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  • An Analysis of Americans’ Trust in the News Media

    Creator:
    Uskokovic, Andrea A.
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    With trust in the media reaching an all-time low among Americans, I wanted to explore what prompted this shift in attitude. This thesis analyzes how Americans’ perspectives on the credibility of modern-day media and the value they place on the freedom of the press are heavily influenced by their preferred...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    sources (Brenan 2020, 3). Elizabeth Schroeder asserts that they found a positive correlation of 0.24

  • The Discourse of Demographic Diversity in U.S. Natural Resources Scholarly Literature: A Multi-Methods Qualitative Study

    Creator:
    Brown, Jasmine K.
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    Racial, ethnic and gender diversity have been long term topics of discussion in natural resources. Yet to date, there has not been a comprehensive review of the existing literature within the discourse of demographic diversity. Therefore, I conducted a systematic review of demographic diversity in the disciplines of forestry, fisheries,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Title: The Discourse of Demographic Diversity in U.S. Natural Resources Scholarly Literature: A Multi

  • Greenwashing as Public Policy Problems: Reflections from Indonesia

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    Pradipta, Sena
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    Greenwashing is a relatively novel, diversely interpreted, and under-researched social phenomenon. Therefore, studying greenwashing concepts, methodological yardsticks, and the dynamic behind its pervasiveness provides an excellent opportunity to improve our understanding of it, refine our detection tools, and illuminate its influencing factors and impacts on society. This study aims to:...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ David Bernell Greenwashing is a relatively novel, diversely interpreted, and under

  • The Case for Remote Monitoring: Evidence from Kenya

    Creator:
    Dunn, Zachary A.
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    International development projects aimed at alleviating poverty often fall short when it comes to capacity for operation and maintenance. As a case in point, today it is estimated one-third of all African wells have fallen into disrepair due to lack of effective management, corresponding to as many as 250,000 broken...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    , Elizabeth Schroeder and Jaynie Whinnery. The nine months I spent in Kenya as a Boren Fellow were incredible

  • Microfinance as a Policy Tool for Women's Empowerment

    Creator:
    Ghimire, Narbada
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    Microfinance has been extolled by donor agencies, development practitioners and policy makers as a tool for alleviating poverty and empowering women. Yet little systematic research has been done to assess the conditions and extent to which microfinance programs accomplish these goals. This essay provides an assessment of that research. Based...
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    Capstone Project
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        Microfinance as a Policy Tool for Women's Empowerment by Narbada Ghimire MPP Essay Submitted to

  • Beyond Buzzwords: A Case Study of U.S. NGO Implementation of Sustainable and Participatory Development in Rural Guatemala

    Creator:
    Boege, Sarah
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    Over the last several decades, the narrative around international development has shifted away from neoclassical models towards an increased focus on sustainability and community-driven participatory approaches. However, there is a lack of research looking at whether these theoretical concepts manifest in practical realities that avoid the imperialistic flaws of previous...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    . Title: Beyond Buzzwords: A Case Study of U.S. NGO Implementation of Sustainable and Participatory

  • Do Community Development Financial Institutions Promote Economic Growth in Neighborhoods? A Multi-Metro Area Analysis of Home Values

    Creator:
    McRae, Caitlin
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    Adequate access to financial markets is crucial for healthy communities. Some communities within the United States have historically been excluded from financial markets due to factors of geographic isolation or racial discrimination. The mechanism behind households and individuals lacking access to financial products and services is due to credit rationing...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    Promote Economic Growth in Neighborhoods? A Multi-Metro Area Analysis of Home Values by

  • Attachment to Place Among Teenage Students in School Districts With Four-Day School Weeks

    Creator:
    Smith, Madeleine C.
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    Rural communities face acute challenges in providing education. Attachment to place plays a significant role in rural communities but little research exists on how it influences policy. One policy response to financial, physical, and cultural factors in rural Oregon is the four-day school week (FDSW). Through health survey responses of...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Districts With Four-Day School Weeks By Madeleine Cullen Smith A THESIS submitted to Oregon State

  • Impact of Ecotourism on the Sanitation of Local Communities

    Creator:
    Pant, Suman
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    Ecotourism is recognized for its economic potential to reduce poverty in least developed countries. There is a general belief that ecotourism will benefit local development, but previous research has found mixed results. This paper explores the idea of ecotourism and its impact on local sanitation in Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area....
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    Capstone Project
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    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Schroeder, representing Economics

  • Economic Analysis of the Potential for Nuclear Energy Investment in Eastern Europe

    Creator:
    van de Lindt, Nelson
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    This paper contributes to the ongoing discussion on the impacts of nuclear energy on the economy and energy security of select European countries. While previous literature has identified a connection between nuclear energy and economic growth, this study focuses on assessing the comparative effects of nuclear energy, measured by operable...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Investment in Eastern Europe By Nelson van de Lindt A THESIS