555 research outputs found

    Exploring The Possible Mental Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Video Games for Adult Players

    Get PDF
    Introduction: This poster is a summary of a research paper that I analyzed titled “Exploring the possible mental health and wellbeing benefits of video games for adult players: A cross-sectional study.” Research Question: This poster will analyze a research paper that explores the possible positive or negative effects that video gaming has on player well-being and psychological health and identify any correlations between player demographics and game genre. Methods: The method of data collection this research paper used was an anonymous cross-sectional survey that was hosted on google forms. 177 variables were analyzed including player demographics, video game genres that participants played and the amount of time they played them, who they played with and whether the participant perceived psychological effects from the video games. Findings: Researchers found that there were significant correlations between video game genres and psychological outcome variables. Video game genre and gender were determining factors of perceived psychological benefits. Video game genres that participants perceived had the most psychological benefits included role-playing games, music games, and survival horror games

    Lonoke County Park Suggestions

    Get PDF
    Research Question: Based on information obtained from examining Lonoke County Park user demographics, user preferences, and examining local parks in the area, what are some suggestions that can increase user satisfaction and increase the overall number of visitors? Methods: I used online data sources as well as my own experience visiting local Lonoke County Parks to form my suggestions. Analysis: After sorting through all my data, I settled with three different Lonoke County Parks that I provided suggestions for. The parks included Cabot Community Pond Development, Lonoke Ball Park, and Anthony Schmidt Memorial Park. Some common themes within the parks that I discussed included increasing accessibility, repairing areas of the park, increasing safety, and increasing available activities

    The history of the development of the large round bale

    Get PDF
    The University Archives has determined that this item is of continuing value to OSU's history.Researchers at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) can be credited with introducing the concept of the large round bale to the United States and for conducting the first research on the bale in this country. This introduction and subsequent research, together with development by farm equipment companies, led to the large round balers that are now in common use. The large round hay baler has revolutionized the harvesting, handling, storage, and feeding of hay. This technology has spread throughout the United States and the world. It has been the major development in haying during the past several decades

    Sudangrass vs. alfalfa-grass for dairy pasture and silage in northeastern Ohio

    Get PDF
    corecore