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Motion In Graphics, Jung-Mei Tsen

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A Study Of Heterosexual Graduate Counseling Students: Attitudes Toward Lesbian Women And Gay Men, Linda Christine Marshall

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This study discusses attitudes of heterosexual graduate counseling students toward lesbians and gay men and some of the possible consequences these attitudes may have on the counseling relationship in relation to the identity development of the gay or lesbian client or couple. Special emphasis is focused on gender, contact with gays or lesbians, and education regarding gay and lesbian lifestyles, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) . Eighty-three graduate counseling students at a Midwestern university responded to a demographic information sheet and a questionnaire. The questionnaire utilized was the short version of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay …

A Study Of The Effects Of Child Sexual Abuse, Treatment, And Interventions, Catherine P. Coyle

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The last two decades have seen the topic of child sexual abuse emerge from an issue that was considered rare, or at least uncommon, to one currently viewed as a leading concern of mental health professionals. Public reaction to incest and sexual abuse has changed from one of disbelief to one of active concern. Public awareness and education about the issue of child sexual abuse has developed into a critical area of concern.

Sexual abuse of children is now recognized as a serious mental health problem, both because it is so widespread, and because of increasing evidence of its traumatic …

Organ Donation And Transplantation, Lila Pummer-Verté

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Imaging Modes In Force Regulated Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy: Amplitude, Polarization, And Interference Contrast, Ricardo Toledo-Crow

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This dissertation describes the force regulated near-field scanning optical microscope (NSOM) and two important adaptations: one for imaging polarization contrast with a linear response, and the other for interference imaging. An introduction to near- field optics is first presented, followed by a description of the background to this work that includes the relevant references to the literature and previous results. A simple theoretical description of the NSOM in terms of scalar fields is then presented, followed by an exposition of an early but relevant rigorous vectorial interpretation of the experiment. The basic force regulated NSOM is presented: its parts, operation, …

Books Of Remembered Rites And Celebrations, Laura Brown

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The "New" New Typography?: A Critical View Of The State Of Typography, Joseph Digioia

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Defense Mechanisms, Pamina Traylor

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Intelligent User Interfaces And The Internet, William Colgrove

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The purpose of my thesis was to have the opportunity to explore the Internet and to attempt to formulate and put into use ideas which would enable the user to sort through the vast amount of information which the Internet has put at our fingertips. I examined the culture of the Internet as well its various uses and difficulties encountered by having so many different types of machines connected to one network. I used the Macintosh computer for research on the Internet as well as a method for presenting and distributing my ideas. I studied the public's perception of the …

The Ritual Of Painting, Allen Vaughan Fowler

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My thesis began to coalesce in the Spring of 1994 when I stretched my first triptych based on the golden mean and produced my first large landscape (Figure 1). I decided upon a title for the series, Dusk Informs Our Designs (D.I.O.D.), that functioned on several levels: as dusk is a period of shifting light, it is a time which informs through shadows and filtered light our manifest designs (patterns or motifs); simultaneously, it is a time which can obscure the clarity of imposed structures and divisions, thus informing the often less obvious nature of our designs (intentions or schemes); …

Designing Dinner Plate Protypes For The Contemporary Table, Sandy Meg Beckerman

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Reality And Appearance, Apinya Boonprakob

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Techno Art, Eddie Swayze

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Esprit 94: The Process, Mark Liflander

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The Americans With Disabilities Act, Miriam J. Parsons

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This thesis explores the impact and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark federal civil rights law enacted in 1990. The ADA aims to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access to employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. The thesis reviews the historical challenges faced by people with disabilities, such as societal exclusion and limited legal protections, and highlights the progress made through legislative measures like the ADA.

Key topics include employer responsibilities under the ADA, such as providing reasonable accommodations, removing architectural barriers, and ensuring accessibility without causing undue hardship. The thesis also addresses …

Inside The Cook-Room, Sadie Bridger

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Adaptable Rescue System, Matthew George Goulet

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Aids Print Media Resource Directory: A Prototype For The Centralization Of Aids Print Media In Monroe County, New York, Joseph Galli

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The purpose of this project was to design and develop a prototype for an AIDS Print Media Resource Directory which catalogs AIDS related print media produced and distributed by the various social service agencies of Monroe County, New York. The prototype directory centralizes AIDS print media into a single re source directory considering the following factors: user population, print specifications, agency producer, year produced, availability and location of producer. The project considers expansion of the directory to a state and national level. The directory, if published, would benefit the social service agencies of Monroe County as well as individuals in …

Methods For Robust Designs: Applied To A High Impedance Bootstrapped Differential Amplifier, James Hossenlopp

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This thesis demonstrates both analytical and statistical tools for robust design by applying them to a high impedance bootstrapped differential amplifier. This circuit example has only one free variable for optimization. Having a single free variable allows using optimization tools without requiring a volume for each analytical and statitstical method. The thesis is written in tutorial style and includes significant detail. The robust design tools applied are: - Analytical and Statistical Optimization - Analytical and Statistical Sensitivity Analysis - Analytical and Statistical Worst Case Analysis - Expectation Theory and Monte Carlo Distribution Analysis Other techniques that are used are: - …

From Computer To Video, Susan Michelle Masters

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A Study Of The Epic Delta Dampening System's Ability To Eliminate Plate-Caused Hickeys, Noelle Lara Folkes

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The purpose of this study was to determine if the Epic Delta dampening system removed and eliminated 98% of the plate-caused hickeys that occurred on press runs with a continuous plate-feed dampening system. This was accomplished by comparing the proportion of hickeys per 10,000 cartons that occurred with a continuous plate-feed dampening system, to the proportion of hickeys per 10,000 cartons that occurred with the Epic Delta dampening system. The data were obtained from carton quality audits of jobs run on a press with a continuous plate-feed dampener and carton quality audits of the same jobs run on the same …

Corporate Identity Systems And Color Publishing On The Macintosh, Mary Parell

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English-Spanish-American Sign Language Translation Program, Janise Maria Negron

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Arbol De La Vida, Carisa Cannan

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Microaccelerometer With Mechanically-Latched Memory, Zhenyu Ma

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A new mechanically-latching micromachined accelerometer is designed in this thesis based on the large deflection of a microcantilever beam. This surface micromachined device moves in the plane of the substrate surface. This device is surface micromachined with no backside etching needed. The interaction of the friction tether and the dimensions of the cantilever beam have been modeled and calculated. The design acceleration sensitivity range is from 100G to 1000G. The photomask set has been designed by using the Mentor Graphics system. The dimension of individual accelerometers ranges from 100 to 1000 micrometers in length to tens of micrometers in width. …

Am/Fm Digital Audio Broadcasting In-Band On-Channel Transmission, Michael Meyer

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This thesis examines the in-band on-channel transmission of digital audio data for application in Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). The premise is to use the existing FM channels for transmission of DAB. For the FM channel used for analog audio transmission, two different scenarios are suggested and investigated.

In the first scenario, to enable overlay of the new DAB and current FM transmissions, the digital data is modulated by a direct sequence spread spectrum signal to bring the average transmitted power below that of the FM signal using the same channel. The FM signal interferes with the digital transmission and it …

Statistical And Finite Element Analysis Of The Effects Of Random Input Parameters On The Mechanical Characteristics Of Sheetmetal Forming Processes Using Quadrature Method, Yu Quan

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In this thesis, the computer aided finite element analysis is implemented in the analysis of sheetmetal forming process. To rationalize the experimentation and analysis, the statistical method is introduced to study the variability of sheetmetal deformation process and final shape with respect to the variation of different parameters.

In Chapter 2, the basic characteristics and considerations of deep drawing operation is described with emphasis on the study of geometrical and physical variables of the forming process.

Chapter 3 discussed the three phases which are encountered in the computer aided finite element analysis. As a typical representative of professional finite element …

Laborconsult : An Expert System For Evaluating Fetal Heart Rate And The Progress Of Labor, Wendy Raymond-Fink

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LaborConsult is a rule-based expert system designed to aid the non-expert practitioner in monitoring the progress and fetal tolerance of labor. The expert system obtains from the user the values of the following labor variables: cervical dilatation, fetal station, and the time between and duration of uterine contractions. The rates of cervical dilatation and fetal descent are then calculated and compared to labor standards. Additionally, the consultation assists the user in the analysis of electronic fetal monitor tracings.

The expert system development tool VP-Expert allows the interfacing of the consultation with the spreadsheet Lotus 1-2-3. This enables the creation of …

Requirements, Design And Business Process Reengineering As Vital Parts Of Any System Development Methodology, Alicja Ruszala

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This thesis analyzes different aspects of system development life cycle, concentrating on the requirements and design stages. It describes various methodologies, methods and tools that have been developed over the years. It evaluates them and compares them against each other. Finally a conclusion is made that there is a very important stage missing in the system development life cycle, which is the Business Process Reengineering Stage.

A Systematic Approach To Defense Diversification, Sathappan Venkatachalam

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The decline in defense spending has resulted in defense dependent companies seeking new markets through re-designing existing products, developing new products and restructuring their businesses. Defense diversification is defined as the process of transitioning a defense company's core capabilities (technologies, products, services) into commercial and non-Department of Defense government markets. A combination of site visits and review of the literature on defense diversification demonstrates the need for diversifying companies to adopt a systematic approach.

A concurrent new product development/product redevelopment model is proposed, based on the principles of concurrent engineering. The model consists of an eight phase development cycle and …