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University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Psychology Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Psychology Jan 1985

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Psychology Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Psychology

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology 1985 Self Study for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The study covers philosophy of the university and the college, organizational structure, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student development services, physical facilities, special activities, graduate programs, research, summer terms, computers, The Brevard, Daytona and South Orlando Centers and Media.

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University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of English Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of English Jan 1985

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of English Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of English

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English, self-study report for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1985.

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Research & Scholarly Achievements, July 1, 1984 - June 30, 1985, University Of Central Florida Jan 1985

Research & Scholarly Achievements, July 1, 1984 - June 30, 1985, University Of Central Florida

Research Activities & Annual Reports

Annual summary of scholarly activities at UCF for the period from July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985. This report highlights the contributions to scholarship by the Faculty during this period, including books and monographs, articles, creative works, presentations, grants and contracts.

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Abstinence Versus Controlled Drinking: A Critical Review, Suresh. Pushkarna Jan 1985

Abstinence Versus Controlled Drinking: A Critical Review, Suresh. Pushkarna

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Abstinence used to be the only recommended goal for persons affected with alcohol misuse. In recent years there has been a trend to suggest controlled drinking for some alcohol abusers. The comparison of abstinence versus controlled drinking indicates that controlled drinking goals have proved to be successful in a limited attempt with problem drinkers having middle income, average intelligence, stable job and adequate social support system. Severely dependent alcoholics (gamma type) have been trained in some instances to control their drinking in a laboratory environment, but their control erodes over time. The controlled drinking controversy has partly to do with …

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A Comparative Study On Presently And Previously Obese Individuals In Food Diary Records, And Lifestyle Data By Subjects Attending A Weight Control Program, Ileana M. Mancusi Jan 1985

A Comparative Study On Presently And Previously Obese Individuals In Food Diary Records, And Lifestyle Data By Subjects Attending A Weight Control Program, Ileana M. Mancusi

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

In an attempt to replicate and extend previous research on the validity of food diary records, 18 obese and 16 previously obese individuals from the community were quizzed on food recording and kcalorie estimation in a controlled analogue of self-monitoring. Results of the experimental phase of the study replicate those of previous studies indicating that the food diaries of obese clients are invalid because of poor food descriptions, incorrect quantity estimates, and errors in converting kcalories. The results also indicate that subjects tend to overestimate quantities and kcalories of foods. However, the present study extended previous research by examining the …

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The Effects Of Present Performance, Past Work History And Recipient Emotionality On The Feedback Process, Gerald A. Schoenfeld Jan 1985

The Effects Of Present Performance, Past Work History And Recipient Emotionality On The Feedback Process, Gerald A. Schoenfeld

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Dipstk-A Process Control Language, Charles C. Strange Jan 1985

Dipstk-A Process Control Language, Charles C. Strange

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

Process control languages are generally complex and machine-oriented. Their use requires a high degree of skill, not only in process control knowledge, but also in the programming. On one extreme, control programs are written in assembler language. This is a time-consuming process and the high investment is tailored to a specific application. The resulting programs are difficult to communicate between the programmer and the user. On the other extreme, recent attempts have used high-level languages, i.e., FORTRAN, but these still require assembly-level supplements. In general, only the programmers know what the program does. Thus, a void exists between the programmer …

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University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Electrical Engineering And Communications Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Electrical Engineering And Communications Jan 1985

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Electrical Engineering And Communications Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Electrical Engineering And Communications

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University of Central Florida Department of Electrical Engineering and Communications 1985 Self Study for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The study covers philosophy of the university and the college, organizational structure, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student development services, physical facilities, special activities, graduate programs, research, summer terms and computers.

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The Preparation And Use Of Polymeric Metal Complexes As Fuel Oil Combustion Catalysts, Sebastian Vasquez Jan 1985

The Preparation And Use Of Polymeric Metal Complexes As Fuel Oil Combustion Catalysts, Sebastian Vasquez

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The effect of high molecular weight carboxylate ligands as compared to naphthenate ligands on the effectiveness of transition metals as additives for reducing soot particulates was studied in the combustion of diesel fuel and distillate fuel oil by use of a laboratory scale burner. A mechanism involving pseudoheterogenous catalytic reactions is proposed. A simple system to evaluate fuel additives by burning only a few milliliters of oil was designed, developed, and used. Polybutene with an average molecular weight of 920 was the raw material in this study. The polymer was oxidized with KMnO4 to the corresponding acid from whose potassium …

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The Effects Of Criterion Contamination And Deficiency On Predictor Validity And Validity Generalization, Cheryl L. Pavlick Jan 1985

The Effects Of Criterion Contamination And Deficiency On Predictor Validity And Validity Generalization, Cheryl L. Pavlick

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this experiment is to examine one previously untested premise of the validity generalization model proposed by Schmidt and Hunter on test validity. The sample consisted of 307 subjects who were tested on measures constructed to be examples of contaminated, deficient, relevant and ultimate criteria. These criteria were correlated to a predictor, student GPA. The predictor-criteria relationship was observed over various sample sizes ranging from n = 25 to n = 300. The validity coefficients were hypothesized to change over increasing sample sizes in the same pattern as the other artifacts from Schmidt and Hunter's validity generalization model. …

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A Survey Of Microcomputers In Training Devices, Kenneth P. Kelly Jan 1985

A Survey Of Microcomputers In Training Devices, Kenneth P. Kelly

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report surveys the use of microcomputers in existing and emerging training devices, with an emphasis on military training devices. Other major purposes of this report are to familiarize the training device designer with the capabilities of the microcomputer and present the designer with the set of issues to consider in determining if a microcomputer could be used in his particular trainer. After providing a description of training devices, this study addresses the definition and capabilities of current microcomputers. Current applications of training devices that utilize both single and multiple, or distributed, microprocessors are given. Next, an overview of the …

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An Interactive Training Device Using A Laser Video Disc, Mary C. Bertrand Jan 1985

An Interactive Training Device Using A Laser Video Disc, Mary C. Bertrand

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this paper is to develop an interactive training system. Although the system developed was used to train tank gunners, the system concepts are generic in that they can be applied to many training scenarios. Applications of computer-based training systems are briefly discussed. The system concepts are defined and hardware and software subsystems are outlined. An architectural overview will precede a detailed discussion of subsystems.

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Ipcl1- An Interactive Process Control Language, Richard A. Erlandson Jan 1985

Ipcl1- An Interactive Process Control Language, Richard A. Erlandson

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

This report documents a Process Control Language. It was written to provide an easy-to-use, user-friendly language to control a manufacturing-type process. It is not assumed the user is proficient or even familiar with any computer languages. The user should be able to grasp the simple set of commands available and begin writing user programs in a short period of time. Emphasis has been placed on error messages to inform the user of the type of error and enough information to correct it. The language was written in PDP-11 assembly language and run on a 11/34 computer in the Microcomputer Laboratory …

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The Effect Of Differing Goal Strategies On Subjective And Physiological Indices Of Workload Across Time, Kevin C. Uliano Jan 1985

The Effect Of Differing Goal Strategies On Subjective And Physiological Indices Of Workload Across Time, Kevin C. Uliano

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of differing goal strategies on subjective and physiological indices of workload across time. The sample consisted of 16 males and 24 females from undergraduate psychology classes at the University of Central Florida. Subjects were assigned to four goal conditions: time/accuracy, time, accuracy, and no goal, and asked to perform a computer-based decision making task comparing visual and semantic information. A trial consisted of a 15-minute baseline and three 5-minute task periods. Dependent variables included electromyopotential (EMG) measured in microvolts and a paper and pencil workload scale utilizing a Likert-type format …

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The Effect Of Managerial Experience On Assessment Center Evaluations: An Application In Law Enforcement, Lonnie E. Griesemer Jan 1985

The Effect Of Managerial Experience On Assessment Center Evaluations: An Application In Law Enforcement, Lonnie E. Griesemer

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Model For A Nonlinear Tank System Under Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control, Charles W. Bishop Jan 1985

Model For A Nonlinear Tank System Under Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control, Charles W. Bishop

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A model (NONLINRK) was developed for a closed tank system under feedback control by an ideal proportional-integral-derivative controller. Under servo action the fluid level in the tank is altered from its equilibrium set point. Under regulatory action the feed pressure to the inlet valve and/or the outlet valve percentage opening are varied from equilibrium settings. The numerical model uses Gill’s fourth-order Runge-Kutta algorithm to solve the system equation. The equation was made separable by approximating an exponential factor by the tangent at the beginning of each time step in the numerical solution. NONLINRK simulation trials exhibited many characteristics of linear …

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A Computer Graphics Head-Up Display For Air-To-Air And Air-To-Ground Flight Simulation, Daryl R. Mair Jan 1985

A Computer Graphics Head-Up Display For Air-To-Air And Air-To-Ground Flight Simulation, Daryl R. Mair

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

A computer graphics simulation of an aircraft Head-Up Display was designed using an RDS-3000 Ikonas Graphics Processor and a PDP-11/34 host computer system. The software control and display modules were accomplished using Ikonas microcode and Digital Equipment Corporation Fortran IV-PLUS. The Head-Up Display system consists of the basic flight data, which includes aerodynamic flight information, Roll/Pitch Ladder, and the Velocity Vector or Flight Path Marker. The system was designed for flexibility in modifications and evaluation of various weapons delivery systems. These will be adapted to specific needs by research scientists and engineers at the Visual Technology Research Simulator in Orlando, …

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Design And Analysis Of A 4ghz Low Noise Amplifier, Abdulla I. Al-Rawahy Jan 1985

Design And Analysis Of A 4ghz Low Noise Amplifier, Abdulla I. Al-Rawahy

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The Gallium Arsenide Field Effect transistor (GaAs FET) is experiencing a widespread acceptance in space and terrestrial systems due to its low noise, high gain and frequency characteristics unmatched by bipolar devices. This paper describes a design of a 4 GHz low noise amplifier with GaAs FETs using the scattering parameters method. Special attention is given to overall noise/gain optimization in the band of interest. The Smith Chart is used extensively to match the two-port device with microstrip networks. Analysis and performance of the amplifier are presented.

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Design Considerations For A Digital Audio Equalizer, Timothy Young Jan 1985

Design Considerations For A Digital Audio Equalizer, Timothy Young

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this thesis is to consider a method for designing a digital audio equalizer. The primary design criteria is minimum audible frequency response error between a digital and a "reference" analog equalizer throughout the entire audio frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 Khz. The first step is to obtain a set of analog filters that suitably represent the reference equalization. From these filters, digital filter coefficients are generated using the bilinear transformation. Then, the digital filters are combined with anti-aliasing and D/A reconstruction filters and a zero-order hold to complete the design. Analysis of methods to minimize …

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Digital Signal Processing Capabilities Of The Fujitsu Mb8764, Harold B. Creech Jan 1985

Digital Signal Processing Capabilities Of The Fujitsu Mb8764, Harold B. Creech

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

The Fujitsu MB8764 digital signal processing chip is designed to operate with a machine cycle of up to 10 MHz. The chip’s ability to perform a 16-by-16 bit multiply and add operation in one machine cycle makes it a good candidate for real time digital signal processing. Unlike the Intel 2920 the Fujitsu MB8764 does not have an onboard analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog converter. Therefore, this paper will be restricted to the operation of this device with digital data input and output. The use of the MB8764 as a digital filter is analyzed. Performance limitations due to finite word length, memory size …

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Theatre History: The Guided Design Approach, Donald A. Borchardt Jan 1985

Theatre History: The Guided Design Approach, Donald A. Borchardt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the use of the Guided Design instructional method in an undergraduate theatre history course. Guided Design replaces lecture-centered instruction with small-group problem solving, asking students to apply course concepts through open-ended decision-making tasks. The article outlines the method’s origins, its emphasis on knowledge, values, and decision-making, and the instructor’s role in preparing problems, instructions, feedback, learning objectives, and resource materials. A sample theatre history problem asks students to determine when, where, and under what conditions a touring company should perform Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, requiring attention to ancient theatre architecture, Greek festivals, staging practices, and questions of authenticity. …

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Publish What?, William R. Brown Jan 1985

Publish What?, William R. Brown

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article addresses the question of what kinds of scholarly work are most suitable for publication in communication studies, with particular attention to the needs of young scholars and those who mentor them. It defines publishable scholarship as “news” for the profession: work grounded in genuine intellectual curiosity, connected to significant conversations in the field, and willing to take calculated risks. The article distinguishes between general qualities of newsworthy research and more specific topics for future inquiry. Its proposed research agenda centers on symbolically negotiated patterns in human communication, including perspective-shifting, infinite regress, hypostatizing, cultural enactment, and learning. These topics …

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Publish How?, Dennis S. Gouran Jan 1985

Publish How?, Dennis S. Gouran

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides practical guidance on preparing, submitting, and revising scholarly manuscripts for publication in professional journals in communication studies. Written for graduate students, early-career faculty, and administrators involved in faculty development, it identifies the publication process as an important but often neglected part of graduate training. The article outlines key stages of journal submission, including assessing whether a manuscript offers a meaningful contribution, seeking critical feedback before submission, selecting an appropriate publication venue, following journal style requirements, and preparing a professional cover letter. It also cautions against premature submission, simultaneous submission to multiple journals, and inappropriate communication with editors. …

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Computing Literacy In The University Of The Future, Vernon W. Gantt Jan 1985

Computing Literacy In The University Of The Future, Vernon W. Gantt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article discusses the anticipated role of computing literacy in higher education during the emerging personal computer era. It distinguishes computing literacy, defined as the ability to use computers and software for practical tasks, from computer literacy, which includes programming and technical understanding of computer operations. The article argues that universities must respond to rapid developments in microcomputer technology and that faculty and administrators risk becoming less technologically capable than their students if they do not acquire basic computing skills. It surveys potential applications of computers in university teaching, research, writing, administration, advising, publishing, libraries, testing, data analysis, and professional …

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Response To The University Of The Future, Lane Jennings Jan 1985

Response To The University Of The Future, Lane Jennings

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response essay reflects on the future of the university from the perspective of an editor and journalist responding to essays on civic virtue, interdisciplinary communication, and computing literacy. It considers the university both as a civic community and as a looser relationship among teachers, students, and knowledge, drawing comparisons between American residential higher education, medieval universities, and emerging computer-networked instruction. The essay supports the role of universities in preparing students for democratic participation while also warning that new telecommunications technologies may reshape or weaken campus-based community if institutions do not adapt deliberately. It discusses interdisciplinary communication as a way …

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The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One For Women? A Response, Richard D. Rieke Jan 1985

The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One For Women? A Response, Richard D. Rieke

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response essay addresses sexism in higher education as a deeply embedded cultural pattern that shapes classroom and professional interactions. Responding to work on the “chilly climate” for women, the essay argues that denial is a major barrier to recognizing and changing sexist behavior. It discusses ways male faculty may view women students and colleagues through sexualized or dominance-based assumptions, and it emphasizes that advanced education does not necessarily prevent discriminatory behavior. The essay identifies examples of sexism in classroom interaction, advising, debate, faculty-student relationships, and professional settings, including women’s exclusion from informal academic networks, the dismissal of women’s contributions, …

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The Domestic Policy Association: A Test Of Public Communication, David Matthews Jan 1985

The Domestic Policy Association: A Test Of Public Communication, David Matthews

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the development of the Domestic Policy Association and its National Issues Forums as a model for public learning and citizen discussion of national policy questions. Originating from a 1981 meeting of civic and educational organizations, the association sought to address public alienation, fragmented civic life, and the gap between citizens and policymakers. The article outlines how participating organizations selected issues with both national and local significance, developed accessible and politically neutral discussion materials, and organized face-to-face forums designed to help participants move beyond initial opinions toward more informed judgments. It also describes the role of the Public …

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The Chief Administrator As Legal Authority, Joan Van Tol Jan 1985

The Chief Administrator As Legal Authority, Joan Van Tol

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The role of the department chair as legal authority in higher education is examined through three major areas of potential liability: academic planning, student-related issues, and employment matters. Academic planning discussions address admissions policies for disabled and disadvantaged students, legal constraints on program elimination during periods of retrenchment, and the contractual force of catalogs and changing degree requirements. Student-focused sections consider the standards for academic and disciplinary dismissal, appropriate responses to disruptive or mentally ill students, and the protection and disclosure of educational records under federal legislation. Employment issues include affirmative action and Title VII obligations in hiring, the contractual …

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University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Public Service Administration Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Public Service Administration Jan 1985

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools: Department Of Public Service Administration Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Public Service Administration

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences Department of Public Service Administration 1985 Self Study for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The study covers philosophy of the university and the college, organizational structure, educational program, financial resources, faculty, library, student development services, physical facilities, special activities, graduate programs, research, summer terms, computers, The Brevard, Daytona and South Orlando Centers and Media.

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University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of Computer Science Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Computer Science Jan 1985

University Of Central Florida 1985 Self Study Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools : Department Of Computer Science Self Study Report, University Of Central Florida. Department Of Computer Science

Self-Studies

University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Computer Science, self-study report for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1985.

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