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A Study To Determine The Preferences Of 8th Grade Middle School Students For Modular Programmed Instruction Or Laboratory Instruction, Donald B. Todd Jan 1997

A Study To Determine The Preferences Of 8th Grade Middle School Students For Modular Programmed Instruction Or Laboratory Instruction, Donald B. Todd

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The objectives of this study were established to determine: 1. If eighth grade Newport News Dozier Middle School students preferred technology education classes using programmed instruction of the Synergistic Systems modules to other academic classes; 2. If programmed instruction using Synergistic Systems modules motivated the eighth grade Newport News Dozier Middle School student to prefer this instructional method over traditional technology teacher-directed laboratory instruction.

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A Study To Examine The Reasons For Licensure Preferences By Mctp Students, James S. Mcneill Jan 1997

A Study To Examine The Reasons For Licensure Preferences By Mctp Students, James S. Mcneill

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The following goals were used to direct this study: 1. Determine the exact reason for the middle school licensure preference by MCTP graduate students; 2. Determine if the age of their prospective students was a reason for their preference for middle school licensure; 3. Determine if MCTP graduate students choose middle school licensure because their military and undergraduate experience lends itself best to this area of teaching.

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A Study To Investigate The Implementation Of Performance Standards And Feedback Reports On The Effect Of Productivity Of Substance Abuse Clinicians At A Community Mental Health Center, Fred W. Jenkins Jan 1997

A Study To Investigate The Implementation Of Performance Standards And Feedback Reports On The Effect Of Productivity Of Substance Abuse Clinicians At A Community Mental Health Center, Fred W. Jenkins

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The following hypothesis was selected to guide this study: 1. The implementation of performance standards and monthly measurement reports will improve the productivity of mental health clinicians in a community mental health facility.

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Student Attitudes Toward Individuals With Disabilities: Inclusive Versus Traditional Classrooms In Elementary School, Heather Young Jan 1997

Student Attitudes Toward Individuals With Disabilities: Inclusive Versus Traditional Classrooms In Elementary School, Heather Young

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In recent years, many schools have begun to include students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Studies on "inclusion," have shown several positive effects for students with and without disabilities. This study examines the self-reported attitudes of 185 elementary school students in inclusive and traditional classrooms, as measured by the Scale of Children's Attitudes Toward Exceptionalities (SCATE). Self-reported attitudes and experiences of general education teachers were also assessed using a survey developed by the researcher. Although statistically significant relationships were found on the SCATE, these were not logical or conclusive. Results of the teacher surveys indicate that teachers of inclusive …

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Analysis Of Repeated Measures Data Under Circular Covariance, Andrew Montgomery Hartley Jan 1997

Analysis Of Repeated Measures Data Under Circular Covariance, Andrew Montgomery Hartley

Mathematics & Statistics Theses & Dissertations

Circular covariance is important in modelling phenomena in epidemiological, communications and numerous physical contexts. We introduce and develop a variety of methods which make it a more versatile tool. First, we present two classes of estimators for use in the presence of missing observations. Using simulations, we show that the mean squared errors of the estimators of one of these classes are smaller than those of the Maximum Likelihood (ML) estimators under certain conditions. Next, we propose and discuss a parsimonious, autoregressive type of circular covariance structure which involves only two parameters. We specify ML and other types of estimators …

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Diamond For Fiber-Optic Raman Spectroscopy, Jianli Zheng Jan 1997

Diamond For Fiber-Optic Raman Spectroscopy, Jianli Zheng

Electrical & Computer Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Raman spectroscopy is a powerful technique for molecular structural studies and concentration measurement. Being a single beam technique, the Raman intensity depends on the optical power of the excitation source, optical alignment of the system, detector response as well as species concentration. To eliminate the unwanted variations in the system and get the concentration information of the species, intensity referencing is necessary. The existing referencing methods either use a constant Raman band of the sample, or add a chemically inert material with known concentration into the sample. Unfortunately, the former method is not always applicable and the latter is not …

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Problems With The Interpretation Of Mark-Release-Recapture Data In Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), Anthony D. Curtis, Deborah A. Waller Jan 1997

Problems With The Interpretation Of Mark-Release-Recapture Data In Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), Anthony D. Curtis, Deborah A. Waller

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

The Lincoln index (Peterson method) is frequently used to estimate animal population size in mark-release-recapture studies. We tested the accuracy of this method to estimate termite colony size using logs infested with termites that were maintained in the laboratory. Termites were fed paper towels dyed either with 0.05% or 0.1% (w/w) of the dye marker Nile blue and released into their host logs in the laboratory. Following recapture a week later, estimates of termite population size for termites dyed with 0.05% Nile blue, and were approximately 3 times greater for termites dyed with 0.1% Nile blue. Concentrations of 0.1% Nile …

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Adaptive Critic Based Neurocontroller For Autolanding Of Aircrafts, S. N. Balakrishnan, Gaurav Saini Jan 1997

Adaptive Critic Based Neurocontroller For Autolanding Of Aircrafts, S. N. Balakrishnan, Gaurav Saini

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In this paper, adaptive critic based neural networks have been used to design a controller for a benchmark problem in aircraft autolanding. The adaptive critic control methodology comprises successive adaptations of two neural networks, namely action and critic network (which approximate the Hamiltonian equations associated with optimal control theory) until closed loop optimal control is achieved. The autolanding problem deals with longitudinal dynamics of an aircraft which is to be landed in a specified touchdown region (within acceptable ranges of speed, pitch angle and sink rate) in the presence of wind disturbances and gusts using elevator deflection as the control …

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University Of Missouri-Rolla Research On Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Wei Wen Yu, Roger A. Laboube Jan 1997

University Of Missouri-Rolla Research On Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Wei Wen Yu, Roger A. Laboube

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

During the past 27 years, numerous research projects have been conducted at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) under the sponsorships of the American Iron and Steel Institute, National Science Foundation, American Society of Civil Engineers, Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Steel Deck Institute, Metal/Lath Steel Framing Association, Chromium Center, Nickel Development Institute, and several steel companies located in the USA, Canada, and South Africa. The purpose of these investigations has been to study the structural strength of cold-formed steel members, connections, and structural systems. Some of the research findings have been used in the development of the AISI Specification for the …

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Cold-Formed Steel Webs With Openings: Summary Report, Roger A. Laboube, Wei-Wen Yu, J. E. Langan, M. Y. Shan Jan 1997

Cold-Formed Steel Webs With Openings: Summary Report, Roger A. Laboube, Wei-Wen Yu, J. E. Langan, M. Y. Shan

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Based on a 3-year study that focused on the behavior of cold-formed steel beams with web openings, researchers at the University of Missouri-Rolla have developed simple, easy to apply design recommendations. The design recommendations address the limit states of web buckling resulting from bending, shear, web crippling, combined bending and shear, and combined bending and web crippling. The recommendations were developed based on the results of experimental and analytical studies of C-section beams. The C-sections, which are commonly used for wall studs and floor joists, are manufactured with web openings. Common web opening sizes are 38 x 102mm and 19 …

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Observation Of Direct Instruction Teaching Behaviors: Determining A Representative Sample Of Time For Supervision, N. E. Marchand-Martella, R. Martella, Benjamin Lignugaris / Kraft Jan 1997

Observation Of Direct Instruction Teaching Behaviors: Determining A Representative Sample Of Time For Supervision, N. E. Marchand-Martella, R. Martella, Benjamin Lignugaris / Kraft

Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal amount of time a supervisor needed to observe a teacher to obtain a representative sample of his teaching behaviors while Direct Instruction was provided. These data were gathered across two Direct Instruction programs—Spelling and Reading Mastery—presented by a teacher with over 10 years of Direct Instruction experience. A Direct Instruction observation instrument and rating form were used to gather and summarize these data across 3-, 6-, 9-, 12-, 15-, 18-, 21-, and 24-min observation sessions. Results indicated that although there were minor variations in the percentages of teacher behaviors and …

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Physical Restraints And Falls In A Long-Term Care Facility, Jason B. Nupdal Jan 1997

Physical Restraints And Falls In A Long-Term Care Facility, Jason B. Nupdal

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Anxiety And Health Beliefs In Women With An Abnormal Pap Smear, Cheryl G. Ross Jan 1997

Anxiety And Health Beliefs In Women With An Abnormal Pap Smear, Cheryl G. Ross

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No abstract provided.

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Relationship Of Transportation Effort To Fatigue, Depression And Anxiety Levels In Radiotherapy Patients, Brenda Jo Gillund Jan 1997

Relationship Of Transportation Effort To Fatigue, Depression And Anxiety Levels In Radiotherapy Patients, Brenda Jo Gillund

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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An Object Is An Object Is An Object Is An Object : The Making Of The Mother Of Modernism, Perry W. Benson Jan 1997

An Object Is An Object Is An Object Is An Object : The Making Of The Mother Of Modernism, Perry W. Benson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Relationship Of The Chief Complaint And The Diagnosis In Discharged Adult Emergency Department Patients, Paula King Jan 1997

The Relationship Of The Chief Complaint And The Diagnosis In Discharged Adult Emergency Department Patients, Paula King

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Self-Reliance, Work Values, And Their Relationship To Health-Seeking Behaviors Of Residents In A Rural North Dakota County, Vonnie J. Johnson Jan 1997

Self-Reliance, Work Values, And Their Relationship To Health-Seeking Behaviors Of Residents In A Rural North Dakota County, Vonnie J. Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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The Role Of The Guardian Ad Litem : The Impact Of Variable Interpretations On Youth, Carol A. Hagen Jan 1997

The Role Of The Guardian Ad Litem : The Impact Of Variable Interpretations On Youth, Carol A. Hagen

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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Table Of Contents Jan 1997

Table Of Contents

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

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The Prevention Of Non-Consensual Access To "Confidential" Health-Care Information In Cyberspace, Howard L. Steele Jr. Jan 1997

The Prevention Of Non-Consensual Access To "Confidential" Health-Care Information In Cyberspace, Howard L. Steele Jr.

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

The latter half of the twentieth century has seen the decline of the industrial revolution and the rapid transition into an information explosion that has continued to expand at an exponential rate. Unlike the political upheavals of days gone by, this revolution appears to have the potential to dramatically change our society. For example, the advent of the computer and its application in the healthcare setting has changed the face of medicine. Today is a day of miracle drugs, laser surgeries, and telemedicine - all of which found their genesis in computers. Despite the clear advantages created by the ever-expanding …

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Aggressive Enforcement Of Rights Involving Internet Abuses, William L. Lafuze, Valerie K. Friedrich Jan 1997

Aggressive Enforcement Of Rights Involving Internet Abuses, William L. Lafuze, Valerie K. Friedrich

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

The information age, and particularly the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, has enabled any individual with a personal computer to rapidly acquire information from, and disseminate information to, a worldwide base. Many unlawful activities, such as copyright infringement, may now be practiced in a new environment and manner. Due to several unique aspects of the Internet environment, traditional judicial remedies, such as monetary damages, are ineffectual. Consequently, violations of personal and property rights on the Internet present new challenges for the enforcement of such rights. More aggressive remedies, such as injunction of wrongful activities and impoundment …

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Courting Cyberspace, Al Harrison Jan 1997

Courting Cyberspace, Al Harrison

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

The practice of law requires the creation and management of massive amounts of paperwork. Software that combines the use of templates and macros can assemble documents for the user, rather than the attorney having to type out volumes of documents from scratch. Firms can manage newly-created documents either by using expensive document management software or by taking advantage of their computers' hierarchical file systems. This article discusses various means for assembling and managing legal documents.

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Cutting Edge Issues In Intellectual Property Law, Herbert J. Hammond, Lisa H. Meyerhoff Jan 1997

Cutting Edge Issues In Intellectual Property Law, Herbert J. Hammond, Lisa H. Meyerhoff

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

No abstract provided.

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Product Review: Omnipage Pro 7.0, Al Harrison Jan 1997

Product Review: Omnipage Pro 7.0, Al Harrison

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

No abstract provided.

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Table Of Contents Jan 1997

Table Of Contents

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

No abstract provided.

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Using Technology In The Management And Trial Of Complex Cases, Fred Misko Jr., Charles E. Ames Jan 1997

Using Technology In The Management And Trial Of Complex Cases, Fred Misko Jr., Charles E. Ames

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

As modem society became more technologically advanced, complex tort and mass disaster litigation was sure to follow suit. Over the last twenty years, cases involving post-industrial products such as breast implants, heart valves, pesticides, Agent Orange, Bendectin, lead, and asbestos, as well as single-event mass disasters such as Bhopal and PanAm Flight 103, brought increasingly large numbers of individuals claiming serious injuries before the courts. The legal community has recently begun to focus on the impact that this complex litigation has on the practice of law and the administrative capabilities of the judicial system. Gone are the days when a …

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Efficient, Effective Advocacy In The "Computer Age" Demands The Marriage Of The Work Product Doctrine To Computerized Litigation Databases, Cecilee Price-Huish Jan 1997

Efficient, Effective Advocacy In The "Computer Age" Demands The Marriage Of The Work Product Doctrine To Computerized Litigation Databases, Cecilee Price-Huish

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

The attorney-client relationship is one that often evolves over years of legal representation, which often results in the creation of close working relationships and the development of mutual trust. It is not unusual for an attorney or law firm to represent a client for a number of years, fulfilling many different functions as circumstances require. Within this context, a lawyer's roles may include counselor, mediator and litigator. In the age of the information superhighway, where business is increasingly conducted via computerized systems, it is commonplace for an attorney, during the course of lengthy legal representation, to rely heavily on computerized …

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Management And Discovery Of Electronically Stored Information, Lawrence R. Youst, Haejung Lisa Koh Jan 1997

Management And Discovery Of Electronically Stored Information, Lawrence R. Youst, Haejung Lisa Koh

Computer Law Review and Technology Journal

New technology continuously abuts the aged and tried legal principles set forth decades ago. With information creation at every user's personal computer, with access to instant communication through e-mail systems and with the wide-spread use of the Intemet, the legal standards for discovery of information must continually evolve. It is no longer sufficient for a party requesting discovery to seek paper alone. It is also no longer sufficient for a party responding to discovery to review paper files alone in an attempt to satisfy the discovery requests. As we continue to progress in this age of information, a hard copy …

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Cover And Contents Jan 1997

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Physics

No abstract provided.

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Cover And Contents Jan 1997

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Physics

No abstract provided.

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