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The Variations of Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions of Child Life Professionals
(2017-07-20)Children are a vulnerable population because of their dependence on others, lack of understanding, and fear related to new experiences. As such, experiencing hospitalization can be especially traumatic for children due to ... -
Understanding the Importance of Urban Parks and Greenery as Coping Mechanisms for Climate Change: A Study of Low-income Hispanics in Texas and California
(2014-11-13)Research of satisfaction and happiness has demonstrated that a stable income and comfortable climates are two significant drivers of human well-being. The current research is concerned with low-income Hispanics due to the ... -
FASHION BLOGGERS AS HUMAN BRANDS: EXPLORING BRAND PERSONALITY WITHIN THE BLOGOSPHERE
(2016-07-22)As the fashion industry increasingly implements fashion bloggers into its marketing and branding strategies, the degree to which bloggers influence consumer engagement is questioned. Thus, this study drew on Aaker’s five ... -
NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM VERUM) VIA MODULATION OF STRESS RESPONSE SIGNALING
Emerging scientific evidence corroborates traditional health benefits associated with the use of dietary spices such as cinnamon (Cinnamomum vernum) against chronic, mitogenic, metabolic and aging-related degenerative ... -
Imact of a Synbiotic Supplement on Body Composition and Selected Metabolic Biomarkers in Healthy Overweight Subjects: A Randomized Pilot Study
(2013-07-15)The overweight and obesity epidemic faced by the world today is a major concern because of severe health consequences that often accompany excess body weight and fat mass. Obesity is a complex disease that has often been ... -
Food Environments of South Central Texas Childcare Centers
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Relationship Between Wind and Solar Electrical Energy Potential in the Texas Hill Country: A Study at the Texas State Freeman Ranch Center
(2015-07-15)Fossil fuel use has led to environmental concerns creating a need for renewable energy sources. The purpose of this study is to analyze metrological data collected at the Freeman Ranch Center to determine if there is the ...
