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Nurture
Lauren Taylor League
Jan 01, 0001
Nurture is a series of sculptural and performative works created to explore the emotional and psychological effects of objects as they relate to familial memory and the various processes one uses to nurture and express love....
Published by: Winthrop University
Mental health among healthcare workers and other vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic and other coronavirus outbreaks
Introduction: Although most countries and healthcare systems worldwide have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, some groups of the population may be more vulnerable to detrimental effects of the pandemic on mental health...
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Ambitious Women
Sparsha Saha, Ana Weeks
Jun 01, 2022

Are ambitious women punished in politics? Building on literature from negotiation, we argue that women candidates who are perceived to be ambitious are more likely to face social backlash. We first explore what the term...

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My Process of Becoming
Lauren May
Apr 15, 2022
This chapter focuses on the author's process of transitioning into a position as a doctoral candidate. This journey has assisted in the understanding of personal identities and the world. Within this chapter, personal...
Ambitious Women
Sparsha Saha, Ana Weeks
Jun 01, 2022

Are ambitious women punished in politics? Building on literature from negotiation, we argue that women candidates who are perceived to be ambitious are more likely to face social backlash. We first explore what the term...

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Predicting intra-day load profiles under time-of-use tariffs using smart meter data
The installation of smart meters enabling electricity load to be measured on a half-hourly basis provides an innovative demand-side management opportunity that it is advantageous for utility companies and customers. Time-of-use...
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Women acting for women? An analysis of gender and debate participation in the British House of Commons 2005–2007
Ana Catalano Weeks
Mar 01, 2009
The recent push for more women parliamentarians around the world via positive action measures such as gender quotas naturally begs the question of whether the increased descriptive representation of women in parliament is making...
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Why Are Gender Quota Laws Adopted by Men? The Role of Inter- and Intra-Party Competition
Ana Catalano Weeks
Dec 01, 2018

In nearly every case of quota law adoption, the support of party elites is critical. But this raises a puzzle: What can motivate predominantly male elites to put these policies in place? This article uses a comparison of two...

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Quotas and Party Priorities
Ana Catalano Weeks
Dec 01, 2018
In light of increasing numbers of women in politics, extant research has examined the role of women in the parliamentary party on agenda-setting. This paper complements that literature by exploring the effect of a gendered...
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Quotas and Party Priorities
Ana Catalano Weeks
Dec 01, 2018
In light of increasing numbers of women in politics, extant research has examined the role of women in the parliamentary party on agenda-setting. This paper complements that literature by exploring the effect of a gendered...
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China Internship Teaches New Grads Relationship-Building, Classroom Confidence
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Ashley Crossland is a special education major from West Columbia, South Carolina. Lauren Gabauer is a Spanish major from Fort Mill, South Carolina. Matthew Neal '13 is a secondary math major from Rock Hill.
Published by: Winthrop University
Structures and Considerations for SoTL Educational Development
Colleges and universities around the world share a broad focus on education. However, unique characteristics and priorities across institutions may lead to vastly different educational development opportunities for the...
Blinded ultrasonic fetal biometry at 36 weeks and the risk of emergency caesarean delivery
U Sovio, Gcs Smith
Aug 09, 2017
OBJECTIVES: We studied the risk of emergency caesarean delivery (CD) using blinded ultrasonographic estimated fetal weight (EFW) at 36 weeks of gestational age (wkGA): (1) to compare the association for customised and...
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Why Are Gender Quota Laws Adopted by Men? The Role of Inter- and Intra-Party Competition
Ana Catalano Weeks
Dec 01, 2018

In nearly every case of quota law adoption, the support of party elites is critical. But this raises a puzzle: What can motivate predominantly male elites to put these policies in place? This article uses a comparison of two...

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Women acting for women? An analysis of gender and debate participation in the British House of Commons 2005–2007
Ana Catalano Weeks
Mar 01, 2009
The recent push for more women parliamentarians around the world via positive action measures such as gender quotas naturally begs the question of whether the increased descriptive representation of women in parliament is making...
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Investigating UI Displacements in an Adaptive Mobile Homescreen
The authors present a system that adapts application shortcuts (apps) on the homescreen of an Android smartphone, and investigate the effect of UI displacements that are caused by the choice of adaptive model and the order of...
Utilizing Prior Learning Portfolios to Rebundle Formal and Informal Learning
In this chapter, the authors will explore credit for prior learning (CPL) by portfolio as a high-impact educational practice that can enable learners to weave together disparate learning in meaningful ways while also deepening...
Quotas and qualifications
This article addresses concerns that candidates nominated because of gender quota laws will be less qualified for office. While questions of candidate quality have long been relevant to legislative behavior, quota laws requiring...
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