Phylogeography using nested clade analysis (NCA) is able to apply biological inferences to the history of populations of organisms independent of the population's structure. In the Western United States, phrynosomatine lizards have a complex...
Water quality--Connecticut--Eightmile River (New London County and Middlesex County); Eightmile River (New London County and Middlesex County, Conn.)
"Submited in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Arts in Biology."; Thesis advisor: Clayton Penniman.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-64).
Geographic variation in phenotypic traits among conspecific populations is well documented. Some studies have revealed that prey species may be induced to develop a defensive morphology when exposed to a specific predator. Interestingly, few...
The Rocky Hill anticline is a broad open fold in Triassic strata transverse to the
Eastern Border Fault of the Connecticut Valley of Southern New England, and is
crisscrossed by a complex pattern of faults and other brittle fractures. This study...
The ability of embryonic stem cells to give rise to all cells comprising the three germ layers – endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm – highlights a powerful in vivo system for the study of early embryonic development. Human embryonic stem cell...
Massage therapy; Touch -- Psychological aspects; Puerto Ricans -- Mental health services -- Connecticut -- Hartford
Research suggests that therapeutic touch can be a facilitator of positive health outcomes among high-risk and vulnerable populations. Minority groups appear to be especially vulnerable. One such population would include Hispanics, many of whom ...
France is a country with a strong sense of its own identity and traditions, the so-called exception franaise. Currently, there is widespread concern about what it means to be French that stems from threats such as the global economy, the European...
Abstract Organisms employ inducible defenses to prevent predation. This occurs when the organism recognizes an environmental cue that leads to the expression of the defensive trait. In marine systems this cue is often chemical in nature. Several...
Issues in psychological testing of minorities have become problematic over the past couple of years. With the population growth of minorities, there continues to be the need for cultural sensitivity in mental health services. Few studies have...
Transgender college students; Transgender college students -- Services for
One of the main goals of the student affairs professional is to provide relevant services to students and to protect their well being. In order to provide those services, it is imperative that student affairs professionals have the knowledge and be...
Rigorous instruction, relevant learning experiences, and high quality teacher-child relationships are critical components of academic development for all students, but are particularly important in facilitating achievement gains for populations...
Groundwater -- Connecticut -- Lieutenant River Watershed; Water quality -- Connecticut;
Water quality has become an important environmental issue as population growth and an expanded economy have caused increased degradation of many waterbodies. As a consequence of this degradation, stream characteristics are altered, habitats are...
Liberation theology; Latin America -- Politics and government -- 1980-; Catholic Church -- Latin America -- History -- 20th century; Latin America -- Politics and government -- 1948-1980
This thesis represents an analysis of the evolution of liberation theology beginning with its basic philosophical tenets continuing into its role as a social and political movement in Latin America. Since the early 1960's liberation theology has...
American literature -- 20th century -- Women authors; Hispanic American women -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
The purpose of this investigation is to discuss and delineate common issues and themes which are apparent in contemporary Latina literature of the United States. I have witnessed, by way of reading and comparing the works of various...
Educational equalization; Art -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Curricula
This qualitative study documented the journey of both teacher and students as they explored a gender-balanced approach to the sixth-grade art curriculum. The study focused on broadening student perspectives, demystifying male and female artists,...
Considering the pleiotropic manifestations of the rare, inherited, bone marrow failure disease, Fanconi Anemia, afflicted patients must be evaluated and monitored by specialty physicians (such as dermatologists, opthamologists, gastroenterologists,...
Decimal fractions -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Fractions -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Concept learning
This study compared the effects of research based instruction and conventional textbook instruction on the acquisition of decimal knowledge by fifth grade students. The two fifth grades were of similar populations and located in the same urban...
The purpose of this study was to examine Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Night
Eating Syndrome (NES), depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and weight regain in weight
loss (bariatric) surgery patients, at a minimum of two years postoperatively....
Beaches -- Connecticut; Recreation areas -- Access -- Connecticut
Beaches are considered an important natural resource, although perceptions
of the nature of that resource may vary significantly. Municipalities located along
Connecticut's coastline exhibit a variety of income levels, populations, and
economic...
Myrmecochory is a widespread and diverse mutualism between ants and flowering plants in which a modified seed appendage, an elaiosome, is provided to ants as a food reward. In eastern North American forests, ants of the genus Aphaenogaster disperse...
