Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University. / Vita. Published also as Studies in history, economics and public law, v. 17, no. 1.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1938. / Typescript. Includes abstract and vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 409-424).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Columbia University. / Vita. Published also as Studies in history, economics and public law, v. 17, no. 1.

This thesis describes a survey of the amphibians and reptiles in Randolph County, Indiana. The purpose of this survey was to determine what species occur within the county and the relative abundance of each. Secondary importance was placed on habitats, ecology, and breeding seasons of these species.The survey was conducted from August 17, 1968, through October 24, 1969. Most of the collecting was done by the author and his students assistance from Randolph County biology teachers, who saved specimens brought in by their students.This information was correlated with the general topography and with the literature concerning the amphibians and reptiles of Randolph and adjacent counties.

Thesis (M.A.)--Indiana University, 2007. / Title from screen (viewed on May 16, 2007) Department of History, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 226-231)

In 1993, it was estimated that poor diet and physical inactivity lead to 300,000 deaths a year in the United States (52). In 1996, the first report on Physical Activity and Health by the Surgeon General was published (80). The major recommendation revealed by the Surgeon General Report was that every U.S. adult should accumulate a moderate amount of physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. Strong efforts to communicate the importance of physical activity to the United States population have been somewhat successful. However, trends still fall far short from the goal set forth by Healthy People 2010. Nearly 1 in 4 adults reported no leisure-time physical activity in 2004 (45). The goal is for 20% of the U.S. population to report no leisure-time physical inactivity by the year 2010 (79).It is evident that a large amount of physical activity data and statistics exist. However, physical activity has been traditionally assessed using self-report methods (67). In 1999, the Cooper Institute hosted a conference titled Measurement of Physical Activity. This conference brought leaders in physical activity assessment together with measurement specialists to discuss issues and future direction in physical activity assessment. It was a consensus among researchers that assessing physical activity is a challenging task confounded by various purposes for assessment, populations, and assessment methods. In addition, they found a strong need for the development of assessment devices with sound psychometric properties (89). Self-report instruments have been identified to have numerous reliability and validity limitations.The purpose of this study was to objectively measure the physical activity (pedometer counted steps per day) of adults in East Central Indiana and to assess how these results relate to demographic characteristics and general health indices. Pedometer-measured physical activity (steps) was recorded over a 7 day period and was compared to physical activity data from the IPAQ and to national data obtained via surveys. All subjects also completed a demographic survey.The percentage of subjects who were sedentary was 14.0% which is less than national data demonstrates. Mean steps/day were significantly associated with age, certain income levels, and marital status. An increase in age resulted in a decrease in the mean steps/day. Mean steps/day were also significantly less in the $25,000-$39,999 income level than the >$80,000 group. Those who were either single, divorced, or widowed completed significantly more steps/day than married subjects. Males participated in significantly more vigorous MET•min/week than females. Age was significantly negatively correlated with vigorous MET•min/week, and walking MET•min/week. BMI and income level were negatively correlated with walking MET•min/week. Non-married subjects participated in significantly more vigorous MET•min/week than non-married subjects. The IPAQ classifications were found to agree with the physical activity data from the pedometer measured data. However the relationship (Spearman correlation = 0.325) was relatively weak. / School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science

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This brief ethnographic study concentrates on certain variables in Amish culture in order to isolate significant values expressed in Amish behavior. The variables investigated have been the setting of the population within the territory, the social organization, the religion, and the cultural dynamics. The borders of the territory and the topographical features found in it, along with residence patterns and economic occupations are outlined. The social organization is described in terms of family, kin, school, church, and the settlement as a whole. The religion is presented through the belief pattern, and rituals of the church meeting, communion, wedding, funeral, and the home. Points of tension in the development of the community are described.The description of these variables leads to the conclusion that the Amish in Allen County find a rural bias of vital importance to close personal relations, and that these two aspects of their culture are an expression of their Christian faith.