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Modeling Ecological Risk, Health Promotion, and Prevention Program Effects for Rural Adolescents
(University of Chicago Press, 2019-01-25)Objective: Universal prevention programs such as Positive Action (PA) mitigate risk factors and enhance promotive factors, often leading to improved adolescent functioning and school climate. The current study used 5 waves ... -
The Effect of Training Status on Adaptations to 11 Weeks of Block Periodization Training
(MDPI, 2020-10-31)Some controversy exists as to the most efficacious method of training to achieve enhanced levels of sport performance. Controversy concerning the efficacy of periodization and especially block periodization (BP) likely ... -
Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction among ROTC Cadets
(MDPI, 2020-11-04)Injury risk is multifactorial including non-modifiable and modifiable factors such as nutrition and mental health. The purpose of this study was to estimate eating disorder risk and body image (BI) dissatisfaction among ... -
The Quality of Tuberculosis Care in Urban Migrant Clinics in China
(MDPI, 2018-09-18)Large and increasing numbers of rural-to-urban migrants provided new challenges for tuberculosis control in large cities in China and increased the need for high quality tuberculosis care delivered by clinics in urban ... -
Effects of Probiotic (Bifidobacterium longum 35624) Supplementation on Exercise Performance, Immune Modulation, and Cognitive Outlook in Division I Female Swimmers
(MDPI, 2018-10-10)Our aim was to determine the effects of probiotic supplementation (Bifidobacterium longum 35624; 1 billion CFU·d−1) on exercise performance, immune modulation, and cognitive outlook in collegiate female athletes during six ... -
The Effects of Physical Activity on Learning Behaviors in Elementary School Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Springer, 2017-07-17)Research in education and developmental psychology indicates that behavioral engagement in learning is a critical predictor of children’s academic success. In an effort to improve academic achievement, school administrators ... -
Growth Modeling in a Diagnostic Classification Model (DCM) Framework–A Multivariate Longitudinal Diagnostic Classification Model
(Frontiers Media, 2020-08-07)A multivariate longitudinal DCM is developed that is the composite of two components, the log-linear cognitive diagnostic model (LCDM) as the measurement model component that evaluates the mastery status of attributes at ... -
Feasibility and acceptability of a televideo physical activity and nutrition program for recent kidney transplant recipients
(BMC, 2020-09-10)Background Post-transplant weight gain affects 50–90% of kidney transplant recipients adversely affecting survival, quality of life, and risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diet modification and physical activity ... -
Foundations for Self-Determination in Early Childhood: Preliminary Preschool Study
(Springer, 2019-03-08)Foundations for self-determination begin in early childhood for children with disabilities with the onset of self-regulation and engagement in activities at home, school, and in the community. This article describes the ... -
Survey data of foreign language learners' enjoyment and anxiety in the U.S.
(Elsevier, 2020-01-31)The data derive from a survey collected from 182 bilingual and multilingual speakers who are foreign language speakers from six language groups, including Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, and Russian. ... -
Going beyond Environment to Context: Leveraging the Power of Context to Produce Change
(MDPI, 2020-03-13)This article discusses the processes and implications of going beyond environment to context. The article (a) provides an operational definition of context; (b) describes a multidimensional model of context that views ... -
The Use of Viber in Enhancing the Vocabulary Skills of Ethiopian Undergraduate Students: The Case of St. Mary’s University
(2017)In this era of technology, it is believed that English language learning has been made more accessible and easier for those who are interested to learn it. Part of utilizing today’s technology includes using a smart phone, ... -
An Exploratory Study Using Participation Plans for Inclusive Social Studies Instruction
(2020)Limited research exists on teaching social studies content, including intervention research, in inclusive settings for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The purpose of this exploratory project ... -
Parent Perspectives on Special Education Services: How Do Schools Implement Team Decisions?
(Academic Development Institute, 2019)The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine parents’ perspectives and experiences of special education, including the degree to which decisions about their child’s education were implemented as they had agreed ... -
Parent perspectives of their involvement in IEP development for children with autism
(SAGE Publications, 2017)The present study investigated parents’ experiences making educational decisions for their children with autism and their satisfaction with the outcomes of those decisions. Parents completed a survey describing their: ... -
A Description of Parent Input in IEP Development Through Analysis of IEP Documents
(American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2019)Parent input in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development is the clear expectation in U.S. education law. Every IEP team must include parents, and their input must be equally considered when developing IEPs. The ... -
Parents’ experiences in education decision-making for children and youth with disabilities
(American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2017)Families should be an active part of educational decision-making for their children and can be particularly influential in advocating for inclusion for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Yet, ... -
Considerations in Placement Decisions for Students with Extensive Support Needs: An Analysis of LRE Statements
(Sheridan Press, 2019)Special education consists of specially designed services available for students with disabilities, and should be available across placements. Students with the most significant disabilities continue to be taught in ... -
Types of Supplementary Aids and Services for Students with Significant Support Needs
(SAGE Publications, 2019)Supplementary aids and services have been a provision in special education law since PL 94- 142, however, almost no guidance has been provided to help teams make decisions about their appropriate selection and use. In ... -
Status of Inclusive Educational Placement for Students with Extensive and Pervasive Support Needs
(American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2017)Reauthorization of IDEA in 2004 established procedural mandates and accountability requirements ensuring all students with disabilities participate and progress in general education curriculum. Broadly speaking, improvements ...
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