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The Adult Working-Age Population in the JPS Health Network in Tarrant County, Texas: A Report Submitted to the JPS Health Network Administration
This report summarizes the results of a survey of adult, working-aged patients in a large, urban, tax-supported county healthcare system, consisting of an inpatient hospital facility and eight community health centers. The major objectives of this research project were to assess the patients' access to healthcare, factors affecting their access, and their health status.
Common Threads in Research Across Disciplines: A Reflection
Keynote address for the 2004 University Scholars Day delivered by Dr. Samuel Matteson. This keynote speaker discusses common threads of thought and practice that run through what is called "research."
Creation and Evolution: What Should We Teach?
Keynote address for the 2005 University of Scholars Day delivered by Dr. Eugenie C. Scott. This keynote speaker discusses an overview of the foundations of the creation/evolution debate in the United States today.
The Effects of Powerlessness, Fear of Social Change, and Social Integration on Fear of Crime Among the Elderly
Article on the effects of powerlessness, fear of social change, and social integration on fear of crime among the elderly.
The Future of Democracy in the Middle East
Keynote address for the 2006 University Scholars Day delivered by Dr. Emile Sahliyeh. This keynote speaker discusses major reasons and issues relating to the lack of democratization in the Middle East to date.
The Growth and Characterization of Aluminum Nitride (AlN) Nanowires
This paper discusses research on the growth and characterization of aluminum nitride (AlN) nanowires.
A Longitudinal Study of Use of Health Care Services Among Older Women
Article discussing a longitudinal study of the use of health care services among older women.
Preface to the Joint Proceedings of the University of North Texas Department of Political Science National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates and the American Political Science Association Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
Introduction to the special section featuring the joint proceedings of the University of North Texas Department of Political Science National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates and the American Political Science Association Undergraduate Research Fellows Program in the 2013 edition of The Eagle Feather.
The Role of Ethics in America
This paper was awarded a Nicholas and Anna Ricco Ethics Award for 2013. In this paper, the author discusses the role of ethics in the United States.
The roles of stress, self-distraction and behavioral disengagement: Perceived stigma in HIV-positive individuals
Paper on denial, daily hassles, and health distress in HIV positive individuals. The authors' findings are important from a therapeutic perspective, and suggest that experiencing hassles and choosing to use denial as a coping strategy are associated with more health distress.
Self-Medication Among Older Adults in the United States
Book chapter discussing self-medication among older adults in the United States.
Sleep in College Students
In this University Scholars Day keynote address, Dr. Daniel J. Taylor presented the preliminary results from two of his recently completed studies in the Sleep Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas.
Social Aging
Book chapter discussing social issues in aging such as structural lag theory, race and ethnic differences in aging, different social roles associated with older adults, and how the role of retirement has changed in recent years.
Understanding the Development of the Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems Using Avian Models
Keynote address for the 2007 University Scholars Day delivered by Dr. Edward Dzialowski, This keynote speaker discusses the development of respiratory and cardiovascular systems using avian models.
Unintended Consequences and Results
Keynote address for the 2011 University Scholars Day delivered by Dr. V. Lane Rawlins, President of the University of North Texas. This keynote speaker discusses the importance of research to individuals and society and the connections that link scientific discovery, technological change, and economic growth.
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