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Focus On Tomorrow: A Community Based Diversionary Program For Juvenile Delinquents, Mary Louise Hannegan

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This paper is a presentation of "Focus on Tomorrow," a community based diversionary program designed to impact predelinquent juveniles at the junior high school level. The program is a collaborative effort of the YMCA, The Lindenwood Colleges, the St. Charles School District, and the St. Charles County Juvenile Court. The purpose is to identify high-risk juveniles within the school system and provide resources to the juveniles and their families to help them complete school and avoid referral to court. Resources include tutoring, stress/challenge outings, family counseling, and YMCA memberships. Included in the paper is a justification for the need of …

Closet Woman: A Study Of Societal Changes, The Infantalized Woman And The Ways In Which Psychotherapy Can Effect Change, Alice Beck Simmons

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This 1978 Master’s thesis by Alice Beck Simmons investigates the psychological phenomenon of the "infantilized woman" within the context of middle-class American society. The study posits that traditional cultural attitudes toward marriage, family, and sexuality systematically repress female potential, resulting in women who mature physically but remain emotionally dependent and child-like. The author defines "infantilization" as a condition characterized by low self-esteem, a lack of personal identity, and an inability to function or make decisions without relying on another person.

The paper traces the origins of this condition through developmental stages, arguing that parental reinforcement of dependency and the repression …

Photography And Laminated Glass, Virginia Leverington

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The Feasibility Of A Counselor-Adjunct In A Private Pediatric Practice, Charlotte Samuels

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This research examines the practical feasibility of integrating a licensed counselor as an adjunct practitioner within a private pediatric medical practice. The study focuses on a mid‑sized suburban pediatric clinic serving children and adolescents, and explores the rationale, operational considerations, anticipated benefits, challenges, and best‑practice recommendations for embedding counseling services in primary pediatric care. Drawing upon a mixed‑methods design, the investigation includes a review of relevant literature around pediatric mental‑health integration, semi‑structured interviews with pediatricians, clinic administrators, and practicing mental‑health counselors, along with a cost‑benefit analysis of a pilot implementation model. Findings indicate that embedding a counselor directly into pediatric …

Rya Wall Hangings: Creation And Flame Retardation, Shelley Matthews

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Inner City Sanctuary: The History And Theology Of Rochester's Black Jews, Ira Srole

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My Snapshots, Arnold Sorvari

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An Approach To Marriage Counseling Based On Hypnosis, John G. Kappas

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An Evaluation Of The Sherwood S-12 System For Use With The Sma 12/60, Thomas Kankoski

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Municipal Point Source Pollution In The Hackensack Meadowlands Estuary, Alfonso Augustine Hernandez

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A study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of various sewage treatment facilities in the Hackensack Meadowlands District. The study dealt with overall plant efficiencies based on percent removals of suspended solids and Biochemical Oxygen Demand although other parameters were also included.

Samples for this study were obtained from the inlet and outlet channels of the individual plants. The parameters studied were: Suspended Solids, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite Compounds, Total Organic Carbon, Orthophosphate-P, Total Oxygen Demand and Fecal Coliform. Results obtained were averaged so as to collectively represent wet and dry weather conditions.

The results indicate that most …

So2-Scrubber Technology : Double Alkali Mode, Krishna K. Rao

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Double alkali (D/A) processes for the desulfurization of flue gases occupy an increasingly important role in applied technology.

D/A processes involve two steps, namely, scrubbing and regeneration. In the scrubbing step, the alkali (Na₂SO₃) reacts with SO₂. In the regeneration step the acid formed, NaHSO₃, reacts with an alkali to regenerate Na₂SO₃.

This study was focused on the regeneration step. Regenerants investigated were slurries of lime and limestone. The major factors studied were reactor configuration and mixing patterns.

These systems were investigated in a batch, backmix, and plug-flow …

A Sense Of Self, Diane Brawarsky

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Living Together / Growing Together: A Study Of Communal Family Life And Growth, Tina B. Tessina

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Living Together/Growing Together explores the psychological and social dynamics of communal family life through both historical research and personal experience. Author Tina B. Tessina, drawing from her own participation in a cooperative living group (CLG), investigates why individuals choose to live communally and how such environments can facilitate personal growth and autonomy. The study proposes that communal living satisfies higher-order psychological needs—such as belonging, mutuality, and self-actualization—as outlined by theorists like Maslow and Berne.

The work is structured around key themes of group stability, including charismatic leadership, common ideology, external persecution, and companionship/cooperation. Tessina provides historical case studies of successful …

An Understanding Of Care For The Geriatric Patient, Lois Jacobs Ricci

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Lois Jacobs Ricci’s thesis, An Understanding of Care for the Geriatric Patient: A Manual for the Inservice Instructor, focuses on the need for continuous education in nursing homes to enhance the quality of geriatric care. The manual provides guidance for inservice instructors, emphasizing that nursing home staff must regularly update their knowledge and skills to address the unique challenges of caring for elderly patients.

The study highlights the significance of inservice training in maintaining high standards of patient care, job satisfaction, and effective communication among healthcare workers. Ricci outlines key components of an inservice program, including the importance of …

Checks & Balances, Henry Blaustein

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Life Planning: A Compendium Of Twelve Practitioners, Marilyn Mitchell

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This thesis, Life Planning: A Compendium of Twelve Practitioners by Marilyn Mitchell, explores the emerging field of life planning in the late 20th century, focusing on its application to personal and career development. The study investigates the diverse practices, backgrounds, and philosophies of twelve life planners from various professional fields, including education, counseling, and organizational development. Through in-depth interviews, the thesis identifies key components of life planning, such as self-assessment, goal setting, assertiveness training, and decision-making. It highlights the holistic approach of life planners, who assist clients in reevaluating their past and taking assertive responsibility for their present choices to …

Some Effects Of Specific Kinds Of Interpersonal Responses On Specific Seventh Grade Students As Measured By Their Scores On A Personal Attitude Scale, Daniel Brown

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A Theoretically Based Project Applying Family Systems Theory To School Consultation, Susan Richman

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Susan Richman’s thesis, A Theoretically Based Project Applying Family Systems Theory to School Consultation, explores how principles of family therapy can be applied to school consultation. Rooted in Structural Family Systems Theory, the study examines how classroom dynamics function similarly to family units, where interactions between teachers, students, and parents shape behavior. Richman conducted a pilot study using the Family Demonstration Therapy (FDT) model, traditionally applied in family therapy, to assess its effectiveness in school settings.

The study involved consultations at two schools: a cooperative infant center and a public kindergarten. Through classroom observations, teacher discussions, and modeled interventions, …

Administrative Manual For Schools Of Nurse Anesthesia: A Research And Development Study, Joyce W. Kelly

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Older Marrieds: Case Studies Of Six Traditional Marriages, Anne S. Weil

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This thesis, Older Marriages: Case Studies of Six Traditional Marriages by Anne S. Weil (1977), explores the dynamics and developmental processes of long-term, traditional heterosexual marriages through a qualitative psychological lens. Using case study methodology, the author investigates six couples who have each been married for at least 20 years, aiming to understand how they have sustained their relationships over time.

The study is grounded in developmental and systems theory, proposing that marriages evolve through a series of life-cycle crises that require adaptation and restructuring by the couple. Each case study was developed from in-depth, taped interviews and supported by …

A Proposal For Developing Visual Literacy In The Secondary School, Joy L. Roberts

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This paper proposes a comprehensive curriculum for developing visual literacy in secondary schools through the study and production of film. The author argues that contemporary students live in a media-saturated environment yet often lack the skills to critically interpret or respond to visual stimuli, resulting in a form of "cultural deprivation". The proposed program aims to remedy this by teaching students to perceive, analyze, and create visual messages, thereby enhancing their overall communication skills and self-awareness.

The study begins by establishing a rationale for film study, contrasting it with traditional literature. While acknowledging differences—such as literature’s verbal nature versus film’s …

A Suggested Curriculum For The Teaching Of Creative Writing In The Secondary School, Joyce Reynolds

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This thesis, A Suggested Curriculum for the Teaching of Creative Writing in the Secondary School by Joyce Reynolds, presents a structured approach to fostering creativity and writing proficiency among high school students. It emphasizes the importance of creative expression as a means of intellectual and personal growth, arguing that traditional education often fails to encourage independent and imaginative thinking. The curriculum is designed to develop students’ writing abilities through structured lessons, interactive classroom activities, and self-reflective practices.

The document outlines course objectives, including personal responsibility in learning, identity exploration, and skill development in descriptive, narrative, and poetic writing. It also …

A Curriculum Implementation For The Teaching Of Creative Writing In High School Communication Skills, Joyce Reynolds

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Joyce Reynolds’ thesis presents a structured curriculum for an elective creative writing course designed for high school students in grades 10 through 12. The study emphasizes the importance of communication skills in education and argues that creative writing fosters self-expression, critical thinking, and intellectual development. The curriculum is designed to balance both the pleasure of writing and the development of essential writing skills, ensuring students engage meaningfully with their work.

The project outlines course objectives, class routines, unit structure, and methods for fostering a supportive classroom environment. Reynolds highlights the role of creativity in education, discussing its psychological foundations and …

Counseling For Older Adults: A Study Of Its Importance And Effectiveness, Suzanne Gram

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Laser Imaging With A Holographically Produced Lens, Eric Schwartz

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A process is outlined by which a hologram has been produced for use as an imaging device in a laser machining apparatus. Such a hologram has been termed a hololens. The hololens was initially produced by recording the interference between a coherent plane reference wave and an object wave which was produced by passing a plane wave through a transparency. The recording film was positioned at Brewster's angle and the laser light was polarized normal to the surface of the glass plate substrate in order to reduce optical noise caused by interference between the recording beams and their reflections. This …

Lanthanide Shift Reagents Involving Crown Ethers, David J. Long

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Complexes between lanthanide nitrates and the cyclic polyethers 18-crown-6 and dicyclohexano-18-crown-6 have been synthesized; the reactions occur rapidly and in high yield. The crown ether-salt complexes have been characterized by melting point, infrared and ultraviolet spectrophotometry, conduct­ anee ana 1 ysis, and nuc1ear magnetic resona nee spectrometry. NMR sp ctra of uncomplexed and complexed crown ethers were identical; I tt'le uncomplexed salts were more soluble in NMR solvents than were the complexes. In most cases the crown ether-salt complexes are usable shift reagents and induce greater shifts than do the uncomplexed lanthanide salts in both proton and carbon magnetic resonance …

Sculptural Constructions, Robert Kirchmyer

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A Study Of The Feasibility Of Academic Credit For Volunteer Work In The Public Schools In Alexandria, Virginia, Roberta Mundt Stewart

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This study by Roberta Mundt Stewart examines the feasibility of awarding academic credit for volunteer work in the public secondary schools of Alexandria, Virginia. Originating from Stewart's coordination of youth volunteer programs through the American Red Cross since 1971, the research explores whether integrating volunteer service into the academic curriculum could benefit both students and schools. Although one parochial school in Alexandria offered such credit, public schools had not adopted similar programs. The study addresses broader questions about how volunteerism fits within educational objectives, especially regarding experiential learning and adolescent development.

Through an extensive review of literature and program models …

Photo Abstraction: A Camera Vision, John Head

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An Approach To Energy Conservation In A Manufacturing Industry, William Polignano

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The approach attacks the problem of control and planning of energy usage via three major categories. These areas are: detection, forecasting and reporting of energy usage.

To initiate any energy program the first step, is the identification of the areas that use the most energy, thus allowing detailed studies to be concentrated in these energy-intensive areas. The author has attempted to show which areas are energy-intensive in his employer's plants.

The second step is the accurate forecasting of energy usage. The author has attempted this via an econometric forecasting model that accurately predicts energy usage based on direct labor hours …