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Page 4, The Scranton Record, May 2002 A C E LE B R AT I O N O F ST U D E NT S C H O L A R S SAAD ALAHMARI , Software Engineering Yaodong Bi, Ph.D., Computing Sciences “Web Store Front” JESSICA BACH, ELISSA CHESSARI, ADAM HAWK, UYEN LE,THOMAS M. MORRISSEY, Physical Therapy Peter M. Leininger, MPT, OCS Physical Therapy “The Effects of Qualitative vs. Quantitative Exercise on Lumbar Spine and Hip Motion During Forward Bending” P. BAGHER, J. CRON, F.N. GRISAFI, and E.M. PAULI, Ne u ro s c i e n c e / Bi o m a t h e m a t i c s Terrence E. Sweeney, Ph.D., Biology “Intravascular Pressure Distribution in the Hamster Utero-Ovarian Vascular Network” JULIE BALZANO, JESSICA BU R K E , THOMAS HOY, ELIZABETH RO B E RTS Physical Therapy Reneé Hakim, Ph.D., Physical Therapy “A Comparative Study of Balance Measures Among Elderly Persons Participating in Tai Chi or Structured Exercise Programs” JILL BECKISH, Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA, Occupational Therapy “A Pilot Study on Occupational Therapy Students’ Personality Types as Measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator” MICHELE BERKSTRESSER, NA TALIE DUNN, and DIANA ZOGRAPHOS Nursing Department Ma ry Jane Di Mattio, Ph.D., Nursing “A Closer Look at the Mo t i vators and Ba r r i e r s for Physical Activity in College Wo m e n” MICHELE BERKSTRESSER Nursing Department Majorie A. Maddox, BSN, MSN, Ed.D. Nursing “An Evaluation of New Graduate Nurses and Senior Nursing Student’s Competence in Providing Spiritual Care” EILEEN BLAKE, Biology Daniel Townsend, Ph.D., Biology “Impact of high deer density on the forest understory” HUSAIN BOOTWALA, Finance John N. Kallianiotis, Ph.D. Economics/Finance “Expected Inflation and Real Risk-free Rate of Interest” LEAH BROWN, Chemistry David A. Rusak, Ph.D., Chemistry “Comparison of Laser Plasma Effect on Aluminum vs. HDPE” JENNIFER BURKHARDT, LAURA T. BOERSIG, MELANIE A. HEEM - BROCK, JULIE E. ROBBINS, and KIM - BERLY A. SULLIVAN, Nursing Dona M. Carpenter, Ed.D., Nursing “College Freshman’s Perceptions of Nursing as a Career: A Qualitative Investigation” MELISSA CARLO, Psychology and Philosophy, NICOLE SUBLETTE, Psychology, and MARK FITZGERALD, Philosophy, Psychology and Neuroscience J. Timothy Cannon, Ph.D., Ps yc h o l o g y “ Second: Fo u rth Finger Ratio Po s i t i ve Corre l a t e s with T h row Task Er ror in College Fe m a l e s” PATRICIA H. CASTLE , Psychology John C. Norcross, Ph.D., Psychology “Admission statistics, acceptance rates, and financial assistance of clinical psychology programs: The truth hurts” CATHERINE COFFEY, ANNE FUSCO, MARY LEBER, and KIMBERL Y VIGLIOTTA, Nursing Dona Carpenter, BSN, MSN, Ed.D. Nursing “Female College Students’ Knowledge Regarding Body Image Disorders” S P E C I A L F E A T U R E A CELEBR AT I O N OF STUD EN T S C H O L A RS 1 MAY 2002 J O HN J. LONG, S.J., CEN T E R This Special Feature of The Scranton Record contains a listing of the poster presentations that were on display 1 May in the John J. Long, S.J., Center as part of the University’s Second Annual Celebration of Student Scholars. Abstracts of five projects are also profiled on these pages as examples of Faculty/Student research that supports the goal of creating an Environment for Learning, as stated in the University’s Strategic Plan. SARA COLOSIMO and MELISSA STEVA N S Biology Janice Voltzow, Ph.D., Biology “Morphology of the mysterious mantle cavities of snails” AMY CONNOLLY, Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapy “Social Goals for Children with Down’s Syndrome: An Individualized Education Program (IEP) Comparison” FAITH COURVILLE, ALISON GILMARTIN, CHARLENE GRIFFITH Nursing Mary Jane DiMattio, BS, MSN , Nursing “Wo m e n’s Pe rceptions of Experiences and Barriers Implementing Safe Sexual Pr a c t i c e s” CAITLIN DELLA VALLE Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Evidence-Based Practice and Its Effect on Pediatric Occupational Therapy” BERNADETTE M. DOWHY and LAU- REN UELAND, Physical Therapy Barbara Wagner, PT, MHA Physical Therapy “The Effects of Massage on Terminally Ill Patients in Hospice Care” BETH DRAGONE, Human Services and TRACY MOORE, Graduate Student Ann Marie Toloczko, Ph.D. Counseling and Human Services “An Exploratory Analysis of Late Adolescent Males’ Interpersonal Relationships and Empathy” ANNELISE ERAMO, SHIRA LIPPERINI, ANDREA LOMBARDI, and DANIELLE SPOONHOWER, Physical Therapy Marybeth Grant-Beuttler, BS, MS Physical Therapy “Qualitative Study on Motivation in Youth Ice Hockey Players” GINA ERRICO, Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “Exploring Senior University of Scranton Occupational Therapy Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness to Provide Care to Persons Living with AIDS” AMANDA E. EW I N G, Occupational T h e r a p y Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Frames of Reference Utilized in Occupational Therapy Treatment of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” E L I ZABETH FA L LO N, Occupational T h e r a p y Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “A Case Study to Explore the Interventions for Individuals Who Exhibit Self-Harm Behaviors” MICHELLE FA L ZONE, Bi o l o g y / Bi o c h e m i s t yr Gary Kwiecinski, Ph.D. , Biology “Milk Mineral and Nitrogen Concentrations and Their Post-Natal Accretion in Two Neotropical Plant- Visiting Bats” MELISSA FRIES, Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapy “The Development of an Eating Disorders Program: A Case Study” TINA GAMBALE, Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapy “Occupational therapist students’ perceptions on how service learning improved their professional behaviors” MARCY GAYLORD, Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “The Identity of Occupational Therapy: A Field of Change or Stability?” TERI ANNE GAVIN, LAURA M. SCHRU M , MEGHAN D. TEGTMEIER, JILL J. WHITE, and DANICA L. YA N I N A S Physical Therapy Marybeth Grant Beuttler, BS, MS Physical Therapy “What Kicks in When: A Descriptive Kinematic Analysis of Normal Infant Kicking and Coordination” MARY JO HASAKA, Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “Occupational Therapy Students’ Changing Perceptions of the Mentally Ill” MELISSA HEDGES, Psychology John C. Norcross, Ph.D., Psychology “The Future of Psychotherapy: A Delphi Poll” MELISSA HEDGES and P ATRICIA H. CASTLE, Psychology John C. Norcross, Ph.D. , Psychology “Psychologists Conducting Psychotherapy in 2001: A Study of the Division 29 Membership” AMBREEN IMTIAZ ,MBA in Finance and Management Information System Cynthia Cann, Ph.D. Management/Marketing “The Case of How One Brazilian Telecommunicatins Company Prepared for Competition” STEPHEN KELLY, Physical Therapy Reneé Hakim, Ph.D. , Physical Therapy “Forced Use of the Upper Extremity in a Person with Chronic Stroke: An Assessment of Treatment Time and Quality of Movement” JERZIE-ANN KISSEL, Occupational T h e r a p y Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “Characteristics of a Well-Elaborated Future Oriented Narrative in Occupational Therapy” EMILY KITSON, Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapy “The Appropriateness of Occupational Therapy Theoretical Frames of Reference to address the functional needs of an individual with Turner’s Syndrome” CHERYL L. KIZELEVICUS Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Program evaluation of the peer educator program: Changes in attitudes and beliefs towards people living with HIV” MELISSA KOPP , Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “The Influence of Culture on Caregiving” MICHELLE KOTZ, NOELLE LOPEZ, LAUREN QUIRK, and JENNIFER SCHMIDT, Physical Therapy Reneé Hakim, Ph.D. , Physical Therapy “Comparisons of Functional Reach with Goal Directed Reaching Tasks Among Older Adults” BRIAN R. KUPCHAK, CARA M. CENERA and DEREK M. CARLSON Chemistry Department Timothy D. Foley, Ph.D., Chemistry “Nitroxyl Anion is a Potent Irreversible Inhibitor of Brain Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Activity: Implications for Neurodegenerative Diseases” KIMBERLY KUTCH, Chemistry Christopher Baumann, Ph.D. , Chemistry “Infrared Analysis of Orientational Diffusion of Methyl Rotors on Alkali Halide Films” C O U RT N EY LANCIA, Occupational T h e r a p y Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Role Perceptions and Issues of Parenting as Reported by Parents Caring for a Child With Special Needs” JACLYN LOEW, Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “The Effect of Poetry Therapy on the Self- Esteem and Life Satisfaction of Nursing Home Residents”
A C E LE B R AT I O N O F ST U D E NT S C H O L A R S Page 5, The Scranton Record, May 2002 COLLEEN MADISON, Occupational T h e r a p y Carol Reinson, AAS, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “Exploring the Life of a Family With a Child With a Disability” LAUREN M. MADOS, Occupational T h e r a p y Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “The Contribution of Human-Pet Relationship to Perception of Physical, Psychological, and Social Well-Being by the Elderly” MELISSA MATTHEWS Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “The Differences in Hand Manipulation Between a Child with Down’s Syndrome and a Typical Child” CAROLINE McDANIELS Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “A Sensory Integrative Approach in the Classroom of a Child with Autism: A Single Case Study” KRISTIN McELLIGOTT Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapy “Perceptions of Role Overlap Between Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists” DEANNE B. McPHERSON and R YAN P. KILKER, Chemistry Timothy D. Foley, Ph.D., Chemistry “Superoxide Activates Synaptic Particulate Nitric Oxide Synthase: Implications for Superoxide Signaling and Neurotoxicity” LORI MULLER, Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Potential for Occupational Therapy” JOY OLIVER, Psychology and Philosophy and PATRICIA H. CASTLE , Psychology James P. Buchanan, Ph.D. , Psychology “Computers vs. Hard Copy Reading Comprehension” CORIN OTTEN, Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “The Influence of Intergenerational Relationships on the Perceived Life Satisfaction of Institutionalized Elderly Persons” KELLY PARENT and EILEEN YOUNG Physical Therapy Barbara Wagner, MHTA, Physical Therapy and Marybeth Grant Beuttler, BS, MS, Physical Therapy “Gait variations and low back pain associated with pregnancy in the third trimester” MELISSA PARISE, Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “The affect of occupational therapy on the relationship between temporomandibular joint disorder and stress” JILLIAN PERRIUS , Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiugu, BA. ,MA Occupational Therapy “The perc e i ved benefits of a community e m p l oyment program: An exploratory study” A SPOT LI GHT ON RESE A R C H Abstracts from five poster pr e s e n ta t i o n s PAUL M. RUTKOWSKI, Biology Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D., Biolog y “The Effect of Acid Mine Drainage on Bioproductivity in the Lackawanna River” The Lackawanna River in Northeastern Pennsylvania is heavily polluted by several large influxes of acid mine drainage (AMD). This project is a first examination of the effects of AMD on the bioproductivity of the river – specifically, to see if the main chlorophyll producers, the algae, are adversely effected by changes brought about by AMD. Replicate sets of ceramic tiles were placed in the river at two sites; one in relatively fresh water and the other in heavily AMD polluted waters. The tiles were collected from the riverbed and replaced by new tiles every two-weeks from June until late October 2001. Bioproductivity was gauged by two parameters; average organic biomass, measured as ash-free dry mass (AFDM), and average chlorophyll a content. On average, greater bioproductivity occurred in the AMD contaminated waters as measured by chlorophyll a, but not by AFDM. VERONICA VALLEJO, History Lee M. Penyak, Ph.D. , History “Public Inspection of Private Lives: Domestic Violence in Mexico,1750-1850” Pr i m a ry re s e a rch was conducted on domestic violence at Mexico City’s Arc h i vo General de la Nación during July 2001. This re s e a rch was conducted as part of the Un i ve r s i t y’s Fa c u l t y - Di rected St u d e n t Summer Re s e a rch Program. Among their conclusions, the re s e a rc h e r s found that judges frequently looked for mitigating circumstances in order to lessen a husband’s punishment for having disciplined his wife more seve rely than socially acceptable. The re s e a rchers also analyze d re f e rences to love and affection in these documents as a vehicle to understand gend e red household responsibilities. Ms. Vallejo and Dr. Penyak recently delive red a joint paper on “Domestic Violence in Colonial Me x i c o” at Caldwell College, N.J. HUSAIN BOOTWALA, Finance John N. Kallianiotis, Ph.D., Economics/Finance “Expected Inflation and Real Risk-free Rate of Interest” This paper tries to determine two very important components of the price of capital (interest rate), the expected inflation and the real risk-free rate of interest, by using behavioral (utility) and centralbank’s (Fed’s) target (ultimate objective) functions. It develops the final model through a division of the economy into two different states (ideal and riskless) based on expected inflation. The model measures first the time preference for consumption and the rate of return onproductive assets to determine real risk-free rate of interest and then, the expected money supply growth which depends on central bank’s targets and uses KRISTY PET TY International Business/Spanish Susan Trussler, Ph.D. , Economics/Finance “Argentina and Mercosur: A Tale of Two Industries” JANE PLATI, Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Early Intervention Eligibility Criteria and Program Procedures Across the United States of America” PAUL M. RUTKOWSKI, Biology Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D., Biology “The Effect of Acid Mine Drainage on Bioproductivity in the Lackawanna River” SUZANN SCHELLENGER Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS OTR/L,Occupational Therapy “Therapeutic horseback riding practice and procedure: A meta-analysis” STEPHANIE J. SCHICK Occupational Therapy Moses Ikiuvu, BA, MA Occupational Therapy “How Peer Mentorship Influences Feelings of Preparedness Toward Level I Clinical Placement in Terms of Confidence and Competency” JENNIFER STAUB, Communication Edward F. Warner, MS, Communication “Logic and Law: Constitutionality of Faith Based Charity Aide” KRISTEN STRACK , Psychology Christie A. Pugh , Psychology “Mother-Infant Interactions and Subsequent Behavioral Functioning in Toddlers” this anticipated and unanticipated money growth together withan augmented Phillips curve to determine expected inflation. The theoretical work uses 23 equations and a specification; a testing of them is pursued at the end. The results show a very strong Fisher effect of money supply on interest rates. JACLYN LOEW, Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BA, MA, Occupational Therapy “The Effect of Poetry Therapy on the Self- Esteem and Life Satisfaction of Nursing Home Residents” Utilizing a multi-method approach to research, this study employs qualitative fieldnotes and two quantitative assessment tools, the Life Satisfaction Index and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, as pre-tests and post-tests. Conducted over the period of eight weeks, a one-hour poetry group was held once per week with 11 residents of a local nursing home. The group was conducted by the advisor of this research project, who has experience in facilitating poetry groups in this population. After analysis of data sources seven findings were deemed significant as supported by qualitative data. Significant themes that emerged in support include: increase in social interactions, reminiscence, and the benefits of group dynamics. The findings suggest that self-esteem and life satisfaction are important issues in the lives of nursing home residents. Most participants exhibited improvement in these area resulting from g roup invo l ve- KAREN SZYMANSKI, KATHERYN ROBERTS, and MARK EDKIN Physical Therapy Reneé Hakim, Ph.D. , Physical Therapy “The Effects of Hippotherapy on a Patient with a Cerebrovascular Accident” VERONICA VALLEJO, History Lee M. Penyak, Ph.D. , History “Public Inspection of Private Lives: Domestic Violence in Mexico,1750-1850” DEANNA VAN COTT Occupational Therapy Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “The Effects of Inclusion on Regular Education Students in a Inclusive Classroom” NANCY VIGORITA Occupational Therapy Rhonda Waskiewicz, BS, MS Occupational Therapy “Engendering a role for occupational therapists in pediatric respite care” JOANN ZIELINSKI English/Philosophy/Communications Jan Kelly, Ph.D., Communications “Women in Television: Did We Really Make It After All?” ✥ THE ST RAT EGIC PLAN IN A C T I O N THE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING . . . “mentors and partners in re s e a rch and serv i c e” ment, not necessarily from the art of poetry. An increase in positive behavior was observe d by the re s e a rcher as well as outside observe r s within the nursing home staff. CATHERINE COFFEY, ANNE FUSCO, MARY LEBER, and KIMBERLY VIGLIOTTA, Nursing Dona Carpenter, BSN, MSN, Ed.D. Nursing “Female College Students’ Knowledge Regarding Body Image Disorders” The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge female college students have on the subjects of nutrition and body image d i s o rd e . r T h e re is a limited amount of re s e a rch available specific to the college-age f e m a l e’s view of her body and subsequentlywhy she has this view. This investigation focused on three major influences that contribute to a college female's perception of what body type is accepted by today’s society. These influences h a ve been organized into the following categories: social, psychological, and physical. This quantitative, descriptive research study was modeled around the Azjean and Fishbein Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). One hundred ten college females between the ages of 18 and 21 participated. Convenience sampling was used to administer the sampling tool, a 22-item multiple-choice questionnaire. The conclusions developed based upon the research results can be applied to collegeage female populations at universities to develop focused educational programs on nutrition and body image.
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