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The Psychology Of Singing: A Bioenergetic Perspective, Nicki R.S. Mcclusky

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Theories Of Management: A Manual For Managers, Terrie Hearns Schwerdtfeger

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Terrie Hearns Schwerdtfeger’s thesis, Theories of Management: A Manual for Managers, serves as a practical guide aimed primarily at preparing individuals for roles in middle management, especially within healthcare institutions. The manual is structured around three central areas: managing oneself, managing subordinates, and managing the organization. Schwerdtfeger argues that successful management depends on mastering all three, as they are interrelated and in constant flux due to evolving business and societal demands. Drawing from both classical and contemporary theories, including those of Taylor, Herzberg, Vroom, and Maslow, the work addresses core concepts such as motivation, job enrichment, decision-making, organizational communication, …

Government Contracting And Technological Change, Isaac Sims Jr.

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This culminating project by Captain Isaac Sims Jr., titled "Government Contracting and Technological Change," examines the evolution of U.S. government policies and practices concerning research and development (R&D) from the pre-World War II era through the immediate postwar years. The study highlights the significant transformation in the federal approach to technological innovation, particularly in defense and medical research, driven by the exigencies of wartime and the Cold War. Central to this transformation was the emergence of a robust contractual relationship between government agencies and private institutions, including universities and industrial firms.

The document outlines how World War II catalyzed the …

A Value Concept And Methodology, Patricia C. Soucy

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This study explores the complexities and methodologies of personal property appraisal, with a focus on how “value” is defined, measured, and applied in practice. Using the example of Tea Leaf ironstone china, the paper illustrates the ways in which appraisers must differentiate between various value concepts—such as true value, market value, and replacement value—depending on the intended purpose of the appraisal. Central to this discussion is the recognition that value is not a fixed quality inherent to an object but rather a function of context, grading, and classification systems employed by appraisers.

The work emphasizes the scientific parallels in valuation, …

Noah And The Golden Turtle: A Selection Of Stories From The East And West For The Esl Student, Sarah Skinner Dunn

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Personality And Mysticism: An Experimental Design, Deborah Marie Ellison-Rogers

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This research investigates the relationship between personality as measured by the Singer-Loomis Inventory of Personality and the quantity of mystical experiences as measured by the Mysticism Scale. A review of the literature shows that introverts have more awareness of the archetypes and the archetypes often appear in mystical experiences. Awareness of mystical experiences is precisely what the Mysticism Scale measures.

The results were largely insignificant . However, there was a definite skew toward introversion in samples for both the pilot project and the research project . It is felt that this skew is a function of the choice of populations …

The Importance Of Family Interactions With Institutionalized Disabled Individuals, Lila Jaber Abdullah

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The Development And Application Of A Wellness Program For Employees At Depaul Community Health Center, Maxine Louise Roby

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The thesis, The Development and Application of a Wellness Program for Employees at DePaul Community Health Center, examines the effectiveness of employee wellness programs in improving individual well-being while benefiting organizations through reduced healthcare costs and enhanced work performance. The study begins with an overview of the health status of the American workforce and the rising cost of healthcare for businesses. It includes a literature review exploring cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses of wellness programs.

A theoretical framework is introduced, emphasizing behavioral changes necessary for health promotion in the workplace. The Employee Wellness Program (EWP) at DePaul Community Health Center …

Dance-Movement Therapy For Geriatric Populations, Sharon Kirsch

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The aging process is characterized by the onset of physical limitations and emotional stress. It is vital to find outlets for social interaction, physical activity, and relaxation.

Dance-movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which the therapist utilizes movement interaction as the primary means for accomplishing goals . Dance- movement therapy is the use of rhythmic movement as a means of self-expression and communication, which aids in the healthier integration of mind and body.

This study investigates the effect s of dance- movement therapy for the elderly. Dance-movement sessions were presented to three groups of senior adults: an active …

The Law And The Nurse Anesthetist, Beverly Ann Krause

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Should the surgeon, as "captain of the ship", be liable for the negligent acts of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist? The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a highly skilled and educated nurse and is far more informed about anesthesia than the surgeon . The surgeons resent this needless liability , and because of this, the use of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to administer anesthetics might decrease.

To prove that the hypothesis was correct, several methods of research were done . A content analysis showed that the courts are divided on their decisions. There have been many decisions absolving the surgeon …

The Holistic Approach To Stress Related Illness And Implications For Health Care, Dean Allen

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A Collection Of Differences, Susan Hamlet

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The Hypoxia Screen As An Indicator Of Alterations In The Number Of Centeral Cholinergic Recpetors Inuduced By Chronic Acetylcholinestrerase Inhibition, Kathleen B. Wallace

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Chronic administration of diisopropyl fluorophosphate (DFP) at 72 hour intervals for a total of 14 doses resulted in a reduction in the number of central muscarinic receptors in mice as measured by the specific binding of [3H]Quinuclidinyl benzilate (QNB) to cortical tis sue homogenates (pmole/mg protein). The number of cholinergic receptors were reduced significantly by 12% in DFP treated animals (0.687 + 0.018 pmoles/mg) as compared to vehicle treated controls (0.781 +0.016 pmoles/ mg) after the sixth dose of DFP (Day 17). The decrease in the number of central cholinergic receptors was maximal after the 8th dose of DFP (Day …

Sma80 Structured Macro Assembler, Joseph R. Garappolo

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Visual Softness In Ceramics, Sheldon L. Rexrode

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I feel that the newly shaped greenware form can possess a soft, malleable and pure quality. I would like this quality to be visually retained in the fired state. I hope to utilize slips in a fashion that enhance the form, and use its tactile qualities to convey a sense of the soft, wet clay. When slip is applied to the pot, it may be done by brushing, dipping, pouring, trailing and/or hand application. The application of slip, its color and its effect on the glazes, will also be significant in working toward the appearance of a soft form. Historical …

The American Labor Movement: A Socio-Historical Approach, Barbara Ann Malta

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Sensitization Of An Oxadiazole Derivative As An Organic Photoconductor, Claude G. Ceintrey

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The sensitization and the spectral sensitization of the photoconductivity of an organic derivative, 2,5-bis (p-diethyl-aminophenyl) - 1,3, 4-oxadiazole, was studied once an electrostatic sensitometer had been built. Among 27 dyes tested representing 8 different classes, only the triarylmethane-type dyes and rhodamine-type dyes have a sensitizing effect which does not seem to be correlated with energy level considerations. The main effect of the sensitizers, once they have formed charge-transfer complexes, is to increase the dark decay reaction, and, thus, they are not suitable as practical products.

A Classroom Management Model And Activities For Developing Self-Responsibility In The Elementary School, Sharon Montalbano Tebbe

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One major goal of education is to nurture students who can take responsibility for their continued growth. In meeting this goal, educators must develop responsible problem solvers for society. This project establishes a classroom management model and activities for elementary teachers to use in setting up programs in their classrooms for developing self-responsibility in their students.

Classroom management models, teacher effectiveness, and student characteristics were researched in developing the model and activities presented in Chapter III and IV. In order for teachers to develop responsible problem solvers, the research indicated certain teacher behaviors were needed. Also, the research demonstrated that …

A Case For Family Therapy For Low-Income Families, Ruth Mihevc

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"A Case for Family Therapy for Low-Income Families" explores the challenges faced by low-income families in accessing mental health services, particularly family therapy, and presents a model for addressing these challenges. The thesis begins by examining the relationship between social class and mental illness, noting that lower-income individuals face greater barriers to mental health care while also experiencing higher rates of mental illness. These barriers include logistical issues such as transportation, financial constraints, and scheduling conflicts, as well as systemic biases in the mental health delivery system that make it difficult for low-income families to access appropriate care.

The author, …

The Use Of Contour Plots To Optimize Exposure And Development Time In The Preparation Of Color Correction Masks With A Three-Aim-Point Control System, Ronald Irwin

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The calculation of optimum development and exposure for color separation mask has long been a problem for the color separator. Today this problem is somewhat minimized through the use of mini-computers which utilize mathemati cal models in their programming. This thesis examines an alternative method of solving for optimum development speed and exposure conditions. The alternative tested was the use of contour plotting to predict a development and exposure time which would yield a predetermined mask number and A-B range. The process which the tests were conducted against was silver masking using three-aim-point control in contact conditions. This thesis describes …

Spiritual And Philosophical Concerns, Frances Welles

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A Quality Assurance Program Applied To Hospital Pharmacy, James D. Spitler

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This paper presents an organized quality assurance (QA) program for hospital pharmacy services, with emphasis on drug distribution and intravenous (IV) admixture systems. The authors highlight the importance of structured evaluation to ensure patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with established standards of practice. The article outlines practical methods for implementing QA within unit dose distribution systems, including monitoring accuracy, timeliness, labeling, storage, and documentation. For IV admixture services, the program focuses on sterility, compatibility, proper preparation, and staff competency.

In addition, the paper addresses the role of the pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committee in establishing QA measures. Specifically, it discusses …

Visual Modulation Transfer Function As A Predictor Of Acuity, Thomas A. Sebring

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The use of Fourier and modulation transfer techniques implies the ability to characterize an optical system and predict the output resulting from various inputs. In this study, the optical system is defined as a projection system, rear projection screen, and the human eye. A determination of modulation thresholds of visibility for a series of sinusoidal (in transmittance) test objects results after some manipulation in the modulation transfer function of the complete system. This result is then used to predict the subject's ability to resolve conventional acuity challenges. These conventional test objects are then manufactured for projection in the system. Correlation …

Control Of Construction Costs During Construction, David H. Foo

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The construction of a major project requires a vast amount of time, money, material and human resources. Proper coordination of these elements into an array of activities is crutial to the success of the project if it is to be built on time and within budget. As technology advances, the complexity of the project increases the resources to build them remain finite, and therefore, the project manager must seek methods to improve control on the construction project.

This thesis provides an overall view of the relatively new and rapidly expanding field of cost engineering. Cost engineering may be defined as …

United States V. Western Europe : A Comparative Study Of Safeguarding Practice Against Hazards At The Point Of Operation In Metal Forming Systems, Jeffrey Joseph Schwalje

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The problem of assuring safety for the worker at the point of operation of a metal stamping system is complex by virtue of the multiplicity of combinations possible between all conceivable dies and a press of suitable capacity.

The means of providing safeguarding prescriptions is further compounded by maintaining a viable means to enforce the safety regulations as demanded by law.

A comparative study of the approach to this problem was made between the practices in the United States with that of Great Britain, France and West Germany.

This was accomplished through the study of the available standards, codes and …

A Purely Chemical Nitrogen Dioxide Laser, Conrado Mendoza Malalis

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Purely chemical lasers promise to provide future high-power lasers for remote installations, airplanes, ships and in space without the necessity of external electric power, sources.

This study is about the design and construction of a new, gas phase purely chemical NO₂ laser, based on the reaction of NO + O₃ + NO≠₂ + O₂. The vibrationally excited NO≠₂ species at 1-40 mm Hg total pressure is the source of energy (photons) for the laser. A series of computer program calculations on the reaction kinetics and relaxational processes involved have also been made, …

Generative Systems & The Sense Of Vision, James Bouchard

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The Bausch & Lomb Industrial Design Department Identity Program, Lorrie Frear

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The Biological And Mathematical Basis Of L Systems, Christine Kelly-Sacks

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Small Scale Monumental Sculpture, Henry Ponter

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