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Creator:: Crespell, Pablo Javier, 1968-
Abstract:: There has been an increasing realization of the value of innovativeness, the orientation toward innovation, for firms thriving to gain competitive edge. The US forest products industry is no different in this respect and many companies have active initiatives to bring about creativity from their own employees. At the same...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor

Creator:: Hussen, Ahmed M.
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Concepts by Ahmed Mohammed Hussen A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial

Creator:: Jameson, Tamsyn L.
Abstract:: This thesis contains the cultural biography of Buddhist and Hindu items in a small college town in the United States. It explores different factors that have led to the availability of these items here, what attracts Americans to them, and the meanings they give these items. Semi-structured interviews were conducted...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Buddhist and Hindu items in a small college town in the United States. It explores different factors

Creator:: Hentges, Sarah Duncan
Abstract:: For at least 30 years American culture has failed to provide empowering myths and symbols to its adolescents as they come of age and try to make sense of their selves, sexuality and the culture that surrounds them. This lack of myths and symbols is especially harmful to girls and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: culture has failed to provide empowering myths and symbols to its adolescents as they come of age and

Creator:: Burke, Deborah A.
Abstract:: Many White social scientists and educators are unaware of and/or detached from the realities of racism and conduct social research that 1.) perpetuates stereotypes, falsely setting People of Color as inferior and White people as superior and/or 2.) explains the differences of White people and People of Color in terms...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: by Deborah Burke A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in

Creator:: Embree, Jennie
Abstract:: Cultural authentication is a concept that was developed by Erekosima (1979), Erekosima and Eicher (1981), and Eicher and Erekosima (1980, 1995) to aid in the description of the transfer of artifacts from one culture to another. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the development of belly dance...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the description of the transfer of artifacts from one culture to another. The purpose of this

Creator:: Davis, Jesse Christian
Abstract:: This research covers Japanese animation and its popularity in the United States. It focuses on hardcore fans for whom this animation has become part of their lives. Using interviews of self-identified anime fans, this research explores how anime fandom has become a part of American life despite originating in a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: United States. The language and culture barrier prevent many fans from visiting Japan, but Japan is

Creator:: DeVito, Laura
Abstract:: This thesis seeks to explore how visual cues in the new environment affect Chinese international students studying abroad in the United States. Through open-ended interviews, Photovoice, and focus groups, Chinese international students shared their perspectives on their orientation, residence, campus places, color association, and on-campus place preferences. During the study,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: traditional Chinese culture. Red is associated with rage in the United States, but with happiness in China

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