Works (41)

Updated: March 24th, 2025 12:31

2024 article

Understanding the counterfactual approach to instrumental variables: a practical guide

Porter, S. (2024, July 10). ASIA PACIFIC EDUCATION REVIEW, Vol. 7.

By: S. Porter*

author keywords: Instrumental variables; Causal inference; Potential outcomes
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Causal Inference Techniques; Economic Policies and Impacts; Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2024

2023 journal article

Effects of the Pandemic on Faculty at Public Research Universities

TEACHERS COLLEGE RECORD, 125(10), 131–143.

By: P. Umbach n, S. Porter n & C. Willis n

author keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; college faculty; research productivity; tenure; tenure clock
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and healthcare impacts; Diversity and Career in Medicine; COVID-19 and Mental Health
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2024

2023 article

Understanding Themes in Postsecondary Research Using Topic Modeling and Journal Abstracts

Takei, M., Porter, S. R., Umbach, P. D., & Nakano, J. (2023, November 8). RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION, Vol. 11.

By: M. Takei*, S. Porter n, P. Umbach n & J. Nakano*

author keywords: Topic modeling; Postsecondary research; Literature review
topics (OpenAlex): Computational and Text Analysis Methods; Data Analysis with R; scientometrics and bibliometrics research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 4, 2023

2022 journal article

USING AN ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR DATA-DRIVEN REFORM: Effects of mCLASS on Third-Grade Reading Test Scores and Special Education Placement

Elementary School Journal.

By: M. Liebfreund*, S. Porter n, S. Amendum* & M. Starcke*

Contributors: M. Liebfreund*, S. Porter n, S. Amendum* & M. Starcke*

topics (OpenAlex): Educational Assessment and Improvement; Family and Disability Support Research; Educational and Psychological Assessments
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2020 journal article

An Analysis of the Effects of North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program on Student Achievement

AERA OPEN, 6(1).

By: A. Egalite n, D. Stallings n & S. Porter n

author keywords: school choice; education policy; vouchers; academic achievement; private schooling
topics (OpenAlex): School Choice and Performance; Advanced Causal Inference Techniques; Higher Education Research Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 27, 2020

2020 conference paper

Understanding themes in postsecondary research using topic modeling and journal abstracts

Proceedings - 2020 9th International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics, IIAI-AAI 2020, 332–335.

By: M. Takei*, S. Porter n, P. Umbach n & J. Nakano*

Contributors: M. Takei*, S. Porter n, P. Umbach n & J. Nakano*

topics (OpenAlex): Computational and Text Analysis Methods; Topic Modeling; Digital Humanities and Scholarship
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2019 journal article

Do student conduct administrators discriminate against black students? An analysis of drug sanctions using vignettes

Review of Higher Education, 42(2), 765–792.

By: M. Matt Starcke & S. Porter*

Contributors: M. Matt Starcke & S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Education Discipline and Inequality; Gun Ownership and Violence Research; Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2017 journal article

Strategic Use of FAFSA List Information by Colleges

RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 58(5), 568–579.

By: S. Porter n & J. Conzelmann*

Contributors: S. Porter n & J. Conzelmann*

author keywords: FAFSA; Financial aid; Strategic enrollment management
topics (OpenAlex): Water Quality and Resources Studies; Evaluation and Performance Assessment
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

The development and validation of the Instructional Practices Log in Science: a measure of K-5 science instruction

International Journal of Science Education, 39(3), 335–357.

By: E. Adams n, S. Carrier n, J. Minogue n, S. Porter n, A. McEachin*, T. Walkowiak n, R. Zulli

Contributors: E. Adams n, S. Carrier n, J. Minogue n, S. Porter n, A. McEachin*, T. Walkowiak n, R. Zulli

author keywords: Instructional practice; validity; instructional log; elementary science
topics (OpenAlex): Educational Research and Pedagogy; Educational Assessment and Pedagogy; Science Education and Pedagogy
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 21, 2019

2017 journal article

Understanding Student Self-Reports of Academic Performance and Course-Taking Behavior

AERA Open, 3(2), 233285841771142.

By: J. Rosen*, S. Porter n & J. Rogers*

topics (OpenAlex): School Choice and Performance; Higher Education Research Studies; Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2013 journal article

Self-Reported Learning Gains: A Theory and Test of College Student Survey Response

RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 54(2), 201–226.

By: S. Porter n

Contributors: S. Porter n

author keywords: College students; Learning gains; Survey research; Validity
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Online and Blended Learning
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

THE CAUSAL EFFECT OF FACULTY UNIONS ON INSTITUTIONAL DECISION-MAKING

ILR REVIEW, 66(5), 1192–1211.

By: S. Porter*

Contributors: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Healthcare Policy and Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Do College Student Surveys Have Any Validity?

REVIEW OF HIGHER EDUCATION, 35(1), 45-+.

By: S. Porter*

Contributors: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

The validity of student engagement survey questions: Can we accurately measure academic challenge?

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2011(150), 87–98.

By: S. Porter*, C. Rumann* & J. Pontius*

topics (OpenAlex): Radiology practices and education; Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Higher Education Research Studies
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2008 journal article

Effect of visual impairment upon oral health care: a review

British Dental Journal, 204(2), 63–67.

By: E. Mahoney*, N. Kumar* & S. Porter*

MeSH headings : Dental Care for Disabled / methods; Dental Care for Disabled / psychology; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Mouth Diseases / complications; Oral Health; Oral Hygiene; Vision Disorders / complications
topics (OpenAlex): Oral microbiology and periodontitis research; Dental Health and Care Utilization; Dental Research and COVID-19
TL;DR: The dental aspects of visual impairment, its implications for obtaining dental care, associated oral conditions and medical complications are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2008 journal article

Pay Inequities for Recently Hired Faculty, 1988-2004

Review of Higher Education, 31(4), 465–487. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-47549115484&partnerID=MN8TOARS

Contributors: S. Porter, R. Toutkoushian & J. Moore III

Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2007 journal article

A Closer Look at Faculty Service: What Affects Participation on Committees?

The Journal of Higher Education, 78(5), 523–541.

By: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Service-Learning and Community Engagement; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Communication in Education and Healthcare
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 7, 2020

2007 journal article

A closer look at Faculty Service: What affects participation on committees?

Journal of Higher Education, 78(5), 523–541.

By: S. Porter*

Contributors: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Communication in Education and Healthcare; Mentoring and Academic Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2007 journal article

Mixed-mode contacts in web surveys

Public Opinion Quarterly, 71(4), 635–648.

By: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb

Contributors: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Social Media and Politics; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2007 journal article

The effects of heavy episodic alcohol use on student engagement, academic performance, and time use

Journal of College Student Development, 48(4), 455–467.

By: S. Porter* & J. Pryor

Contributors: S. Porter* & J. Pryor

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Innovations in Educational Methods; Online and Blended Learning
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2006 journal article

COLLEGE MAJOR CHOICE: An Analysis of Person–Environment Fit

Research in Higher Education, 47(4), 429–449.

By: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

Contributors: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

author keywords: major choice; Holland
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Career Development and Diversity; School Choice and Performance
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Institutional Structures and Student Engagement

Research in Higher Education, 47(5), 521–558.

By: S. Porter*

Contributors: S. Porter*

author keywords: student engagement; institutional effects; multilevel models
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; School Choice and Performance; Innovations in Educational Methods
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 7, 2020

2006 journal article

Institutional research productivity and the connection to average student quality and overall reputation

Economics of Education Review, 25(6), 605–617.

By: S. Porter* & R. Toutkoushian*

Contributors: S. Porter* & R. Toutkoushian*

author keywords: human capital; productivity; input output analysis
topics (OpenAlex): scientometrics and bibliometrics research; Higher Education Research Studies; Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Student Survey Response Rates across Institutions: Why Do they Vary?

Research in Higher Education, 47(2), 229–247.

By: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

Contributors: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

author keywords: nonresponse; response rates; student surveys
topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Healthcare Policy and Management; Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

Understanding How First-year Seminars Affect Persistence

Research in Higher Education, 47(1), 89–109.

By: S. Porter* & R. Swing*

Contributors: S. Porter* & R. Swing*

author keywords: first-year seminars; persistence; multilevel models; course content; logistic regression
topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Innovations in Educational Methods; Evaluation of Teaching Practices
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2005 journal article

E-mail subject lines and their effect on web survey viewing and response

Social Science Computer Review, 23(3), 380–387.

By: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

Contributors: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Social and Intergroup Psychology; Psychology of Social Influence
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2005 journal article

Non-response in student surveys: The Role of Demographics, Engagement and Personality

Research in Higher Education, 46(2), 127–152.

By: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

Contributors: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

author keywords: survey non-response; student engagement; Holland personality type; survey methodology; ordered logit
topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Economic and Environmental Valuation; Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 28, 2020

2005 journal article

Oral health sensations associated with illicit drug abuse

British Dental Journal, 198(3), 147–147.

By: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis; Hematological disorders and diagnostics; Oral health in cancer treatment
TL;DR: Investigating oral health sensations (short term oral health effects) associated with illicit drug abuse in young adults in a drug rehabilitation programme in Hong Kong, China found types of drugs abused were associated with oral sensations produced. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 7, 2020

2005 journal article

Survey research policies: An emerging issue for higher education

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2005(127), 5–15.

By: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Radiology practices and education
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 7, 2020

2004 journal article

E-mail contacts: A test of complex graphical designs in survey research

Social Science Computer Review, 22(3), 370–376.

By: M. Whitcomb* & S. Porter*

Contributors: M. Whitcomb* & S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods; Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2004 journal article

Multiple surveys of students and survey fatigue

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004(121), 63–73.

By: S. Porter*, M. Whitcomb* & W. Weitzer*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2004 journal article

Pros and cons of paper and electronic surveys

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004(121), 91–97.

By: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 7, 2020

2004 journal article

Raising response rates: What works?

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004(121), 5–21.

By: S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Healthcare Policy and Management; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 7, 2020

2004 journal article

Understanding the effect of prizes on response rates

New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004(121), 51–62.

By: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Survey Sampling and Estimation Techniques; Economic and Environmental Valuation
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2003 journal article

The impact of contact type on web survey response rates

Public Opinion Quarterly, 67(4), 579–588.

By: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb

Contributors: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Survey Sampling and Estimation Techniques; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2003 journal article

The impact of lottery incentives on student survey response rates

Research in Higher Education, 44(4), 389–407.

By: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

Contributors: S. Porter* & M. Whitcomb*

topics (OpenAlex): Survey Methodology and Nonresponse; Survey Sampling and Estimation Techniques; Psychology of Social Influence
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2003 journal article

Using publications counts to measure an institution's research productivity

Research in Higher Education, 44(2), 121–148.

By: R. Toutkoushian*, S. Porter*, C. Danielson* & P. Hollis*

Contributors: R. Toutkoushian*, S. Porter*, C. Danielson* & P. Hollis*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Higher Education Governance and Development; scientometrics and bibliometrics research
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2002 journal article

How do academic departments impact student satisfaction? Understanding the contextual effects of departments

Research in Higher Education, 43(2), 209–234.

By: P. Umbach* & S. Porter*

Contributors: P. Umbach* & S. Porter*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

2001 journal article

Analyzing faculty workload data using multilevel modeling

Research in Higher Education, 42(2), 171–196.

By: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

Contributors: S. Porter* & P. Umbach*

topics (OpenAlex): Higher Education Research Studies; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Higher Education Governance and Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

1999 journal article

The employment experience of the graduates of 1996

International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 43(2), 241–243.

By: G. Bushe, J. Sunshine, D. Lalman, S. Porter* & B. Schepps

Contributors: G. Bushe, J. Sunshine, D. Lalman, S. Porter* & B. Schepps

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

1998 journal article

Initial employment experience of 1996 graduates of diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology training programs

American Journal of Roentgenology, 171(2), 301–310.

By: D. Lalman*, S. Porter*, J. Sunshine*, G. Busheé & B. Schepps*

Contributors: D. Lalman*, S. Porter*, J. Sunshine*, G. Busheé & B. Schepps*

topics (OpenAlex): Radiology practices and education; Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy; Innovations in Medical Education
Source: ORCID
Added: September 15, 2024

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