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Exploring Ways a Christian Service Program and School Curriculum Develops and Promotes Empathy in Students
(Creighton University, 2016-08-30)
This qualitative, phenomenological study examined how an Augustinian, Catholic, secondary school in the Northeastern United States helped students develop and learn empathy through its Christian Service Program and curriculum. ...
Investigation of intercellular transport and biodistribution of curcumin across the nasal epithelium in hamsters
(Creighton University, 2016-07-15)
Since the 1980s, there continues to be reports investigating potential routes for the delivery of compounds to the brain after instillation in the nasal cavity. The exact mechanism(s) by which compound translocation from ...
Implications of Military Culture on Student Veterans' Behavior at a Western U.S. Community College
(Creighton University, 2016-10-24)
Student veterans were over-represented in serious student disciplinary cases at Western U.S. Community College (WUSCC). Serious code of conduct violations include: disruption, narcotics/alcohol use on campus or at ...
Do Community College Students' Perceptions Impact Their Decisions to Transfer?
(Creighton University, 2016-06-08)
The objective of this study was to determine if the perceptions of urban community college students impacted their decision to transition into a four-year private Catholic university. The study design was quantitative in ...
Private School K-12 Educator Perceptions Of Professional Learning Communities Based On Years of Experience
(Creighton University, 2016-06-06)
This mixed methods research analyzes the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as viewed through the lens of Central California private school teachers based on years of experience. The necessity for ...
Creating Community at a Large Ivy League Institution: The Benefits of Improving Recreation Facilities
(Creighton University, 2016-09-09)
Recreation departments have progressed immensely over the last 20 years, and students are craving more fitness and recreation opportunities at their institutions. The purpose of this quantitative study was to evaluate how ...
Online Doctoral Students Writing for Scholarly Publication: Archival Analysis of Course Discussion Boards at a Midwestern Jesuit University
(Creighton University, 2016-10-11)
Scholarly publication remains an indication that doctoral students have successfully joined their field’s dialogue—that they are doing the work of scholars, which is critical to their career progression in academia and ...
Organizational Learning Transfer To Job Performance Behavior: A Mixed-Methods Study
(Creighton University, 2016-09-21)
Employee knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are the foundation of organizational strategic competitive advantage. In the 21st century Knowledge Age, these KSAs relentlessly change, requiring constant organizational ...
Curcumin and Resveratrol loaded Calcium Alginate nanoparticles for anti-cancer therapy
(Creighton University, 2016-07-25)
Curcumin and resveratrol are naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds having anti-cancer potential. However, their poor aqueous solubility and bioavailability limits their clinical use. Entrapment of hydrophobic drugs ...
Promotion of Hair Cell Fate by Atoh1 and MicroRNA-183 Family
(Creighton University, 2016-07-29)
Hair cells are the mechanoreceptors responsible for hearing and balance in the inner ear. Multiple factors cause hair cell loss including aging, noise exposure and genetic predisposition. A barrier to hearing restoration ...