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Der Opheliakult Und Seine Entwicklung In Der Europaeischen Kunst Und Literatur., Miriam Roth
Der Opheliakult Und Seine Entwicklung In Der Europaeischen Kunst Und Literatur., Miriam Roth
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Error Resilient Transmission Of Three-Dimensional Dct Coded Video., Supriya Dilip Sawant
Error Resilient Transmission Of Three-Dimensional Dct Coded Video., Supriya Dilip Sawant
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To E Or Not To E: Adoption Of E-Marketing By Direct Marketing Farms In The Northeastern United States., Alexander G. Baer
To E Or Not To E: Adoption Of E-Marketing By Direct Marketing Farms In The Northeastern United States., Alexander G. Baer
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No abstract provided.
Identifying Spatial Clusters Within United States Organic Agriculture., Daniel C. Eades
Identifying Spatial Clusters Within United States Organic Agriculture., Daniel C. Eades
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No abstract provided.
Comparison Of The Obturation Density Of Resilonâ„¢ Using Cold Lateral Condensation And Varying Continuous Wave Of Condensation Techniques., Rodney George Southern
Comparison Of The Obturation Density Of Resilonâ„¢ Using Cold Lateral Condensation And Varying Continuous Wave Of Condensation Techniques., Rodney George Southern
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Cracking Studies Of High-Performance Concrete For Bridge Decks, Zhiguo Gong
Cracking Studies Of High-Performance Concrete For Bridge Decks, Zhiguo Gong
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The cracking problem has been one of the major concerns for any concrete bridge deck, especially for cast-in-place concrete decks. The cracking can accelerate deterioration of the structure, thereby increasing maintenance costs and potentially shortening the system service-life. In order to achieve low permeability and reasonable strength, HPC deck mixture designs usually include a higher cementitious material content, which means more shrinkage, and therefore, makes the bridge deck more susceptible to cracking. Thus, further and better understanding of shrinkage and cracking properties of HPC designated for bridge decks is necessary. As part of a comprehensive project, this dissertation is focused …
Design And Simulation Of Advanced Fault Tolerant Flight Control Schemes, Srikanth Gururajan
Design And Simulation Of Advanced Fault Tolerant Flight Control Schemes, Srikanth Gururajan
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This research effort describes the design and simulation of a distributed Neural Network (NN) based fault tolerant flight control scheme and the interface of the scheme within a simulation/visualization environment. The goal of the fault tolerant flight control scheme is to recover an aircraft from failures to its sensors or actuators. A commercially available simulation package, Aviator Visual Design Simulator (AVDS), was used for the purpose of simulation and visualization of the aircraft dynamics and the performance of the control schemes.;For the purpose of the sensor failure detection, identification and accommodation (SFDIA) task, it is assumed that the pitch, roll …
Geosynthetic-Soil Interface Properties For Cohesionless And Cohesive Media, Ronald J. Ingram
Geosynthetic-Soil Interface Properties For Cohesionless And Cohesive Media, Ronald J. Ingram
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Applications of geosynthetics have undergone extensive growth over the past 50 years. This study was focused on developing a better understanding the soil---geosynthetic interface properties. Two pullout test devices were built as a part of this study to investigate interface properties during pullout experiments. The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of soil type, geosynthetic type, moisture content, pullout box size, and sample size on the experimentally determined properties of the geosynthetic-soil interfaces. Three types of geosynthetic materials and three types of soils, namely natural sand, silty sand, and clayey sand were used. Geosynthetic materials A and …
Theory Of Mind And The Assessment Of Suggestibility In Preschoolers, Aryn C. Karpinski
Theory Of Mind And The Assessment Of Suggestibility In Preschoolers, Aryn C. Karpinski
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Researchers have been examining the relation between theory of mind and suggestibility with mixed results. Recently, researchers have suggested that theory of mind is not a dichotomous construct, but instead develops in a sequence (Wellman & Liu, 2004). This view, when combined with an examination suggestibility, may clarify the relation. The purpose of this study was to validate the Video Suggestibility Scale for Children (VSSC; Scullin & Ceci, 2001) and a theory of mind scale as predictors of suggestibility in an interview about an experienced and a non-experienced event. Ninety-one preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 years old, completed the 3-week …
Experimental And Numerical Investigation Of Seepage Into Longitudinal Drains, Ricardo Constantino Kiriakidis Longhi
Experimental And Numerical Investigation Of Seepage Into Longitudinal Drains, Ricardo Constantino Kiriakidis Longhi
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The effectiveness of longitudinal drains was investigated by using experimental and numerical methods. The main objective of the longitudinal drains was to extract and deflect the water flowing through the soil. The influence of water level, drain spacing, slope inclination and soil type was investigated. Results show that the longitudinal drains can reduce the amount of water flowing through the soil significantly.;Several soil types were used in order to cover a wide range of properties. Different soil types were obtained by mixing Ohio River sand and Kaolinite clay in different proportions depending on the desired hydraulic conductivity. In this research …
Enlightened Defense: The National Security *Policy Of Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Leonhard
Enlightened Defense: The National Security *Policy Of Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Leonhard
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The triumph of Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans in 1800 left the deposed Federalists aghast at what this Francophile, anti nationalist, reputedly atheistic president might do to the country. Despite Jefferson's impulses toward pacifism, national isolation, the diffusion of political power, and healing faction, the eight years of his two administrations were destined to be as calm as a hurricane. The turbulent situation in Europe had already made a mockery of Washington's advice to avoid entanglement, and during Jefferson's presidency, the dangers only increased.;Jefferson's ideas on national security were diametrically opposed to those of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists. …
Durability Of Nanoclay Frp Bars For Concrete Members, Vijayarajan Krishnaswamy
Durability Of Nanoclay Frp Bars For Concrete Members, Vijayarajan Krishnaswamy
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In this research, glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars were manufactured with nanoclay at CFC-WVU laboratory to evaluate mechanical properties and durability. GFRP bars (0.5 in. and 0.75 in. dia.) were manufactured at room temperature by manual pultrusion. Vinyl ester resin was used with 4% exfoliated nanoclay by weight with a 44.7% glass fiber (roving) volume. Shear mixer was used to exfoliate nanoclay in the resin. GFRP bars measuring 12 ft. long were successfully manufactured with a low void content of 0.39%.;GFRP bars manufactured with and without nanoclay were tested in tension, shear and bond prior to and after aging …
An Investigation Of Supports And Barriers Experienced By Students With Learning Disabilities As They Transition To And Persist In The Postsecondary Setting, Shawn Mahoney Kuba
An Investigation Of Supports And Barriers Experienced By Students With Learning Disabilities As They Transition To And Persist In The Postsecondary Setting, Shawn Mahoney Kuba
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This inquiry investigated supports and barriers experienced by students with learning disabilities as they transitioned to, and persisted in, a four-year liberal arts college setting. The goal of the inquiry was twofold: first, to understand from the perspective of the students themselves, the experience of being in and working through the postsecondary environment, especially what facilitates and what obstructs continued participation; and second, to extrapolate from these data, recommendations to inform postsecondary programming for students with learning disabilities.;Over a 3 year period, two cohorts of students with learning disabilities, transition and persistence phase students, volunteered to participate in semi-structured face-to-face …
Revisiting Capital Punishment: Factors That Matter When Receiving The Death Penalty (A State By State Analysis), Bridget Ann Micka
Revisiting Capital Punishment: Factors That Matter When Receiving The Death Penalty (A State By State Analysis), Bridget Ann Micka
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Although the death penalty is popular by most accounts, is it really a good social policy? The purpose of this study is to add to this discussion by examining the factors that directly impact death penalty cases. The data used in this study come from the state level database which contains information on all decisions of initial capital direct, state and federal habeas corpus cases between 1973 and 1995. What are the factors that lead some state compared to others to use the death penalty more often? Some have suggested that this could be the result of a minority-majority conflict. …
Genetic Analysis Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss): Strain Identification Via Microsatellites And Analysis Of Expressed Sequence Tags In Intestine, Liver, Kidney, And Ovary, Amanda B. Stewart
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Implementation of modern fishing techniques and hatchery technologies necessitates use of genetics in management of fishery stocks. Genetic analysis of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, will assist development of superior strains of a valuable aquacultured species. This study was to (1) develop polymorphic microsatellite markers to examine for variation among rainbow trout strains and develop an identification panel of microsatellites to distinguish individual strains, and (2) to identify novel genes and estimate relative gene expression profiles (expressed sequence tags from rainbow trout liver, intestine, kidney, and ovary non-normalized libraries). Thirty-seven microsatellites were identified by screening 576 clones from TAGA and ATG-repeat …
Female Politicians In The Media: Hillary Rodham Clinton And Hsiu-Lien Lu. An Examination Of Patriarchal And Feminist Word Usage In Political News: Case Analyses Of "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, Ny)" And "China Times (Taiwan)"., Yi-Ting Chen
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No abstract provided.
Selective Hate Crime Law Enforcement: Race's Influence On The Police Decision To Arrest In Violent Hate Crimes Incidents., Rodney M. Huff
Selective Hate Crime Law Enforcement: Race's Influence On The Police Decision To Arrest In Violent Hate Crimes Incidents., Rodney M. Huff
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No abstract provided.
The Relationship Between Leadership, Efficacy Belief, And Performance Among Boys' High School Basketball Players., Joe Frontiera
The Relationship Between Leadership, Efficacy Belief, And Performance Among Boys' High School Basketball Players., Joe Frontiera
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No abstract provided.
Aqueous Geochemistry Of Springs Along Peters Mountain In Monroe County, West Virginia., Brian G. Richards
Aqueous Geochemistry Of Springs Along Peters Mountain In Monroe County, West Virginia., Brian G. Richards
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No abstract provided.
A Strategy For Prevention Of Sequestered Carbon Dioxide Seepage From Cbm Formations., Miguel Angel Tovar Torrealba
A Strategy For Prevention Of Sequestered Carbon Dioxide Seepage From Cbm Formations., Miguel Angel Tovar Torrealba
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No abstract provided.
An Experimental And Computational Investigation Of Dielectrics For Use In Quarter Wave Coaxial Cavity Resonators., Andrew D. Lowery
An Experimental And Computational Investigation Of Dielectrics For Use In Quarter Wave Coaxial Cavity Resonators., Andrew D. Lowery
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No abstract provided.
Verification Of Three-Dimensional Biomechanical Model Joint Angle Outputs Using A Computer Generated Avatar., Brad J. Westfall
Verification Of Three-Dimensional Biomechanical Model Joint Angle Outputs Using A Computer Generated Avatar., Brad J. Westfall
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No abstract provided.
Characterization Of A Catalase Gene Associated With Ergot Alkaloids In Aspergillus Fumigatus, And, Studies On An Alternate Lysergyl Peptide Synthetase Gene And Ergopeptine In Neotyphodium Coenophialum., Kerry E. Goetz
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No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Residual Trees On Regeneration Dynamics Following A Diameter Limit Harvest, Travis J. Deluca
The Effects Of Residual Trees On Regeneration Dynamics Following A Diameter Limit Harvest, Travis J. Deluca
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Ten years after diameter-limit cutting, shading from residual trees had a negative effect on regeneration growth in three Appalachian hardwood stands. Regardless of shade tolerance, saplings growing outside the crown shading of residual overstory trees had higher densities and were taller and larger in diameter. Most shade-intolerant and mid-tolerant species decreased in total height and diameter as overstory basal area increased. Black cherry height (p<0.0001) and diameter (p=0.0002) had a significant negative relationship with increasing overstory basal area. Total height of shade-tolerant species was not affected and diameter showed a positive relationship. Red maple diameter had a significant positive relationship (p<0.0001) with increasing overstory basal area. Rehabilitation of stands after diameter-limit cutting requires silvicultural release operations to reduce competition in the new cohort.
Process Costing Of Microchip, Dipesh Gajera
Process Costing Of Microchip, Dipesh Gajera
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The CMOS microchip is the workhorse of the semiconductor industry. An estimated price of a CMOS chip for an 8" wafer was stated as {dollar}1.65/chip (65). The manufacturing model was formed with practical processing times, number of machines, steps of manufacturing process, labor required, construction costs, land costs, etc as input parameters. This cost model attempts to analyze costs and calculate the cost per chip. Different sections of costs have been individually analyzed in turn to reflect their impact on the finished product. A simulation model has been run to reflect an actual semiconductor manufacturing scenario. Simulation model is also …
The Effects Of Interactive Video (Ddr) On Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, Step Count, Self -Efficacy, And Enjoyment In Elementary School Children, Barbara J. Olmsted
The Effects Of Interactive Video (Ddr) On Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, Step Count, Self -Efficacy, And Enjoyment In Elementary School Children, Barbara J. Olmsted
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Rising levels of obesity continue to challenge physical educators to engage their students in activities sufficiently vigorous to accrue health-related benefits. Physically active video games are now recognized as a way to enhance physical activity levels in children. A school-based intervention in fifth- and sixth-grade participants (N=33) compared six lessons each of Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), volleyball, and an exercise video (Tae-Bo) according to the following dependent variables: heart rate, step count, active time, rate of perceived exertion, enjoyment, and self-efficacy. Repeated measures within-subjects comparisons revealed significant main effects for activity type across five dependent variables, and significant interactions for …
Numerical Modeling Of Deformations Caused By Carbon Dioxide Sequestration In Coal Seams, Xiaochao Tang
Numerical Modeling Of Deformations Caused By Carbon Dioxide Sequestration In Coal Seams, Xiaochao Tang
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Atmospheric concentrations of CO2, as the most prevalent greenhouse gas, have been dramatically increased due to the anthropogenic emission mainly from fuel combustion. Geologic sequestration of CO2 in coal seams is an attractive choice to mitigate global CO2 emissions and its consequences. It can also provide secondary benefits such as enhanced coalbed methane production.;Three coal sites from Appalachian basin and Black Warrior basin were selected to numerically study the effects of CO2 injection in coal seams on overburden deformations. Finite element method was used for the analysis of overburden response. The analysis consisted of two phases---CO 2 injection and pore …
Model And Software Development For Predicting Fish Growth In Trout Raceways, Yin-Han Wang
Model And Software Development For Predicting Fish Growth In Trout Raceways, Yin-Han Wang
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A software program was built using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in MicrosoftRTM Excel. The purpose of the software is to allow users to manage their raceways more efficiently by providing a tool to simulate the performance of an existing raceway or to predict the behavior of a raceway under a wide variety of operating scenarios. The program considers the behavior of a system of multiple raceways arranged both in series and parallel configurations, and allows for the addition, removal and combination of different cohorts at different times in different raceways. Input data required include properties of the incoming water …
Three Essays On Political Regimes, Military Spending, And Economic *Growth, Pavel A. Yakovlev
Three Essays On Political Regimes, Military Spending, And Economic *Growth, Pavel A. Yakovlev
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This dissertation is a collection of essays on the issues in political and defense economics. Chapter 1 gives a brief introduction to the role that political and institutional arrangements play in affecting government policy and economic well-being. The second chapter examines how different political regimes and military manpower systems affect the value of life in military conflicts. The results in Chapter 2 show that democracies suffer lower battlefield casualties than dictatorships. Also noteworthy is that more volunteer based armies, per capita income, and economic freedom lead to lower battlefield deaths. Thus, political and economic liberties are found to increase the …
Women's Body Image, Patriarchy, And Photography: A Pictorial Content Analysis Of National Geographic's Representation Of Women., Kathryn D. Newhouse
Women's Body Image, Patriarchy, And Photography: A Pictorial Content Analysis Of National Geographic's Representation Of Women., Kathryn D. Newhouse
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No abstract provided.