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Creating Open Textbooks: A Unique Partnership between Oregon State University Libraries and Press and Open Oregon State

Creator:: Chadwell, Faye A. and Fisher, Dianna M.
Abstract:: This article presents Oregon State University’s experience launching an innovative Open Textbook initiative in spring 2014. The partners, Open Oregon State and the Oregon State University Libraries and Press, aimed to reduce the cost of course materials for students while ensuring the content created was peer-reviewed and employed multimedia capabilities....
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: bills, SB 1052 and SB 1053, in 2012 to create a library of 50 open textbooks. In Washington, the State

The future of open access and library publishing

Creator:: Chadwell, Faye A. and Sutton, Shan C.
Abstract:: PURPOSE – The purpose of this article is to provide a vision for how academic libraries can assume a more central role in a future where Open Access publishing has become the predominant model for disseminating scholarly research articles. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH – The authors analyze existing trends related to Open Access...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: The Future of Open Access and Library Publishing The

An XML-based migration from Digital Commons to Open Journal Systems

Creator:: Key, Cara M.
Abstract:: The Oregon Library Association has produced its peer-reviewed journal, the OLA Quarterly (OLAQ), since 1995, and OLAQ was published in Digital Commons beginning in 2014. When the host institution undertook to move away from Bepress, their new repository solution was no longer a good match for OLAQ. Oregon State University...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: migration from Digital Commons to Open Journal Systems The Oregon Library Association has produced its

A study to assess the knowledge about AIDS held by mental health counselors

Creator:: Turner, Micki
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were to assess mental health counselors' knowledge of AIDS and to determine the effect of various independent variables upon knowledge. The variables used were gender, professional contact with PWAs, personal contact with PWAs, age, sexual preference, AIDS training, and personal acquaintance with a person who...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Approved: Dr. Reese House The purposes of this study were to assess mental health counselors' knowledge

Personality and Binge Drinking: How Personality Risk Factors Affect the Prevalence and Timing of College Binge Drinking

Creator:: Lewis, Katherine A. G.
Abstract:: Through the use of daily online surveys, this study investigated the weekly trends associated with college binge drinking. It also investigated the relationship between personality risk factors and binge drinking. Personality risk factors were assessed using the TCI measures of novelty seeking and harm avoidance, and the ATQ measure of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: David Kerr Through the use of daily online surveys, this study investigated the weekly trends

An assessment of attitudes of mental health counselors toward persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Creator:: Christenson, Terri Jo
Abstract:: This study investigated the attitudes of mental health counselors toward persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Three hundred and fifty-eight members of the American Mental Health Counselors Association were mailed a survey packet including an Attitude Towards AIDS Victims scale and an additional two questions assessing comfort with clients with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: Reese M. House This study investigated the attitudes of mental health counselors

Factors that influence career choice and development for gay male school teachers : a qualitative investigation

Creator:: Terndrup, Anthony I.
Abstract:: This study investigated factors that influence career choice and development for gay male school teachers. Ten gay educators participated in the investigation. Data collection methods involved two semi-structured personal interviews and one structured telephone interview for a total of 30 sampling units. Data analysis procedures included reviewing audiotapes, reading transcriptions,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Investigation. Abstract approved: Reese M. House This study investigated factors that influence career

Passive health monitoring with wirelessly powered medical devices

Creator:: House, Samuel
Abstract:: The proliferation of body worn autometric devices has been enabled by advances in low-power electronics and fueled by the quantified-self movement. These devices range in complexity from pedometers to clinical vital sign measurement. They all share the same drawback, typically the most expensive and heaviest component, the battery. The future...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Medical Devices AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Samuel House for the degree of Master of Science in

The effects of nondirective group play therapy upon the sociometric status and self-concept of selected second grade children

Creator:: House, Reese Milton
Abstract:: This study was designed to investigate the effects of nondirective group play on the self-concept and sociometric status of selected members of second grade classrooms. Specific hypotheses examined were: 1. Positive change in self-concept as measured by the Scamin Self-Concept Scale will be greater in the experimental group than in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: MILTON HOUSE for the DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Name) (Degree) (Major) 1, (Date) in Education presented on

Transmission of disseminated neoplasia in the soft shell clam, Mya arenaria

Creator:: House, Marcia
Abstract:: Disseminated neoplasia (DN) is a proliferative cell disorder that occurs in the circulatory system of bivalves. The condition is progressive and lethal. At least 15 species of bivalves over a wide range of geographic locations have been reported to contract DN. Prevalence levels of disseminated neoplasia can reach up to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Marcia House for the degree of

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Creating Open Textbooks: A Unique Partnership between Oregon State University Libraries and Press and Open Oregon State

The future of open access and library publishing

An XML-based migration from Digital Commons to Open Journal Systems

A study to assess the knowledge about AIDS held by mental health counselors

Personality and Binge Drinking: How Personality Risk Factors Affect the Prevalence and Timing of College Binge Drinking

An assessment of attitudes of mental health counselors toward persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Factors that influence career choice and development for gay male school teachers : a qualitative investigation

Passive health monitoring with wirelessly powered medical devices

The effects of nondirective group play therapy upon the sociometric status and self-concept of selected second grade children

Transmission of disseminated neoplasia in the soft shell clam, Mya arenaria

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