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Molecular Mobility In A Model Polymer Composite, Joan Ethel Gambogi

Masters Theses

"The adsorption of aminoalkysilane coupling agents onto silica surfaces and the interaction of these functional silanes with a bismaleimide and an epoxy resin has been studied using solid-state NMR techniques. ¹³C CP-MAS was used to confirm the bonding between the silence and bismaleimide (BMI) resin and elucidate the nature of the crosslinking reaction of BMI. Deuterated coupling agents were synthesized and adsorbed on silica surfaces. The motional dynamics were probed using deuterium solid-echo NMR. It was determined that the motion of the alky portion of the coupling agents was consistent with gauche migrations (gtt ↔ tig) and pair gauche …

Microstructural Characterization Of Rapidly Solidified And Extruded Ti-Al-Nb Alloys, Danny Joe Edwards

Masters Theses

"Two titanium alloys have been characterized using transmission and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and optical metallography techniques. Both of these alloys were rapidly solidified by melt spinning, the resulting ribbons pulverized, and the powders then extruded into cylindrical billets. The alloys are based on the compositions Ti-21.3Al- 9 Nb-0.6-Mo-2.6V and Ti-13.2Al-2.6Nb-0.5Mo-0.9V-0.5Zr-3.1B in atomic percent. The first alloy was examined in both the as-extruded condition and in the annealed condition (looo0c for 12 hours). The second alloy was examined in the as-extruded condition only.

For the first alloy, the as-extruded microstructure consisted of a B2 matrix with alpha-2 particles at …

Broadband Impedance Matching Using Multi-Section Quarter-Wave Transformers, Alan Richard Webber

Masters Theses

"The history of the multi-section quarter-wave transformer is traced from its beginnings with lumped-element ladder networks in the l 930's. Starting with the geometric mean formula from quarter-wave transformer theory, and insisting on small reflections at the input, a formula is developed for choosing the step impedances of a multi-section quarter-wave transformer. Bandwidth and ripple of a multi-section quarter-wave transformer frequency response are investigated through computer simulation of transformers designed using this formula and found to be directly related. Bandwidth is found to be directly related to the number of sections, and inversely related to the relative mismatch which the …

Intrathermocline Lenses Of The Red-Sea Water In The Indian-Ocean, Sl Meshchanov, Gi Shapiro

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

Quality Of Life Issues In Residential Services For Elderly People : Perceptions Of Service Providers, Val Roche

Research outputs pre 2011

The report contains feedback from a study undertaken by students enrolled in the Residential Care Unit, a part of the A.D.A. Working with the Aged course. The subject for study was "Quality of life in residential services for elderly people. This was seen as an important area for investigation because the number of elderly people will increase to 15 per cent of Australia's population by the year 2021, and it is likely that even with more community support services, some people will need residential care...

Experience Of Stigmatization And Discrimination Of Former Psychiatric Inpatients, Amy Rappaport

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

In our culture as well as other cultures, there are social norms that are prescribed and expected to be followed. If an individual does not act in accordance with these social norms, there are often consequences. In Edgerton's (1971) article, "Anthropology, Psychiatry, and Man's Nature," he states, "Sometimes, of course, the sanctions against deviant behavior are supernatural, consisting of immediate and horrible punishment by gods, spirits, ancestors or the like" (p. 45). In present day culture in the United States, the researcher contends that there are both traditional and modern belief systems that serve to ostracize the stigmatized deviant.

A Strategy For The Use Of Videotaped Sermons In A Multi-Church District, Lloyd Edwin Hallock

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem. In smaller churches the quality of the message delivered during the worship service on weeks the pastor is absent, is often reported to be weak and lackluster. Previous testing has determined that video instruction is as effective in teaching as live instruction. Presently, some pastors are reported to be using video in small churches. The purpose of this study was to determine if the videotaped sermon is a viable alternative worship form for small churches.

Method. Biblical, Ellen G. White, and contemporary worship literature were reviewed on the nature of preaching and worship. Five videotaped sermons were shown over …

The Development And Implementation Of Role Negotiation Between The Pastor And The Members Of The Anoka/Maple Plain, Minnesota Seventh-Day Adventist Multi-Church Parish, Bruce Teel Juhl

Doctor of Ministry Projects

There is a great need among pastors for clarification of roles in light of the rapid changes in society and the increased expectation of parishioners that he/she be skilled in an ever widening range of pastoral function. There is also a need for pastors to develop skills in negotiating their roles with the congregation(s) they serve so that differences may be narrowed.

The project includes an extensive review of Old Testament conceptual models (priest, prophet, king, and shepherd) and New Testament orders (apostolate, deaconate, and elder) for the purpose of discerning the biblical foundations for modern pastoral roles. It also …

The Influence Of A Series Of Sermons On The Attitudes And Attendance Of The Crossroads Seventh-Day Adventist Church In New York, Linford Lee Martin

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem. A very important concern felt by the pastoral staff and lay leadership at the Crossroads Seventh-day Adventist Church, New York City, was that of building and maintaining the attendance at weekly worship services. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a specially prepared series of sermons dealing with worship-related topics on the attendance and attitudes of those who assemble regularly to worship at this church.

Method. A series of eight sermons on worship was prepared and presented at the church during a one-week period. A pretest questionnaire was administered to members and visitors shortly before …

An Approach To Seventh-Day Adventist Radio Evangelism In Ghana, Ebenezer Obodai Sackey

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Since Ghana gained independence from colonial rule, religious broadcasting has undergone self- and governmental censorship. Post-independence governments have either clamped down on the activities of church organizations by disagreeing with them or have intimidated them in numerous ways to tone down some aspects of their activities that the government considers unacceptable. In recent times, both individual Ghanaians and government functionaries, especially, have looked at the Christian church with suspicion and skepticism. Many of them consider the Christian message, at least in the way it is presented, out of touch with, and irrelevant to the everyday needs and realities of the …

Comparing Audience Perceptions Of Constructs Presented Expositorily With Those Presented Topically When The Same Method Of Bible Study Is Used, Rollin Laverne Shoemaker

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

As the literature shows, every preacher needs to develop his own guidelines for presentation of theological constructs (preaching). The literature also shows the importance of the letter to the Galatians for the church, especially during and since the Reformation. Thus, this study attempts to compare audience perceptions of theological constructs (derived from my study of Galatians) presented expositorily with those presented topically when the same guidelines are used.

Method

This study was undertaken to: (1) develop guidelines for exegesis, that would be useful for preaching, starting with the Greek text, (2) develop guidelines for audience and community analysis, (3) …

An Assessment Of Education And Training Needs For Bibliographic Instruction Librarians, Scott Mandernack

Library Faculty Research and Publications

A study was conducted in 1986 by the Education and Library Use Committee of the Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians to determine the educational backgrounds and characteristics of bibliographic instruction (BI) librarians in Wisconsin. The results of the survey indicated that the education for BI has been insufficient and that there is a very real need for additional and/or supplemental education in this area. The methods most preferred for educational enhancement are self-study and workshops. A recommendation was made for one approach to resolving the dilemma: offering a series of courses, in the form of one- to three-day seminars, through …

The Role And Impact Of Foreign Cultural Centers, Abeer Salem

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Economic Evaluation Of Recreational Tourism In Egypt With Special Emphasis In Hurghada City, Hamsa El Sayed El Said

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Rationality Of Egypt's Regional Development Policy, Nihal Fouad Fahmy

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Critical Study Of Al-TạHṭẠ̄Wī'S NihāYat Al-ĪJāZ Fī SīRat SāKin Al-HịJāZ With Particular Emphasis On The Foundation Of The Islamic State, Lamiaa' Mahmoud Zaki

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Textual Analysis Of Quranic Stories, Sulieman Tarawneh

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Psychologists’ And Social Workers’ Values And Roles And Design Of A Model Staff Development Plan, John A. Lucero

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this research project was to explore psychologists and social workers' views and roles within their community mental health organization and professional organizations. The study was to address how the psychologists and social workers' adaptive skills were valued to support the organization in how this adaptation or adjustment affects the individuals' job performance.

We surveyed localized to measure respondents' commitment to community mental health organizations and to his or her profession. The data were collected through a mailed questionnaire to 185 psychologists and 125 social workers and equals to 110 Kansas community mental health organizations. Returned usable questionnaires …

A Program To Prepare Parents Isolated From Parenting Role Models For Appropriate Developmental Interaction With Infants And Toddlers, Jane K. Harris

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Because of demographic factors, care givers enrolled in park district infant and toddler programs appeared isolated from parenting role models. A need existed to provide parent education and resource material without detracting from the established purpose of the course.

The author designed and implemented a modification to a series of five, eight-week classes based on a demand-driven model which established the teacher as a resource person for parenting skills in addition to responsibility for the primary curriculum subject matter. Without diverting significant class time from the motor skills oriented classes, the program fostered interaction among the parents and caregivers in …

Intervention Strategies To Improve Behavior Of Children With Severe Discipline Problems, Carol Rosenbaum

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum aimed to reduce the severely disruptive behavior of problematic children. It also attempted to provide alternative behavior structures in the classroom, and to increase comfort levels of teachers when handling these “acting cut" children.

Twelve counseling sessions were designed to teach alternative forms of behavior. Children were shown different techniques for management and control of their own behaviors. Modeling and coping mechanisms were also used. Children were given reinforcement for progress displayed during the practicum. In addition. parents and teachers were involved. Data was collected before and after the duration of the counseling sessions. Checklists and questionnaires developed …

Development Of An Adoption Agency As Supplement To Current Services Of A Residential Group Care Facility, William E. Painter Jr

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The shortage of adoptive parents trained and prepared to successfully parent sexually abused children to youth indicated a need for this residential group care facility to develop a proposal for the addition of a specialized adoption agency as an adjunct to current agency services.

The author developed a proposal for the addition of a specialized adoption agency based upon extensive research and a needs assessment of referral sources. The plan for the addition of the adoption agency was therefore based upon not only the agency's own experience in placement of the graduates of its preparation for adoption program, but also …

The Development Of Standing Committees For The Board Of Directors Of A Non-Profit Agency, Stanley L. Pryor

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

An effective board of directors is crucial to a nonprofit agency. The effectiveness of the board of directors depends on its organization and its ability to use its resources. Standing committees are the major resource available to boards of directors. However, ineffective development and utilization of standing communities can result in a number of problems.

The author examines the problems that a nonprofit agency encounters when expanding committees were not organized and utilized correctly. A step-by-step procedure was designed and implemented to develop and maintain a variety of standing committees. The procedures consisted of seven steps: defining the problem and …

Instituting Staff Training In A Large Child Care Center Through Development Of A Personalized Orientation Plan, Gail Shreders

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Due to insufficient time and resources, there was a lack of consistent personalized orientation and training at the child care center. Staff needed to learn appropriate methods of child management as well as routines and other responsibilities at the center. Information was collected from the staff in order to determine their needs concerning the delivery of in-service education.

The author designed and implemented a 10-week orientation which consisted of six main topics of staff development. The delivery of information to new employees was mostly through on-the-job training provided by mentors. The author supervised the mentors and the new employees. Individuals …

Increasing School-Aged Mentally Handicapped Students’ Acquisition Of Work Skills Through Instructor And Student Training And Incentives, Jacques P. Jamner

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Increasing the success rate for competitive workshop placement for mentally handicapped students was the focus of the practicum. Through the use of behavior management training of teachers, social skills training of the students, and various reinforcement techniques, 8 out of 8 mentally handicapped students were able to maintain their employment placements. The teachers, supervisors received 20 hours of in-service training. The mentally handicapped students received 10 hours of social skills training and on-site monitoring. To improve generalization, the students were given small group instruction with role-playing exercises to acquire the social skills required to be successful in their jobs. The …

Increasing Social Competence In Kindergarten And First Grade Children Through Modeling And Practice In A Self-Motivating Play Group, Michael P. Ferrentino

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum report describes methods used to increase prosocial behavior and positive peer interaction among kindergarten and first grade students through participation in a self-motivating playgroup. Five students attend daily play sessions in place of outdoor recess time, in which participation included planning cooperative activities, following them through, and reviewing their involvement.

The solution strategy was designed to include a participating teacher who facilitated play and guided students through pertinent intervention strategies during each videotaped play session. Students were shown their inappropriate behaviors through video playback, which was succeeded by instruction and modeling of appropriate behaviors. After practicing the modeled …

Modifying Negative Attitudes Toward Reading Of Eighth Grade Literature Students Through An Individualized Reading Program, Cynthia J. Johnston

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed to provide a setting where negative attitudes towards reading in some eighth-grade literature students would be modified. The first goal of this practicum was that members of the eighth-grade literature class would have regular opportunities for successful experiences in reading, since reading for enjoyment usually means having a positive attitude towards reading. A second goal for this practicum was that members of the eighth-grade reading class will enjoy reading this year.

The author presented an individualized reading program as the curriculum for the eighth-grade literature class. Students chose their own reading materials and read during and …

Increasing Business And Parental Involvement In Grades Four Through Seven By Forming Partnerships Between The School And Local Businesses, Kay S. Hinson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed to improve the educational experience of students in grades 4 -7 by increasing the involvement of local businesses and parents in the total education of the students. Because middle grade students have very little experience or understanding of the business world in which they will function more and more as they grow older, it was decided that local businesses would be solicited to form partnerships with the school.

The writer determined a need for increased business and parental involvement for students in grades 4 - 7 based upon teacher input, the State Department of Education's emphasis, …

Improving Congruency Of Resources/Activities/Assessment In Intermediate-Level Language Arts Programs With Current Knowledge Of Literacy Development, Anne F. Luckhart

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed to improve the consistency of resources, activities, and assessment strategies in intermediate-level language arts programs with a holistic, process-oriented perspective of literacy development. The first goal was to implement literature-based programs in several classes. The second goal was to nurture lifelong reading habits by improving students' attitudes towards and interest in reading and increasing the number of books read. The final aim was to foster among intermediate-level teachers a commitment to a holistic approach to literacy development and to instructional practices congruent with this perspective.

The writer, in collaboration with several teachers, helped to implement literature-based …

Developing An Action Learning Approach To Teaching Science To Kindergarten Students In A Marine Wetlands Environment, Jeanne Mills

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed to introduce kindergarten students to marine science through a hands-on process approach in a wetland environment. The primary goal was to immerse young children in science through active experimental learning rather than secondhand knowledge. The second aim was to offer young children the opportunity to study the wetlands and to see firsthand how fragile the world's ecosystems are so that they may realize the importance of maintaining them.

After the writer verified the need for this type of learning through surveys, she researched the literature, wrote her curriculum, created a teaching book, developed accompanying activities, held …

Increasing Fourth Grade Math Achievement By Using Improved Instructional Strategies, Hui Fang Huang Angie Su

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The writer designed and implemented a math program to increase motivation and self-confidence of fourth grade students in math achievement. The writer's objectives were to increase the number of students displaying mastery of the timetables, increase the number of students making a gain on a math post-test, and increase the number of students liking mathematics.

The writer administers math attitude questionnaires and math pretests on basic math skills to determine the student's attitude toward math and to determine the student's performance level, mental math activities, math games, design contests, in-class competitions, grade-level competitions, computers, calculators, systematic reviews, student-teacher interaction, and …