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Lawrence Pfaff

By on March 3, 2009 in Faculty Publications

Schullery, Nancy M., Stephen E. Schullery, Paul Knudstrup, and Lawrence A. Pfaff. “The Relationship between Personality Type and 360-Degree Evaluation of Management Skills.” Journal of Psychological Type 69, no. 11 (2009): 141-155.

Abstract: The relationship between managers’ MBTI®-based personality type and their 360-degree evaluations based on the Management-Leadership Practices Inventory (MLPI) was examined. Correlations were computed between managers’ memberships in 52 personality type groups and their scores on 20 essential managerial skills, average skill scores, and people-related and task-related factor scores—all assessed by boss, employees, peers, and self. Among the many relationships observed was the unanimous positive evaluation of SJ managers’ task-factor skills by their bosses, employees, and peers. ENP and ENFP managers were also rated positively overall and on the people factor by their peers. In contrast, SP managers were rated negatively overall and on the task factor by their peers, and ISTP managers received negative overall ratings by both peers and employees. NJ, INJ, and ESFP managers received negative ratings by their bosses either overall or on the task factor. In several cases, change of a single letter could shift the group from a negative to a positive category: NJs to SJs, ISTPs to ISTJs, and ESFPs to ENFPs. There was no relationship with the E-I preference.

Thomas Kuntzleman & Bruce Baldwin

By on January 29, 2009 in Faculty Publications

Kuntzleman, Thomas S., Anna E. Comfort, and Bruce W. Baldwin. “Glowmatography.” Journal Of Chemical Education 86, no. 1 (January 2009): 64-67. doi: 10.1021/ed086p64

Abstract: The article examines the chemical reactions involving chemiluminescence. It cites that a simple exercise is described featuring the separation of the contents of an activated lightstick using a chromatography column. The exercise can be used to teach a variety of topics in a variety of settings. It would appeal to chemists of various chemical skill levels, whether used in summer camp or in the physical chemistry laboratory. It would illuminate important concepts and techniques in chemistry, whether illustrating the process of chromatographic separations, presenting lecture demonstrations, or conducting laboratory experiments.

Ines Jindra

By on January 16, 2009 in Faculty Publications

Jindra, Ines W. “Comparing Biographical Backgrounds of Religious Founders and Converts to those Religions: An Exploratory Study.” Pastoral Psychology 58, no. 4 (2009): 365-385. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11089-009-0193-y.

Abstract: This paper is an exploratory, preliminary investigation of the possible links between the biographical backgrounds and developmental trajectories of major religious figures such as Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Buddha, and Baha’u’llah, and the backgrounds of those who convert to these religions (or certain groups within these religions) in the West. This article ends with the hypothesis that in terms of biographical backgrounds and motivations for conversion, followers’ narratives resemble those of their religious leaders in some areas.

Martin Covey

By on January 12, 2009 in Faculty Publications

Covey, Martin. “Introduction to Time and Families.” Michigan Family Review 13, (2009): 1-4.

Abstract: This issue of Michigan Family Review has a focus on the interface of time and families. The articles in this issue address time and families from different perspectives but they have a common element that sets this issue apart from other writings about families and time. One article explores the juxtaposition of families in regards to increasing demands in the roles of individual family members. Another article proposes a research instrument designed to explore the value family time has for older adults. In the case of both articles, the issue of feelings that family members have regarding their experience of family time is examined.

Thomas Kuntzleman

By on August 14, 2008 in Faculty Publications

Kuntzleman, Thomas S., David Sellers, and Rachel Hoffmeyer. “‘ Having a Ball with Chemistry’: More Things to Try.” Journal of Chemical Education 85, no. 11 (2008): 1478.

Abstract: A short outreach activity is described in which students test the rebound properties of superballs, racquetballs, “happy” balls and “sad balls” at many temperatures. After conducting the experiment, students use the test results to estimate the glass transition temperature of the elastic polymer that comprises each ball. The activity is used to segue into the classic demonstration of dipping a racquetball in liquid nitrogen and watching it shatter when thrown against a hard surface. In addition, students are encouraged to relate the results of the experiment to the importance of warming up muscles before exercise.

Ines Jindra

By on April 16, 2008 in Faculty Publications

Jindra, Ines W. “Religious Stage Development among Converts to Different Religious Groups.” International Journal for the Psychology of Religion 18, no. 3 (2008): 195-215. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10508610802115768.

Abstract: Only a few studies have dealt with the relationship between faith development theory and conversion or apostasy, though some have called for these studies. In this study, I compare religious judgment and religious stage transformations of 47 converts, focusing specifically on four case studies of conversions to Christianity, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Unitarian Universalists. The research was conducted from 2001 to 2006 in the midwestern United States and utilized religious dilemmas, narrative biographical interviews, and content analysis. It was found that there was a close affinity between a person’s conversion or apostasy narrative and their trajectory of religious judgment.

Jack Baker

By on February 7, 2008 in Faculty Publications

Baker, Jack R. “Christ’s Crucifixion and ‘Robin Hood and the Monk’: a Latin Charm Against Thieves in Cambridge, University Library, MS Ff.5.48.” Transactions of the Cambridge Bibliographical Society 14, no. 1 (2008): 71-85.

Abstract: The study offers a commentary, transcription, and translation of a previously unpublished Latin version of a charm against thieves titled _Contra ffures et latrones_. In the charm, the story of the two thieves who are crucified with Christ becomes a signification for those travelers who seek to avoid roadside robbers. The charm is bound in a 15th century MS attributed to Gilbert Pilkington that includes the earliest known Robin Hood poem, and allows us to point toward the very real fear of thieves in the late Middle Ages, observe the steps taken for protection against them, and empathize with the thief’s potential for redemption.

Michael Buratovich

By on November 13, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Buratovich, Michael. “The Origin of Eukaryotic cells.(Communication)(Report).” Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith no. 3 (2007): 219.

Abstract: The cells of modern organisms come in two main structural types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells, which are represented by the eubacteria and archaea, contain precious little internal compartmentalization and have transcriptionally coupled translation, whereas eukaryotic cells, which compose plants, fungi, algae, animals, and a widely diverse group of unicellular protists, are equipped with a large cadre of intracellular compartments that are functionally specialized for specific intracellular tasks.

Thomas Kuntzleman

By on November 13, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Swanson, Matthew S., Deborah K. Sayers, and Thomas S. Kuntzleman. “Visualizing the Transition State: A Hands-on Approach to the Arrhenius Equation.” Journal of Chemical Education 84, no. 11 (2007): 1776.

Abstract: An exercise is presented in which the kinetics of the irreversible “reaction” of pennies in the heads-up state to pennies in the tails-up state is simulated by a hands-on, Monte Carlo approach. In addition, the exercise incorporates a second simulation in which the irreversible “reaction” of dice with a red face uppermost to a blue face uppermost is conducted. The transition states of the reactions are assumed to be a penny that is in the process of being flipped or a die in the process of being rolled, respectively. Data collected by students who perform these simulations show that both “reactions” follow first-order decay kinetics. Arrhenius plots from these data yield activation energies comparable to assigned values and pre-exponential factors close to what would be expected based on the probability of a “reactant” achieving the correct orientation for conversion into “product”. A comparison of the values obtained for the pre-exponential factors for the different simulations allows students to semi-quantitatively discuss the orientational requirement that is contained within this factor.

Michael Jindra

By on November 13, 2007 in Faculty Publications

Jindra, Michael. “Video game worlds.” Society 44, no. 4 (2007): 67-73.

Abstract: The article reports on the writings about the cultural phenomenon and effect of the video game industry. It focuses on the pros and cons of gaming. Debates and arguments related to the topic is also presented. Some of the writers celebrate gaming because it display the powerful combination of entertainment, competition, and technology, while the others add a cautionary note stating that our social and moral aspect are neglected. However, all of them agree that video games is a phenomenon that will have social implications. In relation, an overview of the eletronic game industry’s technological development is offered.