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The Guarding Of The Principal Metalworking Machines : The Techniques, Need, And Responsibility, Peter James Schwalje

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This thesis examines the guarding of the principal metalworking machines employed in the economy. The machines selected for consideration comprise the bulk of metal processing equipment utilized in the basic fabrication and manufacturing processes. It has been intuitively recognized that this equipment has been involved in a significant quantity of industrial accidents by the very nature of the hazards created by their normal use. Consequently, a need to develop some form of guarding or means of operator protection is called for.

In order to examine this question the principal metalworking machines are enumerated, their basic operating characteristics set forth,, and …

Growth Patterns Of Bacteria In Pressurized Sewage, Dennis Mazzei

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Primary sewage was pressurized at 100 psi for one hour. The effects of this pressure on the growth patterns of general and nitrifying bacteria were examined daily for eighteen consecutive days using Standard Plate Counts and Most Probable Number (MPN) estimates. In conjunction with these tests, the degree of biodegradability was also determined by measuring both daily biochemical oxygen demands (BOD's) and dissolved oxygen levels.

Graphical analysis of experimental data compare the BOD's exterted [sic] by microorganisms to their respective numbers of colonies as determined by plate counts of both pressurized and non-pressurized sanitary sewage diluted to 3. 00%. The …

Ecuador And A Business Opportunity, Cesar Arturo Paredes Roldan

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As a result of its recent status as a petroleum exporting country, Ecuador is enjoying an economic boom, which is expected to lead to the formation of new enterprises, the creation of jobs, the utilization of human and natural resources and the encouragement of harmonious development of the national economy.

This thesis is based on the belief that the private sector must assume a decisive role in the adequate implementation of Ecuador's industrial development programs, and it aims to show the feasibility of establishing there an enterprise that would manufacture domestic electric irons.

The coverage of the subject comprises three …

Air Control In A Newark City Subway Station, Robert H. Burch

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During the period from June, 1974 to January, 1976, 103 24-hr samples of the air at the Broad Street station of the Newark City Subway were collected by cascade impactor. The size distributions (based on Stoke's equivalent diameters) of the total suspended particulate matter were determined gravimetrically. Samples were also analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry to obtain information on the concentration of iron, manganese, lead, copper, zinc, and cadmium in each size fraction. The geometric mean particulate level was found to be more than twice the Federal Ambient Air Quality Standard and triple that of ambient Newark air sampled nearby. …

Non-Equilibrium Parametric Pumps For Separating Liquids Or Gases, Anil Krishna Rastogi

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An experimental and theoretical study has been done of Non-Equilibrium parametric pumps. Mathematical models and computer programmes are developed for both thermal and heatless parametric pumps based on non-equilibrium conditions and linear isotherms. A mathematical study was done for thermal parametric pumps whereas both experimental and theoretical studies were made for a heatless parametric pump. The effect of different operating conditions has been investigated on the separation of NaCl-H₂O via a thermal parametric pump and He-CO₂ and He-C₃H₆ gas mixtures via a heatless parametric pump.

The experimental study of heatless parametric pumps was extended …

On Surface Embellishment, John Shedd

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A Communication Program For Television, James Palmer

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Operation Bookwatch, Vivian Mallison

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Copper Physical Development Of Copper Latent Images, Gregg Tashker, Peter Schreiber

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Copper physical development of copper latent images was researched. The proposed method for producing copper latent images was to soak a titanium dioxide in a copper (II) sulfate nucleating bath and expose to UV radiation below 4l0nm. The exposures were to produce the copper latent image. Three physical developers were used to try to intensify the latent images. The developers utilize an iron (II)/iron (III) redox system to reduce copper (II) sulfate to copper metal. The developers also contain carboxylic acids as complexing agents for iron (III) ions and cationic surfactants for stability. The printout achieved was not stable and …

A Study Of The Effect On Direct Stencil Edge Definition Of Emulsion Thickness, Screen Mesh Count, Fabric Thread Thickness And Coater Blade Thickness, George Bedirian

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The present study arose out of a desire to test the assumption that in order to obtain direct stencils with good edge definition, one either had to use fine screens or. If using a relatively coarse screen, apply multiple coatings of emulsion to the screen before making the stencil. Neither alternative seemed satisfactory, since the first did not allow optimal use of the scope of screens available, and the second entailed an expenditure of time and supplies that could possibly be shown to be unnecessary. It was therefore determined to carry on an experiment that would show whether direct stencils …

The Paramount Unified School District Community Education Program: An Evaluation, Patricia Joan Day

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Bioenergy And Emotions, Vickie C. Walter

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This thesis explores the concept of bioenergy as an integral force underlying both human physiology and emotional experience. Drawing on a wide range of historical, cultural, and scientific perspectives, the work examines how different traditions and researchers have conceptualized and attempted to measure or influence this subtle energy. The discussion begins with Wilhelm Reich’s notion of “orgone energy,” a vital force he linked to psychological health and emotional regulation. Reich’s controversial theories and experimental devices are considered in the broader context of psychoanalysis and somatic therapy.

The study then traces parallels between Reich’s work and ancient energy systems such as …

Learning Disabilities And Behavior Disorders: How These Problems Can Be Identified Using Standardized Intellectual And Personality Assessments, Myrna Meador

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Feasibility Of Meeting Student Health Needs Through A University Health Center Based Hmo, Ronald Duwayne Reed

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The thesis, "Feasibility of Meeting Student Health Needs Through a University Health Center-Based HMO" by Ronald DuWayne Reed, explores the potential of implementing a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) model at the University Health Center (UHC) on the College Park Campus of the University of Maryland. The study aims to address the challenge of maintaining comprehensive health services for students amid declining state funding.

Reed examines the UHC's existing services, including primary care, women's health, mental health, health education, and environmental health, highlighting areas where improvements are needed. The analysis evaluates the UHC's ability to provide primary care, manage patient loads, …

The Frame Of A Painting, A Cultural Insight To Man, Robert Whiteside

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Quality Aspects Of Holographic Image Deblurring, Robert Kalita, Lawrence White

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The process of holographic image enhancement was investigated with respect to image quality. A maximum improvement in MTF of 60% was achieved. The process itself was found difficult due to the critical natures of many of its steps. The theory of image enhancement by optical processing is explained in detail and the reasons for using a holographic filter are discussed.

Development And Presentation Of A New Graphic Identity System For The Seneca Zoological Society, Patricia Wright

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The Effect Of Silicic Acid In The Fountain Solution, Kayode Ajibade

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Silicic acid is a water soluble colloidal resin which can be obtained commercially. The effect of silicic acid as a desensitizer in fountain solution was studied. The resin of this colloidal solution was compared to gum arabic solution. The study included the investigation of the physical properties of the solution at different concentrations as well as press performance. Comparisons were drawn regarding wettability, viscosity, surface tension, dot size change, minimum dampening rate to clean-up the non-image areas, resolution, resistance to scum, blinding of image areas, rate of de-inking over- run non-image areas, performance distinction between lithium silicate and sodium silicate, …

Punctuation Frequency In Selected American Daily Newspapers, Andrew Malcolm

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American daily newspapers present millions of punctuated sentences to the public, yet--after an extensive search of literature for similar studies--no comprehensive study of punctuation frequency seems to have been made before this study. It is hypothesized (1) that punctuation appears at predictable rates in the main news section of American daily newspapers, (2) that statistically significant differences exist in punctuation frequency between each of five selected newspapers and--by group--between those of large and small cities, and (3) that statistically significant differences exist in punctuation frequency between 1976, 1966, 1956 and 1946. Five newspapers were selected for the study: The New …

Frederic W. Goudy Correspondence 1935-1946, Anne Thomen

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American printing of the late nineteenth century was crude and commercial in the worst sense. The ideals and vitality that William Morris, Emery Walker, C. H. St. John Hornby, Charles Ricketts, T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and others injected into English printing during the last decades of the nineteenth century and into the twentieth were known to relatively few Americans. One of those few Americans was Frederic W. Goudy, March 8, 1865--May 11, 1947. Paul Johnston in an article for the Fleuron (No. VII, 1930, p. 191A) wrote, "It was the part of Frederic W. Goudy to help the general printer in America …

Animal, Vegetable And Womenal, S. Lee Rothschild

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Mountain, James Kwiatkowski

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Illumination, Charlotte Yale Chamberlain

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Painting With Air, John Eoff

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"Branching From Within": A Program For Persons With Physical Disabilities, Nancy Belohlavek

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"Branching From Within": A Program For Persons With Physical Disabilities, Jenny Ransom

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"Branching From Within" is a counseling and rehabilitation program designed to support individuals with physical disabilities through an integrated therapeutic approach. Developed by Jenny Ransom and Nancy Belohlavek as part of their graduate studies at Lindenwood Colleges, the program combines counseling, guided imagery, relaxation training, and altered states of consciousness techniques to help clients adjust to their disabilities, enhance self-confidence, and improve overall well-being.

The thesis details the program’s development, administration, and research findings, emphasizing its holistic approach to therapy. Clients participated in structured sessions incorporating behavioral self-monitoring, journaling, and relaxation techniques, showing improvements in emotional resilience, pain management, and …

Sunshine Outpost, Nez Smith

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"Sunshine Outpost" by Nez Smith presents a comprehensive thesis integrating historical, cultural, and conceptual perspectives on mental health care with the proposal for a community-based mental health center in North Hollywood, California. Rooted in the author's academic journey and personal commitment to community service, the document explores the evolution of mental health treatment, from ancient spiritual interpretations to modern-day community psychiatry. It highlights key developments such as moral treatment in the 19th century, the rise and fall of state institutions, and the legislative reforms of the 20th century, including the Short-Doyle Act and the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act in California.

The proposed …

Animal And Other Fibers, Anna Polesny

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A Graphic Identity Program For The Judicial Commission, Julie Roehm

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The Inter-Relationship Of Therapy And Education Of Parents, Beatrice Nathan

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The thesis titled The Inter-Relationship of Therapy and Education of Parents explores the connection between family therapy and parental education programs. The author, Beatrice Nathan, emphasizes that parent-child dynamics play a crucial role in a child’s emotional and psychological development. By examining different educational programs, such as Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) and family therapy approaches, Nathan aims to demonstrate how educating parents can help prevent family crises and improve child-rearing practices.

Nathan argues that parents often face challenges in managing their responsibilities and frequently experience anxiety about raising their children in a healthy environment. She highlights various parental education techniques …