People who score higher on an empathic anger psychological scale are more inclined to approach community involvement from the point of view of social justice advocacy and systemic change rather than a charity model.
Multiple studies have shown that a woman’s resistance to sexual assault reduces the likelihood of a completed assault while creating no risk of additional injury for the woman.
Book provides a history of cyber crime and case studies related to individuals’ use of technology to commit a crime.
Taking vitamin D2 supplements associated with higher muscle damage after intense weight lifting.
A study of skeletal remains from the ancient city of Harappa provides evidence that inter-personal violence and infectious diseases played a role in the demise of the Indus Civilization
Members of a U.N.-sponsored research team with members from Appalachian State University’s Department of Geology have found evidence for catastrophic oceanographic events associated with climate change and a mass extinction 375 million years ago that devastated tropical marine ecosystems.
Increased physical activity can improve childrens' overall metabolic health in just six weeks.
Despite an international consensus reached in 2009 to limit climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, scientists say the likelihood of meeting that goal is diminishing. The Global Carbon Project’s most recent analysis by scientists from the United States, Norway, Australia, France and the United Kingdom published in the current issue of the journal Nature Climate Change shows that a global economy fueled with coal, oil and natural gas is putting increasing pressure on the global climate system.
Dr. Johnny Waters is co-leader of a United Nations International Geoscience Programme project to study the geologic history of climate change. Waters is a professor of geology in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geology. He is the only person from the United States selected to co-lead the five-year project that will involve more than 60 scientists from 19 countries. Other research sites are in Siberia, the Gobi Desert Africa, Mongolia, Southeast Asia and the United States.
Statistically, school-age children run a greater risk of being injured or killed by someone they know than from a violent incident at school, but it’s school shootings that draw the most media attention. And more students are victims of bullying, cyber-bullying, gang activity, drug use and hate crimes than acts of violence on school grounds.
Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies in many states to seize property or assets of a criminal suspect and proceed to have them forfeited to the government even if the individual is never convicted of the original charge. Professors study the practice that requires no criminal conviction.
Professors from Appalachian State University, UNC Greensboro, University of West Florida and Indiana University have studied a 58-year history of tropical cyclones and their role in ending drought in the Southeast.
Bananas have long been a favorite source of energy for endurance and recreational athletes. Bananas are a rich source of potassium and other nutrients, and are easy for cyclists, runners or hikers to carry.
Dr. Susan C. Doll, an assistant professor in building science program in the Department of Technology and Environmental Design, has received a three-year $696,810 HUD grant to compare air quality measurements in weatherized homes in N.C. mountain and coastal communities to see if weatherization affects the level of indoor air contaminants.
Forget about the number of fans or “likes” your organization’s Facebook page has. It’s what the organization is doing to keep those fans engaged that is important, especially if those fans comprise the “Millennials” – individuals who are 18 to 29 years old.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have surged to record levels following the 2008-09 global financial crisis, when a stagnant economy resulted in a temporary decline in emissions.
Research conducted in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has shown that resistance training has some similar effects as aerobic exercise in lowering a person’s blood pressure.
While most research studies regarding the “beautiful as good” stereotype have focused on the adult or young adult viewer, Appalachian State University psychology professors Doris Bazzini, Lisa Curtin and Denise Martz have studied the effect viewing an animated movie that portrays “beauty as good” has on children, male and female, ages 6 to 12.
Matthew Robinson, a professor of criminology at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., is the author of “Why Crime? An Interdisciplinary Approach to Explaining Criminal Behavior.” His book integrates risk factors identified by more than a dozen academic disciplines which have been shown to increase the odds of antisocial behavior and criminality. The book is co-authored is Dr. Kevin Beaver of the Florida State University.
Research conducted by Dr. Gwen Robbins, an assistant professor of biological anthropology at Appalachian State University, finds there is no evidence of cannibalism among the 84 members of the Donner Party who were trapped by a snowstorm in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the mid-1840s.
Richard O. Gray, an astronomy professor at Appalachian State University, is the lead author of the newly released "Stellar Spectral Classification" published by Princeton University Press. The text, coauthored with Christopher J. Corbally, replaces a decades-old book on spectral classification still in use in many college classrooms and observatories.
Alternative energy and sustainable construction experts available for Earth Day related interviews.
Innovative hydrogen technology for streetcar and commuter rail applications will be featured at the fifth International Hydrail Conference June 11-12 in Charlotte, N.C.
Students use the principles of physics to explain the Mentos-Diet Coke reaction.
Companies can gain by sharing techniques across the manufacturing/services boundary. Manufacturing companies typically perform well in areas such as supply chain management, production transformation and outbound logistics, three areas that help reduce the cost of the final product. What they have not been as good at is servicing their customers well and offering realistic customization of products in a timely fashion.
Useable wood for cities urban forests often is wasted. A conference on recycling urban trees looks at ways the wood can be used for other purposes.
The Fourth International Hydrail Conference will be held June 9 in Valencia, Spain. It will showcase projects applying hydrogen and fuel cell technology to railways and examine scenarios for integrating these technologies into existing transport systems.
Men's bad behavior often is attributed to stone-age ancestors, and popular culture reinforces the stereotype. To truly understand men and their behavior, it's important to understand the emotional, economic, political and sociological changes that have occurred over time, and to also recognize how magazines, commercials, television programs and other forms of popular media often contribute to a skewed understanding of men and male behavior.
John C. Quindry, an assistant professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, is studying the role short-term exercise plays in protecting the heart muscle during a severe heart attack.
Laughter and reminiscing help keep relationships alive, according to social psychologist Doris Bazzini.
Professors from Appalachian State University available for civil liberties/social injustice comments. Matthew Robinson, the author of "Death Nation," reports the opinions of scholarly death penalty experts as to whether the death penalty achieves its goals, is plagued by serious problems, and is an appropriate punishment for convicted murderers. Barbara Zaitzow researches women in prison, alternatives to incarceration, female criminality and social control techniques used with women in prison.
Appalachian State University and Clemson University are partnering in research, development, and implementation studies related to 3-D virtual worlds through the newly established Carolinas Virtual World Consortium.
Karl E. Campbell, an associate professor of history at Appalachian State University, has written a biography about the late Sam Ervin so that a new generation can be introduced to "Senator Sam."
A new report released today finds that North Carolina's coastline will continue to experience significant loss in land area, property and recreational value in the next 30 to 75 years due to projected changes in climate, leading North Carolina researchers announced.
Appalachian State University Energy Center and Nuvera Fuel Cells will co-host the Third International Hydrail Conference June 25-26 in Bergamo, Italy.
A counseling style known as motivational interviewing has been tested in group settings as a way to reduce alcohol abuse by college students.
Fat talk, a phenomenon that occurs when women get together and complain about their body image, is being studied by psychologists at Appalachian State University.
Couples who laugh together and intentionally reminisce about that shared experience are likely more satisfied with their relationship.
Researchers at Appalachian State University have proven that a natural antioxidant derived from plants is able to reduce illness and maintain mental performance in physically stressed test subjects.
Tourism in the 25-county Western North Carolina region was a $2 billion industry in 2004. A new study of tourists' travel and activity preferences conducted by Appalachian State University business professors will help the travel and tourism industry better market their offerings to vacationers.
Lynn S. Neal's book, "Romancing God: Evangelical Women and Inspirational Fiction," was recently published by the University of North Carolina Press. It looks at the role Christian romance novels play in sustaining readers' faith.
Exercise is the best protection against catching a cold, according to research conducted by Appalachian State University's David Nieman. Nieman is a professor in Appalachian's Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science and director of the university's Human Performance Lab.
Research conducted by professors at Appalachian State University shows that students taught by National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) achieve deeper learning than students taught by non-board certified teachers.
Two experts can discuss hurricanes and Hurricane Katrina.
Sid Clements, a physics professor at Appalachian State University, is part of a 12-member team of scientists across the United States working on a NASA project to keep space dust from obstructing solar panels and other equipment.
Memory and a person's confidence in their memory fades with time. Positive reinforcement can boost older adults reliance on their memory, improving qualtiy of life and lifelong learning opportunities.
Carboyhydrate sports drinks best protect atheletes' immune system from stress associated with high-intensity exercise, according to research.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Opens at Appalachian State University.
A team of Appalachian State University researchers is traveling to the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii to study the effects of high doses of Vitamin E on reducing negative health effects associated with extreme exercise.
A relationship unimaginable one year ago is boosting spirits on a university campus in northwest North Carolina and in New York.
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