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The Effects Of A Graded Exercise Session On Creatine Kinase (Ck) Blood Levels In The Older Adult, Rebecca J. Sefton
The Effects Of A Graded Exercise Session On Creatine Kinase (Ck) Blood Levels In The Older Adult, Rebecca J. Sefton
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The purpose of this project was to examine the effect of a one-time graded exercise session on creatine kinase (CK) levels in the older adult. The goal was to determine the level of exercise intensity which maximally benefits the older adult without evidence of muscle tissue damage. Eight volunteers were obtained from the DeKalb YMCA and the NIU Recreational Center's senior citizens exercise programs. Each volunteer exercised on a treadmill for a total of ten minutes, not inclusive of warm-up and of cool down periods, at a Maximal Predicted Heart Rate (MPHR) of either 50% (four volunteers) or 75% (four …
An Analysis Of The Restructuring Of Corporate America, Chanh Q. Do
An Analysis Of The Restructuring Of Corporate America, Chanh Q. Do
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During the past decade, numerous American companies have restructured their operations in an attempt to remain competitive in a global marketplace. This thesis focuses on corporate restructurings that involve a substantial reduction in a firm's labor force. A restructuring is defined as a reduction of five percent or more in a firm's labor force. This thesis addresses two questions relevant to firm restructuring: 1.) what motivates the firms to restructure their operations 2.) what happens to a firm's performance following a restructuring. The results of the analysis indicate that firms that have declining profitability ratios that fall below industry averages …
An Argument For Recording Stock Options As Stockholders Equity, Richard D. Schefke
An Argument For Recording Stock Options As Stockholders Equity, Richard D. Schefke
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Disclosing the hidden executive compensation known as stock options has been the goal of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) since 1984. This initiative has been met with great resistance from the corporate world who would like to keep this compensation off of the books. The purpose of this paper is to explore the basic arguments of each side, and then come up with a compromise plan. The 100 page exposure draft by the FASB was my first source, and then further research from articles was researched for the opposing viewpoints. An appendix is included highlighting 13 various companies current …
Heritability Of Sex Ratio Manipulation In Response To Host Size In The Parasitoid Wasp Muscidifurax Raptor, Hilary Lee
Heritability Of Sex Ratio Manipulation In Response To Host Size In The Parasitoid Wasp Muscidifurax Raptor, Hilary Lee
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms accumulate favorable traits that increase reproductive success. One factor that may influence reproductive success is the ability to manipulate one's offspring sex ratio. Sex ratio manipulation has been especially well-examined in parasitoid wasps, in which manipulation may be quite common.The host-quality model proposes that females will lay a greater proportion of daughters on large hosts than on small hosts because the large host will provide greater resources for the daughters and subsequently will increase their fitness or their ability to pass on their genes by increasing their egg production (Charnov et al., …
Policy Deployment : Information Dissemination And Employee Motivation In The 1990s, Jennifer L. Floyd
Policy Deployment : Information Dissemination And Employee Motivation In The 1990s, Jennifer L. Floyd
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This paper will discuss policy deployment and its implications for a company's successful pursuit of its vision. The main goal is to support my contention that information dissemination and employee motivation are key to achieving a company vision. The literature will be discussed by the means of relaying common, basic tenets (advice). Two diverse companies, Motorola and Berlin Packaging, were studied, with personal interviews being the major information-gathering technique. These companies will be compared and evaluated based on six focus areas that became apparent after examining the results of the interviews and the policy deployment principles upon which they were …
Whole Language, Frances Brady
Whole Language, Frances Brady
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Whole language is a philosophy of teaching and learning based on the theory that children learn pest when language is whole, real, and relevant. This paper is a qualitative-research paper using classroom observation and secondary materials as resources. It attempts to describe the functions of readipg and writing in the whole language classroom, and the roles phonics, spelling, handwriting, and assessment play in this kind of learning. Whole language is a philosophy based on the research done by experts in the fields of linguistics, child development, sociology, literacy theory, and other related fields. Whole language is an attempt to make …
Development Of Two Dimensional Zymogram/Sds-Page Separation Technique In Order To Characterize And Analyze Degradation Products Of Type I Collagen By Trypsin And The Matrix Metalloproteinases Known As Gelatinases (Mmp-2 And Mmp-9) And Stromelysin (Mmp-3), Kenneth J. Nigro
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Through manipulations of different variables and development of certain technical processes, it was possible to develop a two-dimensional separation technique for the degradation products of Type I Collagen. The first step was a zymogram method in which gelatin and vitrogen were degraded by both trypsin samples and matrix metalloproteinases. The zymogram gels were then run electrophoretically and then separated into various strips which were treated with 2.5% Triton X-100 and Buffer C and then allowed to incubate at various times and temperatures. The second step was an electrophoretic run of one of the excised strips from the original 2ymograms. Through …
Do Historical Cost Financial Statements Comply With The Objectives Of Sfac 1?, Michelle L. Bogner
Do Historical Cost Financial Statements Comply With The Objectives Of Sfac 1?, Michelle L. Bogner
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts to provide the objectives which financial reporting should comply with. As the economic environment and markets have changed, there has been some controversy over whether historical cost information complies with these objectives. This paper reviews the objectives and comes to the conclusion that historical cost is satisfactory for the present, but a change will probably be needed in the future. Several alternatives are discussed and a gradual change to a valuation basis is recommended. User and preparer opinions are discussed and the recommendations take into account their opposition …
Elementary Native American Study, Dawn Elizabeth Harney
Elementary Native American Study, Dawn Elizabeth Harney
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The study of Native Americans is an integral part of United States history. Typically, this subject has been misrepresented at the elementary level. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a multicultural appreciation for the first North American settlers. The unit provides introductory, developmental, and culminating activities to present the culture of Native Americans creatively and concisely. The materials for this unit come from a variety of sources and combine a hands-on/discovery approach. The format of the unit is based upon a design by James Banks in the book Teaching Strategies for the Social Studies. Major findings of this …
New American Theater Patron Survey, Lisa A. Haag
New American Theater Patron Survey, Lisa A. Haag
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This Study seeks to gain insights into the attitudes and perceptions of current New American Theater Patrons. It also seeks to compile a profile of the best customer segment for New American Theater to target. This study has the following objectives in mind: 1. To determine the current audiences perceptions of N.A.T.'s offerings, services, pricing, advertising, and fund-raising. 2. To determine if and where N.A.T. is failing to meet any audience needs or wants. 3. To determine which market segments N .A.T. should target with their offering.
The Statement Of Cash Flows - Is It An Improvement?, Christina A. Zielinski
The Statement Of Cash Flows - Is It An Improvement?, Christina A. Zielinski
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The methods of reporting cash flows has undergone continuous change since the late 1800's. My objective of writing this paper was to determine if the current method of reporting cash flows, the Statement of Cash Flows, is more useful than prior cash flow statements like the "Funds" Statement or the Statement of Changes in Financial position. This paper discusses: 1) the history of reporting cash flows, 2) problems associated with past methods, 3) current cash flow reporting requirements, 4) why current methods are better than old methods, and 5) the improved ratio analysis possible with the information derived from the …
Towards A Re-Definition Of German Expressionism : Emil Nolde's Woman In A Bright Light And Max Beckmann's The Dream, Lara Nadine Allison
Towards A Re-Definition Of German Expressionism : Emil Nolde's Woman In A Bright Light And Max Beckmann's The Dream, Lara Nadine Allison
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German Expressionism is a much more complex and involved movement than it is often considered to be. The movement is often defined in terms of a few typical and concise characteristics. This approach undermines the dynamic and changing nature of the movement as a whole. Characteristics which typically function to define German Expressionism are subjectivity, rebelliousness, expressiveness, and wild distortions. While such characteristics undoubtably reveal certain aspects of the art of the German Expressionists, they cannot alone wholly define the movement. In order to define the movement, one needs to pay particular attention to the historical, political, and social environment …
Pd, Pi, And Pid Controller Designing Software Using Matlab, Bradely S. Mathis
Pd, Pi, And Pid Controller Designing Software Using Matlab, Bradely S. Mathis
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The main purpose of this project is the design and programming of software which designs PD, PI and PID controllers for a plant transfer function, given a user specified desired output phase margin and error H9constant as design parameters. The controllers to be designed are restricted to controllers in series with the controlled process, with unity feedback. Frequency domain analysis techniques are used as the basis for the controller design algorithm, the methods of which are derived from the reference texts listed, and outlined in this document. The project software is written in MATLAB, to take advantage of many of …
Ring Formations, Claudia Clemens
Ring Formations, Claudia Clemens
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In partial fulfillment for a B.A degree in Studio Arts with upper division honors, I have chosen to take on a creative project in which I have explored, through ceramic medium, the concepts that I identify with the shape of a ring. The result of this creative exploration has been a diverse group of both functional and sculptural artworks relevant to my thesis. The shape of the ring is a symbol of unity and completeness, love, motion, and life. Such strong symbols indicate the impact such a shape or figure has hand on not only our lives but also on …
Restriction Mapping And Infectivity Of Cloned Geminivirus Dna, Jay C. Olaszek
Restriction Mapping And Infectivity Of Cloned Geminivirus Dna, Jay C. Olaszek
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The bipartite ‘geminivirus -Squash Leaf Curl Virus (SLCV) has been the subject of several recent studies. Occuring in several strains, the strain known as SLCV-C is the object of this study. Since the virus is familiar to the discipline of plant virology but has not been largely considered in an experimental capacity when present in this isolate, this study endeavored to determine to which of the previously-studied strains SLCV-C appears most similar. Major aspects of the study were concerned with the determination of the physical nature of the strain, including the construction of a restriction endonuclease map and a test …
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, William R. Gray
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, William R. Gray
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The main objective of this capstone project is to focus on one of the more significant issues contained in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, which was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1992. This focus will center upon the recognition of deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance. This paper is not meant to be a comprehensive discussion and analysis; but, instead will discuss the selected topic of deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance and then present both a discussion and a case which will discuss the significant issues and problems that have …
Foreign Exchange Rates And Their Effect On International Trade, Vivian Schiemann
Foreign Exchange Rates And Their Effect On International Trade, Vivian Schiemann
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This Capstone project is to find out whether foreign exchange rates and CPI rates have an impact on international trade. The purpose is to discover if certain variables are correlated to trade balances. The countries of the United States, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom will be studied from the years 1973 to 1991. First, a history of exchange rates and trade will be given. Second, issues and trends in international trade will be discussed. Third, changes in trade policies and strategies will be given. Fourth, the methodology used for the regression analysis using the trade balance for each …
International Accounting Standards Committee And The Harmonization Of International Accounting Standards, Neeru K. Cerny
International Accounting Standards Committee And The Harmonization Of International Accounting Standards, Neeru K. Cerny
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This study deals with the works of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) and the problems faced by it in the process of harmonizing international accounting standards. Sources used include books written by experts in the field of international accounting, articles written by accounting practitioners, and interviews conducted with the aid of a selfprepared questionnaire (attached). While concentrating on the IASC as the sole standards-setting body, this study also briefly discusses the roles of other organizations such as the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) in the development of international accounting standards. The …
Learning Through Leisure Recreation Program For Children Who Are Visually Impaired And Blind, Le Roy Richard Koepfinger Jr.
Learning Through Leisure Recreation Program For Children Who Are Visually Impaired And Blind, Le Roy Richard Koepfinger Jr.
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The student developed, directed, and coordinated a summer recreation program with the help of his supervisor at The Foundation for Blind Children in Scottsdale, Arizona; the responsibility of the coordinator was to design and implement the program within the context of the following educational and vocational domains: communication, orientation and mobility, self-help, social behavioral, personal hygiene, eating and food preparation, health and safety, and sports training. Several students enrolled in the program lacked the necessary skills in these areas and it was the intent of the coordinator to develop the skills of his students throughout the summer recreation program. The …
Limited Liability Companies, Cindy Buckley
Limited Liability Companies, Cindy Buckley
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In summary, a new business form combining corporate limited liability and partnership pass-through taxation is well on its way to becoming the preferred form for conducting business. The new limited liability company possesses many advantages, with few disadvantages, over alternative forms of ownership. With this new business form also comes questions concerning ethical behavior and public relations problems. Over time, these issues will be encountered and further approached by upholding professional and ethical standards and by helping third parties understand the benefits of this new business form. While still growing in recognition and adoption, new limited liability companies have the …
System Development Methodologies : A Comparative Evaluation, Rebecca A. Morgan
System Development Methodologies : A Comparative Evaluation, Rebecca A. Morgan
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Today's system developers are faced with increasing pressure to improve the productivity and quality of the system development process. System development methodologies may provide these improvements in productivity and quality by specifying activities, tools, structure, and documentation standards. Although there are many methodologies in existence, there is little empirical evidence to guide practitioners in the selection and use of methodologies. The purpose of this paper is to compare and evaluate several popular methodologies. Based on an analysis of data from numerous sources, five methodologies are described. Research on methodology use and selection is reviewed. The paper concludes with recommendations for …
The Home Office Deduction, Nick Tsagalis
The Home Office Deduction, Nick Tsagalis
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As a result of a recent Supreme Court decision, Commissioner v. Soliman, stricter guidelines have been imposed upon taxpayers regarding their eligibility to take a home office deduction under the "principle place of business" election. As a result of Soliman, determining a taxpayer's principal place of business went from a "facts and circumstances" test, tailored to each individual case, to tests that consider only two factors. Several pronouncements and publications have prescribed guidelines and examples that explain this decision. Soliman, however, has been subject to criticism by the tax profession. Some professionals believe these tests are too strict. The pronouncements …
Thomas Eakins And Modern Portraiture: Commentaries On The Gilded Age, Jennifer Christine Mach
Thomas Eakins And Modern Portraiture: Commentaries On The Gilded Age, Jennifer Christine Mach
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Thomas Eakins may be considered one of America’s greatest painters by modern scholars; however, this was not the case in his own time. Fortunately, Eakins was financially independent and was able to select the people whom he wished to paint. The first part of my research focused on Eakin’s choice of sitters, his style and philosophy of painting. Secondly, I compared his style and philosophy of those of his contemporaries, John Singer Sargent and James McNeill Whistler. Finally, I analyzed Eakins’ portraits as commentaries on the Gilded Age.
Ballooning Across The Curriculum, Laura Lee Reckamp
Ballooning Across The Curriculum, Laura Lee Reckamp
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Motivation and interest are important factors in a student's ability to learn and retain information; this cross-curricular unit on hot air balloons not only motivates students to learn more, it also stimulates their interest and excitement. The hot air balloon is a fascinating topic for most people, adults and children alike; therefore it is an excellent topic to design a unit around. This unit is designed for the third or fourth grade classroom, but it can easily be adapted and used in any elementary setting. Each lesson in the unit is designed to include more than one discipline, and the …
Calculators : Should They Be Used In The Math Classroom?, Tammy Kunkel
Calculators : Should They Be Used In The Math Classroom?, Tammy Kunkel
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) stresses the importance of utilizing technology in the classroom to help students learn mathematical concepts and values. However, have teachers at both the elementary and secondary levels adopted the NCTM's recommendations? Several aspects of this issue were examined in the research project, including a full explanation of the NCTM's beliefs, various opinions held about the use of calculators in education, the degree to which teachers have included calculators in their classrooms, and mathematical concepts teachers have experienced success in teaching with calculators. The research involved examining articles and books written about calculators …
Technology In Schools Today, Melissa Ann Bennett
Technology In Schools Today, Melissa Ann Bennett
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This capstone project is about how technology is used and can be used in the schools today. The first part of the paper is what I planned to do with technology for my senior honors project and what I accomplished. The paper explores methods of obtaining technology in schools. Also covered is the importance of training educators to use new technology. Included in this project is a complete unit on life cycles integrating technology with science, literature, and language arts. There are two main parts in this life cycle unit. The first part of the unit is about the plant …
The Impact Of Electronic Data Interchange On Supplier/Customer Relationships In Industry, Ivette Rodriguez
The Impact Of Electronic Data Interchange On Supplier/Customer Relationships In Industry, Ivette Rodriguez
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EDI, the exchange of business documentation in a structured machine-processable form, has changed the way industry interacts. Paper, at one time the only way to communicate and document anything, can be eliminated. Information can be managed and handled in an optimal manner, and used to change the relationships established in industry. Implementation is as easy as connecting with a third party network or as involved as developing in-house EDI software. EDI is helping companies manage inventory and logistics systems. All improvements gained by EDI benefit the final customers, and when the customer wins, the contributing companies win. By listening to …
Excellence - 2000 And Beyond, Mel M. Heckmann
Excellence - 2000 And Beyond, Mel M. Heckmann
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In Search of Excellence, written by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman, Jr. studies the excellent practices of a variety of major corporations. These are successful American companies that possess specific qualities and management styles which set them apart from others in their industry. The book covers the time period from 1961 to 1980. This thesis has its inspiration founded in the book's principles. The purpose of this thesis is to study 13 corporations researched in In Search of Excellence - four from high technology, five from manufacturing, and four from services - in an effort to discover the …
Scientific Programming System, Aaron A. Frantisak
Scientific Programming System, Aaron A. Frantisak
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This is a presentation of a programming/development system that solves some major problems of writing scientific software. Problems like trying to maintain several similar versions of a single program, modifying software while it is running, and multitasking are addressed and a solution is proposed. A simple implementation of the solution has been constructed and is described. Although written in "G", the implementation, called "S", emulates many of the advantages of an object-oriented system. It runs under Microsoft Windows 3.1, and has many user-friendly features. Problems include lack of an intuitive graphical interface and poor read-time performance. Proposed uses include the …
The Statement Of Cash Flows - Unresolved Issues, Deborah A. Zielinski
The Statement Of Cash Flows - Unresolved Issues, Deborah A. Zielinski
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Financial Accounting Standards no. 95, the Statement of Cash Flows, was released to enhance the comparability and usefulness of the Statement of Cash Flows. Overall, the new guidelines (under Financial Accounting Standards no. 95) on preparing the Statement of Cash Flows have solved many problems that have been disputed int he past, however comparability and usefulness still remain to be a significant concern among financial statement users. Specifically, classification of several items, the direct and indirect methods of reporting cash flow from operations, and noncash transaction disclosures are three of the most significant unresolved issues that must be addressed. Proposed …