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Trade And Development: Special Application To Malaysia, 1960-1990., Thamir M. Salih Jan 1996

Trade And Development: Special Application To Malaysia, 1960-1990., Thamir M. Salih

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Malaysia is a developing country located in South East Asia. Malaysia has a rich natural-resource base and is a trade-oriented society. Between 1960 and 1990, Malaysia's GDP increased more than seven fold and per capita income also increased considerably. The relative importance of sectoral shares of output and employment shifted from the primary (agricultural) sector towards the secondary and tertiary sectors. The objective of this study is to investigate the factors that have contributed to the rapid development of the Malaysian economy and, thus, determine how the Malaysian economy has been transformed from a low level equilibrium to a high …

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Evaluation Of Mineral Project Using Simulation And Expert System: "A Case For A Gold Mine Evaluation"., Saied Sarkarat Jan 1996

Evaluation Of Mineral Project Using Simulation And Expert System: "A Case For A Gold Mine Evaluation"., Saied Sarkarat

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Discounted cash flow analysis (DCF) is the most common evaluation method used to evaluate capital investment. However, this method is static in nature and does not recognize the existence of managerial flexibility. An evaluation method that recognizes managerial flexibility is desired and may be obtained by the development of an investment and operational simulation coupled with an expert system. An investment simulation was developed using a gold mine as an example with stochastic output price and a combination of conventional cash flow analysis and an expert system. Actual gold prices from 1973 to 1984 were used as the historical data …

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Validation Of The Slide Board As An Exercise Modality., Randal Paul Schober Jan 1996

Validation Of The Slide Board As An Exercise Modality., Randal Paul Schober

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The purpose of this study was to monitor physiological responses of children in grades 4 and 5 during incremental tests on slide board and bicycle exercise and to determine whether children enjoy the slide board as a fitness activity. Twenty healthy subjects (10M, 10F; 10.1 {dollar}\\pm{dollar}.72 yrs) completed maximum continuous tests in 3 minute stages on the slide board, beginning at 40 slides/min, increasing by 10 slides/min each stage; and on the bicycle beginning at 25 watts, increasing by 25 watts each stage. Heart rate (HR), blood pressure, VO{dollar}\\sb2{dollar}, and rating of perceived exertion (CERT) were measured at each stage. …

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Development Of Cost-Based Multi-Defect-Type Control Chart Using Fuzzy Set Theory., Mustafa Saadeddin Shraim Jan 1996

Development Of Cost-Based Multi-Defect-Type Control Chart Using Fuzzy Set Theory., Mustafa Saadeddin Shraim

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Traditional attribute control charts for nonconformities or defects, such as c or u charts, assume that all defect types are binary in nature. However, some defect types have varying degree of seriousness within them. As a result, the plotted value on the control chart may not capture the true quality status of the product in question. Moreover, in many situations, large products may have multiple types of defects. These defects may be different from one another in terms of their severity. The classification process in attribute inspection tasks for the traditional control charts does not consider the variability within some …

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Expressive Endeavors Utilizing Advanced And Emerging Technical Means., Paul Louis Siciliano Jan 1996

Expressive Endeavors Utilizing Advanced And Emerging Technical Means., Paul Louis Siciliano

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Throughout most of known human existence the processes, materials and tools of production were available to individuals involved in both utilitarian and expressive work. Since the Renaissance, however, the exponential growth and sophistication of technology has made it impossible for the majority of artists to gain access to many potential tools for expression. Despite the complexity of myriad technical means, some individuals have been successful in utilizing advanced technologies for expressive purposes. The purpose of this study was to examine the methods these individuals employed to access and apply sophisticated technologies for expressive production. A qualitative research methodology consisting of …

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The Role Of The President At Small Religious Colleges., Mark Alan Smith Jan 1996

The Role Of The President At Small Religious Colleges., Mark Alan Smith

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The purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of small religious college presidents and board chairpersons with regard to twenty one selected presidential roles. Presidents and board chairpersons from one hundred and fifty (150) small religious colleges and universities were randomly selected to respond to the Presidential Roles Survey. Usable survey instruments were returned by 91 of the 150 presidents (61%), and 75 of the 150 board chairpersons (50%). These responses came from 100 of the 150 institutions (66%) that were surveyed. This study showed that presidents and board chairpersons of small religious colleges were a very educated …

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An Accurate Navier-Stokes Solver With An Application To Unsteady Flows., Jason Richard Smith Jan 1996

An Accurate Navier-Stokes Solver With An Application To Unsteady Flows., Jason Richard Smith

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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is becoming an increasingly important tool for engineering analysis. In CFD simulations obtaining grid independent solutions without excessive cost is desirable. Hence, there is a need to evaluate higher order accurate discretization schemes (both spatial and temporal). Moreover, many journals require at least second-order accuracy for publication. Also, there is a need to maximize the efficiency of Navier-Stokes solvers. Efficiency is both a function of how the flow field is calculated and how effectively the discretized equations are solved. All of these issues are important in the emerging field of Large Eddy Simulation (LES) where very …

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Assessment Of Adolescent Quality Of Life: Development And Preliminary Validation Of A Self-Report Measure., Leslie E. Spieth Jan 1996

Assessment Of Adolescent Quality Of Life: Development And Preliminary Validation Of A Self-Report Measure., Leslie E. Spieth

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Assessing the impact of chronic illness on child and adolescent functioning has become increasingly important as mortality rates associated with chronic illness have decreased and survival rates have increased. With improvements in prognosis, greater emphasis has been placed on the assessment of acute and residual dysfunction caused by chronic illnesses and their treatment. The multiple dimensions of functioning and well-being are commonly referred to as "quality of life" (QOL). The assessment of patient QOL provides an important outcome measure that complements the physiological outcome measures which are typically obtained. Patient reports of QOL are particularly important as the dysfunction caused …

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A Study Of The Relationship Between Faculty Qualifications And Program Attributes And Student Outcomes In Schools Of Nursing In West Virginia From 1985 To 1994., Barbara Bales Stevens Jan 1996

A Study Of The Relationship Between Faculty Qualifications And Program Attributes And Student Outcomes In Schools Of Nursing In West Virginia From 1985 To 1994., Barbara Bales Stevens

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The problem investigated was the low pass rate on the licensing exam for graduates of schools of nursing in West Virginia. The population studied was all West Virginia nursing programs that graduated students who were eligible to take the registered nurse licensing examination between the years of 1985 to 1994. The research method was a descriptive correlational design using data collected from the annual reports submitted to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses by each nursing program. Sixteen hypotheses were tested to determine the relationship between faculty qualifications and program attributes and the student outcomes of NCLEX-RN …

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Sex Chromosomes And Micronuclei In Human Lymphocytes., John Christopher Hando Jan 1996

Sex Chromosomes And Micronuclei In Human Lymphocytes., John Christopher Hando

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The objectives of this study were to determine in humans the relationship between sex chromosome loss and increased micronucleus frequencies with age, the establishment of sex chromosome loss frequencies unbiased by cellular survival factors, the involvement of kinetochore proteins in sex chromosome loss and the effect of smoking. Additionally, this study was to establish the involvement of the active and inactive X chromosomes in micronucleus formation. Blood samples were obtained from 38 adult females, 8 newborn females, 35 adult males, 18 newborn males, 2 females with stable X;9 translocations and 7 Turner syndrome individuals. Lymphocytes were separated, cultured and blocked …

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An Analysis Of Decision Styles As A Predictor Variable For Levels Of Creativity And/Or Orientations Toward Risk-Taking Of Knowledge Workers., Beth Ann Hill Jan 1996

An Analysis Of Decision Styles As A Predictor Variable For Levels Of Creativity And/Or Orientations Toward Risk-Taking Of Knowledge Workers., Beth Ann Hill

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The problem of this study was to determine if decision styles of knowledge workers could predict a level of creativity and/or an orientation toward risk of knowledge workers. A biographical survey and two self-scoring instruments were administered to each subject. The first instrument, Decision Style Inventory (DSI) by Alan Rowe and Richard Mason classified the subjects according to four basic decision styles: directive, analytical, conceptual and behavioral. The second instrument, The Creatrix Inventory (C&RT) by Richard Byrd measured the subject's level of creativity and orientation toward risk. There were two primary hypothesis: Hypothesis One examined the statistical strength of the …

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Study Of The Effect Of Pulsating Combustion On The Calcination Reaction., Robert Edwin James Jan 1996

Study Of The Effect Of Pulsating Combustion On The Calcination Reaction., Robert Edwin James

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Limestone calcination is an important process for the power generation industry. Calcination is the precursor to the sulfation process which is used for flue gas cleanup. This research studies the effects of a pulse combustion exhaust stream on the calcination of limestone. Results are presented for different types of limestone, injected at different exhaust stream conditions and locations in the exhaust stream. Certain conditions show promising results in the form of larger calcination percentages and larger surface areas. Results of pulsating cases were compared to results found using a steady combustor. A computer code modeling the pulse combustor was used …

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The Nature Of Experiences Of Four-Year-Olds In Two Russian Preschools., Meredith Evans Kiger Jan 1996

The Nature Of Experiences Of Four-Year-Olds In Two Russian Preschools., Meredith Evans Kiger

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The study of the nature of experiences of four-year-olds in two Russian preschools as well as an overview of the history and public policies concerning early childhood care and education in the former Soviet Union provide a profile for understanding the effects traditions, beliefs, and policies have on the preschool experiences of young children everywhere. This study was a qualitative approach to portions of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievements' (IEA) cross cultural study of early childhood education and care. Interviews and observations were conducted in two preschools in Moscow, Russia over a four month period beginning …

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The Use Of Fracture Mechanics To Predict The Stress Distribution In Coal Mine Pillars., James Michael Kramer Jan 1996

The Use Of Fracture Mechanics To Predict The Stress Distribution In Coal Mine Pillars., James Michael Kramer

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Because coal resources are dwindling, it is necessary to mine seams that are more difficult to support structurally. The mining industry needs a mine layout that is safe, but designed to be competitive in the world market. Presented in this dissertation is a technique that predicts the stress distribution in coal mine pillars. This approach uses an analytic equation to predict stress and yield characteristics; so, in some respects, it is as accurate as numerical modeling. It uses fracture mechanics to model many structures including longwall gob, yield pillars, cribs, posts, longwall chocks and hydrostatic loads. It models the yield …

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Katelyn's Emergent Literacy Story: A Case Study And Consolidated Literature Review Of The Development Of Literacy From Birth To Three Years., Sherrie Kimberly Wampler Jan 1996

Katelyn's Emergent Literacy Story: A Case Study And Consolidated Literature Review Of The Development Of Literacy From Birth To Three Years., Sherrie Kimberly Wampler

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By definition, the study of emergent literacy must address the literacy development of children from "birth" to "conventional literacy." In actuality, studies of the literacy development of children between the ages of 2 and 4 have become common, while studies regarding literacy development of 1-year-olds is extremely limited and studies beginning at birth even fewer. Through this study, data regarding the language, reading, and writing behaviors of children from birth to three years is identified, consolidated, and confirmed. Two research questions guided this study: (1) What are the emergent literacy behaviors of a child from birth to three years? (2) …

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The Development Of A Coaching Education Curriculum Framework Outlining The Learning Outcomes Coaches Are To Be Taught To Pursue Through Interscholastic Athletics., A Keith Dils Jan 1996

The Development Of A Coaching Education Curriculum Framework Outlining The Learning Outcomes Coaches Are To Be Taught To Pursue Through Interscholastic Athletics., A Keith Dils

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Coaches and administrators involved in athletics in the educational milieu proclaim that sport is an integral part of the educational process. The National Federation of State High School Associations maintains that athletics is "educational" (Jable, 1986). However, positive outcomes are not inevitable and in fact negative outcomes often occur. Because the mandates for the "educational" use of athletics consist of general and undefined values (e.g., collapsing the concept of sportsmanship into one undefined value) they are not conducive to making values development through sport an attainable goal (Wandzilak & Potter, 1986). Also, these mandates for the "educational" use of sport …

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Analysis Of Chromosomal Aberrations In Mice Chronically Fed Carcinogens., Alison Erika Director Jan 1996

Analysis Of Chromosomal Aberrations In Mice Chronically Fed Carcinogens., Alison Erika Director

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C57BL/6 female mice were used to analyze the effect on chromosomes of chronic ingestion of a single mutagen. Three known carcinogens were analyzed: 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo (4,5-b) pyridine (PhIP), cyclophosphamide (CP) and urethane (ethyl carbamate, EC). Exposures to PhIP were in powdered rodent chow. The endpoints analyzed were chromosome aberrations as measured by chromosome painting for mouse chromosomes 2 and 8, sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs) and micronucleated erythrocytes (MN NCEs). Analysis of peripheral blood lymphocytes and bone marrow by chromosome painting was done at 4 weeks and 16 weeks; no significant increases in the frequency of aberrations were seen. A significant increase …

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The Relationships Between Critical Thinking Skills And Dispositions Of Generic Nursing Students And Registered Nurses Enrolled In A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program., Michelle Dellaria Doas Jan 1996

The Relationships Between Critical Thinking Skills And Dispositions Of Generic Nursing Students And Registered Nurses Enrolled In A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Program., Michelle Dellaria Doas

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The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any significant correlations among freshman generic, senior generic, RN-BSN first year, and RN-BSN senior year nursing students in levels of critical thinking skills and critical thinking dispositions. This study examined the relationships between a variety of demographic variables and critical thinking skills and critical thinking dispositions. The demographic variables included: age, gender, marital status, years of professional nursing experience, membership in professional/student organizations, number of formal critical thinking courses taken, and other earned degrees. Two instruments were used in this study. They induced the California Critical Thinking Skills Test …

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The Toroidal Helical Antenna Analysis And Performance Evaluation., Wael Shaker Ellithy Jan 1996

The Toroidal Helical Antenna Analysis And Performance Evaluation., Wael Shaker Ellithy

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The Toroidal Helical Antenna (THA) is a newly patented antenna design, that has a small physical profile. The THA is a wire antenna which consists of one or more conductor helices wrapped about a toroidal core, usually with different pitch senses. The conductor helices are generally fed from one or more ports. An important class of THA is the Contrawound Toroidal Helical Antenna (CTHA) which has two helices with uniform pitches, opposite senses, and one feeding port. This dissertation presents the development and the implementation of a computer model for investigating the THA in order to optimize its performance by …

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Collective Phenomena In A Magnetized Plasma With A Field-Aligned Drift And Inhomogeneous Transverse Flow., Valeri V. Gavrichtchaka Jan 1996

Collective Phenomena In A Magnetized Plasma With A Field-Aligned Drift And Inhomogeneous Transverse Flow., Valeri V. Gavrichtchaka

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Using a general, second-order, nonlocal formalism (Ganguli et al., 1985, 1988, 1994), we find that multiple Inhomogeneous Energy-Density Driven (IEDD) nonlocal eigenmodes with comparable growth rates are possible for a given set of parameters. This is in contrast to local modes and to most of the nonlocal modes, where the "the ground state" is usually most unstable. This finding suggests a possible explanation of the broadband and spiky spectrum of IEDD waves seen in laboratory experiments (Koepke et al., 1994, 1995; Amatucci et al., 1994; Carroll et al., 1996) and in Particle-In-Cell simulations (Nishikawa et al., 1988, 1990). We develop …

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Pearl Buck: A Cultural Bridge Across The Pacific., Kang Liao Jan 1995

Pearl Buck: A Cultural Bridge Across The Pacific., Kang Liao

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Pearl Buck was the first American woman writer who won the Nobel Prize for literature. However, she has been largely neglected by American critics since 1940. She was severely criticized in China in the 30s and 60s. Was she overestimated at first? Did she misrepresent China? What are the main values of her literary works? Are they still valuable today? This dissertation applies the reception theory to analyzing the reasons of her early and the ensuing neglect of her works by the critics, historicizes the significance of her function in changing the American image of the Chinese people, uses the …

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Operating Characteristics And Stability Of Multiple-Fan Ventilation Systems., Shumin Lin Jan 1995

Operating Characteristics And Stability Of Multiple-Fan Ventilation Systems., Shumin Lin

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Augmented-system equations related to a subsystem of a multiple-fan ventilation system are established. It has been found that an augmented system has a unique solution curve and all the possible system solution points are located on the curve at the points where the augmented parameter has a zero value. The Quasi-Newton algorithm is then introduced and combined with the switching-parameter technique to form an effective and efficient numerical tool for identifying the solution curve and all the system operation points. Exemplary networks are analyzed using the new algorithm to demonstrate its superiority over all other methods available for analyzing ventilation …

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The Relation Between Marital Conflict And Child Adjustment: An Examination Of Parental And Child Repertoires., Beverley Kim Beach Jan 1995

The Relation Between Marital Conflict And Child Adjustment: An Examination Of Parental And Child Repertoires., Beverley Kim Beach

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Impelled by research deficits identified by previous researchers, the relation between marital conflict and child adjustment was investigated within a repertoire-based paradigm to yield a more complete understanding of the etiology and maintenance of child adjustment problems. Specific parental and child affective, cognitive, and motoric conflict repertoires were obtained via an analogue task, and were related to 10 to 13 year olds' internalizing and externalizing problems. The correspondence between parental and child conflict repertoires was examined, as were the relations between intra-individual affective, cognitive, and motoric conflict responses. Findings further elucidated the relation between marital conflict and child psychopathology; specific …

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Ergonomic Evaluation Of Assistive Devices And Manual Methods For Resident-Handling Tasks In Nursing Homes., Ziqing Zhuang Jan 1995

Ergonomic Evaluation Of Assistive Devices And Manual Methods For Resident-Handling Tasks In Nursing Homes., Ziqing Zhuang

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Resident-handling tasks have been identified as the primary cause of back injury among nursing professionals. The objective of this study was to evaluate resident-handling procedures to determine which procedures resulted in less biomechanical and/or psychophysical stresses to those personnel performing resident-handling tasks. The objective was accomplished through an ergonomic evaluation of different assistive devices and manual methods for performing two resident-handling tasks that place nursing personnel in nursing homes at a high risk of back injury--transferring residents from bed to a chair and lifting residents up in bed. Twelve assistive devices and two manual methods were evaluated in this laboratory …

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Integrated Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Cost Modeling For The Manufacturing System Design/Operation Problem., Yavuz Goktas Jan 1995

Integrated Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Cost Modeling For The Manufacturing System Design/Operation Problem., Yavuz Goktas

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The level of production at a manufacturing system is limited by this system availability. Stage or component failures will decrease the available production time which in turn decrease the system throughput rate and increase the production cost. A problem that faces system designers is the need to adopt design and operating policies to enhance system availability economically to achieve their goals. This problem raises two major questions to study: (1) How to go about comparing different design and operating policy alternatives? (2) What kind of criteria should be used to pick a cost-efficient design and operating policy to satisfy the …

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Psychometric Properties Of The Multiple Eating Antecedents Scale (Meal): A Behavioral Assessment Instrument For Measuring Diet Nonadherence In Diabetes Mellitus., Janice Rhea Triplett Jan 1995

Psychometric Properties Of The Multiple Eating Antecedents Scale (Meal): A Behavioral Assessment Instrument For Measuring Diet Nonadherence In Diabetes Mellitus., Janice Rhea Triplett

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The Multiple Eating Antecedent Scale (MEAL) is a behavioral instrument used to measure diet nonadherence in people with diabetes mellitus. The current study was conducted to gather additional reliability and validity indicators of the MEAL. A prospective design was used to measure diet, blood glucose, stress and adherence in 38 adults with blood Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus for four consecutive days. Comparisons were made between self-monitoring data and MEAL scores. In addition MEAL category scores were compared to established diabetes-specific questionnaires as a measure of MEAL validity. Results indicated that the MEAL has good one week test-retest …

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Alcohol Treatment Issues: Professional Differences., Stella Y. Hshieh Jan 1995

Alcohol Treatment Issues: Professional Differences., Stella Y. Hshieh

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The current practice of alcohol treatment in many agencies implies the distinction between addiction treatment and mental health treatment. This study attempted to investigate how the psychologists and addiction counselors might possess different philosophies and treatment approaches. It also attempted to examine how the differences might affect linkages across service system boundaries. Subjects were professionals who were actively involved in the treatment of problem drinking. Samples were selected from psychologists affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA) and alcoholism counselors affiliated with the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). A survey questionnaire was sent to each subject, …

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Even Start Parents' Practices And Views Of Literacy With Preschool-Aged Children., Diane E. Karther Jan 1995

Even Start Parents' Practices And Views Of Literacy With Preschool-Aged Children., Diane E. Karther

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The family's influence on children's learning has been well documented in the literature. Early literacy experiences in the home can facilitate children's acquisition of reading and writing skills and impact school achievement. A lowered socioeconomic level and low educational achievement challenge parents' abilities to provide literacy experiences for their children. The purpose of the present study was to examine the literacy practices of families who participated in an Even Start Family Literacy program and to describe parents' views of education and role of teacher of their children. Data for three case families were collected by semi-structured interviews of five parents …

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The Effects Of Goal Setting And Imagery Training Programs On The Free-Throw Performance Of Female Basketball Players., Bart Steven Lerner Jan 1995

The Effects Of Goal Setting And Imagery Training Programs On The Free-Throw Performance Of Female Basketball Players., Bart Steven Lerner

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a goal setting, imagery, and a combined goal setting and imagery training program on the free-throw performance among female collegiate basketball players over the course of an entire season. A multiple-baseline, single-subject design was employed in which participants were randomly assigned to one of three interventions: (1) goal setting ({dollar}n=4{dollar}), (2) imagery ({dollar}n=4{dollar}), or (3) goal setting and imagery ({dollar}n=4{dollar}). Free-throw data were collected during practice sessions and games. Data were examined by way of changes in mean, level, trend, latency, and variability between baseline and intervention, and then …

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The Effects Of Lupus On Flannery O'Connor And Some Of Her Works., Elizabeth Deidre Davis Jan 1995

The Effects Of Lupus On Flannery O'Connor And Some Of Her Works., Elizabeth Deidre Davis

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The purpose of this study is to show the influence of lupus on the life and selected works of Flannery O'Connor. Through reading O'Connor's manuscripts, letters, and books, correspondence with Nancy Bray, curator of the Flannery O'Connor collection, and Sally Fitzgerald, and visiting Milledgeville, Georgia, the author has been able to describe O'Connor's life before and after she was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Because the author is also a victim of a connective tissue disease, similar to lupus, she has shared many of the same symptoms of O'Connor which are also detailed. O'Connor's two novels, some of her short …

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