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Habitat Fragmentation and Herpetofauna
No full textSouthern New Hampshire has become heavily urbanized in recent decades which impacts native wildlife’s habitat area. Reptiles and especially amphibians are indicator species, therefore, studying their population changes due to this habitat alteration can display the true effects. This research project’s goal is to collect information on how habitat fragmentation, or the separation of habitats due to roads and other transportation routes, affects herpetofauna in Southern New Hampshire. While the topic of habitat fragmentation’s effect on amphibians and reptiles has been studied, there hasn’t been any studies in this geographic region. Most reptiles and amphibians in this area have been researched minimally and therefore it is difficult to determine the best conservation methods. The most well researched way of connecting fragmented land for conservation is wildlife corridors. Many herpetofauna avoid crossing paved roads or suffer road mortality. Therefore, it would be valuable to complete further research on local reptiles and amphibians' behaviors around paved roads and implement wildlife underpasses to connect their fragmented land. This research would form a better understanding of possible conservation methods of native New Hampshire wildlife to avoid possible extinction of these sensitive indicator species
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and Me, her Reader
Full text linkAt the beginning of her book, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott presents Pilgrim’s Progress as a guidebook for living to the March sisters. In turn, Little Women itself allows the female reader to use Alcott’s text for their own journey to their feminist self. This paper illustrates how Alcott’s book, Little Women influences the develop of agency in its reader. Therefore, the 19th century female writer, Louisa May Alcott continues to have relevance and influence toward the 21st century woman, reflecting the link between feminist thought and literature. By using autoethnography within this paper I am using my own voice and my experiences to illustrate the discovery of how Little Women affected me and my role in society. This paper uses a combination of the theoretical frameworks of both feminism and the reader-response literary theories. The reader-response theory allows me to illustrate my own reactions to Alcott’s book and how I could look up to Jo March as a role model and her sisters as friends. The feminism lens illustrates how Alcott modeled aspiring writer Jo March as herself therefore illustrating how young women can reach their full potential despite how they perform their gender. This paper incorporates arts-based research (ABR) and the form of creating with collage to illustrate creating art provides the creator with the empowerment of agency.Master ArtsEnglishCollege of Online and Continuing Educatio
Teachers' Perceptions of Relational Trust, Leadership, and Culture In a New England Middle School
Full text linkTrust in schools has emerged as a foundational component and an extensively studied phenomenon, particularly as it relates to school improvement efforts. Research findings have suggested that collaboration and the establishment of relational trust among and between teachers and school leaders can contribute to improved school culture, teacher efficacy, and student achievement (Nias et al., 1989; Rosenholtz, 1989; Schliefer et al., 2017; Talbert & McLaughlin, 1994; Tschannen-Moran & Gareis, 2015). In this qualitative, phenomenological research study, seven content area teachers in a New England middle school participated in semi- structured interviews focusing on perceptions of leadership dynamics, attitudes, voice, efficacy, and trust in their school. In the 25 years since this school opened, there have been 10 building leaders. Participants’ work experience in the organization ranged from 10 to 25 years. Findings suggested that leadership changes and practices have contributed to a disjointed culture characterized by isolation, lack of voice, and distrust. Initiative fatigue, a confining school schedule, and perceived lack of support from leaders were identified as key components negatively affecting culture. Positive themes included teachers’ resilience, hope, and dedication to their students. The research focused on one school. Findings may inform expanded inquiry in this school and related studies in other organizations. Additionally, findings of this study, in combination with findings from concurrent studies and activities in the organization, may contribute to efforts by leaders to improve relational trust, culture, community, and teacher voice.Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)Doctor of Education in Educational LeadershipSchool of Educatio
How Does Music Preference Relate to Personality and Memory?
Full text linkHow do the Big 5 Personality traits relate to preference for different music genres? Our research investigates how the different music genres would affect the students’ memory and reveal their personality traits. There are some associations among Big Five Personality Traits, different genre of music and a person’s memory. According to the resources, the research indicated that two personality traits such as neuroticism and openness correlated significantly with the music preferences. A 34 question online survey made on Qualtrics was administered. The survey consisted of 12 pages. The questions are consist of multiple choices, text entry and slider. The participants followed the online link for the survey to complete some demographic questions. Then, an experiment to memorize different sets of words under three music conditions was conducted, which are no music condition, soft music condition and loud music condition, then participants are required to fill in the words that they have memorized. The whole survey took approximately five to ten minutes to complete
Green Burials and the Ecology of New Hampshire
No full textThe ideas and practices of green burials have recently been acquainted with the non-exhaustive list of mitigation strategies for climate change. Green burials, which are alternatives to traditional postmortem services, have a positive impact on the environment, as opposed to harmful practices used in most services currently. New Hampshire’s ecological systems, like others’ can benefit from these types of green services and cemeteries. How exactly these services can improve or sustain natural life in the New Hampshire ecosystems is unknown. While green cemeteries vary in types all around the world, it is clear they are affective. Understanding the relationship of green burials and the environment is crucial to advancement in common sustainable practices
How Does Particulate Matter and Ozone Levels Affect Manchester, NH Public Health?
No full textThe aim of this research project is to examine the effects of particulate matter and ozone levels on public health in Manchester, NH. Air pollution is a significant environmental problem in Manchester, with particulate matter and ozone being two of the most concerning pollutants. Exposure to high levels of particulate matter and ozone can cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems, including asthma, bronchitis, and heart attacks, among others. Long-term exposure to particulate matter has also been linked to premature death. This study will analyze air quality data and public health records to assess the impact of particulate matter and ozone levels on the health of Manchester residents. The findings of this study will be useful in guiding policies and interventions aimed at reducing air pollution and protecting public health in Manchester, NH
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The Water Quality of the Merrimack and to Know How This River is Being Monitored Since This River is One of the Most Important Sources of Drinking Water in New England.
No full textEveryone has managed to hear the famous phrase "Drinking water is essential for life", since this liquid is used and consumed daily by all living beings. Water contamination is a problem that is increasing every time, which is why it is urgent to care for drinking water in order to prevent diseases from reaching humans, animals or agriculture in general. In an article by National Geographic, it explains that, of all the water that exists on the planet, only 3% is drinking water, unfortunately only about 0.3% of drinking water is found in lakes and rivers, which is accessible to humans, the remaining percentage find it very difficult to get access to water since they are on the ice caps or in underground ways. The Merrimack River is one of New England's major tributaries, with nearly 500,000 people using it as a source of drinking water in their daily lives. However, water sources such as the Merrimack River and water wells have been exposed to chemicals that can harm those who consume these waters. The presence of substances that do not belong in the water, and which in turn can create an imbalance in aquatic ecosystems, is commonly known as pollution. Demonstrate the level of water quality provided by the river, to which the people of the different communities of New Hampshire and Massachusetts Collecting water samples at sites along the Merrimack River from Manchester, NH to Salisbury, MA, and some water wells in Merrimack NH. verified monitoring for the collection of data such as pH, total dissolved solids, temperature and levels of presence of fecal bacteria and other chemicals dissolved in the effluent. This project will focus on measuring the levels of presence of two types of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Enterococcus bacteria, which can indicate if the river is contaminated with fecal bacteria. The presence of feces specifically in the tributaries presents a serious threat both to humans and to different ecosystems, these bacteria may have the power to make people sick, if they are exposed. Recreational activities like swimming, diving, and others would become unsafe. That is why constant monitoring of water quality has played a very important role for the health of the different communities surrounding the river. However, there are many other ways to contaminate drinking water sources, the Saint-Gobain plastics company located in Merrimack, is responsible for the contamination of several public drinking water wells that have been contaminated by different types of chemicals such as PFAS, this being a risk for those who consume the water. of these contaminated wells. As a consequence of consuming water contaminated with chemicals, the risk of people suffering from cancer increases
The Exploration of Data Collection and Analyzation by English Language Development Educators In New Hampshire
Full text linkData collection and analyzation practices for English language development services are scarcely found in research, but needed in the subgroup of minority students commonly known as English language learners (Wiseman & Bell, 2021). Wiseman and Bell (2021) identified ELLs as one of the most under-documented student subgroups in the American educational system. This quantitative correlational survey study explored the importance of data collection and analyzation practices for New Hampshire ELD educators through the lens of Mandinach et al.'s (2006) data-driven decision-making (DDDM) framework. DDDM is the process of identifying data, collecting it to be analyzed and interpreted, and using it to set goals to improve educational experiences (Mandinach & Schildkamp, 2021a). The present study explored the outcome of the dependent variable of teacher self-reported data collection and analyzation, and teacher-perceived importance of data through a cross-sectional survey and correlational analysis, using the length of teaching experience as the independent variable in the measurement of covariation. Based on the findings, ELD data standards may be evaluated and better informed by the current data collection and analyzation practices in New Hampshire public school districts. With meaningful data and intentional analysis, the DDDM framework and research suggest that instructional quality will likely increase to positively impact student achievement (Dodman et al., 2021), offering exponential benefit to a subgroup of struggling ELLs (Garver, 2022).Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)Doctor of Education in Educational LeadershipSchool of Educatio
The Need for Endometriosis Awareness: A Case Study of College Students and Medical Professionals
No full text10-15% of individuals with a uterus at reproductive age have endometriosis, an estrogen-dependent chronic illness in which tissue similar to endometrial tissue develops outside of the uterine cavity. On average, it takes 6.7 years after the onset of symptoms for individuals with endometriosis to receive an accurate diagnosis. This delay in diagnosis, along with recent studies on endometriosis, suggest a severe lack of education on endometriosis within both the medical community and the general public. There is literature that suggests there is a strong need for more education and awareness of endometriosis in the global medical community. However, there is a lack of literature that addresses the knowledge of college-age individuals in the United States on endometriosis. This project will consist of a focus group at Southern New Hampshire University that will determine the knowledge of college-age individuals on endometriosis. This project seeks to close that knowledge gap and determine the level of knowledge college-age individuals in the United States possess in regard to endometriosis