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Laser Treatment Of Ceramic Coatings On Defective Ceramic Glazed Tile, Gousinn Yu

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Laser surface melting treatment was achieved by a 2 Kw CO2 surgical laser system.The partially defocused laser beam provided a circular spot with an annular energy distribution on the sample.

It is certain that laser surface treatment will do the job of repairing in defective ceramic tiles. All glazes provided by American Standard were tested for an ability of withstand laser treatment when coated on to a glazed tile. In order to repair the defective ceramic tile it is necessary to patch the damaged region with a cement. The cement must then be glazed in order to match that of …

Measurement Of Heart Rate Variability Using Correlation Dimension And Entropy, Su Zhang

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Heart rate variability regulation is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Disorders of the autonomic nervous system may cause the loss of heart rate variability. Two new approaches, correlation dimension and entropy, based on ideas from nonlinear dynamics, have been applied to studying heart rate variability. The correlation dimension measures the extent of correlation between the data points. The entropy measures the amount of information needed to specify the state of a system. The interbeat interval signal (1BI) from eighteen subjects (nine normal controls and nine patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) ) have been analyzed and compared. The results …

Semi-Automated Approach To Shape Optimal Design Of Planar Structures, Gurinder Pal Singh

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This paper presents a general algorithm, using IDEAS programmability features to integrate different phases of shape optimization process. The present work is mainly concentrated on planar structures, defined by thin or shell finite elements. Interactive programs are generated to convert input data to geometric models, to define mesh areas, to generate finite element mesh and to execute adaptive mesh refinement techniques. The importance of automated mesh generation and refinement is highlighted and various optimization methods are considered. Further, a special attention is given to integration issues of shape optimization capabilities into CAD environment. To demonstrate the developed algorithm, an automotive …

Contour Extraction From Hvem Image Of Microvessel Using Active Contour Models, Manping Xiao

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This thesis reports the research results on automatic contour extraction from high voltage electron microscope (HVEM) image of thick cross section montages of small blood vessels. The previous work on this subject, which was based on the conventional edge detection operations combined with edge linking, has proven inadequate to describe the inner structural compartments of microvessels. In this thesis, an active contour model (commonly referred to as "Snakes") has been applied to advance the previous work. Active contour models have proven themselves to be a powerful and flexible paradigm for many problems in image understanding, especially in contour extraction from …

Analysis For Handling Flexible Green Sheets With Automated Tools, Chao Xie

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The electronics industry is characterized by rapid technological advances. Increase in number of I/O interconnections on chips and need for more compact assemblies is forcing designer to consider multilayer ceramic packaging. With the advancement in co-fired technology, the green tapes are becoming widely used now, and will be even more so in the future. There is considerable knowledge and expertise on the preparation of multilayer ceramic materials but little information is available on the handling of laminate ceramic green sheets with automated tools.

In this thesis, we will analyze the displacement, the principal and shearing stress of the different sized …

Study On The Remediation Of Organic Soil Contaminated With Polychlorinated Biphenyls Using A Variable Frequency Microwave Furnace, Lili Zou

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The development of new and innovative remediation technologies for soil contaminated with Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) is necessary to fulfill the need of cleanup of contaminated sites. In the past eight years the Laboratory for Microwave treatment as Hazardous Substance Management Research Center has investigated the use of Microwave energy to remediate contaminated soils. A major drawback of using single frequencies of the microwave range is the non-uniformity of the electromagnetic field. In this thesis a Variable Frequency Microwave Furnace (operating between 2.40 and 7.50 GHz) is used to improve the uniformity of the field. A new method is used to …

Design And Simulation Of A Multichip Module, Mathew Nazareth

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Electronic packaging has undergone basic changes in the last few years to keep up with an ever increasing demand for speed and miniaturization. Multichip Modules (MCM) represent a class of advanced packaging technologies. This thesis examines various MCM technologies and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Further, the design process for an MCM is presented in detail. The physical design and simulation for the performance ( electrical and thermal) is also detailed. A design example ties together all the issues that are relevant to the design of an MCM.

The Floral Ploy "Pieced, Painted, Printed", Shannon Pfaff

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The purpose of this thesis is to take a complex concept and redefine it visually. The theory of brain evolution has been, and will continue to be in debate both scientifically and spiritually. Since the brain, or the mind, is the center of thought, it seems fitting that a search for unity begin here. Art and science, art and religion, science and religion, are not at opposite ends. Reason and emotion, instinct and intellect, power and surrender, can come together and exist in harmony. It is the goal of this thesis to explore how, through examining the inner workings of …

A Study Of Gray Level Recording Capability For A Reflective Six Bit Desktop Scanner, Julio E. González

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A common problem with CCD sensors is their inefficiency to accurately record gray level information in the shadow range of an image. This problem is magnified on original copy having important detail in the midtone to shadow range. Consequently, when this type of an image is scanned gray levels in the shadow range of the reproduction are not easily discerned. This study examines two areas, the recording consistency across the scanning sensor and the gray level recording for a desktop six bit scanner. The former determined how consistently density information is recorded across the sensor, while the latter determines the …

Comparison Study Of Proofing Systems, Ravi Raj Adukambarai

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The following study was an attempt to compare two methods of proofing, namely, a toner based method and a film based method, in terms of colorimetric variation. The study was limited to AE readings taken from five color patches off a standard test target, the colors being Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Flesh-Tone, and Red. AE is a measure of the color difference of a sample from a known standard. Thirty proofs were made by each method using the same set of separation films and colorimetric readings taken from each proof for each of the colors mentioned above. A statistical comparison was …

A Layout Algorithm For Hierarchical Graphs With Constraints, Michael Slade

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A new method is developed for reducing edge crossings in the layout of directed graphs for display. The method will reduce edge crossings in graphs which have constraints on the location or movement of some of the nodes. This has not been available in previously published methods. An analysis of the strategies used to choose rank pairs for edge crossing reduction shows that this choice will dramatically affect the amount of crossings eliminated. This method is directly applicable to the reduction of edge crossings in the general graph.

Response Of U.S.A. Owned Hotels To The Drug-Free Workplace Act Of 1988: A Case Study, Yun-Min Ha

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Alcohol and drug abuse has been causing tremendous problems in American workforces everyday. The misuse of alcohol and drug finally lead the government to react to the problems. In March 1989, Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 went into effect, establishing the goal of a drug-free workplace. The purpose of this study is to find out how 14 major U.S. owned hotels are responding to Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. In order to find out, a 10 item questionnaire was developed and used to interview human resources executives. From the sample of 14 hotels, 11 hotels (78.5%) responded. The survey results …

A Decision Model: Contract Vs. In-House Foodservice A Case Study: Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Mark Poole

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Strategic Planning For A Private School: A Case Study, Kathleen Vollmers

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Park Christian School is a private interdenominational Evangelical Christian School located in Moorhead, Minnesota. During the 1993-94 school year, 321 students were enrolled in grades K through 8 with the majority from Moorhead or Fargo, North Dakota. These children represent about 206 families and 39 area churches. In the fall of 1993, the School Board authorized a strategic planning process using professional planning facilitators to lead the planning team which would include teachers, members of the School Board, members of the Finance Committee, and parents.

Front Office Role Expectations As Defined By Hotel Management And By Front Office Personnel: A Comparative Study, Mark Scott

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Strategic management realizing the dilemma have had to decide whether front office personnel can be effective decision makers. The purpose of my research will be to study the problems management face in their effort to avoid 'gaps' in management-employee expectations and perceptions, while in a stage of transforming employees roles. Managers expect their front-office employee to be efficient and contribute to profitability. However guest expectations of good service often runs counter to what company policy defines as the limits of front office personnel's freedom to act. Statistics show that negative experiences by guests are relayed to their associates far more …

The World University Games Buffalo '93 The Complete Food Service Perspective, Darrin Stern

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The city of Buffalo, New York will not soon forget the summer 1993. After many years of planning, the World University Games finally arrived. With one hundred and forty-five nations appearing to compete in Buffalo, this year's Games was the most successful ever. The food service department was given the task of planning and producing all food and beverage items throughout the Games. A number of different responsibilities were assumed by our department. The first main job of the department was to develop, distribute, and award three different contracts. These contracts were for athlete feeding, concession stands, and Main Street …

The Impact Of Certification On Meeting Professionals Who Are Members Of Meeting Planners International, Donna Winkley

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The impact of certification on meeting professionals who are members of Meeting Planners International is the focus of this project. Research is conducted by studying articles in refered and industrial journals as well as current publications. A questionnaire is sent to randomly selected Certified Meeting Professionals. The study uses three key indicators which are skill level, span of control, and salary level to determine if there is a direct impact on the certification of meeting planners. A time span of six months within receiving the Certified Meeting Professional designation is exercised to examine the outcomes of certification.

Profile Of The Scuba Diving Vacationer To The Island Of Bonaire, Paul William Howe

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The island of Bonaire, part of the Netherland Antilles in the Caribbean, is percieved to be experiencing a decline in their tourism arrivals of scuba diving vacationers from the United States. Tourism is an important export for the economic stability of Bonaire, with the scuba vacationing market accounting for up to 53% of total arrivals to the island (Tourism Corporation Bonaire). Economic impacts are filtering down to the working class, affecting the socio-economic climate of the island. Bonaire has enjoyed being one of the premier scuba diving destinations on the Caribbean for many years. Its clear waters, tropical climate, abundant …

A Feasibility Study: The Conversion Of The Krenzer House Into A Bed And Breakfast, Eric Sherrard

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The Krenzer House is an old farm house located at 3000 East River Road in Rochester, New York. The feasibility of the conversion of the Krenzer House into a bed and breakfast is the focus of this project. This report consists of four major sections. The first focuses on the costs associated with the conversion. The second area examines the marketing that is needed to develop the bed and breakfast. The third focus researches the licenses and codes needed. While the final area develops an operational plan.

The Feasibility Of A Market For A Puerto Rican/ Caribbean Restaurant In Rochester, New York: A Pilot Study, Yvonne Battistini

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The purpose of the study was to find out if there was a market for a Puerto Rican / Caribbean restaurant in the targeted areas. The surveys were gathered in a SPSS format (Statistical Package for the Social Science) in order to obtain objective analysis from the food consumer on their knowledge of Puerto Rican / Caribbean food. The findings of the study were based upon primary research conducted through a questionnaire. The sample was randomly selected from the white pages of the 1993 Rochester phone book. The questionnaire was mailed out targeting the higher income residential areas. Six hundred …

Empowerment: An Implementation Formula For Service Quality, Pat Bottiglieri

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The thrust of this study was to determine a plan for the implementation of an empowerment strategy, for resort hotels. The review of the literature failed to reveal a recipe for implementation of an empowerment plan the is comprehensive or designed for long term benefits. However, there are numerous articles and books which discuss components which, may in fact, be critical aspects to an overall strategy - The study analyzed successful empowerment strategies from a corporate department of quality, and three resort hotels regarded as leaders in total quality management. The study used the Delphi Method to obtain consensus of …

A Statistical Analysis Of Student And Employer Coop Evaluation Forms, Amynah Virani

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This study developed a computer program from the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), in order to obtain an objective analysis of information received from student and employer evaluation forms presently in use by the School of Food, Hotel and Travel Management and the Coop and Placement Office at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The purpose for doing this study is for giving the Coop and Placement Office a means for collecting, monitoring and tracking pertinent information from students and employers involved in cooperative education (coop). An analysis is given for the 1993 data inputted into the SPSS program. …

An Assessment Of Residential Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Tourism In Ontario County, New York, Edwin Gomez

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This study measured residential attitudes and perceptions in Ontario County, New York. The purpose for the study is to better understand residential concerns so that they may be incorporated into the planning process for future tourism development endeavors. These residential attitudes need to be identified with respect to preferences for more or less tourism. Planners can avoid residential road blocks to development if they know what concerns residents have towards tourism development. A brief history of modern travel was provided for the reader as a framework for understanding what developments led to potentials and problems in tourism today. The shift …

Ara Guide To Opening A New Cafeteria, Cynthia R. Hay

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In 1992 ARA had 39 business dining cafeterias open. In 1993 38 new cafeterias opened. These numbers not only represent openings, but new pieces of business for ARA. The opening is the first impression the customer gets of ARA; this makes it essential that the opening be a success. A successful opening is the beginning to a successful new piece of business. To assure a successful, organized opening, a standard manual is needed to guide the ARA operator. A successful opening is the mark of a successful future. If the appropriate policies and procedures are implemented from the start, the …

Getting Noticed: College Recruiting Using A New Media, Walter John Flick

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Guest Satisfaction In A College Food Service Setting, Susanne Morganstein

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Satisfying the needs of college students in the dining halls have become more complex since is expected more by today's society. In order to meet these demands, the food service director needs to be aware of what the students' expectations are, while trying to keep within a budget and nutrition guidelines. Food service in colleges and universities play an important role as a part of the overall experience a student receive while attending school. This study explores the overall satisfaction of the students in one particular situation to evaluate whether or not the students feel that they are having their …

How To Reduce The Incidence Of Premature Births, And Their Associated Costs, Via A Fivefold Corporate Wellness Program, Carley Brunner Alves

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This thesis will focus on the incidence of premature births and how to reduce the frequency and costs associated with premature delivery. The emphasis is towards the development of a wellness program within a corporation which will accomplish these objectives within its population of female employees.

Research has shown that many of these premature births could be prevented if five major factors were controlled through health education and lifestyle changes. The five risk factors that increase the possibility of delivering prematurely are: lack of exercise prior to pregnancy, alcohol intake, cigarette smoking, increased stress levels, and use of harmful drugs, …

Healthcare Reform Through Redesign, Alanna D. Runge

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This thesis will focus on the study of a complex redesign plan that healthcare organizations can utilize through healthcare reform.

Research has indicated that there are numerous individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. In addition, research has supported the rising costs of healthcare today . Because of these two elements, the federal government has launched a healthcare reform campaign. Therefore, healthcare facilities must be able to reengineer the way they currently conduct business.

There have been several redesign plans developed through research. However, the five common components are the delivery services, financial management and cost containment, marketing development, physician relations, …

A Fund Raising Program For An Under Or Non Insured Critically Ill Child, John O'Mara Thompson

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Research shows that fund raising for public or private uses has existed for centuries. Since the 1900's, fund raising efforts have become more organized with specific goals, plans, and time limits, yet they still generally serve the public and not individuals.

Life saving medical treatments that were once regarded as experimental are now readily available yet are not without financial constraints. Unfortunately, the very people who need health insurance to support such treatments find themselves unable to get insurance at any price. Thus, an urgent need for fund raising by private families to finance non compensated health care bills are …

Using Public Relations To Effectively Communicate A Desired Corporate Image Of The United States Postal Service, Dianne Holloway Williams

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The United States Postal Service is a 219 year old American institution that for the majority of those years enjoyed the approval and confidence of the American people. Now, newspaper articles regularly ask whether this public service would be better managed as a private industry.

Sometime after World War II Americans began to lose faith in big business and in the government. The Postal Service was included among those institutions that began to lose public trust. More recently, numerous news reports point to an agency delivering poor service through unconcerned, perhaps even violent employees . This general distrust of government …