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Problems Associated With The Use Of Performance Appraisals In Promotion Decisions In The Federal Personnel System, Donald J. Detzel

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The Impact Of Father-Absence On Adolescent Sons' Personality Development And Its Implications For Therapy, Richard B. Dicker

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Glass, Joseph Kivlin

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Modulation Transfer Function Of Image Motion Due To Operator Vibration, Venkatraman Nagaswami

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The displacement path of a hand-held photographic camera is studied at low shutter speeds when operated by different observers. Using the Fourier method, the average power spectrum of hand vibration is obtained. The Modulation Transfer Function of image motion for an average observer at various exposure times is theoretically predicted.

Awareness And Growth In An Art Therapy Practice, Gong Shu

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This culminating project explores the role of awareness in personal growth within the context of art therapy. Drawing from phenomenological psychology and Taoist philosophy, the author argues that every individual possesses an innate potential for self-actualization, which can be fully realized through heightened awareness. However, various psychological and cultural blocks—such as repression, trauma, social conditioning, and attachment to past or future experiences—often obstruct this awareness, impeding personal growth and creative functioning.

Art therapy is proposed as a dynamic method for reestablishing awareness by bringing unconscious or suppressed emotions and experiences into explicit focus through the creative process. The paper emphasizes …

The Role Of Reliability In The Publisher/Supplier Relationship In Textbook Production, Steven Brenner

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Most publishers in the textbook publishing industry experience production delays. If the delays are serious it could result in a postponed publication date. The ramifications of a postponed publication date range from anxiety to the author and publisher to lost revenues. Most textbook publishers are required to have their new texts reviewed by adoption committies, therefore it is imperative that their books be ready by a certain date. There are many functions involved in the book making process. A delay in any one area may hold things up in other areas, thus compounding the situation. The purpose of this thesis …

Accounting And Reporting For Nonprofit Organizations As Elements Of A Financial Management System, Arthur G. Hawkins

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Puppets, A Teaching Tool For Skill Development: One Teacher's Experience, Helen G. Bogener

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This study was developed to solve recognized problems in reading, grammar and social attitudes.

As the study began, it was meant to involve as much variety &a possible to induce reasons for reading. When the enthusiasm for puppetry was noticed. in children, it was decided to place a major emphasis on creating a variety of puppets for the classroom.

Special people became involved, some members of St. Louis Puppetry Guild, Connie Borgmeyer and Mrs. Gilman, art supervisors, Virginia Terry, library science teacher, and parents who became interested along the way as the study progressed.

From prescribed reading stories, the class …

A New Mathematical Model For Nephron Macromolecular Selectivity, John Anthony Domiter

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A mathematical model describing the displayed selectivity of the kidney nephron to macromolecules of varying particle size is presented. Diffusion and electrical forces are considered to be the sole mechanisms of transfer. The mass transfer principles responsible for selectivity are considered to occur within the capillary structure, and not within the membrane wall. A charge is assumed to be characteristic of the macromolecule and the membrane wall. Models describing both charged and uncharged solutes are developed.

A non-linear least squares technique, developed by Marquardt, is used to curve fit the derived functions to data relating fractional clearances of dextran and …

The Essence Of Reality, Michael Geglia

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May I Have Your Attention Please?, Priscilla Malone

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A Design For Organizational Structure: Ambulatory Care Services In The Department Of Health And Hospitals, City Of St. Louis, Edward M. Peters

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This paper by Edward M. Peters explores the organizational design of ambulatory care services within the Department of Health and Hospitals in St. Louis, driven by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Municipal Health Services Program. It begins by detailing the current challenges within St. Louis’s health department structure, emphasizing the need for integrated, neighborhood-based healthcare services to serve underserved communities.

Peters examines three organizational models: maintaining the current structure, adopting a hospital-based approach, or establishing a dedicated ambulatory care division. The analysis emphasizes the limitations of the current health center model, which relies heavily on categorical programs …

Art Therapy With Adolescents: Identity Crisis And Creative Expression, Kathleen Monahan Chaney

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The Development Of Liturgical Metal Craft, William Barba

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How A Role Is Created: Petronella Van Daan In The Diary Of Ann Frank, Cheryl Metzger

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This 1979 Master of Fine Arts thesis by Cheryl Metzger explores the process of creating the role of Petronella Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, performed at Lindenwood Colleges. Metzger documents her in-depth character analysis, rehearsal experience, and performance development, using both primary sources and theatrical techniques. She emphasizes emotional authenticity, subtext, and the historical context of the Holocaust. The thesis includes detailed reflections on blocking, costume, makeup, and the character’s psychological motivations. It serves as both a personal acting journal and a guide to portraying complex historical figures in drama, particularly within ensemble productions rooted in …

The Myth Of Death And Rebirth: Its Manifestation In Contemporary Psychology, Randy Ring

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The thesis, "The Myth of Death and Rebirth: Its Manifestation in Contemporary Psychology," explores the pervasive concept of death and rebirth across historical, religious, and psychological contexts. Beginning with the idea's presence in ancient mythologies like the Osiris myth and Eastern religious beliefs, the thesis highlights how these cultural narratives framed death not as an end but as a necessary transition to renewal. It emphasizes the symbolic role of death/rebirth rituals in premodern societies, where they marked transformative life stages and spiritual initiation.

The work transitions into examining modern psychology, particularly the contributions of Carl Jung and others who identified …

A Proposed Treatment Approach And Environment For The Female Alcoholic, Stuart Wallace

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This thesis by Stuart Wallace presents a comprehensive proposal for a treatment approach and residential environment specifically tailored for female alcoholics, with a unique emphasis on accommodating women who are also mothers with young children. Drawing on the author’s clinical experience and a thorough review of the literature, the work addresses the lack of structured, gender-sensitive treatment programs and proposes a model that integrates both behavioral and humanistic therapeutic modalities.

The document explores the distinct characteristics and treatment needs of female alcoholics, noting their underrepresentation in traditional recovery facilities and the compounded challenges they face, such as co-occurring mental health …

Managing The Seemingly Unmanageable Enterprises, Michael Daramola

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Theory And Practice Of Integrated Psychology, Marjorie L. Rand

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Marjorie L. Rand’s Theory and Practice of Integrated Psychotherapy explores a holistic approach to therapy that unifies the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Drawing from Gestalt therapy, Reichian therapy, movement therapy, breath awareness, and meditation, Rand presents a flexible and adaptive therapeutic model that prioritizes self-awareness and personal growth.

The thesis challenges the traditional medical and psychological models, which often treat the mind and body as separate entities. Instead, Rand argues for an integrative approach where energy flows freely, reducing psychological and physical distress. She discusses the role of energy healing, the chakra system, and bodywork as essential components of …

Ethnic Textile Art Of Tunisia And Its Relation To That Of Morocco, Algeria, And Libya, Irmtraud H. Reswick

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After a brief review of Tunisian geography and history, the differences between urban and rural arts and crafts are discussed. Chapters II and III deal with the various raw materials that are used in textile arts, their transformation into a spun and dyed thread and the archaic methods and tools employed. The looms and weaving techniques are described in detail to illustrate the extraordinary skill of the weavers and the many weeks or months of patient work that the women spend to complete one textile. The traditional textiles, their motifs and coloration and possible external influences are illustrated and presented …

The Study Of Crisis Intervention Programs In Selected Community Mental Health Centers, Susan Van Cleve

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This culminating project by Susan Van Cleve (1979) examines the theoretical foundations and operational realities of crisis intervention programs within community mental health centers. The study begins by distinguishing between psychiatric emergencies and crisis states, utilizing the theoretical frameworks established by Lindemann and Caplan to define the phases of crisis and the principles of intervention. It outlines the essential elements of a comprehensive crisis service, which must include 24-hour telephone hotlines, face-to-face interventions (walk-in and outreach), emergency medical/psychiatric backup, and community linkage networks.

A significant portion of the paper is dedicated to a descriptive survey of 41 agencies in Illinois …

Abused Wives, Predictors Of Leaving: Research And Theory, Sandra Schoonover-Kump

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This research examines the psychological and sociological variables that predict whether an abused wife will leave or remain with an abusive partner. The author evaluates four primary theoretical frameworks: masochism theory, learned helplessness theory, modeling theory, and intrafamily victimization theory. To test hypotheses generated by these theories, in-depth interviews were conducted with fifty randomly selected clients from a center for abused women in St. Louis.

The study identifies three major factors that significantly predict an abused wife’s decision to leave: 

• Severity of Injury: Wives who left were more severely injured by their partners than those who stayed. 

• Fear of …

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Lite Change And Illness In A Group O! Women Religious In The Midwest From March 11 1978, Through March 1, 1979, Ann Mangelsdorf

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Four hundred twenty-five women religious from one order, residing in the midwestern states of Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Louisiana, were mailed a questionnaire designed to determine the amount of stress experienced in one year, and the amount of illness suffered by those same persona during the same time period. Two hundred fourteen sisters responded to the questionnaire. Analysis of data by age groups revealed positive correlations between life stress and illness. Comparison of illness score between older and younger sisters showed no significant differences. Young sister tended to have high stress and illness scores, whereas older sisters had lower …

An Exploratory Examination Of Age, Attitudes Toward Death, Experience With Death, And The Christian Religion, Barbara L. Sanders

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This exploratory study by Barbara L. Sanders investigates the complex relationships between age, personal experiences with death, attitudes toward mortality, and Christian religious beliefs. Motivated by personal and professional encounters with individuals across the lifespan, the author seeks to understand how these variables interrelate and challenge commonly held assumptions—such as the belief that Christians are more accepting of death or that children fear death more due to inexperience.

The research was conducted through a questionnaire distributed among 60 participants across three distinct age groups: adolescents (10–15), adults in their early middle years (36–49), and older adults (65+). The questionnaire assessed …

Shape, Douglas Bull

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A Comparative Analysis Of The Administrative Practices And Procedures Of Eight Independent Colleges In Missouri, Robert E. Sandberg

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This study, conducted by Robert E. Sandberg, presents a comparative analysis of the administrative practices and organizational structures of eight independent colleges in Missouri. With a professional background in both corporate management and higher education administration, Sandberg approaches the research from a general management theory perspective, applying principles from noted theorists such as Fayol, Glueck, Barnard, and Brech. The primary goal of the study is to identify commonalities and variations in the administrative organization of these institutions, particularly within the four major functional areas of college administration: academic affairs, student personnel, business affairs, and external affairs.

Data for the study …

A Study Of Divergent Youth In Five Selected Continuation High Schools In California, Genene K. Sepulveda

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This thesis explores the experiences, needs, and educational environments of divergent youth attending five continuation high schools in Southern California. Genene K. Sepulveda draws from personal teaching experience and in-depth field research to examine how these alternative schools address the unique challenges faced by students who struggle in traditional educational settings. The study reviews literature on adolescent development, identity formation, and the psychological, social, and academic needs of nonconforming students. Through interviews with administrators, teachers, and students, and by analyzing school philosophies and accreditation data, the thesis identifies patterns in curriculum design, teaching methods, and institutional support. It emphasizes the …

Sisterhood Of Courage, Doree Lovell

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Learning Disabilities And Remediation, Laverne Hoerchler

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Instrumental Music Guide: Grades 5-9, Joan Joy Coerver

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