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That Which Cannot Be Shaken Shall Remain: An Assessment Of Environmental Response And Strategic And Issue Orientations Among Civil Rights Organizations (1980-2005), Yawa Noelle N'Diaye
That Which Cannot Be Shaken Shall Remain: An Assessment Of Environmental Response And Strategic And Issue Orientations Among Civil Rights Organizations (1980-2005), Yawa Noelle N'Diaye
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This research on civil rights organizations builds upon the work of McAdam (1982), Morris (1984), Wilson (1995), Minkoff (1999) and Johnson and Stanford (2002). This study is concerned with organizational assessment and responses to changes in the external environment that contributed organizational adaptation, evolution or disbanding. Three fundamental objectives guide this analysis. First, it is important to locate contemporary African American politics within a historical framework in order to understand the extent to which past events may have shaped or influenced current organizational structure and behavior. Second, understanding how organizational type influences behavior and decision-making processes is crucial to developing …
An Analysis Of Transnational Corruption., Gregory P. Noone
An Analysis Of Transnational Corruption., Gregory P. Noone
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Transnational corruption is the type of corruption that crosses borders, involves corporate and state actors, and employs sophisticated and grand schemes to siphon the wealth of a country from its rightful owners: the people of the country. Quite simply, it is the grand theft of public funds for private gain. This is a significant problem because the amount of money stolen each year is staggering. Over one-quarter of Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) is lost to corruption annually, and in Latin America about ten percent of their GDP vanishes due to corruption. Transparency International estimates that at least four hundred …
Agglomeration, Spatio-Economic Clustering And Competitive Performance: Methodological Approaches And Empirical Evidence From The U.S., Gashawbeza W. Bekele
Agglomeration, Spatio-Economic Clustering And Competitive Performance: Methodological Approaches And Empirical Evidence From The U.S., Gashawbeza W. Bekele
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The objective of this dissertation is two fold. Firstly, the dissertation tests how well econometric and spatial analysis can be integrated for conducting industrial cluster analysis. Based on input-output and spatial autocorrelation based multivariate techniques, the dissertation develops a methodological approach for detecting spatially and economically linked industries. The dissertation then operationalizes this methodololigcal framework and applies tit to identify clusters in the U.S. at different geographical scales. The dissertation shows that the application of the methodological frameworks provides an objective mechanism to identify economically, and spatially, and spatio-economically related industries. Secondly, the dissertations empirically examines the extent to which …
Simulation Of Friction Stir Spot Welding (Fssw) Process: Study Of Friction Phenomena., Mokhtar Awang
Simulation Of Friction Stir Spot Welding (Fssw) Process: Study Of Friction Phenomena., Mokhtar Awang
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Recently, friction stir spot welding (FSSW), a variant of “linear” friction stir welding (FSW) has received considerable attention from automobile industries to replace electric resistance spot welding with aluminum frames. Thus far, the FSSW process has been successfully developed and applied in various cases, but the physics behind the process is not yet fully understood. Effective and reliable computational models of the FSSW process would greatly enhance the study of friction phenomena during the process as well as energy dissipation. Approaches for the computational modeling of the FSSW process, however, are still under development and much work is still needed, …
Using The Social Cognitive Theory To Investigate Physical Activity In Middle-Aged And Older Married Couples: A Dyadic Perspective., Brian J. Ayotte
Using The Social Cognitive Theory To Investigate Physical Activity In Middle-Aged And Older Married Couples: A Dyadic Perspective., Brian J. Ayotte
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Research suggests that physical activity is positively associated with mental and physical health outcomes for adults of all ages. However, despite concerted effort to increase the activity levels of adults, the rates of adults who engage in regular physical activity remain low. The present study had two primary objectives: (a) to examine dyadically the role of self-efficacy and spousal self-efficacy in the amount of physical activity in which middle-aged and older adults engage, and (b) to test the full social cognitive theory in terms of how well it explains the variance in physical activity in a sample of middle-aged and …
Leadership Personality, Power, And Economic Interdependence. Panel Data Analysis Of The Foreign Policy Behavior Between Saudi Arabia And The United States From 1965 To 2005., Ali Hussain Algahtani
Leadership Personality, Power, And Economic Interdependence. Panel Data Analysis Of The Foreign Policy Behavior Between Saudi Arabia And The United States From 1965 To 2005., Ali Hussain Algahtani
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Based on this study, the most important variable that drives the foreign policy behavior between the United States and Saudi Arabia toward cooperation is military power which could be understood when considering the hegemony of the United States in the region and the Saudis need for security. Leadership personality is the second most important variable in driving the foreign policy behavior between the two countries toward conflict or cooperation. Also, Crisis events such as Gulf War, and the terrorist attack of 9/11 are important in driving foreign policy behavior between the two countries toward conflict or cooperation. Finally, oil price …
An Investigation Of Student Characteristics' Influence On Retention At A Two-Year Proprietary Career College., Lisa Boice
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Many students who enroll in higher education fail to complete their credential. This is especially true for students enrolled in two-year proprietary colleges where almost half leave without meeting their educational goals. Students at these institutions are largely underprepared and mostly nontraditional; their attrition has dire consequences for not only their own success, but that of society as well. Because most two-year students who drop out of college do so in their first year, early identification and intervention strategies are critical for student accomplishment and graduation. The purpose of the study was to uncover key retention issues that students face …
An Analysis Of Word Structure Knowledge In Preservice Teacher Preparation Programs., Keely Camden
An Analysis Of Word Structure Knowledge In Preservice Teacher Preparation Programs., Keely Camden
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As the focus in special education shifts to a response to intervention model of early and intensive reading instruction, special emphasis is given to given to the explicit teaching of word structure knowledge in the various research-validated reading programs and reading strategies used in the classroom. The current research, a mixed-methods study, examined the word structure knowledge infused in four teacher preparation programs. Preservice teachers in general education and special education completed tests of word structure knowledge tests designed by Dr. Spear-Swerling. Additionally, course syllabi were analyzed and faculty interviewed regarding the nature and extent of specific word structure knowledge …
Tempted: Development And Psychometric Properties Of A Tool To Evaluate Materials Used In Patient Education., Laura H. Clayton
Tempted: Development And Psychometric Properties Of A Tool To Evaluate Materials Used In Patient Education., Laura H. Clayton
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The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of a newly developed instrument, “Tool to Evaluate Materials Used in Patient Education†(TEMPtEd). The instrument was developed using the classical work of Waltz, Strickland, and Lenz (2005). The instrument contains 5 subscales (content, motivating principles, literacy, layout and typography, and graphics) with 21 criteria for evaluation using a 4-point rating scale. Ninety-one nurse educators from throughout the United States used the TEMPtEd Beta Version # 4 to evaluate an educational brochure on how to follow a low sodium diet. Data analysis demonstrated that the TEMPtEd …
The Emerging Geographies Of Work And Identity: Exploring Alternative Employment Strategies And Work Subjectivities Of Women With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms)., Kimberly Lynne Cordingly
The Emerging Geographies Of Work And Identity: Exploring Alternative Employment Strategies And Work Subjectivities Of Women With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms)., Kimberly Lynne Cordingly
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system producing a varied range of symptoms affecting physical, cognitive, and sensory functioning. The variability and unpredictability of impairments, their duration and intensity on a day to day basis, and ongoing health impacts present formidable challenges to securing and maintaining employment. Research suggests, despite having recent and extensive work histories, as many as 70-80 percent of individuals with MS are unemployed after diagnosis. For women with MS, the challenge of negotiating paid and non-paid work responsibilities often leads to difficult choices about how to navigate these changing lifeworlds. For …
Federalism, Multi-Level Governance And Tobacco Control: Comparative Public Policy In The United Kingdom And South Africa., Bossman E. Asare
Federalism, Multi-Level Governance And Tobacco Control: Comparative Public Policy In The United Kingdom And South Africa., Bossman E. Asare
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The dissertation investigates the effects of federalism and multi-level governance on tobacco control policy in the United Kingdom and South Africa. It uses theories of federalism and multi-level governance, as well as policy transfer (diffusion) and interest groups politics to investigate their effects on tobacco control policy adoption. Methodologically, the research uses comparative case analyses augmented by elite interviews and secondary sources. The study found that each of the various explanations have influenced the adoption of comprehensive tobacco control policies in the two countries. In the end, the study argues that the policies of the two countries are converging, except …
Product Design For Energy Reduction In Concurrent Engineering: An Inverted Pyramid Approach., Nasr M. Alkadi
Product Design For Energy Reduction In Concurrent Engineering: An Inverted Pyramid Approach., Nasr M. Alkadi
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Energy factors in product design in concurrent engineering (CE) are becoming an emerging dimension for several reasons; (a) the rising interest in green design and manufacturing, (b) the national energy security concerns and the dramatic increase in energy prices, (c) the global competition in the marketplace and global climate change commitments including carbon tax and emission trading systems, and (d) the widespread recognition of the need for sustainable development. This research presents a methodology for the intervention of energy factors in concurrent engineering product development process to significantly reduce the manufacturing energy requirement. The work presented here is the first …
Examining Therapists' Perceptions Of Confidentiality Across Various Therapeutic Environments, Professional Organizations, And Client Development (An Exploratory Study)., Traci Aaron Berry-Harris
Examining Therapists' Perceptions Of Confidentiality Across Various Therapeutic Environments, Professional Organizations, And Client Development (An Exploratory Study)., Traci Aaron Berry-Harris
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Confidentiality is at the cornerstone of what can make or break the therapeutic relationship. Ethical guidelines are constantly changing, and therapists need to consider their ethical code and other variables including their state law and organizational policy when making decisions related to confidentiality. When working with clients of varying developmental levels, the decisions therapists make regarding confidentiality issues are often not clear. In addition, therapists’ views and experiences concerning confidentiality can play a large role in their decisions concerning obtaining informed consent, duty to protect, and breaching confidentiality in therapy. This exploratory study examined the differences among therapists of diverse …
Molecular Mechanisms Of Nuclear Factor-Erythroid-2 Related Factor 2 (Nrf2) Regulation: Phosphorylation By Casein Kinase 2 (Ck2) And Interaction With Proto-Oncogene N-Myc In Neuroblastoma Cells., Patrick L. Apopa
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Environmental pollutants and toxicants expose cells to oxidative and electrophilic challenges. Oxidative and xenobiotic stresses caused by environmental toxicants are known to cause human diseases including cancer and diabetes. To protect against the insults, cells have developed detection and response mechanisms. One such sensor-defense cellular mechanism involves the Nrf2 pathway. The transcription factor Nuclear factor erythriod 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), a member of the cnc bZIP transcription factors, regulates the expression and induction of phase II antioxidant and detoxification genes via antioxidant response element (ARE). In the presence of an antioxidant, Nrf2 has been shown to be activated, translocate …
Determining Consumer Perceptions Of And Willingness To Pay For Appalachian Grass -Fed Beef: An Experimental Economics Approach., Jason R. Evans
Determining Consumer Perceptions Of And Willingness To Pay For Appalachian Grass -Fed Beef: An Experimental Economics Approach., Jason R. Evans
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The U.S. market for commoditized beef is a dynamic one that has, over the last 30 years, seen decreases in per capita consumption and an increased reliance on large, integrated feedlot facilities that focus on efficient weight gain and producing carcasses deemed desirable according the USDA quality grading system. Because of the problems inherent in the conventional production system and the existence of farm-to-retail price spreads that do not favor primary cow-calf producers, analyses of alternative beef production and marketing strategies that facilitate enhanced profitability and simultaneously address surging consumer demand for specialty food products are necessary. To that end, …
An Exploratory Study Of Multiple Relationships, Ethical Decision Making And The Identification Of Potentially Harmful Relationships In College Counseling Centers., Leslie M. Frere
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Multiple relationships are a concern for the helping professions, yet are often unavoidable. Smaller communities, such as those on college campuses, can make avoiding these types of relationships difficult where professional roles frequently overlap. This research explores the characteristics that may influence an individual’s ability to identify situations where harmful relationships are likely to occur. Respondents included staff members and interns at APA accredited internship sites in college counseling centers across the United States. A survey was mailed to 659 potential respondents with 136 usable responses. The independent variables of age, clinical experience, and amount of received supervision were examined …
A Decision Making Model For Evaluating Suppliers By Multi-Layer Feed Forward Neural Networks., Davood Golmohammadi
A Decision Making Model For Evaluating Suppliers By Multi-Layer Feed Forward Neural Networks., Davood Golmohammadi
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An efficient decision making model was developed to select suppliers using Multi-Layer Feed Forward Neural Networks. Both types of criteria: qualitative and quantitative, were considered in the model. Fuzzy techniques were applied to convert qualitative data to quantitative data. The model structure was designed and tested. The results of the neural network model indicated that the proper structure of the model had a crucial effect on its performance. The selection of appropriate initial weights, learning rate and momentum were critical in improving the model performance. The applied genetic algorithm showed better performance in comparison with backpropagation. The genetic algorithm was …
Online Higher Education Faculty: Perceptions, Learning, And Changes In Teaching., Frances M. Dolloph
Online Higher Education Faculty: Perceptions, Learning, And Changes In Teaching., Frances M. Dolloph
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine higher education faculty members’ perceptions as compared to their students’ perceptions of the psychosocial environment in distance learning courses as shown in the results of the Distance Education Learning Environment Survey (DELES) and to understand how faculty learn and change their teaching for course development and delivery using technology. Research shows that an increasing number of colleges and universities are offering online courses and programs and an increased number of students are enrolled in distance learning. The need to look at how faculty teach, learn, and change their online courses is …
First-Time Mothers' Parenting Knowledge During Their Infant's First Year: Relations With Information Sources, Social Support Networks, Maternal Self-Efficacy, And Infant Development., Nichole L. Elliott
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A mother's knowledge about parenting and child development is an important facilitator of effective parenting behavior. Research suggests that an infant's healthy development is influenced by his or her mother's parenting behaviors (Kenny, Bowen, & Starte, 2004). Although past research has established the relations between parenting knowledge and many maternal and infant characteristics, the importance of this topic necessitates further research. The current study was conducted to assess relations among mothers’ parenting and milestone knowledge, mothers' sources of information about parenting and child development, mothers' social support network density and satisfaction with the availability of their support networks, mother's parenting …
The Interpenetration Of Indonesian And Western Elements In Trisutji Djuliati Kamal's "Sunda Seascapes"., Pinkcheer Shintai Tamio
The Interpenetration Of Indonesian And Western Elements In Trisutji Djuliati Kamal's "Sunda Seascapes"., Pinkcheer Shintai Tamio
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Trisutji Djuliati Kamal (b Jakarta, 1936) is one of the most prolific of Indonesian composers. Her compositions encompass a wide range of genres including orchestral, chamber, choral, solo piano, opera, ballet, and film music. Due to her childhood musical background, which was dominated by the Javanese musical culture and tradition, combined with her Western musical training in Europe, many of her compositions exhibit the ingenious amalgamation of the musical idioms taken from both traditions. Sunda Seascapes is a set of seven character pieces written for solo piano. Two of the pieces in the set that most strongly exhibit the unique …
Durable Consumption And The Life Cycle Permanent Income Hypothesis: Evidence From Survey Data., Chaiwuth Tangsomchai
Durable Consumption And The Life Cycle Permanent Income Hypothesis: Evidence From Survey Data., Chaiwuth Tangsomchai
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This dissertation uses the survey data from the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) and the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to test the Life Cycle Permanent Income Hypothesis (LCPI) as it applies to the consumption of durable goods. To measure durable consumption services (“durable consumption,†for short) housing and vehicle consumption data are employed. We find that households mostly behave as implied by the LCPI Hypothesis, although they consume from their permanent income somewhat less than what the strict LCPI Hypothesis predicts. We also incorporate the effect of household financial constraints, which have previously been shown to have …
An Evaluation Of Modeling Techniques For Stem Taper, Volume And Weight For Yellow-Poplar And Red Pine In West Virginia., Lichun Jiang
An Evaluation Of Modeling Techniques For Stem Taper, Volume And Weight For Yellow-Poplar And Red Pine In West Virginia., Lichun Jiang
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An integral approach to estimating stem green and dry weight for yellow-poplar in West Virginia was compared to traditional ratio equation methods. The data were based on stem analysis of 26 trees from the Central Appalachian Broadleaf Forest province in northern West Virginia and 18 trees from the Eastern Broadleaf Forest province in west central West Virginia. The proposed equation generally performed better for the whole tree, as well as for sections within the tree, based on the 9 relative height classes examined. A constant wood-density was superior to the use of a linear wood-density equation as a function of …
A Two By Two Comparison Of Offense And Gender: What Characteristics Do Female Sex Offenders Have In Common With Other Offender Groups?, Jill Johansson-Love
A Two By Two Comparison Of Offense And Gender: What Characteristics Do Female Sex Offenders Have In Common With Other Offender Groups?, Jill Johansson-Love
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The current study was a chart review that examined 31 female sex offenders (FSO), 31 male sex offenders (MSO), 31 female violent offenders (FO), and 31 male violent offenders (MO) using a 2 (female/male) by 2 (sex/violent offender) design. This is the first study to include three comparison groups when researching female sex offenders. Several variables appeared to relate to gender. Having a co-perpetrator during the crime and being a passive participant in the crime was related to being a female. There was a main effect of gender on the Social Introversion Scale of the MMPI-2 indicating that the male …
The Experience Of Choosing The Parish Nurse For Health Care Services., Michalene A. King
The Experience Of Choosing The Parish Nurse For Health Care Services., Michalene A. King
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Parish nursing is a new area of community health nursing practice. Parish nurses practice independent, holistic nursing in a faith community and offer a variety of health care services. Few studies have focused on the clients of parish nurses and fewer yet have investigated the experience of choosing the parish nurse for health care services. The purpose of this study was to investigate the experience of choosing the parish nurse for health care services. The setting for the study included three Christian churches with practicing parish nurses. The participants completed a seven item demographic questionnaire followed by a face to …
Perception Of Students With Disabilities: An Assessment Of Attitudes Held By Pre-Service Teachers., Suzanne Gosden Kitchen
Perception Of Students With Disabilities: An Assessment Of Attitudes Held By Pre-Service Teachers., Suzanne Gosden Kitchen
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This study explored the attitudes pre-service teachers held toward people with disabilities. The researcher conducted a survey methodology study via questionnaire of repeated measures design, using the respondents as their own controls. The goal of this study was to find out if pre-service teachers attitudes toward people with disabilities were affected by descriptive labels such as physicaldisability or mental disability. In other words, did the type of disability affect the pre-service teachers attitudes toward that person? Findings revealed that pre-service teachers had a more negative attitude toward people labeled with mental disabilities, and a more positive attitude toward people labeled …
Coating Uniformity On A Pharmaceutical Tablet: An Experimental Study And Finite Volume Modeling Of Droplet Impact Behavior., Ku Zilati Ku Shaari
Coating Uniformity On A Pharmaceutical Tablet: An Experimental Study And Finite Volume Modeling Of Droplet Impact Behavior., Ku Zilati Ku Shaari
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The behavior of a single liquid droplet impacting a solid surface is a complex phenomenon and is a basic component of various industrial processes. One such process is the film coating process in the pharmaceutical industry, where coating uniformity is important especially if the coating is for functional purposes. Coating variability on a tablet could be affected by several factors, one of which is the impingement of droplets on its surface. The spreading behavior of a droplet on a solid surface was reported to be affected by the surface properties, particularly the surface roughness. To understand these phenomena completely, a …
Pi3-Kinase Mediates Csrc Activation And Podosome Formation Through The Adaptor Protein, Afap-110, In Response To Pkcî± Activation., Valerie Glynis Walker
Pi3-Kinase Mediates Csrc Activation And Podosome Formation Through The Adaptor Protein, Afap-110, In Response To Pkcî± Activation., Valerie Glynis Walker
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Significant evidence indicates the existence of cross-talk between PKCα, cSrc and PI3-kinase signaling pathways. Activation of each of these kinases results in substantial changes in actin filament concomitant with increased cell motility and invasive potential. The ability of PKCα to induce cSrc activation requires the adaptor protein, AFAP-110. This results in the disruption of the actin cytoskeleton and the formation of motility structures. Activation of PI3-kinase has been shown to direct up-regulation of PKCα activity. However the ability of PKCα to activate PI3-kinase remains controversial. Further, the integrity of the PH1 domain was required for PMA induced colocalization between AFAP-110 …
Suicide Assessment With Residential Adolescent Substance Users: Risk And Resilience Factors., Elizabeth Ann Tyner
Suicide Assessment With Residential Adolescent Substance Users: Risk And Resilience Factors., Elizabeth Ann Tyner
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Suicide remains stable as the third leading cause of death of adolescents in the United States (CDC, 2004). The rate of adolescent suicide is 10 per 100,000 or approximately one suicide every two hours (AAS, 2006). Adolescent substance abusers are a unique population with a high risk for suicide. The relation between suicide and substance abuse has been examined yet the nature of this relation is unclear (Goldston, 2004). This study added to the two published studies (Berman & Schwartz, 1990; Deykin & Buka, 1994) that examined suicidal behavior in residential adolescents with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse/dependence by …
Developing And Evaluating A Gis-Supported Immersive Visualizaton System For Soil Resource Mapping., Paddington Hodza
Developing And Evaluating A Gis-Supported Immersive Visualizaton System For Soil Resource Mapping., Paddington Hodza
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This dissertation examines the coupling of GIS and immersive visualization (IV). This study was premised on the hypothesis that linking IV and GIS could potentially enhance a user’s visual-cognitive capacity to perceive, analyze, and understand complex geospatial data. A loosely-coupled GIS-IV system was developed and subsequently tested by professional soil scientists in soil boundary mapping and soil map update case studies. Soil boundary mapping is essentially a visualization enterprise involving the creation of cognitive models representing the relationship between soil and observable environmental features. A GIS-IV conceptual model was formulated, and an operational system was designed and implemented. The GIS-IV …
The Dynamic Integration Of Distributed Gis Through Semantic Web Services., Xuan Shi
The Dynamic Integration Of Distributed Gis Through Semantic Web Services., Xuan Shi
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While interest in the GIS community has traditionally “been almost entirely on the sharing of data†(Goodchild, 2003), Web Service, a solution of software interoperability, is regarded as the “future of geoprocessing†(Hecht, 2002). While data interoperability and data semantics has long been examined in the community of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), exploring the way for the effective sharing of GIS methods and tools is a completely new effort, although such a theme was only talked. Enabling the dynamic integration of geospatial data and geoprocessing functions and resources over heterogeneous systems and platforms through the cutting-edge technology of semantic Web …