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Teachers' Perceptions Of The Goals Of Secondary Schools Physical Education In State Of Kuwait, Obaid Alshammari May 2004

Teachers' Perceptions Of The Goals Of Secondary Schools Physical Education In State Of Kuwait, Obaid Alshammari

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of the Kuwait physical education teachers relevant to the goals of the physical education program for secondary schools. Data were collected from a sample consisting of 200 (n = 200) physical education teachers teaching in six provinces in Kuwait. For data collection, a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, named "Kuwaiti Physical Education Goals" (KPEG) was designed. The instrument asked the participants to indicate the level of agreement with four categories of physical education goals. In addition, differences in teachers based on gender between physical education teachers' perceptions were investigated. An examination …

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Advisors' Attitudes Toward Developmental Placement And The Academic Performance And Perceived Success Of Their Underprepared Community College Advisees, June Elizabeth Bracken May 2004

Advisors' Attitudes Toward Developmental Placement And The Academic Performance And Perceived Success Of Their Underprepared Community College Advisees, June Elizabeth Bracken

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Open admissions policies pose a critical challenge to retention at community colleges because, on average, over one third of the students enter unprepared to meet the academic demands. Faced with the shocking first-year attrition rate of over fifty percent at public community colleges (McCabe, 2000), taxpayers, legislators, and college officials have become embroiled in debate over the high cost of remediation and the "human capital" (Shaffer, 1997, 1998) costs of pitting access against excellence. Previous research has established that mandatory basic skills assessment and mandatory placement into developmental courses leads to lower attrition rates and higher grade point averages for …

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Leadership Styles Of Department Chairs And Faculty Utilization Of Instructional Technology, Tongshan Chang May 2004

Leadership Styles Of Department Chairs And Faculty Utilization Of Instructional Technology, Tongshan Chang

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This study examined the relationship between the leadership styles of academic department chairs of Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership Studies, Teacher Education, and Educational Psychology in Colleges of Education at doctoral/research public universities by Carnegie Classification and faculty utilization of instructional technology in teaching. Two-stage random sampling was used to sample the population. The instrument of Faculty Utilization of Instructional Technology was sent to 93 chairs and 843 faculty, respectively. Bolman and Deal's Leadership Orientation (other) was also sent to 843 selected faculty. Thirty-seven chairs and 230 faculty responded to the survey. Descriptive statistics. Chi-square test, t test, ANOVA, MNOVA, …

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Teaching Practices Of Adjunct And Full -Time Faculty By Inventories Of Good Practice, Joyce Ricker Kronberg May 2004

Teaching Practices Of Adjunct And Full -Time Faculty By Inventories Of Good Practice, Joyce Ricker Kronberg

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Institutions of higher education are under increasing pressure to manage with less financial support from the state legislatures. In order to reduce costs and provide greater flexibility, many colleges and universities are turning to adjunct faculty for a greater portion of their teaching in the classroom. However, few studies have measured the quality of instruction displayed by adjunct faculty.;The objective of this study is to assess the frequency of practice for several aspects related to teaching quality between full-time and part-time faculty. Three community colleges participated in the faculty survey: Seven Principles For Good Practice In Undergraduate Education.;In addition, the …

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Leadership Frames Of Presidents Of Master I Higher Education Institutions, Michael L. Monahan May 2004

Leadership Frames Of Presidents Of Master I Higher Education Institutions, Michael L. Monahan

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This study examined the leadership styles of presidents at Master's I institutions as defined by the Carnegie Foundation (2001), and called the "Middle Child of Public Higher Education". The entire population of 494 presidents was surveyed and a response rate of 51.4% was obtained. This study examined the relationships between leadership style and specific demographic variables.;Bolman and Deal devised a four-frame model that included the structural, human resource, political, and symbolic leadership frames. These frames, or windows, allow users to view the world and problems from various perspectives. The structural frame relates to hierarchy and formal rules. The human resource …

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Examining Internal Programmatic Assessments Implemented By Physician Assistant Educators, Donald G. Shipman May 2004

Examining Internal Programmatic Assessments Implemented By Physician Assistant Educators, Donald G. Shipman

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Programmatic student learning outcomes assessment is the process of collecting and analyzing data from a myriad of differing sources in order to develop deeper understandings of what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge as a result of their educational experiences; this cyclic process then utilizes assessment results to improve teaching, learning, and programs (Huba & Freed, 2000). In examining the assessments implemented by Physician Assistant (PA) educators today, a mixed-methods study (i.e., Concurrent Nested Design) utilizing survey research and document analysis was used to conduct a census of all 133 PA program directors in the nation. The …

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Usage Of Instructional Multimedia To Enhance Interactivity Through Web-Based Learning In P--12 Settings, Sharon L. Teabo May 2004

Usage Of Instructional Multimedia To Enhance Interactivity Through Web-Based Learning In P--12 Settings, Sharon L. Teabo

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The purpose of this study was to analyze multiple media as instructional technologies used to enhance interactivity in a web-based environment and to illustrate the potential for improved learning with interactive multimedia. This study identified instructional media that teachers use, the level of engagement with the media, and determined that there was a correlation between the types and use of instructional media and cognitive level of learning.;Research shows that web-based instruction has the ability to engage learners in real-world tasks. This type of authentic learning has the potential to promote higher order thinking provided students are properly skilled in the …

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The Effects Of Goal Contingencies On The Writing Frequency Of Undergraduates Enrolled In A Learning Strategies Course., Bridget Joy Hayes Russell Jan 2004

The Effects Of Goal Contingencies On The Writing Frequency Of Undergraduates Enrolled In A Learning Strategies Course., Bridget Joy Hayes Russell

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This study examined the effect of goal contingencies on writing frequency. Sixty participants were divided into three conditions: individual goal, group goal, or control. Each week, students participated in a three-minute free-write. Those in the individual goal condition earned 10 bonus points when writing frequency goals were achieved. Those in the group goal condition earned 10 bonus points when the group writing frequency goals were achieved. The control did not receive bonus points contingent on writing frequency. Results indicated that the control and individual goal contingencies conditions wrote greater numbers of words than the group goal contingencies condition. Further, the …

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A Simulated Annealing Approach For Flexible Flowshop Scheduling To Maximize Flexibility., Alireza Shieh Jan 2004

A Simulated Annealing Approach For Flexible Flowshop Scheduling To Maximize Flexibility., Alireza Shieh

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This research addresses the multiple stage flexible flow shop with buffer limitation in order to maximize the sum of machines free time at the end of the process within the minimum makespan (FFs (Pm1, Pm2, ..., Pms)/block/ FL max ). Various approaches were used to obtain good solutions for the problem and an analysis was preformed to evaluate the quality obtained with each approach. An exact algorithm with two separate phases was developed using mixed integer programming. In the first phase, C max is minimized, then in the second phase, the machines free time is maximized. This model had a …

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The Impact Of A Social Skills Intervention On The Development Of Resiliency In Preschool Children., Tamala L. Lowther Jan 2004

The Impact Of A Social Skills Intervention On The Development Of Resiliency In Preschool Children., Tamala L. Lowther

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Children need to learn appropriate behavior in their early years. Educators of young children have been given the job of importing very important social competency skills, such as coping, problem solving, cooperation, and self-control skills. Interventions designed to meet the developmental level and individual needs of the children enrolled in a preschool should build factors that will lead to increased social skills and resiliency. This research involved implementing social skill prevention in a preschool classroom in a non-profit childcare center in rural West Virginia. The research examined the effectiveness of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), in increasing protective factors …

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Developing Uv Photodetector And Ohmic Contact Techniques On Gallium Nitride., Lavanya Turlapati Jan 2004

Developing Uv Photodetector And Ohmic Contact Techniques On Gallium Nitride., Lavanya Turlapati

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Group III nitride wide bandgap semiconductors have recently attracted considerable interest due to their applications for optical devices operating in the blue and ultraviolet (UV) wavelength regions. These materials were also found to be suitable for operation at high power levels, high temperatures and harsh environments. Some applications of UV photodetectors include chemical and biological analysis, flame detection, and optical communications. This project is based on designing AlGaN based quantum well UV photodetector. It has been determined that the presence of multiple quantum wells in the active region improves the device responsivity. The device performance depends on many factors that …

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Implementing The Learning College Principles: Faculty And Student Engagement In The Classroom., William R. Rocks Jan 2004

Implementing The Learning College Principles: Faculty And Student Engagement In The Classroom., William R. Rocks

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With the onset of institutions becoming student-centered or learner-centered, faculty and students are experiencing changes in the classroom. Barr and Tagg (1995) espouse the paradigm shift that needs to occur from teaching to learning in order for institutions to fulfill their mission statements of placing learning first. O'Banion (1997) asserts that if, learning is the primary focus of higher education, changes must take place within the whole college community. The purpose of this study was to examine how faculty encourage students to become engaged in the classroom. Student survey responses identified by a national database demonstrating high engagement in the …

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The Influence Of Organizational Structure On The Degree Of Adherence To The Principles Of A Learning Oriented Student Affairs Division., Debralee Mcclellan Jan 2004

The Influence Of Organizational Structure On The Degree Of Adherence To The Principles Of A Learning Oriented Student Affairs Division., Debralee Mcclellan

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National calls for reform in higher education have focused on increased accountability for student learning. The historical division of responsibility and expertise between academic affairs and student affairs has resulted in an academic-social divide, contributing to an estrangement of student affairs from higher education's central mission of student learning. Recognizing this gap, the student affairs profession has articulated characteristics and principles of student affairs practice that contribute to student learning. Many community colleges have sought a solution to the academic—social divide by orchestrating an organizational restructuring which results in the consolidation of responsibility for both academic and student affairs. To …

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The Use Of Assessment Data In Academic Strategic Planning., Susan L. Aloi Jan 2004

The Use Of Assessment Data In Academic Strategic Planning., Susan L. Aloi

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This study was based on the philosophical premise that the mission of an institution of higher education should be focused on student-learning outcomes, and all strategic decisions need to be made in accordance with what has been proven to enhance student learning. Because the assessment process results in data that can determine what conditions positively affect student learning, these data should be used to make the strategic decisions that affect the core student-learning mission of the institution. The intent of this research project was to cull best practices in integrating assessment with planning from institutions that have productive planning and …

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Oral Health Care Practices And Perceptions Among Nursing Home Residents: A Case Study., Bridget Marne Boyce Jan 2004

Oral Health Care Practices And Perceptions Among Nursing Home Residents: A Case Study., Bridget Marne Boyce

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Currently, knowledge is limited regarding the extent to which: (1) nursing home residents perceive their oral health care as being adequate, (2) nursing home residents’ perceptions and actual oral health status are congruent, and (3) oral health care outcomes and residents’ perceptions of their own oral health care are influenced by levels of physical functioning. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the oral health practices and perceptions of oral health care among cognitively intact nursing home residents. The instruments utilized were a resident interview and an oral health care evaluation. All participants (n = 10) completed the assessments. …

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Energy Analysis, Diagnostics And Conservation In Semiconductor Manufacturing., Yogesh Mukesh Mardikar Jan 2004

Energy Analysis, Diagnostics And Conservation In Semiconductor Manufacturing., Yogesh Mukesh Mardikar

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Semiconductor industry accounts for 1.3% - 2% of the total US electricity consumption in the manufacturing sector. Energy in the form of electricity is required to operate the manufacturing process equipment, maintain the clean room conditions, and operate equipment such as Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) units, and Chillers. The process equipment accounts for 40% of the operating costs in a semiconductor fabrication unit [8]. Since a significant amount of energy is used by the manufacturing process, it becomes necessary to determine process parameters which govern energy. A computer based interactive model referred to as Semiconductor Energy Calculation Program …

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An Empirical Measurement Of Interpersonal Community Engagement: Implications To Youth Communication Behaviors And The Instructional Setting., Michael W. Corrigan Jan 2004

An Empirical Measurement Of Interpersonal Community Engagement: Implications To Youth Communication Behaviors And The Instructional Setting., Michael W. Corrigan

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Past social science research has theorized the importance of community in the development process of youth (Bruner, 1985; Cruz, 1987; Dasen, 1977; Dewey, 1983; Patterson, 1992; Piaget, 1969; Putnam, 2000; Vygotsky, 1978). Many proponents of community believe that youth who are more integrated or engaged within one's community are more socially adapted and less likely to place apathetic attributions towards education. However, recently, few have measured quantitatively the role of one's connection to community and how it relates to the instructional setting. Therefore, this research focused on the development, validation, and the educational utility of a quantitative-based scale created to …

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A Talented And Energetic Young Man: John Foster Dulles And His Preparation For Statesmanship, 1888-1937., Phillip A. Cantrell Jan 2004

A Talented And Energetic Young Man: John Foster Dulles And His Preparation For Statesmanship, 1888-1937., Phillip A. Cantrell

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The dissertation is essentially a biography of John Foster Dulles, who was United States Secretary of State from 1953 until his death in 1959. This study, however, covers his life from birth in 1888 and stops in 1937, a decisive and important year in his personal development. Previous biographies have either focused almost exclusively on his years as Secretary of State or else, when they covered his early life, failed to see him in the full context of the era in which he lived or failed to fully explore some important primary sources. While beginning in a formal sense with …

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Influence Of Parenting Factors On Childhood Social Anxiety: Direct Observation Of Parental Warmth And Control., Kristine E. Rork Jan 2004

Influence Of Parenting Factors On Childhood Social Anxiety: Direct Observation Of Parental Warmth And Control., Kristine E. Rork

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The purpose of the present study was to determine the association of parenting behaviors with the level of social anxiety symptomatology in their children. Three parental factors, including parental socialization, control, and warmth were investigated in a sample of 31 two-parent families. Rather than solely rely upon retrospective questionnaires, this study incorporated direct observation and a Daily Activity Log to more accurately assess the qualities of social interaction. Moderate associations between parental control and child anxious symptomatology were found, with no support for the association between parental warmth and child anxiety. Implications, limitations, and future directions are discussed.

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Neodymium:Yag Laser Resonator Chip Design, Optical Characterization And Validation., Narasimha Rao Ayyalasomayajula Jan 2004

Neodymium:Yag Laser Resonator Chip Design, Optical Characterization And Validation., Narasimha Rao Ayyalasomayajula

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Nd:YAG lasers are the most common solid state lasers and are found in many different optical configurations. Effective use of these lasers in remote, in-situ sensing and other applications requires compact size and efficient operation. This project targets the simplification and reduction of the size of these lasers by shaping the active media into a retro-reflecting slab and pumping it with an AlGaAs diode laser at 808nm. The Nd:YAG slab laser was reduced to a rectangular chip component of dimensions 10x12x2mm. The laser was constructed, tested and shown to successfully lase at 1064nm.The slab laser was operated in a pulsed …

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A Qualitative Study Of The Reach Of Technological Determinism Into Mass Media Theory Regarding Internet Uses., Daniel Thomas Burns Jan 2004

A Qualitative Study Of The Reach Of Technological Determinism Into Mass Media Theory Regarding Internet Uses., Daniel Thomas Burns

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This is a theoretically based study on the theory of technological determinism and its reach into mass media theory regarding the Internet. Participants in this study were given Internet logs that allowed for their Internet travel purposes to be recorded. They were also given a survey that broke them into categories based on ideology and experience with the Internet. The data from this study suggest that technological determinism does play some part in an individualís use of the Internet; but is not a complete explanation. The data from this study suggest that other theories that were examined such as, agenda …

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A Remote Sensing And Gis Investigation Of Urban Growth And Development Patterns In The Metropolitan Region Of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky., Marc D. Barraclough Jan 2004

A Remote Sensing And Gis Investigation Of Urban Growth And Development Patterns In The Metropolitan Region Of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky., Marc D. Barraclough

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In 1958, Lexington, Kentucky became the first city in the nation to implement a growth management strategy that defined the spatial limits of development by restricting access to public services. Now referred to as urban growth boundaries and urban service areas, the use of these containment policies are expanding. This study examines urban growth patterns in the Lexington, Kentucky Metropolitan Region between 1974 and 2000 using remotely sensed satellite images and GIS analysis. Satellite images from 1974 and 2000 were classified into urban/built-up, undeveloped, and water classes. The classified images were then subjected to a post-classification comparison to determine undeveloped …

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The Effects Of Personality Traits And Playing Video Games On Aggressive Thoughts And Behaviors., Vincent Cicchirillo Jan 2004

The Effects Of Personality Traits And Playing Video Games On Aggressive Thoughts And Behaviors., Vincent Cicchirillo

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This study examined the effects of individuals’ trait hostility and affective orientation in conjunction with their playing a video game upon aggressive thoughts, negative evaluations, and hostile behaviors. College students’ trait hostility and affective orientation were measured along with their video game usage. Approximately two weeks later 64 of these students came into a laboratory and played one of two video games that differed in their violent content. Students were left alone for 10 minutes to play the video game after which they completed a word completion task, an interaction skills grading form, and evaluations of the researcher’s competence, courteousness, …

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An Exploratory Analysis Of Personal Naming Practices Of Western North American Indians., Elizabeth L. Compton Jan 2004

An Exploratory Analysis Of Personal Naming Practices Of Western North American Indians., Elizabeth L. Compton

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This exploratory analysis examined the sociocultural parameters of 172 Western North American Indian tribes to determine if patterns would emerge in relation to personal naming practices. Five sociocultural parameters (fixity of settlement, dominant form of polygamy, descent pattern, postnuptial residence, and geographical/cultural area) and four personal naming dimensions (nicknames, timing of naming, name bestower, and naming ceremonies) were selected for analysis. Loglinear regressions were conducted. With an alpha level of .05, six significant relationships emerged: 1) nicknaming practices and polygamy, p = .0326, 2) nicknaming practices and descent patterns, p = .0574, 3) timing of naming and the geographical/cultural area, …

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A Hands-On Approach To Calculus., Mike Long Jan 2004

A Hands-On Approach To Calculus., Mike Long

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A Hands-On Approach To Calculus was a research study designed to examine the use of hands-on inquiry centered teaching strategies in a first semester calculus class and the ramifications of the hands-on strategies. The study used an experimental class, where activities were implemented into the teaching strategies, and a control class, where traditional teaching strategies of lecture of theory and drill were used. Students' learning in the two classes was examined by comparing exam scores in the two classes and by analyzing students' journals from the experimental class. The quantitative analysis of the exam scores did not indicate any significant …

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The Development And Validation Of A Computer Mediated Simulation (Cms) Training Application Designed To Enhance Task Modification Decisions Among Preservice Physical Education Teachers., Rachel Gurvitch Jan 2004

The Development And Validation Of A Computer Mediated Simulation (Cms) Training Application Designed To Enhance Task Modification Decisions Among Preservice Physical Education Teachers., Rachel Gurvitch

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Teachers' decision making skills during instruction represent essential components for effective teaching outcomes. These interactive decision making skills play an even greater role with preservice teachers teaching for their first time. Despite its significance, limited research was directed to assist preservice teachers in developing these interactive decision making skills. This study represents the first attempt at developing Computer Mediated Simulation (CMS) application training for the purpose of enhancing decision making skills development. The purpose of this study was: (1) to develop the CMS training application designed to enhance appropriate interactive decisions among preservice physical education teachers, and (2) to validate …

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A Study Of The Relationship Between The Presence Of State Student Free Expression Laws And The Perceived Scholastic Journalism Practices In Public High Schools In The United States., Vaughn G. Rhudy Jan 2004

A Study Of The Relationship Between The Presence Of State Student Free Expression Laws And The Perceived Scholastic Journalism Practices In Public High Schools In The United States., Vaughn G. Rhudy

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The purpose of this study was to determine if a correlation exists between the presence of state student free expression laws and the student press practices of public high school principals and student newspaper advisers. Two versions (Form A and Form B) of The Student Press Practices Survey were used to gather self-reported data from principals and advisers. The population of this study consisted of principals and student newspaper advisers at systematically selected public high schools in six states that currently have student free expression laws and in six purposively selected states that do not have such laws. A total …

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Examining The First-Year Three-Contact-Hour Seminar: Implications For Faculty Development., Melanie Baker Rogers Jan 2004

Examining The First-Year Three-Contact-Hour Seminar: Implications For Faculty Development., Melanie Baker Rogers

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Calls for reform in higher education have required many colleges and universities to redesign their undergraduate curricula. This decision was based on national reports that pointed out college graduates did not possess the academic and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in college and beyond. In conjunction with this curricular reform, was the need for a paradigm shift from instruction to learning, which required instructors to utilize teaching and learning strategies that actively involved undergraduate students in the learning process and would elicit the academic and critical thinking skills undergraduate students need to be successful. These strategies need to …

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Methamphetamine Toxicity: Thermal Degradation, Cyp450-Mediated Metabolic Activation And Cytotoxic Epoxide Formation., Madhu Sanga Jan 2004

Methamphetamine Toxicity: Thermal Degradation, Cyp450-Mediated Metabolic Activation And Cytotoxic Epoxide Formation., Madhu Sanga

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Methamphetamine hydrochloride and other drugs of abuse undergo thermal degradation upon smoking. Pyrolytic degradation products of cocaine, phencyclidine and methamphetamine laced on tobacco have been identified in simulated smoking experiments. However, thermal degradation products of methamphetamine hydrochloride alone are not known. Differential scanning calorimetry was used to simulate smoking conditions and to thermally degrade methamphetamine hydrochloride. trans-1-Phenyl-1-propene was one of the major thermal degradation products identified. In pooled human liver microsomes, trans-1-phenyl-1-propene was converted to trans-1-phenylpropylene oxide ( trans-2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane) and cinnamyl alcohol (3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol). Epoxide formation in pooled human liver microsomes showed an apparent K m of 110 ± 16 μM …

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Solid Oxide Fuel Cell As A Distributed Generator: Dynamic Modeling, Stability Analysis And Control., Kourosh Sedghisigarchi Jan 2004

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell As A Distributed Generator: Dynamic Modeling, Stability Analysis And Control., Kourosh Sedghisigarchi

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The objective of this research is to analyze and control a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) used as a distributed generator. First, a detailed dynamic model of a SOFC is developed, which can be used for small signal and transient stability studies. The model based on electrochemical and thermal equations accounts for temperature dynamics and output voltage losses. The output voltage response of a standalone fuel cell plant to different and fast load variations is simulated to illustrate the dynamic response of SOFC to fast and slow perturbations. The proposed model is incorporated with a MATLAB based power system stability …

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