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2005 Amended And Restated Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Agreement, Gila River Indian Community, Et Al

Native American Water Rights Settlement Project

Settlement Agreement: Amended and Restated Gila River Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Agreement (Oct. 21, 2005). Parties: Gila River Indian Community; US; AZ; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Salt River Valley Water Users' Association; Roosevelt Irrigation District; Roosevelt Water Conservation District; Arizona Water Company; the Arizona cities of Casa Grande, Chandler, Coolidge, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Safford, Scottsdale, and Tempe; the Arizona towns of Florence, Mammoth, Kearny, Duncan and Gilbert; Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District; Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District; Franklin Irrigation District; Gila Valley Irrigation District, San Carlos Irrigation & Drainage District; Hohokam Irrigation …

Final Environmental Assessment And Finding Of No Significant Impact For The Proposed Safety Of Dams Modifications And Bridge Reconstruction, Provo Area Office, Upper Colorado Region, Bureau Of Reclamation, U.S. Department Of Transportation, Utah Division, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department Of The Interior

All U.S. Government Documents (Utah Regional Depository)

The Bureau of Reclamation, Provo Area Office (Reclamation) proposes to replace the concrete spillway structure at Scofield Dam, the principal feature of the Scofield Project. This construction project would be completed under the Safety of Dams (SOD) Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-578, as amended). The proposed SOD modifications would correct safety deficiencies of the dam without affecting the purpose, or benefits of the dam. Reclamation also proposes to replace the existing gate house at its current position on the crest of the dam. This building is in poor condition and would be replaced with either a new concrete structure …

Determination Of The Constitutive Equations For 1080 Steel And Vascomax 300, Zachary A. Kennan

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this research is to establish a better representation of the components utilized in a gouging event being considered in research leading to a better understanding of the Holloman High Speed Test Track. Gouging occurs when two metals are traveling at a slight incline to each other at velocities nearing 1.5 kilometers per second, and results in a structural failure of both the metals. The gouging process occurs at very high strain rates, which results in non-linear stress-strain relations. The coefficients that lead to the Johnson-Cook equations have been determined by the Split Hopkinson Bar test for 1080 …

The Impact Of Extracurricular Activities On Children's School Performance And Mental Health, Amber L. Crews

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The relationship between the amount of extracurricular activities and the school performance and mental health of children and adolescents was examined. One hundred thirty-three parents completed measures on extracurricular activity participation, academic performance, and mental health for their children in Grades 3-12. Results indicated one significant linear and one significant curvilinear relationship between extracurricular activity participation and school performance of adolescents. As adolescents were involved in additional extracurricular activities, their school performance improved (in a linear relationship), while median amounts of activity were related to the best grades (in a curvilinear relationship). Although these results were significant, their practical meaningfulness …

The University Of Texas At Tyler Magazine (Spring 2005), University Of Texas At Tyler

UT Tyler Magazine

This edition of UT Tyler Magazine includes: President's letter; Around Campus: iCan Project Gathers Over 6,000 Items for Food Bank, Kirk Hill Makes Presentation on Electronic Portfolios, Crash Course in American Life, University Receives $500,000 for Braithwaite Endowed Faculty Chair, Operation Snag; Focus On: NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab Calls on the Expertise of Dr. Leonard Brown, Hector Guevara Overcomes Obstacles to Pursue Higher Education, Generous Supporters of New Home for Patriot Baseball and Softball, Patriot Softball Player Excels on the Athletic Field and in the Classroom, Dr. Coroneou Serves as Interpreter for Athens Olympic Games, UT Tyler Master Plan, Making …

You Gotta Have Faith: Good Faith In The Context Of Directorial Fiduciary Duties And The Future Impact On Corporate Culture, Cg Hintmann

Saint Louis University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Differential Impact Of Language Skills On The Wages Of Hispanic Men And Women, Annette Marie Tanori

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study will look to expand on the work that has been done in regards to the earnings of Hispanics. When compared to other minority groups, Hispanics traditionally earn less. The average household income for Hispanics is 22% less than the national average household income of {dollar}42,000 a year. This study will examine the effect that the language penalty, which is the estimated difference in wages between English and non-English speakers holding other important factors constant, has on the earnings of Hispanic men and women. The data used in the study is taken from the United States Census Bureau, 2000 …

The Impact Of Institutional Ownership On Firm Performance In The Hospitality Industry, Ming-Chih Tsai

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Institutional investors have become important players in today's financial markets and their increasing importance in corporate governance in the United States (U.S.) is further evidenced by the growing volume of corporate equity they control. The ownership structure/firm performance relationship has always been a subject of debate. Similarly, in the hospitality industry as of June 2002, institutional investors were estimated to own {dollar}2.3 billion, or 66.7% of total outstanding shares in PricewaterhouseCoopers' lodging universe; This dissertation examines the impact of institutional ownership on firm performance as measured by a proxy for Tobin's Q in the restaurant, casino and hotel sectors from …

Factors That Impact The Instructional And Technical Support Provided By Site-Based Technology Coordinators In K--12 Schools, Douglas B Hearrington

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

School districts are increasingly employing teachers as site-based coordinators to support and facilitate a myriad of information and communication technology (ICT) related innovations. This study describes the barriers and enabling conditions influencing the technical and instructional support, and staff development provided by these coordinators. Diffusion theory (Rogers, 2003) and a staff development model developed by Guskey and Sparks (2000) were used as frameworks for this study of 134 coordinators from a large school district; The findings of this study indicate that staff development and instructional support fell well below desired levels, and timely technical support is increasingly difficult to provide. …

Assessing The Impact Of Increased Air Conditioner Load On Power Quality In Australia, Lianne Mollier, D A. Robinson, Sarath Perera, Victor J. Gosbell, Frank Bucca

Faculty of Informatics - Papers (Archive)

Measurements of performance of existing technology air conditioner systems with regards to their impact on power quality in LV distribution systems are presented. Three types of split-phase air conditioners are studied including direct on line starting, soft starter and inverter fed units. Results of testing and subsequent calculations illustrate that the direct on line and soft starter units do not meet compliance requirements of the relevant standard, and as penetration of air conditioners increases, voltage fluctuations may become a significant problem in some LV distribution systems in Australia.

Budget Deficit Financing And Its Macroeconomic Impact: The Case Of Lebanon, Charles Harvie, Ali Salman Saleh

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

the objective of this paper is to explore, from a primarily theoretical perspective, the macreconomic implications arising from the Lebanese governments approach to dealing with its crippling budget deficits.

Modelling The Impact Of China's Wto Membership On Its Investment And Growth: A New Flexible Keynesian Approach, Van Hoa Tran

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

The standard theories of economics, international finance, transnational corporations, and within the accouting framework of the United Nations System of National Accounts (SNA93) or earlier stipulate that investment plays a crucial role in influencing microenconomic activity, national ouput growth and economic development.

Nf05-633 Soybean Rust: How Great Is The Threat For Nebraska?, Loren J. Giesler

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Soybean rust is a serious foliar disease that has caused significant crop losses in other parts of the world. It was first detected in the United States in November 2004 and has since been identified in several southeastern states. The fact that wind-borne spores principally spread soybean rust suggests it will be a seasonal problem in Nebraska.

This NebFact discusses the symptoms, life cycle, host range, potential impact on soybean production, and management of soybean rust in the state of Nebraska.

Researching Practice, Practicing Research: Impact On Teaching And Learning, Bernadette L. Dean, Rahat Joldoshalieva, Muneeza Kizilbash

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

This paper shares the findings of an action research study on the use of whole class discussion (WCD) in the classroom and will concentrate on the benefits and learning that accrue to students and teachers from the use of action research to facilitate discussion. It was observed that teachers appreciated enlarging their instructional repertoire and they also acknowledged that stepping back during discussion, however difficult, had enabled them to learn more from the students and also develop key academic and social skills. During this project, teachers learned how to identify and address specific problems in their classrooms and students displayed …

The Impact Of Hearing Loss On Deaf, Hard-Of-Hearing, And Hearing Family Members, Kara Brooks

Honors Capstones

No matter what area of communicative disorders a student chooses to pursue (speech-language pathology, audiology, rehabilitation counseling, etc.), he or she will undoubtedly be a provider of services to those who have impairments/disabilities and their families. Recommended practice supports the participation of a multitude of family members. This serves to benefit the individual with the impairment/disability. The study began with basic research. Information was gathered from books, professional websites, and other sources on the topic of interest. This served to provide a basic understanding of the deaf and hard of hearing populations and their families, and to learn data gathering …

Knowledge Creation And Sharing In Project Contexts: The Situated Impact Of Our Learning Relationships, Andrew J. Sense

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

This paper contributes to better understanding the dynamics of practically supporting the knowledge creation processes within a project management context. The case study findings presented in this paper describe and theorize about how the ‘learning relationships’ between project team participants present significant impacts on the immediate situated learning activity of a project team and ultimately also, for individual and team performance and development. As is argued in this paper, through project team participants publicly exploring and communally reflecting on this sociological element (amongst others), they aid their situated knowledge creation processes and help develop their skills in ‘learning how to …

Agricultural Resource Priorities And Recommendations For The Avon River Basin Natural Resource Management Strategy, Paul D. Galloway, C E. Mcconnell, D W. Cummins, K Ohlsen

Resource management technical reports

This report for the Avon Natural Resource Management Strategy provides an assessment of the current status of land resources throughout the Avon River Basin in Western Australia. It identifies the sub-regions and landscape components of the area and the land resource assets. The greatest threats are salinity, soil acidification, subsurface compaction, waterlogging, water and wind erosion, and biosecurity.

Asean+3 And Rtas And Their Impact On Asia-Australia Trade And Growth: Econometric Evidence From An Extended Gravity Theory, Van Hoa Tran

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Economic Policy Reform And Regional And Global Shocks On Trade And Growth In East Asia: Econometric Evidence For China, Van Hoa Tran

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

The paper introduces the generalised gravity theory (Tran Van Hoa 2004) to construct a simply flexible simultaneous-equation econometric model of growth and trade of China and its five major trading countries or blocs (Japan, ASEAN-6, the European Union, the US, and Austrralia).

The Impact Of Unilateral And Regional Trade Liberalisation On The Intra-Asean 5 Founding Nations' Exports And Export-Gdp Nexus, Kankesu Jayanthakumaran, Elias Sanidas

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

Five countries, Malaysia, Indonesia, thailand, the Philippines and Singapore, formed the ASEAN-5 group in 1967 to promote cooperation in economic, social and cultural aeas to promote regional peace and stability.

The Impact Of National Culture On The Standardization Versus Adaptation Of Knowledge Management, Zhi Ang, Peter R. Massingham

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

This paper examines the affect of national culture on knowledge management for multinational companies (MNCs). MNCs often have to decide whether to standardise or adapt their operations. Previous research has found that national culture has an effect in a range of MNC operations, e.g. human resources, marketing. However, there has been limited research on the influence of culture on knowledge management. We combine these perspectives to develop a conceptual framework that explores the decision to standardise or adapt knowledge management practices based on differences in national culture. The study extends current theoretical perspectives on knowledge management by exploring the cultural …

The Impact Of Buyer-Supplier Cooperation And Decision-Making Uncertainty On Supply Chain, Melody J. Hsiao, Shams Rahman

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

Fast-changing consumer demand and preference in the fashion-oriented sporting goods industry intensify the retailer's perceived uncertainty in purchase decisions. To minimize retailers' decision-making uncertainty (DMU) , enhancing the cooperative relationships between the retailers and suppliers in such markets are of paramount importance to the supply chain performance. The aim of this study is to investigate how retailer-supplier cooperation and DMU affect the supply chain performance and how the relationship dimensions are related to cooperation and DMU. The results indicate that retailer-supplier cooperation and retai,ler's DMU had significant impact on supply chain performance in terms of financial and non-financial performance measures.

The Impact Of Owner/Manager's Mentality On The Financial Performance Of Smcs: The Case Of Sri Lanka, Hema Wijewardena, Anura De Zoysa

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

Several studies have examined how different personality characteristics of owner/managers affect financial performance in small and medium enterprises. However, despite the fact that the mentality of owner/managers is an important aspect of their personality characteristics no prior study has made any attempt to examine its possible impact on enterprise performance. Moreover, even the studies that focused on the relationship between personality characteristics and enterprise performance have confined their investigations to a single period of time. Nevertheless, the literature shows that usually financial performance of enterprises varies dramatically during different stages of growth. Therefore, our study attempted to shed some light …

Financing The Budget Deficit And Its Impact On Lebanon's Economy, Charles Harvie, Ali Salman Saleh

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

The objective of this paper is to explore, froma primarily theoretical perspective, the macroeconomic implications arising from the Lebanese governmnents approach to dealing with its budget deficit which as became one of the highest amongst Middle East countries.

Measuring The Impact Of Knowledge Loss, Peter R. Massingham

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

The impact of knowledge loss on the firm is a largely unexplored area of strategic management. This paper reports the findings of an in-depth case study of an organisation within the Australian Department of Defence. The study examines the nature and impact of knowledge loss within the construct of social capital. Of particular interest were the relationships between individuals’ activities, their levels of knowledge, and their motivation and ability to share this knowledge. The paper proposes a method to parameterise the knowledge resource variable. Findings suggest that the impact of knowledge loss may be traced directly to reduced capability in …

New Asian Regionalism: Evidence On The Impact Of The Asean+3 Free Trade Agreement On Its Member Countries, Van Hoa Tran

Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)

The emergence of new Asian regionalisms such as ASEAN+3 (10 ASEAN countries plus China, Korea and Japan) and other bilateral, plurilateral and multilateral free trade agreements in recent years requires research into these important developments and their underlying fundamental trade growth causation.

Do Professional Sports Franchises And New Sports Facilities Have A Postive Impact On The Local Economy?, Kevin Mcdonough

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Assessing The Needs For Intermediate Diaphragms In Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges, Anand Kumar Chandolu

LSU Master's Theses

Reinforced concrete Intermediate Diaphragms (IDs) are still being used in prestressed concrete (PC) girder bridges in Louisiana. Some of the advantages of providing IDs are disputed and also use of IDs increases the cost and time of construction. There is no consistency in the practice of providing IDs among various states and codes of practice and overall there is a lack of clarity on the effectiveness of IDs and their needs in prestressed concrete bridges. The objectives of this research are to assess the need of reinforced concrete (RC) IDs in PC girder bridges and to determine their effectiveness and …