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Conversion Of The Uniform Cpa Examination To Computer-Based Examination, October 1998, Joint Aicpa/Nasba Computerization Implementations Committee, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants, National Association Of State Boards Of Accountancy

Examinations and Study

No abstract provided.

Information Outlook, January 1998, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 1998

Volume 2, Issue 1

Sovereign Indignity? Values, Borders And The Internet: A Case Study, Eric Easton

All Faculty Scholarship

This article focuses on the publication ban issued by a Canadian court in a notorious murder trial, and the popular reaction to the publication ban, as a case study of the new global communications environment. Part I reconstructs the factual circumstances that provoked the ban, as well as the responses of the media, the legal establishment, and the public. Part II examines the ban itself, the constitutional challenge mounted by the media, and the landmark Dagenais decision. Part III reflects on the meaning of the entire episode for law, journalism, and national sovereignty.

The Dagenais decision demonstrates the continued independence …

International Legal Careers: Paths And Directions, James Maxeiner

All Faculty Scholarship

Discusses lack of clear career paths in international legal practice.

Proposed Model Rules Governing The Admissibility Of Computer-Generated Evidence, Lynn Mclain, James E. Carbine

All Faculty Scholarship

Pursuant to a grant from the State Justice Institute, the Court of Appeals of Maryland Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure drafted, and the Court of Appeals adopted, model rules regarding computer-generated animations and simulations. The rules address discovery, pretrial rulings, and preservation of the record for appeal.

Behaviour, Welfare And Nutrition Of Group-Housed Sows Fed In An Electronic Sow Feeding System, Nicola Jane Hodgkiss

Other Faculty of Science and Engineering Theses

A programme of study was undertaken to assess the welfare status of multiparous gestating sows housed in dynamic groups in a straw yard and fed by electronic sow feeders (ESF).Comparison of production figures from the Seale-Hayne herd with those nationally confirmed its status as a typical commercial unit. In an initial series of investigations, detailed ethograms were compiled to describe the animals' repertoire of activities and interactions. Lying and straw manipulation were found to be the predominant behaviours and attacks directed towards the head were the most commonly performed type of interaction. Although there was little evidence of aggressive behaviour, …

The Generation Of Compound Nominals To Represent The Essence Of Text The Commix System, Jennifer Vivien Norris

Other Faculty of Science and Engineering Theses

This thesis concerns the COMMIX system, which automatically extracts information on what a text is about, and generates that information in the highly compacted form of compound nominal expressions. The expressions generated are complex and may include novel terms which do not appear themselves in the input text. From the practical point of view, the work is driven by the need for better representations of content: for representations which are shorter and more concise than would appear in an abstract, yet more informative and representative of the actual aboutness than commonly occurs in indexing expressions and key terms. This additional …

Assessing The Learning Needs Of Adults With Acquired Physical Disability In Vocational Rehabilitation, Kathleen E. Mennen

Masters Theses

It is difficult to ascertain the learning needs of adults with acquired physical disability in vocational rehabilitation. The onset of the disability reactivates and/or creates various psychological, social, and educational problems in the learner’s life, which makes assessing his learning needs more complex. This study discusses the particular challenges of assessing the learning needs of this population. It also describes the development and use of a screening tool with which to make objective decisions in selecting assessments for this population.

Outcomes Based Assessment In Higher Education: A Content Analysis Of The Statewide Policies Of The Member States Of The North Central Association Of Colleges And Schools, Burton A. Collins

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

An Exploration Of Mind-Body Categories Using The Personal Beliefs Scale, Sharon K. Black

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Between Novice And Experienced Therapists' Inner Experiences During Therapy, Corey Haas

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Association Of Training With Computer Self-Efficacy, Carolyn T. Conry

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Comparing Teacher Evaluation Methods At Selected Suburban Chicago High Schools: Traditional Versus Alternative, Sharon K. Michalak

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

J Am Coll Dent 1998 65 4

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

Medical Provider’S Impact On The Initiation And Duration Of Breast-Feeding, Kari A. Fitzgerald

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to review available research pertaining to the influence of medical providers on breast-feeding. The present study explored the literature on the benefits of breast-feeding. Initiation and duration of breast-feeding were also discussed along with several barriers to breast-feeding. Improvements on implementing the 10 recommendations for a baby-friendly hospital were taken into consideration.

Computers And Young Children, Suzanne M. Parsons

Graduate Research Papers

This study addresses the issue of using computers in early childhood classrooms. Benefits, as well as problems, associated with using computers with young children were discussed. Guidelines for choosing developmentally appropriate software were outlined and conclusions were drawn from literature. Recommendations were made for future computer studies.

Retention In The Schools, Sandy Barry

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to examine grade retention. It looks at the advantages, disadvantages, and the alternatives to retention. This paper discusses factors that increases a child's chance of being retained. Aspects in education that have affected retention are also discussed. In addition, this paper looks at teachers' beliefs and why they hold these beliefs concerning_retention. Finally, the last chapter summarizes this study and draws conclusions from the literature and suggests recommendations for further study.

A Phenomenological Analysis Of An Instructional Systems Design Creative Project, Daniel M. Benson

Graduate Research Papers

This research paper is a phenomenological analysis of a creative project involving University of Northern Iowa undergraduate art students in the planning and creation of visual illustrations, graphic design concepts, .html documents, and imagery for a world wide web intranet/lnternet virtual space.

This analysis looks at instructional design as a creative process and the phenomenology of the UNI Art/Cat (Art Resources Technology/Computer Assisted Training) computer laboratory. The mission, goals, and objectives of the creative project, experiential and experimental philosophies of education, and the phenomenologies of the instructional design process are the main considerations. The methodology of this thesis is primarily …

Home Response Journals : Parents As Informed Contributors In The Assessment Of Their Child's Reading Development, Julie Wilson Morningstar

Graduate Research Papers

When parents are welcomed as partners in their child's "educational team," a bridge connecting the child's home and school environments is created - empowering parents as active participants in their child's reading development.

Experiencing Poetry Daily In The Classroom: Listening, Reading, And Writing, Carol Wenger

Graduate Research Papers

A second grade teacher provides students with daily poetry experiences based on research of the benefits of using poetry in the classroom. Poems were read for the enjoyment of the words, to further develop topics of study, to notice the use of writing conventions, to improve students' reading skills, and to improve the writing skills of students.

Reading Workshop And Vocabulary Knowledge : Allies In Comprehension, Ellen Cutting

Graduate Research Papers

The Reading Workshop develops a purpose for reading, gives students a greater sense of their own efficacy, broadens understanding of reading strategies, provides a context that supports the student choice of what is read, and allows integration of prior knowledge in what is read (Kletzien & Hushion, 1992). Students are able to construct and direct their own learning in the Reading Workshop by reading books of their independent choice, respond to what is read, and receive mini-skill instruction on reading strategies. Students are invited to be actively involved in a process that is consistent with whole language philosophy (Atwell, 1987). …

Promoting Inference-Making In A First Grade Classroom, Susan E. Flater

Graduate Research Papers

School-age children throughout their life experiences make inferences. Teachers can offer instruction and modeling in inference-making and opportunities for children to make inferences. As a result, children can become accustomed to bringing their prior knowledge to reading experiences, thus extending their thinking-language abilities.

Aviation Safety And Security - Legal Developments, Steven A. Mirmina

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Privatization V. Corporatization Of The Federal Aviation Administration: Revamping Air Traffic Control, Janie Lynn Treanor

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Financing Airport Capital Development: The Aviation Industry's Greatest Challenge, Christopher R. Rowley

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Carry-On Baggage - Are The Regulations Doing Their Job, Terry L. Turner

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

A Critical Evaluation Of The General Aviation Revitalization Act Of 1994, Jennifer L. Anton

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

The Paper Satellite Chase: The Itu Prepares For Its Final Exam In Resolution 18, Henry Wong

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Tribute To Hibernia Turbeville, Ann Van Wynen Thomas

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Learning To Fly: The European Commission Enters Unfamiliar Skies In Its Review Of The British Airways-American Airlines Alliance, G. Porter Elliott

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.