Mark Rivera
Biographic Data
| ID | 3945206 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mark Rivera |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mark |
| FAMILY NAME | Rivera |
| SIGNATURE | RIVERA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Georgia State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0532-7219 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 231 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Exploring Integrative Learning in Service-Based Alternative Breaks
The purpose of this study was to explore how students integrate learning from one particular experience, participating in a service learning-based alternative break (AB), with other postsecondary experiences and to identify the conditions that may facilitate integrative learning. Using qualitative case studies combined with narrative analysis, we analyzed data from interviews with 38 AB participants. Consistent with Barber’s (2012) theory of inte…
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
Poor people and people of color are more likely to live shorter and sicker lives and are less likely to survive a host of chronic illnesses. Policies and organizational practices that improve the environments in which people live, work, learn, and play can reduce these disparities. Using the World Health Organization's "Call to Action" principles as a discussion framework, we highlight the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Racial and E…
Obesity Prevention and Diabetes Screening at Local Health Departments
Objectives. We assessed whether local health departments (LHDs) were conducting obesity prevention programs and diabetes screening programs, and we examined associations between LHD characteristics and whether they conducted these programs. Methods. We used the 2005 National Profile of Local Health Departments to conduct a cross-sectional analysis of 2300 LHDs nationwide. We used multivariate logistic regressions to calculate odds ratios (ORs) an…
Dynamics of Dyads in Social Networks
Embeddedness in social networks is increasingly seen as a root cause of human achievement, social stratification, and actor behavior. In this article, we review sociological research that examines the processes through which dyadic ties form, persist, and dissolve. Three sociological mechanisms are overviewed: assortative mechanisms that draw attention to the role of actors' attributes, relational mechanisms that emphasize the influence of existi…
Assessing the Ethical Knowledge of City Managers
Can ethical codes be more than pabulum? This research seeks preliminary answers by examining manager knowledge of the ICMA Ethical Code. Findings indicate that city managers know the code and highlight the importance of local government experience. The data lead to a discussion of possible next steps for professional organizations
Health Communications in Rural America
Context: Lack of awareness about diseases and associated risk factors could partially account for some rural health disparities. Health communications campaigns can be an effective means of increasing awareness in these areas. Purpose: To review findings and lessons learned from a rural health communications campaign. Methods: The health communications campaign titled “Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever,” developed by the Centers for …
Infusing technology as recommended by the international society for technology in education’s national educational technology standards for teachers (Nets.T)
Public Administration Research from a Practitioner Perspective
Recent research has questioned both the rigor and theoretical development of public administration research. The proposed solutions have generally endorsed a more academically oriented research agenda. Authors have discussed practitioner needs, but the focus has been on the appropriateness of different research methods rather than the types of knowledge needed. We seek to contribute to this ongoing debate by comparing the knowledge needs identifi…
Dynamics of Dyads in Social Networks
Embeddedness in social networks is increasingly seen as a root cause of human achievement, social stratification, and actor behavior. In this article, we review sociological research that examines the processes through which dyadic ties form, persist, and dissolve. Three sociological mechanisms are overviewed: assortative mechanisms that draw attention to the role of actors' attributes, relational mechanisms that emphasize the influence of existi…
Assessing the Ethical Knowledge of City Managers
Can ethical codes be more than pabulum? This research seeks preliminary answers by examining manager knowledge of the ICMA Ethical Code. Findings indicate that city managers know the code and highlight the importance of local government experience. The data lead to a discussion of possible next steps for professional organizations
Obesity Prevention and Diabetes Screening at Local Health Departments
Objectives. We assessed whether local health departments (LHDs) were conducting obesity prevention programs and diabetes screening programs, and we examined associations between LHD characteristics and whether they conducted these programs. Methods. We used the 2005 National Profile of Local Health Departments to conduct a cross-sectional analysis of 2300 LHDs nationwide. We used multivariate logistic regressions to calculate odds ratios (ORs) an…
Public Administration Research from a Practitioner Perspective
Recent research has questioned both the rigor and theoretical development of public administration research. The proposed solutions have generally endorsed a more academically oriented research agenda. Authors have discussed practitioner needs, but the focus has been on the appropriateness of different research methods rather than the types of knowledge needed. We seek to contribute to this ongoing debate by comparing the knowledge needs identifi…
Infusing technology as recommended by the international society for technology in education’s national educational technology standards for teachers (Nets.T)
Health Communications in Rural America
Context: Lack of awareness about diseases and associated risk factors could partially account for some rural health disparities. Health communications campaigns can be an effective means of increasing awareness in these areas. Purpose: To review findings and lessons learned from a rural health communications campaign. Methods: The health communications campaign titled “Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever,” developed by the Centers for …
Assessing the Ethical Knowledge of City Managers
Can ethical codes be more than pabulum? This research seeks preliminary answers by examining manager knowledge of the ICMA Ethical Code. Findings indicate that city managers know the code and highlight the importance of local government experience. The data lead to a discussion of possible next steps for professional organizations
Obesity Prevention and Diabetes Screening at Local Health Departments
Objectives. We assessed whether local health departments (LHDs) were conducting obesity prevention programs and diabetes screening programs, and we examined associations between LHD characteristics and whether they conducted these programs. Methods. We used the 2005 National Profile of Local Health Departments to conduct a cross-sectional analysis of 2300 LHDs nationwide. We used multivariate logistic regressions to calculate odds ratios (ORs) an…
Dynamics of Dyads in Social Networks
Embeddedness in social networks is increasingly seen as a root cause of human achievement, social stratification, and actor behavior. In this article, we review sociological research that examines the processes through which dyadic ties form, persist, and dissolve. Three sociological mechanisms are overviewed: assortative mechanisms that draw attention to the role of actors' attributes, relational mechanisms that emphasize the influence of existi…
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
Poor people and people of color are more likely to live shorter and sicker lives and are less likely to survive a host of chronic illnesses. Policies and organizational practices that improve the environments in which people live, work, learn, and play can reduce these disparities. Using the World Health Organization's "Call to Action" principles as a discussion framework, we highlight the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Racial and E…
Exploring Integrative Learning in Service-Based Alternative Breaks
The purpose of this study was to explore how students integrate learning from one particular experience, participating in a service learning-based alternative break (AB), with other postsecondary experiences and to identify the conditions that may facilitate integrative learning. Using qualitative case studies combined with narrative analysis, we analyzed data from interviews with 38 AB participants. Consistent with Barber’s (2012) theory of inte…
Political science (6 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Engineering ethics (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Sociology (3 works)