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A Study Of Nine Elderly Tenants In A Program For Assistance In Living And Drug And Food Interaction, Jane Mcintosh Thompson

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Nine elderly tenants living independently in a retirement complex in their apartment in a program for the frail elderly were studied.

This study consisted of interviews of various professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and an executive director; conversations with the tenants, their families, and aides working with the tenants; reading numerous articles and books; announced and unannounced visits to nursing homes, hospitals, and a facility for the handicapped; conversations with some of the residents and staff during the visits; observations of the elderly in the apartment and facilities visited; concluding with a brief study of the medications taken …

A Qualitative Study Of The Experience Of Breast Cancer Surgery: How Women Cope And What They Need, Malone Aderholt

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This is a study of the internal and external experiences of women who have been breast surgery patients and have been forced to make adjustments in many areas of their lives. The study focused on the necessity of the breast cancer patient to face life in an altered state , which affects her physical , social, emotional and sexual well-being , as well as confronting her with the issues of death and dying.

The methodology employed in t his study was qualitative. Information was solicited through the use of informal personal interviews conducted by the researcher . A single one …

A Theoretical Model For Pre-Bereavement Counseling With Hospice Families And Research Into Its Implications Regarding Prevention Of Complicated Mourning, Elise Suzanne Miller

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The proposal for research outlined herein is designed as a method of meeting the emotional needs of hospice patients and their families as they endure one of the most stressful situations in which any family can find itself. It proposes a heretofore untried course of pre-bereavement family counseling and then proposes a research model which may determine whether such intervention can positively affect the relative health of the family members during the period of mourning following the death of the patient. Included is a specific outline of the possible course the pre-bereavement counseling should take as well as a thoroughly …

Implementation Of A Management Information System, Suzanne Margaret Moran

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This project presents a history of occupational medicine and workers' compensation laws in the United States as a prelude to discussing the development of computer systems in occupational health. The history of a private corporate health service is outlined and the development of a management information system for that corporate health service is discussed. A computer instruction manual developed for the management information system is included. The results of an evaluation of the billing system, a major component of the management information system, indicate that the majority of the clients of the corporate health service are pleased with the system.

An Assessment Of A Black Community: Stress Effects Relating To Hypertension, Patricia Edwards Parrish

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The north side of St. Louis was chosen by the author for many reasons. Perhaps the most important reason is the many stressors within the black community which attribute to health problems such as hypertension. Not only is hypertension more prevalent in blacks than whites, but it is also more severe (Butcher & Allen, Dec. 1989). The vital statistics indicate that the mortality risk in black patients with hypertension is approximately two to six times more than in whites.

Some other reasons for its selection are: This community, according to the Sixth District Police Department (Personal Communication, Jan., 1989), is …

Gender Preferences: The New Generation, Denise Kimberly Steele-Harl

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Men and women between the ages of 18 and 29 were the subjects of a study designed to explore their gender preferences for their children , to examine the stated reasons for the preferences, and to consider the implications of these attitudes for the subjects and society as a whole . Four-hundred and forty- three respondents completed a one- page questionnaire addressing these issues and requesting data regarding sex, age , and marital status . The results were then compared to those of previous studies focusing on the issue of gender preference from the 1950s and 1970s. The new generation …

Agency Clustering: A Method To Survive The 1990'S As A Small Independent Insurance Agency, Donald L. Klein

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This thesis will focus on the study of the small independent insurance agent and a method to survive in the 1990's.

The small independent insurance agency is faced with a number of problems which may jeopardize the future existence of the independent system as we know it today. These concerns include: lack of market availability; higher premium volumes required by the insurance companies; intense competition from direct writers, captive agents, and national brokerage houses; increased office and operating expenses; and a perpetuation plan £or the business in the event of death, disability or retirement.

Many agents feel that in order …

The Effects Of Health Promotion On Heart Disease In A Law Enforcement Agency, Scott Anthony Eacret

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This paper demonstrates the validity or health promotion programs in the work place in the areas or health risk factors and health status. It concentrated on the effect that health promotion programs have on heart disease.

The Surgeon General suggests that institutions (e.g., schools, medical settings, and workplaces should provide the time, physical facilities, and behavioral programs that lead to increased participation at low levels or physical activity and to more vigorous exercise activity.

Some indicators that would be useful in convincing corporate managements to commit resources to health promotional projects would be reduction in absenteeism, improvements in staff members …

Mechanical Properties Of Polymeric Packaging Films After Radiation Sterilization, Viriya Pungthong

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The use of radiation as a sterilization process is increasing. The well-developed technology of the radiation sterilization as applied to medical devices has assured the food industry that the process is reliable. Due to the food industry's possibility of widespread use, it is especially crucial that an appropriate packaging material be chosen so that its integrity is maintained after irradiation. This is because the commercial food packaging process carries products through more rigorous paths and channels than medical supplies. Many polymers used in the medical field show various degrees of degradation after radiation exposure, which can be determined either by …

Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Engineering And Design, Kurt Kuegler

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The object of this Design Project was to learn and demonstrate the engineering and design of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems. This was done in two parts. The first part was the design project. The design project consisted of designing the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for a three story office building. The second part discusses the theoretical aspects of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems which are used in the design project.

Time Puzzle, Deborah Beyer

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Automated Knowledge Acquisition Tool For Identification Of Generic Tasks, Arlene J. Buck

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Recent research in the Knowledge Acquisition (KA) field, centers on defining a formal methodology for the KA process. This research includes the following goals: automating the KA process to decrease the KA time constraint; applying psychological techniques to extract the underlying structure of the expert's knowledge; and defining expertise in terms of "generic tasks" to yield possible knowledge organizations and strategies for the implementation of the expert system. This thesis provides an overview of the benefits and concerns of an automated KA system, psychological scaling techniques as they apply to KA, and the relevance of generic tasks. A generic task …

San Luis Rey In The Nineteenth Century: Its People, Institutions And Events, Robert Ernest Melbourne

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Anyone interested in the history of San Luis Rey will soon realize that the San Luis Rey of the nineteenth century was a region of considerable expanse. The Mission of San Luis Rey de Francia, which was just getting on solid footing at the beginning of 1800, established ranchos for the raising of cattle, sheep and grain that provided the revenue to sustain the Mission and most of the food for the nearly three thousand Indian residents. These ranchos, which included gardens and orchards of varying sizes, extended from the Rancho Agua Hedionda in the south to Rancho Santa Margarita …

Aqueous Absorption Of Nox Induced By Sodium Chlorite Oxidation, Chen-Lu Yang

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Aqueous scrubbing in alkaline media for the removal of nitrogen oxides (NO_x) from flue gases using NaClO₂ as an oxidant is being investigated in the Chemical Engineering Department of New Jersey Institute of Technology. This thesis presents the findings of an experimental program that was conducted to estimate the capability of NaClO₂ aqueous solution to oxidize insoluble NO to soluble NO₂ in order to increase its solubility and thus prevent NO_x emission from entering the atmosphere from flue gases emitted by municipal incinerators or power plants.

The key findings of this program are:

* …

College Admissions Videos And Viewbooks, Dennis L. Weiser

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This study, "College Admission Videos and Viewbooks" by Dennis L. Weiser, explores the evolving role of promotional materials in the recruitment strategies of private colleges during the 1980s. As private institutions face increasing financial pressures and competition, admissions departments have adopted sophisticated marketing tactics to attract and retain students. The paper examines how viewbooks and admission videos are utilized to influence prospective students’ decisions, emphasizing the importance of reputation, presentation, and message clarity.

Weiser introduces the GET model—Gifts, Endowments, and Tuition—as the financial foundation of private colleges and underscores the critical function of admissions in sustaining institutional viability. The study …

Employer Supported Childcare, Mark James Winstel

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One of the more progressive types of employee benefits a company can offer to its work force is that consisting of child care.

While more and more businesses are getting into the concern, still only 10% to 15% of all firms have such a package to give their employees. There appear to be many advantages to having a benefits offering. Studies have determined there would be a reduction in absenteeism and turnover, improved hiring and recruitment, and even better productivity, to name a few.

Today, the typical family of the male wage earner with spouse and kids at home has …

Designing To Increase User Acceptance Of Respiratory Protection, David Abkowitz

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Mysterium Tremendum Et Fascinans, Babette Augustin Gabriele

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Process Modelling Of The Nitration Of Toluene, Nitin K. Shah

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The thesis on the process modelling of the nitration process focuses specifically on the product separation of the nitrated aromatic material from the reactor and - wash section of the process. Included in the text is an overview of the main process steps associated with the production of para and ortho-nitrotoluene. The critical issues concerning the reaction of nitric acid and toluene were summerized, and resulted in this subject being deferred for future work.

The separation of the isomers into pure components is an important. part of the MNT process because of the close high boiling points of the isomeric …

Thermal Decomposition Of Chlorobenzene Reaction With Hydrogen And Oxygen Mixture In An Atmosphere, Chun-Chen Yang

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The thermal reactions of chlorobenzene in hydrogen and oxygen mixtures were studied in tubular flow reactors at 1 atmosphere total pressure. Experiments were carried out in flow reactors of varied diameter for determining effects of different surface to volume ratios. Residence times ranged from 0.03 to 2.5 seconds and temperature was varied over a range of 560 - 660 °C. The 02/H2 ratios ranged from 1% to 5%.

It was found that the conversion of chlorobenzene in hydrogen and oxygen mixtures increased with both temperature and residence time. The oxidation of chlorobenzene also occurred more rapidly when oxygen concentraction was …

Self-Efficacy And Motivation : An Unexplored Relationship, Elizabeth Angela Dixon

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There is a need for models of motivation which emphasize individual differences. Many studies cited in the literature indicate that differences in personality influence work performance, and the way individuals react to various job stimuli. As such, research efforts should be directed towards examining the interaction between specific personality traits such as self-efficacy and motivation. When studies of this nature are conducted, motivational strategies aimed at improving performance, can be designed with more attention to individual differences.

Organization Design And Development, Chang-Wang Chen

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As our knowledge of the behavioral science continues to increase, so also does our use of that knowledge. One of the most rapidly expanding fields in the development and application of behavioral science knowledge is organization development (OD). Not only are the behavioral sciences receiving more attention in all types of organizations, but many different countries are also becoming more involved in the human aspects of work. The innovations undertaken by McDonald's and Yamazaki Baking in the area of job enrichment is one indication of such interest.

Human needs are changing rapidly, as is the world itself. In terms of …

Small Business Management : A Case Study In Taiwan, Lilly Chin

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In this research, a case study concerning small business management was conducted in Taiwan, Republic of China.

Taylor's theory, Cost Accounting System and Japanese Quality Control methods were practiced in a real situation of Taiwan manufacture. The advantages and disadvantages of their use were evaluated.

Besides, it was found that the major problems facing small business in Taiwan were:

(1) Lack of sufficient professional knowledge for the policy makers.

(2) Shortage of business planning.

(3) Insufficiency of legal knowledge of international business

(4) Waste of material and labor.

In addition, differences and similarities between small business in Taiwan and in …

Computerize Data Information For Architecture Design, Syau-Yi Yu

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Computer-aided architectural design is technically and commercially feasible yet experience in the architectural profession to date is paradoxical. Many who apply computers to architecture appear satisfied but the tangible benefits are seldom obvious and even where computers are used in firms it is not done to the fullest potential. Contents of this thesis are an attempt to help architecture better utilize the advantages of computer applications.To do this it is important to examine two question: what is design and what is the computer? They are similar yet distinct. Architectural design is a special kind of problem solving process; an information …

Hplc Analysis Of Pah And Selected Substituted Derivatives In Waste Incinerator Emission Particles. Section I. Analysis Of Uptake Of Bap By Earthworms Living In Bap-Contaminated Soils. Section Ii, Chin-Fang Juang

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAH ) are quite persistent and some of them are potent carcinogens in mammals. They have been found in many environmental media including air, water, soil, fly ash, sediment, sewage sludge, food and plants. This thesis is a study of PAH sampled from incinerator emissim particulates, air, soil, and earthworms raised in artificially contaminated soil.

In Section I, a method is described for the analysis of PAH, nitro-PAH and quinones extracted from filters and detected by HPLC. They were collected on particulate filters which were sampled using the EPA Modified Method 5 regime from incinerator emissions. …

Design Facility Utilizing Vdts, Glenn E. Enderby

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Overview, Angela Delaura

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Liberation: Design That Liberates Rather Than Handicaps Us, M. Amelia Kennedy

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In my studies to become an industrial designer I have placed the strongest emphasis on two specific concerns: the design of products that support safe human activity (ergonomics), and the design of products that are accessible to physically impaired people. During this time I have been struck by the fact that these two concerns are always discussed separately, as if they had distinct applications in design that never related. The underlying assumption is that the general population and the the physically impaired are mutually exclusive groups. For this thesis project I set out to challenge that assumption by finding design …

Continental Ceramics At Auction: A Statistical Analysis Of The Effects Of Property Designations Upon Final Sale Price, Margaret Scott Wallace

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This study, Continental Ceramics at Auction: A Statistical Analysis of the Effects of Property Designations Upon Final Sale Price by Margaret Scott Wallace, explores the relationship between auction catalogue property designations and the final sale prices of 18th-century continental ceramics. Conducted as part of the Master of Valuation Sciences program at Lindenwood College, the research focuses specifically on sales held by Sotheby’s and Christie’s in New York between 1984 and 1986.

The central hypothesis posits that identifying the seller—especially when associated with prestige or recognizability—positively influences the auction outcomes. The study utilizes statistical methodologies, including crosstabulations and regression analysis, to …

Thermal Desorption Of Hazardous And Toxic Organic Compounds, Manuel S. Nolau

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The purpose of this thesis is to study the thermal desorption behavior of toxic organic compounds, specifically o-xylene, p-xylene, ethyl benzene, p-chlorotoluene, and anthracene, from soil with respect to temperature and time, and to develop a mathematical model that will describe this desorption behavior. The model will allow prediction of the concentration of an organic contaminant in commercial soil desorption system over time given a known set of parameters of the specific chemical as well as flow rate and temperature. For this purpose, two sets of experiments were done: These are identified as 1. Thermal desorption and 2. plug flow …