182 research outputs found
Life at war and the heroic illusions created to cope with war: a study of Stephen Crane and Tim O'Brien
No full textThis thesis will examine the fictional war novels, The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane and Going after Cacciato by Tim O‘Brien. It will examine the heroic illusions created by soldiers on the frontline as psychological coping mechanisms as a means to escape the realities of war. It will also examine how Stephen Crane and Tim O‘Brien create protagonists and characters that struggle to understand the conflicts within themselves as consequences of their developing point of view toward themselves, their war comrades, and their society‘s values and how each of these writers through observing battlefield experience comes to question the meaning of war and its effects. Stephen Crane and Tim O‘Brien investigate the moral and cultural values of their respective societies. Crane portrays the Victorian era O‘Brien examines1960‘s America. Each novel asks us to view their war with both irony and sympathy.M.A.L.S.Includes bibliographical referencesby Gaye L. Alle
Work experiences of professional West Indian immigrant women in the United States: an exploratory study
No full textThis dissertation explores the work experiences of professional West Indian immigrant English-speaking women in the United States. Much study has been dedicated to the experiences and success of West Indian immigrant women and men in service and domestic roles. The study explores these professional immigrant women's experiences attaining career success in United States racial society. Data was obtained from 12 professional West Indian immigrant women using semi-structured interviews conducted by the researcher. These interviews explored: the participants'; experiences with immigration, their employment experiences as immigrants, the challenges they faced in their work environments, their experiences in attaining career success and their experiences interacting with non-West Indians and with individuals born in the United States. Major findings include migration motivated by financial and educational improvement, mixed experiences with West Indian cohesiveness and general job satisfaction. Challenges at work included cultural differences, ethnic/racial tensions, being excluded by Americans, low expectations for professional West Indian women, slower career progression, limited professional and social interaction with non-West Indians, greater efforts expended in balancing work-family demands, weakened family relationships with relations back home, and limited use and reliance on mentors and professional networks and associations. Qualitative analysis revealed a high level of career success among these West Indian women, attended by significant psychological, emotional, financial and professional costs. The challenges faced by these Black professional West Indian women in the United States mirror those encountered by African Americans in various studies. Due to their meritocratic outlook and socialization to de-emphasize race, the professional West Indian women of this study were initially unprepared to maneuver these challenges and some struggled to attain career success. Additionally, higher levels of social and professional interactions (for example mentoring relationships and professional networking) with non-West Indians and West Indians of these professional West Indian women were associated with higher levels of career success in the United States.Psy.DIncludes bibliographical references ( p. 174-178)by Kyla-Gaye Simone BarrettIncludes abstrac
Francofonía y literatura: análisis del cuento “Khary-Gaye” de Birago Diop
No full textThis article begins with a general introduction to the concept of “Francophonie” (its origins and the different geographic regions that it comprises, in the framework of the Research Project about the main XXth and XXIst century writers belonging to “Francophonie”); after that, there is a brief presentation of the Senegalese author Birago Diop and it ends with a succinct analysis of his tale “Khary-Gaye”. En este artículo, se empieza por una introducción general al concepto de la Francofonía (sus orígenes y las diferentes regiones geográficas que cubre, en el marco del Proyecto de Investigación sobre principales escritores/as de la francofonía de los siglos XX y XXI); luego se efectúa una breve presentación del autor senegalés Birago Diop y se finaliza con un análisis somero de su cuento “Khary-Gaye”.
Pious tales and dirty stories : the Young Australians Best Book Award (YABBA)
No full textDeposited with permission of the author. © 1995 Susan Gaye La Marca.A study of the older readers' section of Young Australians Best Book Award (YABBA) from 1986 to 1991, based on analysis of 21,351 voting forms from this period. Through analysis of the data from these voting forms, ranking authors and titles, comparing gender preferences, the source of the book voted for, school type and school location were all compiled into graphs and tables. Appropriate comparisons have been made between variables across the six year period, to give some idea of the voting population involved in the older readers' section of YABBA and their preferences and motivations. A follow up survey of voters and YABBA organisers in 1992 attempted to further enhance this data by collecting information on voter preferences, opinions and possible influences on the voting process. The study attempts to place YABBA in the context of the wider children's literature community and discuss briefly its historical development with reference to other children's choice awards, their strengths and weaknesses. A relevant discussion on popularity versus literary merit is related to the ongoing discussion of YABBA in comparison to the Children's Book Council awards. Later chapters include a discussion of the most popular YABBA titles (seven highest rating titles) with particular emphasis given to YABBA's two most popular authors - Paul Jennings and Robin Klein. Humour is an important factor in the popularity of many YABBA titles and this is discussed as are developments since 1991 and the long-term future of YABBA
Epidemiology of Squash-Related Injuries in New Zealand: A Review of Ten Years of Accident Compensation Corporation Claims and Costs
No full textSquash is a fast-paced racquet sport that has steadily grown in global popularity for decades, now included in the 2028 Olympic Games. This increase in recognition has not been matched in squash-related injury literature. Squash is a physically demanding sport played in close proximity to opponents within a confined space, predisposing players to injury risk. Currently, no epidemiological studies investigate squash-related injury within New Zealand (NZ), and global squash-related injury data is lacking.
The systematic review investigated evidence surrounding most common squash-related injuries and prevention strategies. The epidemiology analysis gathered NZ squash-related injury data to determine common injuries to guide future injury prevention research and strategy development. Systematic searches of Scopus, Google Scholar, and the EBSCOHealth, used keywords related to squash and injury. The database searches were conducted on 26 July 2024 and included literature from 2004 until 2024. Inclusion criteria required studies to report on squash-related injuries and/or squash-related injury prevention strategies and have full text available published in English. Twenty-six articles included in the systematic review were 23 observational and three reviews. Lower limb injuries were reported as most frequent. Injury prevention strategies predominantly targeted severe eye injuries. The included studies were appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute tools to assess quality and risk of bias for respective article type. Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation were used to categorise included study evidence certainty based on study design; ranked from Very Low to High.
Data gathered from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), where accidental injuries within NZ are lodged by healthcare providers, were obtained to assess squash-related injury epidemiology. Data were analysed using SPSS statistical software by sex, age, ethnicity, body site, injury type, geographical region, year, and cause of injury. Over the ten-year period 2012 to 2021 investigated in the epidemiological study, 39,949 squash-related injuries were lodged with ACC amounting to N$37,740,867. Lower limb injuries accounted for half of all claims with players aged 40 to 59 years most injured, and females represented one third of claims. Loss of balance/personal control and twisting movements were the most common mechanisms of injury.
The findings of the ACC epidemiology study agreed with literature from outside of NZ. Lower limb injuries continue to be identified as the most prevalent body site reported in squash-related injuries. Very little research has been conducted into the reduction of squash-related lower limb injuries. Based on the systematic review and epidemiology study findings, squash-specific injury prevention strategies are warranted. These should be targeted toward lower limb injuries, especially in men aged over 40 years. Programmes should have a focus on improving balance and proprioception of players, as loss of balance/personal control was the main mechanism of injury in NZ. The production of an injury prevention tool as has been created in NZ for team sports, rugby and netball for example, could be of use to reduce squash-related injury. Uptake of such a strategy may prove difficult as there are no regular trainings or games as with team sports where injury prevention strategies have been implemented previously
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Solo: For the Emigrants, Who Wish They Could Have Stayed Home
No full textPerformance at B. Iden Payne Theatre, UT-Austin. Funding for the Sharir Dance Company is made possible by the Texas Commission on the Arts, The City of Austin and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Sharir Dance Company is in residence at The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts. Choreography: Roberta De Angelis, Dee McCandless, Lynn Raridon (Kremlins); Diana Prechter (Modern Mythology Part I); Kay Frances Braden (Untitled Solo II); Sharon Vasquez (Journey Into the Light); Emily Burken (Solo); Yacov Sharir (The Gesture Dance, "structure conceived and manipulated by"). Dance Company: Sharir Dance Company. Dancers: Dee McCandless, Lynn Raridon, Leticia Rodriguez, Patti Willey, Andrea Beckham (Kremlins); Jennifer Denham, Dianne Greg, Kathy Mattia, Diana Prechter (Modern Mythology); Kate Fisher (Untitled); Sharon Vasquez, Kathleen Conlin as "The Woman" (Journey Into the Light); Emily Burken (Solo); Vivien Addison, Andrea Beckham, Kate Fisher, Beth Gore, Gaye Greever, Marta Matthews, Leticia Rodriguez (The Gesture Dance). Music: Gene Menger and Randy Buck (Kremlins); Scott Morgan (Modern Mythology); Arvo Part (Journey Into the Light); John Surman, Jack DeJohnette (The Gesture Dance). Lighting: Amarante Lucero. Costumes: Dee McCandless, Gene Menger (Kremlins). Costumes assisted by: Jane Dowling (Modern Mythology). Slide Execution: Amy Head, Michael Postalwait (Kremlins). Percussion: Michael Silverwise (Journey Into the Light). Rehearsal Director: Gaye Greever (The Gesture Dance).Performance at B. Iden Payne Theatre, UT-Austin.Theatre and Danc
An enabling adult: the teacher-librarian and the creation of a reading environment
No full textDeposited with permission of the author. © 2003 Dr. Susan Gaye La MarcaThis study investigates the role of the secondary school teacher-librarian in the creation of a reading environment. The factors that influence how and why a teacher-librarian carries out his or her role are the major focus of the study. These are explored through an analysis of the current literature and in case studies undertaken in six Melbourne secondary schools. The investigation found that each of the case study schools created and operated a reading environment that was affected to varying degrees by all of the identified factors. The factors are:
The attitudes of the teacher-librarian towards their professional responsibility in creating a reading environment, and towards their students as readers.
The relationships forged between the teacher-librarian and teaching staff, administrators, other library staff and students.
The organisational and policy decisions that affect access, such as collection management, reading promotion programs and the knowledge base and advisory role of the teacher-librarian.
The ambience within the library space and how this assists the teacher-librarian in creating a welcoming environment conducive to encouraging reading, including factors such as layout and display.
The influences external to the library within the school including: budget allocation, staffing levels, support from the school administration, curriculum needs and the demands and limitations of architectural structures.
The professional context of the school community and the wider educational and professional debate within which the teacher-librarian operates impact upon the attitudes and decisions of the teacher-librarian. In addition, changes to broad educational objectives, the impact of lCT's, and the ongoing debate as to the role of the teacher-librarian have had a marked impact upon each of the case study schools and their reading environments
Grapevine Communication in Communication Centers: The Needs and Effects
No full textThe author explores how a classic 1968 song by Marvin Gaye relates to the student educators working in today’s communication center
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