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A qualitative investigation of juvenile offenders
(2015-05)The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of adolescents at a juvenile justice boot camp facility and to provide counselor educators, counselors, and other professionals with a deeper ... -
A quality improvement initiative to improve diabetes self-care education for Hispanic older adults using culturally-sensitive, age specific-approach
(2018-08)Introduction: The underuse of culturally-sensitive, age-specific diabetes education for older-aged Hispanic people likely contributes to deficits in diabetes knowledge, self-management and glycemic control. This quality ... -
Quality of life changes in adult literacy learners: understanding the perceived impact of an adult literacy program in South Texas
(2014-02-28)The multiple-methods research study explored how adult-literacy learners perceive the impact of their literacy instruction and how it relates to outcomes in their lives. Maslow's hierarchy of motivation and needs guided ... -
Quantifying and characterizing the Mississippi River's contribution of microplastic debris to the Gulf of Mexico
(2018-08)Plastics presence in the ocean is becoming increasingly ubiquitous which is widely recognized by the public, scientific communities, and government agencies. However, only in the past decade have plastics, specifically ... -
A quantitative assessment of Texas house bill 505: college dual credit courses and academic success among high school students
(2017-12)Texas House Bill 505 expanded dual credit programs to include high school freshmen and sophomores. This study examined the relationship of high school student characteristics and academic success in first attempt dual ...