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Modeling A Real-Time Economics Simulation With User-Coded Agents In An Object-Oriented Database, Kevin Simons
Modeling A Real-Time Economics Simulation With User-Coded Agents In An Object-Oriented Database, Kevin Simons
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A simulation tbat models the stock market with real-time stock quotes was created. Users can translate their own theories about investing into Java code, which is then used to create an intelligent agent. The agent is inserted into the simulation, which allows the agent to gather data from the model. Based on this data, the agent uses the algorithm the user wrote to buy and sell stocks. Such as model provides a means of testing investment theories before investing.
Above And Beyond The Rim: An Examination Of Customer Discrimination In The National Basketball Association, Carl E. Tugberk
Above And Beyond The Rim: An Examination Of Customer Discrimination In The National Basketball Association, Carl E. Tugberk
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I present a study of customer discrimination in the NBA by examining total annual attendance for all 29 teams for the five-season period from 1996 to 2001. Several previous studies have been conducted on this issue and seldom have found evidence of discrimination by measuring the racial composition of a team as the percentage of _white players on the roster. However, using this measure and several alternative measures of racial composition, I find that fans do discriminate against black players, and this discrimination occurs in a variety of ways. Specifically, spectators alter their decisions to attend games based on the …
Achieving Equality, Balance, And Democracy: Racial Redistricting Throughout The Civil Rights Era To The Present, Michael Nelson Bailey
Achieving Equality, Balance, And Democracy: Racial Redistricting Throughout The Civil Rights Era To The Present, Michael Nelson Bailey
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Redistricting is inherently invidious and when coupled with racial considerations, the stakes become much higher. Legislative representation is at the core of the governmental process in the United States. Any changes to this process affect every citizen and their influence in our government and electoral system. This paper approaches this topic from a philosophical standpoint, evaluating the theories and ideas of the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and constitutional scholars. The issue is so complex and divisive that a full understanding of the controlling forces at work is a difficult concept to grasp. In this research the Voting Rights Act and …
Pharmacists' Perceptions Of Practice Roles: Opportunities And Challenges Facing Pharmacy With Respect To Expanding The Scope Of Practice In Mississippi, Peter John Pattridge Jr.
Pharmacists' Perceptions Of Practice Roles: Opportunities And Challenges Facing Pharmacy With Respect To Expanding The Scope Of Practice In Mississippi, Peter John Pattridge Jr.
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Title: Pharmacists' Perceptions of Practice Roles: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Pharmacy with Respect to Expanding the Scope of Practice in Mississippi Objective: To provide objective evidence as to the opportunities and challenges that pharmacists will encounter when implementing an expanded role in the health care system from the perspective of the practicing pharmacist. Methods: Questionnaires were mailed to Mississippi licensed pharmacists. The first section contained questions dealing with the demography of the respondent including a utilization of skills scale and several domains of job satisfaction. The second section contained the health care activities inventory. Respondents were asked to report which …
Study Of Area Deprivation In Connecticut And Maine, Jonathan H. Ryder
Study Of Area Deprivation In Connecticut And Maine, Jonathan H. Ryder
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This paper accounts the development of an area deprivation index for two New England states, Connecticut and Maine. The index incorporates data from the 1990 U.S. Census. By applying methodology used in previous projects that created similar indices for area in Britain, an area deprivation index is created at the 5-digit zip code level for these two states in the year 1990. This project provides an example of how such a study can be applied to and completed in the United States. Foremost, it is an attempt to evaluate the relative merits of examining a comprehensive measure of area deprivation, …
Students' Ability To Communicate Algebraically Using The Internet And E-Mail, Johnny Reynolds Moore
Students' Ability To Communicate Algebraically Using The Internet And E-Mail, Johnny Reynolds Moore
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The research idea came about as a result of Dr. Rock’s doctoral to whether or not there had been any his study was published in over st to conduct the study dissertation study. We were curious as improvements in mathematics communication since 1998. We used the Algebra in Action the course of an eight-week period Internet Conte . On the odd numbered weeks, we required correct explanation of how numbered weeks asked only for the students to submit the correct answer along with a they found their answer. The problems on even We hypothesized that there would be a significant …
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Cultural Alchemy: The Lacuna Of African Philosophy And Political Theory Towards Cultural Separatism, Tommy J. Curry
Cultural Alchemy: The Lacuna Of African Philosophy And Political Theory Towards Cultural Separatism, Tommy J. Curry
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No abstract provided.
Title Ix And Intercollegiate Athletics: An Analysis Of Title Ix Policy Implementation, Andrea Crilly
Title Ix And Intercollegiate Athletics: An Analysis Of Title Ix Policy Implementation, Andrea Crilly
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This paper explores Title IX policy implementation in intercollegiate athletics and the charge that, in the implementation of the policy, the goal of offering equal access to both men and women in athletic programs has not been fully met. The paper is presented in three parts. The first summarizes the history of Title IX policy development from the passage of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Office of Civil Rights' Intercollegiate Athletics Policy Interpretation and Title IX Investigators' Manual which serve as current policy. The second is a "case study" of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that explores …
Nazi Medical Experimentation: Should The Data Obtained Be Used?, Elizabeth S. Dyal
Nazi Medical Experimentation: Should The Data Obtained Be Used?, Elizabeth S. Dyal
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Many researchers question whether or not the data obtained from Nazi medical experiments should be used. This paper examines which experiments were conducted, the data that was found, and the ethical questions related to using this data. Beyond the ethical questions, this paper also determines if the data can be used due to the way the experiments were conducted.
Violence In Sports: A Comparison Of Gladiatorial Games In Ancient Rome To The Sports Of America, Amanda Doherty
Violence In Sports: A Comparison Of Gladiatorial Games In Ancient Rome To The Sports Of America, Amanda Doherty
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No abstract provided.
Civil War In Missouri: A Look At Confederate Guerrillas' Four-Stage Devolution, Drew Johnson
Civil War In Missouri: A Look At Confederate Guerrillas' Four-Stage Devolution, Drew Johnson
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Even before the Civil War broke out, pro-slavery and abolitionist groups were fighting for the future of slavery in the state of Missouri. Jayhawkers took the abolitionist cause into their own hands, and border ruffians did the same for slavery. When war eventually broke out, it was therefore fought by and against the people and characterized by guerrilla activity. Some of these guerrillas, like Quantrill and Anderson, had histories of criminal activities, whereas others, like the James brothers and Cole Younger, went on to further influence American history after the war. As the Union gained control of Missouri, Confederate guerrillas …
Quantification Of Nanomolar Superoxide In Aqueous Solution : Flow Injection Analysis Using The Chemiluminescent Reagent Mcla., Nathan Boland
Quantification Of Nanomolar Superoxide In Aqueous Solution : Flow Injection Analysis Using The Chemiluminescent Reagent Mcla., Nathan Boland
Honors Theses
A flow injection system using the chemiluminescent reagent 2-methyl-6-(4methoxyphenyl)- 3,7-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-3-one (MCLA) was used to quantify aqueous concentrations of superoxide. Stock solutions of superoxide were produced by photolysis of a solution of 2-propanol and benzophenone. The concentration of superoxide was quantified in the stock solutions by direct measurement of the absorbance at 240 nm. Quantified additions of superoxide to the flow injection analysis system reacted with MCLA at pH 5.1 demonstrated a detection limit of 0.074 nM superoxide. Selective superoxide detection was confirmed by pH-dependent decay of superoxide, which was in excellent agreement with published rates.
Metal Ion Stabilization Of G-Tetrads Containing 6-Thioguanosine, Julia Drees
Metal Ion Stabilization Of G-Tetrads Containing 6-Thioguanosine, Julia Drees
Honors Theses
As alternative structures to the double helix, G-tetrads are thought to occur in DNA with many repeating deoxyguanosines (dG). These tetrads have one dG on each corner of a plane and can stack into tetraplexes that can be aptamers and may be found in telomeres. G-tetrads are destabilized by incorporation of 6-thiodeoxyguanosine (?sdG). Addition of metal ions that bind sulfur may stabilize these ?sdG-tetrads. We have carried out a survey of metal ion titrations into ?sG. Stable ?sG:MD? complexes were found for Hg2? (2:1), Cd2? (4:1), Ag2? (0.7:1) and Pt2? (thought to be 2:1). UV/Visible spectrophotometry indicates that G-tetrads containing …
Characterization Of A Non-Ribosomal Peptide From Agrobacterium Tumefaciens, Graham Strub
Characterization Of A Non-Ribosomal Peptide From Agrobacterium Tumefaciens, Graham Strub
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The current efforts underway to sequence the genome of Agrobacterium tumefaciens have led to the discovery of a large region of DNA (52kb) with a strong homology to several polyketide synthetase genes. This was a matter of great interest to the Agrobacterium project; no current literature documents the production of a polyketide or non:iibosomal peptide from Agrobacterium. Furthermore, the multi-domain enzymes coded by these polyketide synthetase genes in other bacterial species are responsible for synthesizing several toxins, many which act as antibiotic agents {8, 9, 12, 16). This was also of great interest, since Agrobacterium is not known to produce …
Increasing Attendance At Voluntary Academic Tutoring Sessions On A Large University, Meghan Sadler
Increasing Attendance At Voluntary Academic Tutoring Sessions On A Large University, Meghan Sadler
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High attrition rates have become an impetus for colleges and universities to develop programs to help students during the first years of their education. Various services such as supplemental instruction, tutoring, testing, counseling, college success seminars, and remedial help are offered to help students be successful in their university studies. While these services may be offered, encouraging students to voluntarily attend these sessions is a problem. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of prompts on improving the attendance at voluntary content tutoring sessions at a large Midwestern University. The participants were college students enrolled in any course that …
Politics For The People: The Significance Of Austrian National Identity In The Rise Of The Fpo, Laura A. Jeltema
Politics For The People: The Significance Of Austrian National Identity In The Rise Of The Fpo, Laura A. Jeltema
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No abstract available.
An Analysis Of The Past, Present, And Future Of Title Ix In Intercollegiate Athletics Through Various Case Studies, Specifically Western Michigan University, Tara L. Becker
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Although collegiate athletics i only a small portion of Title IX, it has been the most widely discussed and controversial part of the law to implement. It seems that colleges and universities have had the most trouble complying with the specifics of the law. However, they have made great strides since the days of the predominantly male world of collegiate sports in the past. This paper examines historical controversies, and takes a closer look at the impact of Title IX at Western Michigan University.
Study Of The Effects Of Co2(G) On The Fe(Ii)-Luminol Chemiluminescence System: Application To Ultra-Trace Analysis Of Fe(Ii), Sara Beth Lovitz
Study Of The Effects Of Co2(G) On The Fe(Ii)-Luminol Chemiluminescence System: Application To Ultra-Trace Analysis Of Fe(Ii), Sara Beth Lovitz
Honors Theses
The Fe(II)-catalyzed oxidation of luminol has been a well-accepted chemiluminescence method for the trace and ultra-trace analysis of Fe(II) and Fe(III) in natural waters. Investigation into this chemiluminescence system has shown that COlg) is essential to Fe-catalyzed luminol chemiluminescence. In absence of CO2(g) there is no chemiluminescent signal. These reactions worked well in the past because CO2 is present in most laboratory H20 supplies. Intentional saturation of CO2 results in a 5-fold increase for this conventional system. We propose a mechanism for CO 2(g) enhancement that includes formation of a CO2-superoxide intermediate, which serves as the oxidant of luminol to …
Exploratory Chemistry In Route To Aromatic Natural Products, Nicholas P. Bizier
Exploratory Chemistry In Route To Aromatic Natural Products, Nicholas P. Bizier
Honors Theses
The focus of this research was the synthesis of two natural products, 1-methyl-s-(1,2,2-trimethy1cyclopentyl)-benzene (formally cuparene), and 3-(1,2dimethylcyclopenty1)-5-methylbenzene-l,2-diol (formally herbertene diol). Cuparene possesses anti-fungal and anti-arthritic properties. This molecule has been the target of a number of syntheses. Herbertene diol, a natural product itself, represents one retrosynthetic step back from mastigophorane; a compound isolated form the liverwort Mastigophora diaclolades. Mastigophorane has been shown to have neural network forming capabilities and has warranted complete synthetic efforts. Through the same chemistry involve in the formation of cuparene, we sought a route to herbertene diol in two steps. We report a successful route to …
Synthetic Approach To Hexaoxa[6]Peristylanes. A Novel Ddq-Induced Oxidative Rearrangement, Douglas Arthur Otte
Synthetic Approach To Hexaoxa[6]Peristylanes. A Novel Ddq-Induced Oxidative Rearrangement, Douglas Arthur Otte
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The structural beauty and interesting bonding properties of polycyclic cage compounds have been a source of fascination to many chemists. In this work, progress toward the synthesis of large oxabowl systems, such as hexaoxa[6]peristylane and its derivative dipbenylhexaoxa[6)peristylane, is described. Thus, the adduct obtained from the cycloaddition of maleic anhydride and cyc!ooctatetraene is converted into key dicarbonyl intermediates. Subsequently, the ozonolysis of these intermediates is carried out in order to generate hexaoxa(6)peristylane as well as diphenylhexaoxa[6]peristylane. Molecular modeling studies, performed at the semi-empirical level, are also described.
Teaching Ethics At The Primary Level, Joseph R. Sanok
Teaching Ethics At The Primary Level, Joseph R. Sanok
Honors Theses
Over the last century, the teaching of ethics in primary schools has changed greatly. The greatest influence upon public schools has been the shift in parents' attitudes towards teaching ethics in the school setting. Parents have progressively wanted to have more control over their child's ethical learning, thus becoming more critical of the teaching of ethics within public schools. This has led to greater input from parents. Christian ethics had long been the yardstick for ethical teachings, although in 1962 in the Engel v. Vitale case, school prayer was ruled unconstitutional, removing Christian views from the school setting. As a …
Respiratory Therapists' Role In Special Procedures, Desi Dennis
Respiratory Therapists' Role In Special Procedures, Desi Dennis
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No abstract provided.
Cultural Impacts On Language Uses: Comparing And Contrasting Chinese And United States Cultures, Kim Edwards
Cultural Impacts On Language Uses: Comparing And Contrasting Chinese And United States Cultures, Kim Edwards
Honors Theses
Cultural differences found within language uses are explored, comparing and contrasting Chinese (Mandarin) and American (English) cultures and languages with the objective of promoting better understanding and awareness between peoples. Three parts of language are examined: vocabulary, written language, and methods of communication. Previous results are expanded upon through research tools including cultural films and results from both a survey and a focus group. The discussion of findings is concluded with suggestions for further research.
Determination Of The Wavelength Dependence On The Metal Catalyzed Degradation Of The Herbicide Atrazine, Timothy Bertram
Determination Of The Wavelength Dependence On The Metal Catalyzed Degradation Of The Herbicide Atrazine, Timothy Bertram
Honors Theses
Since the advent of modern herbicide use in the early twentieth century, researchers have been plagued with the obvious problem of herbicide disposal. Most herbicides are specifically designed to resist natural degradation processes so that they can remain effective in the field for a substantial amount of time. In addition, they are also made water soluble so that they can be easily applied to crops. Finally, they are specifically produced to kill undesirable plant species in the quickest and often crudest fashions. Due to these specific properties herbicides pose a general threat to other organisms living in the same geographic …
Environmental Effects Of Economic Sanctions: The Cuban Experience, Amanda Carucci
Environmental Effects Of Economic Sanctions: The Cuban Experience, Amanda Carucci
Honors Theses
Cuba has pervaded U.S. consciousness for several decades. For nearly fifty years the United States has continuously threatened and feared one of our closest neighbors. Lawmakers have fretted over the stubbornness of its communist leadership. Though the longevity and persistence of Fidel Castro's rule might be an understandable concern for U.S. policyrnakers, there are several other issues apparent within the island which are certainly worthy of our attention. The highways are adorned with colorful billboards praising the communist government and Fidel Castro exudes pride and confidence during each of his public appearances. Yet beneath this poorly constructed veneer, the country …
Engaged Learning In A Secondary Science Classroom, Holly Rubach
Engaged Learning In A Secondary Science Classroom, Holly Rubach
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No abstract provided.
Reactions To Failure In Gender Non-Traditional Occupations, Wendy S. Kelly
Reactions To Failure In Gender Non-Traditional Occupations, Wendy S. Kelly
Honors Theses
People are often called upon to make decisions about someone with whom they are unfamiliar. While not always the norm, in a business situation, managers frequently base those decisions on information presented to them by a third party. This study was an attempt to ascertain whether participants in the role of manager would punish female stimulus persons who fail at a masculine occupation, and if they would be reluctant to hire another female to the same masculine job. The occupations of nurse and pilot were used as traditionally female and male occupations, respectively. Participants read scenarios and assumed the role …
Effects Of Caffeine And Lateralized Emotional Distractors On Vigilance Performance, Tara L. Worley
Effects Of Caffeine And Lateralized Emotional Distractors On Vigilance Performance, Tara L. Worley
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Caffeine is the most popular psychotropic drug (Smith & Tola, 1998) and is known to be used for its stimulating effects (Benowitz, 1990) as well as its enhancing effects on sustained attention (Smith, 1994, & Rusted, 1994). Effects of caffeine on attention and performance tasks have been studied quite extensively. Results have varied, but caffeine has generally been found to enhance attention and improve performance. An aspect yet to be studied is the effects of caffeine on vigilance performance given emotionally distracting stimuli. The focus of this paper is on the effects of caffeine on vigilance performance as well as …
Lsat Lunacy: Before And After The "Big Day", Patricia L. Hurt
Lsat Lunacy: Before And After The "Big Day", Patricia L. Hurt
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No abstract provided.