proxied by online discussion- on political correctness and its constraining ability. The preliminary study uses an online and offline group discussing their support for affirmative action and equal pay to determine if the effect political correctness inflicts on this discourse can be measured.Political Scienc