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Professions At Work: The Work Of The Aicpa Tax Division, Herbert Finkston

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Audits, Business Abuses And Disciplinary Action, William H. Smith

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Uncovering Conserved Biosynthetic Gene Clusters And Interbacterial Interactions Of Myxobacteria In Polymicrobial Communities, Shailaja Khanal Pokharel

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Myxobacteria are prolific producers of specialized metabolites and key contributors to microbial interactions within soil and other environments, yet fundamental questions remain about the conservation of their biosynthetic capacities and the dynamics that shape their coexistence with neighboring microorganisms. This dissertation addresses these gaps through three integrated research directions. In Chapter 2 we utilized a pan-genome framework across eleven genera and 195 sequenced genomes,including ten newly reported isolates, and found five BGCs were identified as the conserved BGCs across the Myxococcota. These clusters encode metabolites with established ecological functions, none of which are known toxins, suggesting selective maintenance of signaling …

Southern / Appalachian Migrants And Urban Development Politics In Uptown Chicago, 1950-1972, Charles Wayne Dowdy

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This thesis investigates how ideas of interregional migration were used in service of urban renewal agendas in Uptown Chicago from 1950 to 1972. It argues that The South and Appalachia as regional ideas were impactful in postwar midwestern urban development politics, even as regional identity was less powerful as an adhering force for actual migrants in comparison with factors of race and class. Chapter 1 examines the development and use of the urban enclave model of interregional migration by the Uptown Chicago Commission in the late 1950s. It argues that anxieties around suburbanization and urban decline fueled the production of …

The Relationship Between Exercise And Prospective Memory: A Meta-Analysis, Shaykhah Salman Alqahtani

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Prospective memory (PM)—the ability to remember and carry out future intentions—is essential for everyday functioning. This cognitive process involves intention formation, retention, cue detection, and execution. Emerging research suggests that physical exercise may influence prospective memory performance through potential enhancements in attention, executive functioning, and neuroplasticity. This thesis examines the relationship between physical exercise and prospective memory through a systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing literature.

This review synthesized evidence from experimental studies to evaluate the effects of acute and chronic exercise interventions on prospective memory in diverse populations. Six studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in …

Racial And Ethnic Differences In The Associations Between Alcohol Use Disorder, Aggression, And Suicidality Among Adolescents With Ptsd, Gabrielle Armstrong

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The comorbidity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is well documented and associated with elevated risk of aggression and suicidality among certain populations. However, no research to date has examined these associations among adolescents. Using data from the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), the present study examined whether the presence of AUD was associated with greater outward aggression, suicidal ideation, and attempts, and whether these associations differed across race/ethnicity, in a weighted sample of 737,996 adolescents with PTSD (10.3% Hispanic, 16.4% Black, 73.3% White). AUD presence was significantly associated with higher odds of breaking items, attacking …

The Impact Of State-Mandated High-Stakes Standardized Testing On The Job Satisfaction Of Third-Grade Reading Teachers In Mississippi, Jenny Kate Ernst

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This qualitative study examined how state-mandated standardized testing influences the job satisfaction of current and former third-grade reading teachers in Mississippi. Guided by Self-Determination Theory, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, and the Job Demands-Resources Model, the research explored how accountability pressures shape teachers’ motivation, emotional well-being, and instructional autonomy. Data were collected through an open-ended online survey of current and former Mississippi third-grade reading teachers. Analysis of responses revealed four central themes: emotional strain and burnout, loss of autonomy and creativity, impact on instructional practices, and student impact. Findings indicated that teachers perceive standardized testing as a major source of stress that …

Design And Prototyping Of An Acoustic Positioning System For Gps-Denied Environment, Harley Hogan Garrett

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Finding the placement of sensors is known as sensor localization, and is a necessary task to ensure that a network is capable of array processing operations, such as direction of arrival measurements. This thesis proposes a method to perform sensor localization for a wireless sensor network using acoustics. Each sensor is equipped with a microphone, speaker, and processor. Using these, the proposed system is able to find the distance between each sensor and later the geometry of the network. A series of optimizations help reduce error and improve the final accuracy of the system to within 6.5 cm. The proposed …

Reading Teacher Perceptions: The Impact Of Educator Preparation Program Literacy Coursework And Clinical Experiences On Teacher Efficacy In Historically Underrepresented Populations, Emily Taubken

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Despite research that indicates the critical importance and lifelong impact of early reading proficiency for students, national reading proficiency trends demonstrate most students in the United States are not yet reading at grade level, with disparities existing among historically underrepresented subgroups. Additionally, research shows that preservice and in-service teachers have documented limited feelings of self-efficacy in teaching reading specifically, suggesting limitations in preservice training for educators. To better understand how reading teachers perceive the efficacy of their preservice teacher academic and clinical experiences, especially for those who serve historically underrepresented student populations, this study seeks to document the perspectives of …

The Relationship Between Forgiveness And Religiosity In Counseling In The Saudi Population, Salman Alqahtani

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Forgiveness is an important psychological process associated with religiosity, with both having been shown to support mental health and promote personal growth. Forgiveness remains understudied in Arab and Islamic societies, specifically in Saudi Arabia, where religiosity is an important cultural value. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between forgiveness and religiosity among Saudi college students in a faith-oriented and collectivistic society. Data were collected from 106 Saudi college students using the Arabic variation of the Forgiveness and Reconciliation Inventory (A-FRI) and the Arabic Inventory of Religiosity (AIR). Results showed a statistically significant …

Investigating The Origins Of Symbiosis Using A Novel Mycorrhizal Interaction In Pasque Flowers (Pulsatilla Patens), Savannah Lane Draud

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Mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic symbioses with most land plants, occurring primarily as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi or ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi. Pulsatilla patens, an herbaceous perennial widely distributed across Eurasia and North America, belongs to a plant family historically known only to form AM associations. However, recent discoveries of ECM P. patens individuals in northeastern Poland raise questions about the mycorrhizal status and evolutionary trajectory of this species. Because ECM formation in this lineage is likely evolutionarily recent, P. patens offers a valuable system for investigating the ecological and historical factors that facilitate the emergence of ECM symbiosis.

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Numerical Studies Of Entanglement Entropy In The Fredkin Spin Chain, Joshua Tyler Moore

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In this dissertation, we present work on the entanglement properties of the Fredkin spin chain, a spin one-half chain with local three-body interactions. We focus on the development and use of Monte Carlo techniques to measure the entanglement entropy for bipartitions of the Fredkin spin chain.

In the first chapter, we formally develop an extension to existing Monte Carlo techniques to allow for the calculation of higher-order Rényi entanglement entropies using the replica trick. The method clarifies how multiple systems can be simulated in parallel to calculate the Rényi entanglement entropy at any order.

In the next chapter, we apply …

Checklist-Summary Of Tax Reform Act Of 1969, William T. Barnes

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Convertible Debentures - Tax And Financial Accounting Treatment Today, Theodore M. Asner

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Convertible Debentures—Tax And Financial Accounting Treatment Today, Theodore M. Asner

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Subject Index, 12 Months Ended March 1974, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Tax Trends, Harry Z. Garian

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Professions At Work: Separating The Wheat From The Chaff In 1974, Joel M. Forster

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Significant Recent Developments Concerning Estate Planning (Part Iii), Byrle M. Abbin

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The Tax Adviser, Volume 5, Number 3, March 1974, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Tax Trends, Harry Z. Garian

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Tax Clinic, William J. Schwanbeck

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Installment Sales For “Dealers” In Personal Property: Review And Analysis (Part Iv) Parts, C. Richard Cox, Goldston F. Harris

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The Tax Adviser, Volume 5, Number 2, February 1974, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Tax Trends, Harry Z. Garian

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Professions At Work: Irs And Aicpa Discuss Tax Administration Matters (Part Ii), Joel M. Forster, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Federal Tax Division

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Tax Clinic, Thomas C. Parsons

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Significant Recent Developments Concerning Estate Planning (Part I), Byrle M. Abbin

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Tax Trends, Harry Z. Garian

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Professions At Work: Irs And Aicpa Discuss Tax Administration Matters (Part I), Joel M. Forster, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Federal Tax Division

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