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The Graphic Design History Archive Project, Catherine Elkin

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Designs a feasibility study regarding a history archive at Rochester Institute of Technology. Involves the development of an image for the archive, research of other archives and other graphic design applications

Spectral Analysis Of Multi-Spindle Machining Heads, Allan R. Wells

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Vibration analysis can be extremely useful in predictive/ preventative maintenance. In this investigation, multi-spindle machining heads were analyzed using equipment from Technology for Energy Corporation. A spectral analysis program was also written in order to better understand black box results provided by commercial software. Three case studies indicate that gear mesh frequencies, bearing noise, and the natural frequencies of spindles and shafts represent the majority of the peaks found in the frequency spectrum for multi-spindle heads. These frequencies were calculated analytically and then identified in each frequency spectrum. The results show that in many cases the gear mesh frequencies are …

An Occam2 Implementation Of Prolog, Manjula Motwani

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Prolog has been widely recognized as a powerful programming language for artificial intelligence. It was also chosen as a kernel language for the Japanese Fifth Generation Project. The project is a large scale effort to initiate a new generation of computing. Due to the wide range of applications that Prolog has, many methods have been developed for extracting parallelism from standard Prolog in order to achieve faster execution on a multiprocessor. This project designs an execution model for Prolog, which attempts to exploit the parallelism mainly at the argument level through the unification operation. The model consisting of a number …

A Study Of The Effects Of A Career Counseling Seminar On Self-Efficacy In Displaced Homemakers, Mary B. Knopf

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The purpose of this study was to investigate issues relevant to divorced displaced homemakers and to measure the effects of a career counseling seminar (Seminar for Success) on levels of self-efficacy. The design was Quasi-experimental pretest-post test with a nonequivalent control group. The control group consisted of 30 adult female students attending Lindenwood College (Masters of Counseling Program) in June, 1994. Levels of self-efficacy were tested and re-tested with a one week interval between testings with no intervention. The experimental group included 30 adult females attending "Seminar for Success" at Florissant Valley and Meramac Community Colleges in St.Louis, Missouri in …

Age And Gender Differences In The Effect Of Divorce On Children, Maureen P. Knox

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The differences in the effect of divorce on children were examined. The researcher specifically looked at the difference in the two variables of age and gender to determine if parental divorce had more of an impact on one sex than the other, and/or on a child of one age group compared to a child of a different age group. Seventy-nine divorced, un-remarried mothers completed a forty-two item questionnaire which assessed if the parental divorce impacted the child and if so in what manner. The children discussed in the questionnaire responses ranged in age from three to seventeen years old. There …

A Fund Raising Program For An Under Or Non Insured Critically Ill Child, John O'Mara Thompson

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Research shows that fund raising for public or private uses has existed for centuries. Since the 1900's, fund raising efforts have become more organized with specific goals, plans, and time limits, yet they still generally serve the public and not individuals.

Life saving medical treatments that were once regarded as experimental are now readily available yet are not without financial constraints. Unfortunately, the very people who need health insurance to support such treatments find themselves unable to get insurance at any price. Thus, an urgent need for fund raising by private families to finance non compensated health care bills are …

Labor Unions: Losing Ground To Non-Union Rivals, Gary R. Watson

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This paper will begin with an overview of the development of trade unions in the United States construction industry. It will discuss the development of various labor organizations, labor laws, and their effect on construction trade unions.

Based on these developments, trade unions' rise to tremendous power was rapid. With power came large wage increases and benefit packages. Jurisdictional lines were strictly adhered to. Because owners were forced to operate with cost constraints, trade unions were beginning to negotiate themselves out of a job.

The major point of this paper will be the ramifications of these developments as it affects …

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator And Marital Satisfaction: Similarity And Complementarity, Glenda Sue Sullentrup

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Many personality variables determine marital satisfaction. According to Myers theory (1993), couples are more likely to experience marital satisfaction if the spouses share similarity on the second preference of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI], the sensing-intuition [S-N] index. In contrast, Keirsey and Bates (1984) proposed that opposite MBTI types attract, but opposite temperaments do not. The purpose of this study was to determine whether similarity (having the same preference on the S-N index, or the same temperament) or complementarity (having opposite preferences on the S-N index, or opposite temperaments) was related to marital satisfaction among couples. Thirty-one white married couples …

Mother-Daughter Rapport And Its Relationship To The Daughter's Self-Esteem, Deborah L. Stilwell-Boyer

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The relationship between mother-daughter rapport and the daughter's self-esteem was examined for 36 women. All participants were women who volunteered to complete the Mother-Daughter Rapport Index and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. The only requirement for a woman to participate in the study was that the subject's mother had to be living. Where it was predicted that there would be no relationship between quality of mother-daughter rapport and daughter's self-esteem, it was found that there was a relationship between the two. Where quality of mother-daughter rapport increased, the daughter's self-esteem also increased. Where quality of mother-daughter rapport decreased, the daughter's self-esteem …

An Analysis Of Management Philosophies: The Economic Benefits Of Job Enrichment And Proactive Management Techniques, William C. Slizewski

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This thesis examines the various managerial philosophies active in the American corporate environment in the late 1900's, their roots, and diverse influences. The management philosophies employed by an organization greatly influences the perceptions held by that organization's employees, the public, and other firms.

In recent years many management "gurus" have touted their programs as the key to the establishment of profitable managerial procedures. While a few programs have succeeded in turning organizations around, some enterprises are still in the development stage of their newfound philosophies and time will tell whether or not the programs will be successful. And then there …

Howell's Prairie...A Tnt Legacy, Larry Dean Ruebling

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In 1940, the U. S. Government acquired approximately 18,000 acres of land, known as Howell's Prairie, located in St. Charles County, Missouri. Before the ink dried on the purchase contracts and before the government made payment for the land, construction on a TNT/DNT (explosives) plant began. This 35 minute documentary tells about the history of the area, the story behind the acquisition of the property and the impact of the acquisition on the former land owners and residents.

The history of Howell's Prairie from the early 1800s through 1940 is an important part of the land acquisition story. The roots …

Tenured And Non-Tenured Teachers: Teacher Concern Inventory Rankings, Woodrow Garry Martin

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This work explored the relationship between stress as assessed by the TCI for tenured and non- tenured public school teachers. Fifty six rural public school teachers, grades K-12, voluntarily participated in the study . Thirty- six were tenured teachers and 20 were non- tenured . The Teacher Concern Inventory (TCI) was administered once to the participants . The average scale score for tenured and non-tenured teachers' scores were ranked according to t he test's ten subscales. Analysis using Kendall's Tau indicated that there was a significant relationship in rankings regarding job-related stress .

The Divestiture Of At&T: Financial Benefit Or Financial Harm To Its Owners, Marla S. Martin

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This thesis examines the history of AT&T, the divestiture of its operating companies in 1984 and the subsequent impact on the parent company, its offspring and the telecommunications industry. The focus is on the impact to AT&T's original owners.

The Bell Telephone Company which spawned AT&T was formed in 1877 with Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone. AT&T became the largest telephone company in the world and one of the most powerful economic forces within the United States. However, over the course of its history, it fought three separate antitrust suits filed by the U. S . Justice Department …

Developing A Curriculum For Studies Of Native North Americans, Lynda Marie Means

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The purpose of this project is to introduce, to a student at a University level, the Natives of North America. It is only through an in depth study of a people that one might truly know them and understand their ways. One way in which to accomplish this is through implementing a curriculum of North American Studies. The following is an example of such a curriculum proposed for the LCIE Program at Lindenwood College.

Chapter One introduces the reasoning and personal insights that brought this proposal to fruition. It contains personal background and discusses the need for such a class …

A Plan To Integrate Cockpit Resource Management Into Training Programs Of Non-Automated, Transport Category Aircraft, C. H. Meyerholtz Jr.

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Pilot error has been listed frequently as the probable cause of aircraft accidents. In most cases this does not refer to an error in piloting skills, but rather an error in judgment or inept use of resources available to the pilot. Researchers found that the skills required to effectively use all resources and encourage a team spirit in the cockpit had not been sufficiently developed. Further, according to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, these resource management skills are just as necessary as flying skills in order to effect safe flight. In the mid-1970's, cockpit resource …

An Analysis Of Outsourcing And A Comprehensive Guideline To A Successful Transaction And A Smooth Transition, Robert H. Moss

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Information Services (IS) outsourcing is a new industry. Beginning in the late 1980's, corporations began to view the in-house IS departments as being excessively expensive due to the difficulty in controlling costs, the constantly changing technology, and a general unfamiliarity with inner workings of the systems and processes that made IS delivery work. Other corporations began to see that this niche could be filled by establishing large processing centers and selling the capacity to those corporations whose core businesses did not include IS and to those who believed costs could be reduced by simply getting out of the IS business. …

A Practical Guide To The New Journalism, Marcus J. Pasternack

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My thesis should consist of two bodies of work. The first, an analysis of several writing styles, both fictional and non-fictional, that are common in the current marketplace. The second part would consist of essays involving characteristics of these style. Obviously, there will have to be stylistic similarities among these styles to provide cohesion, as of this writing, however, I'm not sure what they would be. this should become clear when the actual selection of "works for study'' is made.

The overall purpose of this project would be a study for the practical application of writing as a viable source …

How To Survive Your First Year As The...Cheerleading Coach, Molly M. Maes-Hamer

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Interscholastic activities are intended to supplement the secondary curricular program. These activities can provide the student with educational experiences and learning outcomes that contribute toward the development of good citizenship. This can be accomplished only when the emphasis is placed upon teaching "through school activities." Interscholastic activities can be justified only when this is a primary philosophy and purpose.

Cheerleaders are a very important component of the interscholastic program. Being a cheerleader is a privilege and honor. Cheerleaders should be the school's most effective student leaders. They have the responsibility to serve as a support group for the various interscholastic …

The Significance Of Adult Day Care, Jacqueline Crittenden Tisdale

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This paper discusses the significance of adult day care. Adult day care services are greatly under-publicized. The need to recognize and promote this service is the focus of this paper. Adult day care provides an invaluable service to the elderly and caregivers of the elderly. The literature supports the importance, benefits, and justification of adult day care. Types of models and various services are described. Results of a survey conducted to determine strengths, concerns in management of programs, fees, etc., and activities observed at four adult day care centers are discussed.

Using Public Relations To Effectively Communicate A Desired Corporate Image Of The United States Postal Service, Dianne Holloway Williams

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The United States Postal Service is a 219 year old American institution that for the majority of those years enjoyed the approval and confidence of the American people. Now, newspaper articles regularly ask whether this public service would be better managed as a private industry.

Sometime after World War II Americans began to lose faith in big business and in the government. The Postal Service was included among those institutions that began to lose public trust. More recently, numerous news reports point to an agency delivering poor service through unconcerned, perhaps even violent employees . This general distrust of government …

Managing The Diverse Workforce, Kevin W. Williamson

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This thesis will focus on the changes that are occurring in the composition of the population of the U.S. - how diverse it has become - and diversity's impact on the U.S. business entity.

Research has indicated that the largest percentage of new growth in the labor market will minorities and women. By the year 2000 the workforce will become more heterogeneous from a race, skill and experience standpoint. With the population of the U.S. shrinking, the pool from which employers have to select prospective employees from is also shrinking. The issue is employer demand. Companies that strive to remain …

Senior Wellness Prescription, Theresa Schnabel James

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The St. Joseph Health Center and St. Joseph Hospital West mission statement commissions the Hospital to be an advocate for, and agent of change in the community health-care system, and to provide a holistic health-care philosophy to the community. The Hospital's goal is to promote the health and well-being of the community by delivering effective institutional services.

Service to the community is at the philosophical core of St. Joseph Health Center and St. Joseph Hospital West. The Hospital will serve by becoming a leading provider of health-care. It will meet the needs of the patients and the community by providing …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Settlement Process In The Securities Industry, Woody D. Johnson

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This thesis will focus on the settlement process in the securities industry and the different methods and frequencies by which securities firms disburse payments to their customers.

Many brokerage firms have realized the value of technological advancements in cash management services and have invested large dollars in their systems capabilities to remain competitive . Other firms do not have the resources to invest in such systems. To stay competitive, many firms are now looking at customer service, focusing on customer payments as a marketing tool.

Historically, securities firms exploited the financial success in their customers' accounts to offset the lack …

Hotel Front Desk Management And The Role Of Information Technologies, Michael A. Jarzewiak

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This thesis will focus on Hotel Front Desk Management and the role of Information Technologies.

Recently, with the advancement of information systems, the hotel industry is changing as necessary. Property Management Systems--known in the hospitality field as PMS--have changed the way hotels operate.

Other technologies discussed are keyless lock systems, and computerized time card systems, along with other high-tech systems.

The major concern of this thesis is to research various Property Management Systems and to see what is the most important criteria hotel executives or operators seek before implementation.

Perceptions In Color And Light, Judith Ann Richardson

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An artist creates to communicate ideas with others. Creating art involves study, practice and perception. The media and materials used and the particular style of the artist are all integral to the discussion of art. While an analytical approach is necessary in any evaluation of art, just as important is the intuitive nature of the work.

The manner in which the artists perceives the world is a powerful instrument in his/her creations. Perception involves not merely the eyes, but all of the senses, as well as the intellect and the soul. This culminating project is the result of my intuitive, …

Child Care: A Contextual Study And Comparison Of Parental Anxiety At Corporate And Off Site Facilities, Patricia Turner Marsh

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The purpose of this study was to discuss some developmental aspects and trends in day care and to compare the anxiety levels between parents for whom the center was on the work site with those for whom the center was off the work site. The rationale for this study came from the suggestion in the literature that work site day care might be a viable solution to many difficulties dual income families encounter. Thirty-seven individual parents were sampled as they presented their children to a day care center at a hospital in a large midwestern city. The parents were from …

Networking And Disaster Planning As Influences On The Attitudes Of A Small Business After A Flood, Jennifer J. Bredell

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The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of disaster plans and communications networks on the level of optimism in small businesses after a riverine flood. Business survival under any conditions depends upon the application of resources to meet demands . A disaster simultaneously reduces available resources and increases demands upon businesses to such a degree that many fail. A number of factors have been shown to contribute to business survival after disaster . Managerial optimism, disaster plans, and prior contact with outside agencies have been identified as factors which are associated with improved business recovery and reconstruction. …

Renewing The Christian Contemplative Dimension Of Spirituality Through An Ancient Tradition Known Today As Centering Prayer, Joan Marie Young Bretthauer

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The purpose of this paper and documentary video is to present one particular aspect of the Christian contemplative tradition known today as centering prayer.

The topic is addressed by a brief review of ancient contemplation and meditative life styles as practiced by some of the major religions of the world. The focus is then narrowed to view the topic from the Roman Catholic perspective.

In the early Christian church (Roman Catholic) contemplation was the common goal of lay and religious life. 'This approach fell into disuse around the time of the Reformation, but has undergone a renewal in the last …

The Normal Physiological Aspects Of Aging As They Relate To Nurse Aid Care, Michele Corinne Allen

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The education of caregivers is essential to proper care. The retention of nurse aids in long-term care of the elderly can be enhanced by specific instruction in the physical aspects of aging as it relates to the required care. The educational level of nurse aids may not give them the perspective needed to interpret the changes they see taking place in the elderly. This paper provides some of that additional perspective.

Aging changes begin at the cellular level Cell tasks are specific and functional Aging effects changes in cell function and response with subsequent visible and experienced signs and symptoms …

The Development And Evolution Of A Self-Supporting, In-House Public Relations Program In The Rockwood School District, Jeff Arnett

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When the Rockwood School District implemented site-based management in 19 90, the change dramatically altered the district's overall communications program.

The responsibilities and funds to pay for requested services were given to each of Rockwood' s schools and departments. As a projects, which result, monies were formerly for communications budgeted to the communications department, were shifted to the individual school accounts. Site-based management had seemingly l eft the communications department with a reduced budget and the challenge of recovering the schools' money and maintaining their business.

What has evolved is a more effective program that also attempts to generate revenue …