This project represents a descriptive analysis of Forms I and II of the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery and an investigation of the applicability of Item Response Theory in neuropsychological assessment. Test protocols of 1280 Form I examinees and 405 Form II examinees were analyzed by item and scale using Item Response Theory. The analysis consisted of investigation of the fit of LNNB data to the one and two-parameter IRT models, analysis of item and scale residuals and information values, comparison of traditional and IRT approaches in derivation of the Pathognomonic, Right Hemisphere and Left Hemisphere scales and comparison of two IRT approaches to the identification of biased items. In general, the one-parameter model did not fit the LNNB data. The two-parameter model, however provided a generally good fit to the data. Scale residuals and information functions indicate that the LNNB scales are unidimensional and accurately measure their underlying pyschological constructs. Item analysis identified several items on each scale that do not contribute to the measurement of the scalar trait. Suggestions were made for deletion, relocation or alteration of these items to improve their measurement properties. Substantial differences were found between Form I and Form II based on item characteristic curves and b-value differences. The nature of these differences suggested that the size and ability distribution of the Form II sample may have prevented accurate parameter estimation, obscuring the comparison of the two forms of the battery. A number of items on the Pathognomonic, right Hemisphere and Left Hemisphere scales were identified that contribute little to the measurement properties of these scales. Additional items not on these scales, were identified that are candidates for inclusion on these scales. Comparison of the statistical tests of b-value differences with ICC differences, for identification of potentially biased items, suggests that the latter method may be more efficacious in the neuropsychological domain. It is concluded that the LNNB is an accurate and content valid test of neuropsychological abilities; that IRT methods could improve the measurement properties of the scales and that ICC differences are an effective approach to item bias detection.

Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 2008. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the World Wide Web.

This research uses Fremont, Nebraska, and City Ordinance 5165, passed in June of 2010, as a case study to explore the effects on migrant political activity of local legislation that prevents undocumented migrants from renting homes and acquiring jobs, and also investigates the nature of migrant participation in opposing such measures. Fremont is one of many U.S. cities that have passed ordinances targeting undocumented migrants, and while continuous legal battles have delayed these laws from going into effect, they reflect a growing attempt to undertake immigration enforcement at a local level. Interviews with Fremont community members suggest the effects of the passage of Ordinance 5165 and surrounding debate are primarily negative, including community division, increased racism, and a challenged sense of safety and belonging for many residents. However, the legislation has also had some positive influence, such as motivating higher levels of civic engagement among migrants and Latinos, and spurring mobilization efforts that have served as points of solidarity and empowerment for these same groups. Furthermore, because places are formed by way of their relations to other places, fieldwork was also conducted in Chichihualco, Guerrero, Mexico one of the largest sending communities to Fremont. These complementary findings exposed how global realities, such as economic need and transnational social ties, shaped happenings in Fremont; and interviews with return migrants and migrants' family members in Chichihualco suggest that it is unlikely the law will deter migration to the city nor persuade migrants to relocate or return to their countries of origin. The Fremont case study provides insight concerning the nationwide trend of local immigration enforcement, highlighting the need for continued investigation of the ways in which community members are organizing against such policy measures, and the observed and potential effects for various actors at different scales. This sort of legislation is being passed with greater frequency in the U.S., and this research argues that its effects have been overwhelmingly negative, and that such laws represent a missed opportunity to instead integrate growing migrant populations into city planning and development processes that could be beneficial for entire communities. / text

The study was planned to investigate issues relating to the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery. The aims were to investigate the influence of age, sex and socio-economic status on performance on the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery. A sample of forty males and forty females, stratified according to age (25-40 year olds and 50-60 year olds) and socio-economic status was selected. The results suggested that age formed a significant effect on the total and individual scale scores of the battery. There were no significant sex differences on the total score and most of the scale scores of the battery. Sex formed a significant variable on the performance on the intellectual processes and visual scales. A significant negative correlation was found between total and scale scores of the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery and socio-economic status. The implications of these findings are discussed. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Durban-Westville, Durban, 1991.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1961. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-137).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2010. / Title from title screen (site viewed May 18, 2010). PDF text: iii, 52 p. Publication: Educational Administration: Theses, Dissertations, and Student Research. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin, 1947. / Carbon copy. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-185).

Degree Not Listed / Department Not Listed / Huston Gibson / Recent studies have shown that walkability can have a positive impact on a community. Walkability has been associated with better public health (Jensen et al., 2017), lower carbon emissions (Morris, 2009), more taxes per land area, and more transportation options which helps low income residents (Speck, 2012; Forsyth, 2015). Additionally, there have been studies done that show housing in walkable areas commands a price premium (Pivo & Fisher, 2011). This should be a good sign for communities because walkable areas are more likely to get built if a land developer can fetch a higher price for a walkable property. But what exactly is the walkability premium for properties in Omaha, NE if there is one? The studies that have linked walkability to higher property values were done in larger cities and few studies have looked at smaller metros in the Midwest (Hack, 2013; Leinberger & Alfonzo, 2012). This study seeks help to fill in this gap in the research by looking specifically at walkability’s correlation to property values in Omaha, NE, a mid-size midwestern city. This study looked at three different land uses in Omaha, NE to see if there is a correlation between walkability and property value. The three land uses were single-family houses, apartments, and restaurants. Property values were measured using data from the Douglas County, NE assessor’s office. The walkability of each parcel was measured using a 1-100 scale as generated from WalkScore.com. A positive correlation between WalkScore and property values was found but only in the eastern part of the city. The correlation was highest in the apartment land use and lower but still positive for single-family houses and restaurants. In the western part of Omaha, there were negative correlations between WalkScore and property value across all three land uses. These results are expected to contribute to walkability literature as a case study on the relationship of walkability to property valuation. It could also be used by municipalities and land developers who are interested in the value of properties they are developing for their communities.

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Call number: LD2668 .T4 1978 B87 / Master of Regional and Community Planning