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Statistical Mechanics Of Neural Networks And Combinatorial Optimization Problems, David L. Morabito

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Local learning neural networks have long been limited by their inability to store correlated patterns. A common parameter used to specify the capacity of a network is

Efficient Geographic Information Systems: Data Structures, Boolean Operations And Concurrency Control, James Sheng Min

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are crucial to the ability of govern mental agencies and business to record, manage and analyze geographic data efficiently. They provide methods of analysis and simulation on geographic data that were previously infeasible using traditional hardcopy maps. Creation of realistic 3-D sceneries by overlaying satellite imagery over digital elevation models (DEM) was not possible using paper maps. Determination of suitable areas for construction that would have the fewest environmental impacts once required manual tracing of different map sets on mylar sheets; now it can be done in real time by GIS. Geographic information processing has significant …

Expert Systems In Typography, David B. Fisher

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Electronic publishing systems are providing authors with a tremendous amount of power formerly only available to printers: the choice of typographic design and layout. However, many authors use this power without the proper background, with potentially disastrous results. We have developed a prototype expert system that provides users of electronic publishing systems with the printer's knowledge in computer form in one narrow area of the publishing field to aid them in preparing their publications.

Word Hypothesis Of Phonetic Strings Using Hidden Markov Models, Jeffery W. Engbrecht

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This thesis investigates a stochastic modeling approach to word hypothesis of phonetic strings for a speaker independent, large vocabulary, continuous speech recognition system. The stochastic modeling technique used is Hidden Markov Modeling. Hidden Markov Models (HMM) are probabilistic modeling tools most often used to analyze complex systems. This thesis is part of a speaker independent, large vocabulary, continuous speech understanding system under development at the Rochester Institute of Technology Research Corporation. The system is primarily data-driven and is void of complex control structures such as the blackboard approach used in many expert systems. The software modules used to implement the …

Crt-Based Dialogs: Theory And Design, Jonathan Levine

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CRT (cathode ray tube) based, direct selection dialogs for computing machines and systems were apparently a cure for issues like ease of learning and ease of use. But unforeseen ~ and probably unforeseeable problems arose as increasingly sophisticated systems and dialogs were developed. This paper describes some of the emerging problems in CRT-based dialog design, develops theories about why they occur, and discusses potential solutions for them as a basis for future research. This investigation also provides a survey of the research into what makes programming and programming languages difficult, and what makes them simple.

Trek: A Real Time Multi-Player Game For Xerox Networked Workstations, John J. Kemp

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The objective of my thesis was to implement Trek, a multi-player real time space combat game, on the Xerox 8010 and 6085 Workstations. The goal of the game is for a player to place one or more of his starbases in all of the solar systems throughout the galaxy, and to prevent others from achieving this goal.

Penthesilea: Woman As Hero, George Totskas

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It is my intention to create a visual epic drama with a woman as its hero. This Female hero will go through a journey that will metaphorically correspond to points of conflict of womanhood (through the ages) with institutions of power. The viewer is called to interact with the artwork on an aesthetic level first. Then he/she is invited to explore the story line - a combination of the artwork. Finally, the viewer is challenged to interpret the drama by using the titles of each individual piece.

Inspections: Software Development Process For Building Defect Free Software Applied In A Small-Scale Software Development Environment, Patricia A. Sherwood

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Inspections is a software management technique designed to produce higher quality software and improve programmer productivity. These improvements are achieved through rigorous examination of the products in each phase of the software development life-cycle. While the process has generally been applied to large-scale mainframe projects, this research demonstrates successful implementation of inspections in a small-scale, micro-processor based software development project.

Exploiting Implicit Parallelism In Sparc Instruction Execution, Todd Michael Austin

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One way to increase the performance of a processing unit is to exploit implicit parallelism. Exploiting this parallelism requires a processor to dynamically select instructions in a serial instruction stream which can be executed in parallel. As operations are computed concurrently, an execution speedup will occur. This thesis studies how effectively implicit parallelism could be exploited in the Scalable Pro cessor Architecture (SPARC)[9], a reduced instruction set architecture developed by Sun Microsystems. First an analysis of SPARC instruction traces will determine the optimal speedup that would be realized by a processor with infinite resources. Next, an analytical model of a …

The Integration Of Marketing Concepts Within The Graphic Design Process, Michelle M. De Meyer

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Shift-Invariant Image Reconstruction Of Speckle-Degraded Using Bispectrum Estimation, Steven M. Wear

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Coherent speckle noise is modeled as a multiplicative noise process that has a negative exponential probability density function. Using a homomorphic transfor mation, this speckle noise is converted to a signal-independent, additive process. The speckled images are randomly jittered from frame-to-frame against a uniform background to simulate image motion and/or platform jitter. Multiple images are logarithmically transformed and ensemble averaged in the bispectral domain. The bispectrum ignores this image motion so no blurring results from the ensemble averaging. Object Fourier magnitude and phase information are also retained in the bispectrum so that the resultant image can be uniquely reconstructed. This …

The Effect Of Flexographic Printing On The Compression Strength Of Corrugated Shipping Containers, Michael Reese Eyre, Nancy Kaczor

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This study examined the effect of flexographic printing, using both natural rubber and photopolymer printing plates, on the top-to-bottom compression strength of RSC style shipping containers. six sets of factors were studied including, 1) Print location on panels (center, one-inch to edge); 2) Number of panels printed (two majors, all four); 3) Print coverage (15%, 30%); 4) Number of colors of print (one-, two-color); 5) Flute size (B, C); and 6) Shape of print (square, rectangle). Individual sets of printing plates were produced to represent each factor studied. The containers were manufactured during an "on-line" production run under standard operating …

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:

* …

Fourier Image Synthesis And Slope Spectrum Analysis Of Deepwater, Wind-Wave Scenes Viewed At Brewster's Angle, Jan Arthur North

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A semi-empirical model for the Fourier synthesis of deepwater, wind-wave scenes has been constructed for the analysis of water-wave slope spectra. The main simplifying assumptions of this model are 1) fully-developed wind-wave surfaces are quasi-homogeneous, quasi -stationary and are therefore treatable by Fourier methods, 2) the subsurface is both optically and mechanically deep, and 3) the small range of spectral wave components defines a fetch-limited, small amplitude condition. A nonlinear transformation of wave slope to reflected and refracted radiance in both horizontal and vertical polarizations was effected under the special conditions of Brewster-angle viewing under clear skies at a spectral …

The Roycroft Inn Of East Aurora, New York, Randall Lamar Johnson

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Landscape And The Light, Gloria Betlem

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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 …

Preparation And Characterization Of Semi-Flexible Thermotropic Poly(Ester-Imide)S, John V. Facinelli

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A series of novel poly(ester-1m1de)s were prepared by the reaction of meta- and para-substituted trlmellltimide dicarboxylic diacid chlorides with various diols containing four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and twelve methylene groups by a solution polymerization technique utilizing refluxing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene as a solvent. The poly(ester-1mide)s were characterized by dilute solution viscosity, infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and polarized light microscopy. The inherent viscosities of the meta-substituted poly(ester-imide)s ranged from 0.06 to 0.25 dL/g while those of the para-substituted poly(ester-imide)s ranged from 0. 1 0 to 0.65 dL/g and were obviously of higher molecular weight. The meta series were amorphous …

Designing To Increase User Acceptance Of Respiratory Protection, David Abkowitz

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A Study Of The Effects Of Paper, Ink And Drying Techniques On Lithographic Ink Transfers During Electrophotographic Imprinting, Lisa Rentschler

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Product end use dictates the materials used to produce a printed piece. If flexographic printers are purchasing ink for a packaging carton job, they don't choose a scuff prone ink. The same should be true for printers producing letterheads for subsequent use in electrophotographic equipment . Electrophotography is an image transfer process that uses the principles of electrostatics. An Ektaprint 200 copier/duplicator charges the surface of a sheet exposing an image area, develops that image, affixes toner to that image and then mechanically traps the toner to the surface of the substrate using heat and/or pressure. When a litho graphically …

Bible Binding Techniques: Analysis Of Spine Lining Constructions And Endpaper Reinforcements, Hyung-Sun Kim

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The Bible has been the largest selling book title in the world. However, very little research of Bible binding techniques has been done. Most Bibles contain more than two thousand pages of Bible paper. Therefore, such books are usually thick and heavy. Thin bible papers provide very little strength for the joint. The strength and durability of a bound product depends on good joint adhesion. The goal of this study was to investigate various joint constructions between the cover and the bookblock of Smyth-sewn Bible bindings. The spine lining and endpaper reinforcement are two most important factors of joint construction. …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Poly(Ester-Imide)S, Fei Nie

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A series of novel ordered poly(ester-imide)s were synthesized using both solution and melt polymerization techniques and their liquid crystal properties studied. Commercially available 6-aminohexanoic acid and 11-aminoundecanoic acid were reacted with 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic anhydride (PMDA) by a melt reactions to give -pyromellitimide dicarboxylic acid derivatives. These derivatives were treated with thionyl chloride to give -pyromellitimide dicarboxylic dichloride derivatives which were reacted with a series of diols having six, eight, nine, ten and twelve methylene units in their structural units by a solution polymerization technique, using refluxing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene as solvent. These same diols were treated with acetic anhydride to produce a series …

Homonymous Projections, Jo-Ann J. Dellaposta

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Mysterium Tremendum Et Fascinans, Babette Augustin Gabriele

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"Did You See That Chair", Elaine R. Defibaugh

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A Marketing Plan For A Publication For The Arts In Rochester, Carmen Indorato

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People As The Ultimate Subject Matter, Roy Sowers

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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 …

On-Line Dot Matrix Code Verification, Thatta V. Premnath

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Machine vision principles are increasingly applied in the areas of manufacturing and automated inspection. The objective of this thesis work is to investigate different methods that could be implemented for matching printed dot matrix characters with the actual characters to be printed.

In support to this investigation, a survey of various methods proposed by researchers in the field of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is presented. Survey includes a detailed description of the state-of-the art methods. It is shown that due to restrictions of hardware cost and the time available to inspect each character, the standard approaches are not practical. Hence, …

Character Animation With A Computer, Jo Anna Timmerman

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