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A Study Of The Influence Vocational Education Has On Students' Ultimate Academic Success, Margaret Mary Gunderson Jan 2004

A Study Of The Influence Vocational Education Has On Students' Ultimate Academic Success, Margaret Mary Gunderson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to determine if vocational/business education has an influence on a student's ultimate academic achievement--high school graduation. This study consists of comparing students with no vocational/business education experiences to students with some degree of vocational/business education. The cohort group started high school during the 1999-2000 school year, had earned a GPA of 2.5 or lower at the end of the freshman year (May 2000) and finished high school prior to the start of the 2003-2004 school year. There were 322 students identified in the initial cohort group. In completing this study, the following procedures were …

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An Investigation Of The Impact Of Sandplay Therapy On Mental Health Status And Resiliency Attitudes In Mexican Farmworker Women, Ximena Elizabeth Mejia Jan 2004

An Investigation Of The Impact Of Sandplay Therapy On Mental Health Status And Resiliency Attitudes In Mexican Farmworker Women, Ximena Elizabeth Mejia

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the impact that sandplay therapy sessions had on Mexican farmworker women's mental health status and resilience attitudes. The participants of this study were 40 women who were born in various states in Mexico and presently reside in rural Central Florida. Twenty women participated in the control group and twenty women participated in the treatment group. The impact sandplay therapy has on participants' mental health status was measured by Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45), which assesses progress in therapy; and Resiliency Attitudes Scale (R.A.S.), which determines resiliency attitudes. The study also includes twenty participants' transcriptions of their individual sessions to …

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A Study Of Why Older People 65+ Do Or Do Not Exercise, Nancy Mccoin Williams Jan 2004

A Study Of Why Older People 65+ Do Or Do Not Exercise, Nancy Mccoin Williams

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This qualitative study uses interviews to examine factors explaining why 20 elderly individuals from a variety of occupations and still living in the community independently did or did not exercise. Within the limits of this qualitative study, the reasons elderly participants gave for avoiding exercise included fear of injury, joint pain, poor health, complications from various degenerative diseases, and a lack of enjoyment of exercise. The reasons for exercising included necessity due to post-heart attack motivation, work-site exercise program or equipment availability, opportunity to habituate work-related tasks, spouse support, history of exercise experience, ability to exercise without injury, enjoyment of …

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Explaining Partisan Change Among Catholics In The American Electorate, Christopher Vincent, Muro Jan 2004

Explaining Partisan Change Among Catholics In The American Electorate, Christopher Vincent, Muro

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines data from the National Election Studies in order to assess the significant determinants of the political behavior of Catholics in the American electorate. A complex array of variables including religious commitment, generational differences, social status, and policy attitudes account for limited change in partisan alignment among American Catholics. The analyses expose the long-term, durable nature of partisan attachment, as older generation Catholics who register as actively committed to their religion also remain committed Democrats. Therefore, older Catholics have not been part of the broader ideological realignment which has taken place among other religious adherents, namely evangelical and …

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Social Underdevelopment In Sub-Saharan Africa, Michelle L. Wingo Jan 2004

Social Underdevelopment In Sub-Saharan Africa, Michelle L. Wingo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

For the past thirty years Africa has produced a more noticeably inferior reserve of human capital than other developing regions. This is puzzling because at the inception of independence, the future of Africa looked promising. However, during the 1970s both the political and economic situation in Africa began to deteriorate, and since 1980, the aggregate per capita GDP in sub-Saharan Africa has declined at almost one percent per fiscal year. Thirty-two countries are poorer now than they were twenty years ago, and sub-Saharan Africa is now the lowest-income region in the world despite the fact that during the last two …

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Population Churn: The Migration Flow Of Florida, Marguerite Cashen Jan 2004

Population Churn: The Migration Flow Of Florida, Marguerite Cashen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Recent research has focused attention on the concerns of migration in and out of Florida and within the counties themselves. In 1949, Cape Canaveral was established and the boom was on. The character of the state dramatically transformed after 1965, when plans were announced to convert twenty-seven thousand acres of swampland into Walt Disney World. Since then, Orlando's evolution is divided into two eras: before and after Walt Disney World. Orlando has changed from a quiet town whose function was to service the surrounding citrus growing regions in a sparsely populated Orange County to a booming metropolis. Has the growth …

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A Profile Of The Literacy Practices Of K-5 Central Florida Teachers Of, Stephanie Cowern Jan 2004

A Profile Of The Literacy Practices Of K-5 Central Florida Teachers Of, Stephanie Cowern

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to develop a literacy teaching profile of the 2004-2005 Teachers of the Year in Kindergarten through grade 5 in four central Florida school districts. Of primary interest was the extent to which these teachers indicated their use of exemplary literacy practices as defined using the domains and indicators of the National Exemplary Literacy Teacher Assessment (NELTA). The NELTA results were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The results of the NELTA were also evaluated and discussed when total length of years teaching, and length of years at present grade level were considered. The data were …

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Effects Of Simultaneous Exercise And Speech Tasks On The Perception Of, Heather Koblick Jan 2004

Effects Of Simultaneous Exercise And Speech Tasks On The Perception Of, Heather Koblick

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of voice production and perception of dyspnea in aerobic instructors during simultaneous tasks of exercise and speech production. The study aimed to document changes that occur during four conditions: 1) voice production without exercise and no use of amplification; 2) voice production without exercise and the use of amplification; 3) voice production during exercise without the use of amplification; 4) voice production during exercise with the use of amplification. Participants included ten aerobic instructors (two male and eight female). The dependent variables included vocal intensity, average fundamental frequency (F0), noise-to-harmonic …

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The Impact Of Selected Socio-Demographic, Travel-Related And Psychogra, Nichakarn Peerapatdit Jan 2004

The Impact Of Selected Socio-Demographic, Travel-Related And Psychogra, Nichakarn Peerapatdit

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Several researchers have attempted to understand the tourism expenditure patterns from the traveler's perspective (Cai, Hong, and Morrision, 1995; Dardis, et al., 1981; Prais and Houthakker,1971; Sheldon and Mak , 1987; Jang, et al.,2003). However, an examination of the previous studies indicates that only limited understanding of the traveler's expenditure patterns has been provided either because of only anecdotal evidence in the studies, or because of their failure to examine the impacts of the factors affecting expenditure patterns. This study examined the effects of socio-demographic, travel-related, and psychographic variables on travel expenditures. The expenditure patterns included lodging, meals and restaurants, …

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An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Racial Identity Developme, Franklyn Williams Jan 2004

An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Racial Identity Developme, Franklyn Williams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between racial identity development and career thoughts for Black seniors at an urban high school. The available population was 557 Black senior students at a high school in Orange County, Florida. With respect to this population, socioeconomic status, influences on career interest, parental level of education, parental occupations, post-secondary intentions, and plans to take the SAT or ACT were some of the specific demographic variables that were analyzed. Results from a variety of simple regression analyses revealed significant positive relationships between Black seniors' perceptions of their racial identity development and …

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The Merry Wives Of Windsor: A University Actress's Approach To The Role Of Mistress Ford, Brook Akya Hanemann Jan 2004

The Merry Wives Of Windsor: A University Actress's Approach To The Role Of Mistress Ford, Brook Akya Hanemann

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Art is too ethereal a thing to judge by tangible measure. There is no scale to weigh a performance on, no level to gauge a character’s balance, no plumb line to measure its depth. No critic can appoint an allotment of stars to represent the worth of a production, and the audience, though a vital participant within the performance experience, cannot act as Jury and deliberate together to reach an absolute verdict of approval or disapproval. How then can an actor go about working towards giving a successful performance? The Merry Wives of Windsor was written at a time when …

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University Of Central Florida Commencement, December 15 & 16, 2003, University Of Central Florida Dec 2003

University Of Central Florida Commencement, December 15 & 16, 2003, University Of Central Florida

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 30, December 8, 2003 Dec 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 30, December 8, 2003

Central Florida Future

Master Plan causes major uproar; Progressive Council accused of misuse; Critics fault head coach candidate; Sexual misconduct rules get modernized.

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Sandspur, Vol 110, No 12, December 05, 2003, Rollins College Dec 2003

Sandspur, Vol 110, No 12, December 05, 2003, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 29, December 4, 2003 Dec 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 29, December 4, 2003

Central Florida Future

Tough call: Athletes struggle with money as classmates plan careers; Faculty furious over administrative raises; UCF partners with NASA for spaceport research.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 27, November 24, 2003 Nov 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 27, November 24, 2003

Central Florida Future

March in Miami tense peaceful: Students rose before dawn left by dusk; Orsini: Football players need help: Just one-third of team members graduate; UCF tight on network hacking; Campus radio ousts lone student DJ; Anger over campus woes prompts rally.

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Sandspur, Vol 110, No 11, November 21, 2003, Rollins College Nov 2003

Sandspur, Vol 110, No 11, November 21, 2003, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 26, November 20, 2003 Nov 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 26, November 20, 2003

Central Florida Future

Free-trade fight draws students south; You CAN take it with you: Cell phone users can keep number change provider. Ethics enunciation on Faculty Senate's agenda; Drug bust nets $5100 of pot in Putnam Hall.

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2-Oxo-1, 4-Benzoxazine Compounds For Treatment Of Tuberculosis, Delbert Miles, Elena Goun, Suslonov Michailovich, Saleh Naser, Krasnych Pertrovna Nov 2003

2-Oxo-1, 4-Benzoxazine Compounds For Treatment Of Tuberculosis, Delbert Miles, Elena Goun, Suslonov Michailovich, Saleh Naser, Krasnych Pertrovna

UCF Patents

Compounds belonging to novel classes of 2-oxo-1,4-benzoxazine heterocyclic compounds and their close derivatives, are disclosed along with the surprising use property of these compounds as bacteriostatic agents for humans and non-humans against mycobacteria. These species include: 4-benzoyl-3-benzoyloxy-2-(2-oxo-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-yl)pyrido[2,1-c][1,4]b enzoxazin-1,5-dione; and, 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl 2-(3,4-dihydro-2-oxo-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-ylidene)-3-p-methoxyphenyl-3-oxo- propanoate.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 25, November 17, 2003 Nov 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 25, November 17, 2003

Central Florida Future

Hitt explains timing of Kruczek's firing; Patriot Act protest draws throngs honks; Tradition takes student to fight in Iraq; GLBSU hosts gay wedding; Lifesaving process seeks student marrow donors.

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Sandspur, Vol 110, No 10, November 14, 2003, Rollins College Nov 2003

Sandspur, Vol 110, No 10, November 14, 2003, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 23, November 10, 2003 Nov 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 23, November 10, 2003

Central Florida Future

Hickey: If dollars don't come expect cap; Religious group gets SGA's help; Drag show fills Union with a capacity crowd; Florida schools could get unclaimed lottery money.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 22, November 6, 2003 Nov 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 22, November 6, 2003

Central Florida Future

More trouble on the turf; Off-field fumble costs QB career; Firearms possession puts starting cornerback in jail and off team; Sickness abounds during Phillips Hall construction; Two student stations live obscure lives in shadow of FM jazz mainstay; UCF student entrepreneurs reach for stars.

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Disasters And Energy Security Management, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young Nov 2003

Disasters And Energy Security Management, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young

FSEC Energy Research Center®

In the past, natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, tornados, and earthquakes, were one of our major concern. Now, terrorist events are becoming more common and more destructive. Whether, natural or man made, a disaster can happen at any time, often with little or no advance warning. A disaster can leave many people without adequate medical services, potable water, electrical service and communications for long periods of time. They can be as destructive as Hurricane Mitch leaving several hundred-thousand people homeless or as minor as an afternoon thunderstorm knocking down local power lines to your home. Not only can lives …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 21, November 3, 2003 Nov 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 21, November 3, 2003

Central Florida Future

Pink slipped: UCF students canned as budget cuts begin; Writing Center another victim of cash woes; Identity theft speech provides wake-up call; Blood drives still reject gay donors.

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Sandspur, Vol 110, No 09, October 31, 2003, Rollins College Oct 2003

Sandspur, Vol 110, No 09, October 31, 2003, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 20, October 30, 2003 Oct 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 20, October 30, 2003

Central Florida Future

Policy in Hitt's hands; SAE fraternity to remain suspended; Roy recalls horror; adventure of reporting behind enemy lines; Olander takes anti-Patriot Act case to City Hall; Students bleed for health.

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Treatment Of Breast Cancer, Delbert Miles, Elena Goun, Elena Goun, Krasnych Pertrovna, Pimenova Valentinovna, Solodnikov Yurjevich, Solodnikov Yyrjevitsh Oct 2003

Treatment Of Breast Cancer, Delbert Miles, Elena Goun, Elena Goun, Krasnych Pertrovna, Pimenova Valentinovna, Solodnikov Yurjevich, Solodnikov Yyrjevitsh

UCF Patents

Compounds of the class of 4-oxo-butenoic acid derivatives are disclosure along with the surprising use property of these compounds as an anti-tumor agents in humans against breast carcinoma, which includes; 2-(N'-Fluoren-9-ylidene-hydrazino)-5,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-hex-enoic acid methyl ester (OF-06), 1-(2,4-Dimethyl-phenyl)-2,4-dihydroxy-3-(4-methyl-benzoyl)-5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester (IF-07), 4-(4-Methoxy-phenyl)-2,4-dioxo-3-(phenyk-hydrazono)-butyric acid (3F-10, 4-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-2,4-dioco-3-(phenyl-hydrzono)-butyric acid ehtyl ester (3F-11), 2-Hyroxy-4-oxo-4-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methoxy-phenyl)-but-2-enoic acid (3F-15), and 4, 4-Dihyroxy-5-(4-methyl-benzoyl)-2-phenyl-2,4-dihdro-pyrazol-3-one (3F-16) as well as some novel derivatives of these compounds claimed. The invention also encompasses a class of the compounds with the novel property of anti-tumor activity agains human breast cancer, which includes the following compounds4-(4-Ethoxy-phenyl)-2-(N'-[1-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-ethylidene-hydrazino-2-hydroxy-4-oxo-butyric acid methyl ester (OF-13); 2-{N'-[1-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-ethylidene]-hydrazino]-4-oxo-4-phenyl-but-2-enoic-acid methyl ester (1F-04); amd 4-Chloro-4-(4-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-(fluoren-9-ylidene-hydrazono)-but-3-enoic …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 19, October 27, 2003 Oct 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 19, October 27, 2003

Central Florida Future

Faculty urges support for campus gays; Dogs maul student as he leaves class; Take a walk on the wild side of UCF's campus.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 17, October 20, 2003 Oct 2003

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 17, October 20, 2003

Central Florida Future

Hazing suspected in fraternity collision; ROCKing the boat: Club behind flags does more than just push an agenda; Senate swears in new members and two old disputes are settled.

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