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Juergen Habermas And Marx: Critique Of An Incipient Public Sphere, Russell Lee Rockwell

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This study examines the relationship of Jurgen Habermas's ideas to those of Marx. A close reading of Habermas's major works, in conjunction with a close reading as well of the Marx texts he analyzes, comprises the thematically first part. The Habermas texts include the following, with original German publication dates: "Between Philosophy and Science: Marxism as Critique" (1960); Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere (1962); Knowledge and Human Interests (1968); Legitimation Crisis (1973); "Reconstruction of Historical Materialism" (1975); and, The Theory of Communicative Action (1981). These texts are shown to contain a two decade-long argument that, (a) the relevance of …

Vincentiana Vol. 43, No. 4-5 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

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Association Of Late Embryonic Mortality In Beef Cows With Concentrations Of Estradiol-17beta And Prostaglandin F(2)Alpha., Phillip J. Bridges

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The relationship of luteal function and embryonic survival to concentrations of estradiol-17β or prostaglandin (PG) F2α was evaluated after induction of replacement corpora lutea (CL) in lutectomized beef cows maintained on flurogestone acetate (FGA). On day 26 of pregnancy the CL was enucleated, and the ovary contralateral to the gravid uterine horn was removed. Pregnancy was maintained initially by the administration of FGA (6 mg, s.c.) every 12 h, beginning 12 h before lutectomy. Between days 28 and 31, when a follicle had grown to 10 mm in diameter, cows were treated with hCG (1000 IU, i.m.) to induce formation …

Development Of Murine Leukemia Virus-Based Vectors For More Effective Gene Therapy: Genetic Analysis Of Direct Repeat Deletions., Krista Anda Delviks

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Retroviral vectors containing direct repeats of homologous sequences constitute a powerful in vivo model system to analyze reverse transcriptase (RT) template-switching events. Directly repeated sequences in retroviral genomes are unstable and frequently deleted from the final integrated provirus due to RT's low template affinity and processivity. We developed murine leukemia virus (MLV)-based self-inactivating and self-activating vectors containing 701-bp direct repeats composed of segments of the herpes simplex virus-1 thymidine kinase gene (HTK). After one cycle of retroviral replication, we demonstrated functional reconstitution of the HTK suicide gene at a frequency of 57% when the direct repeats were adjacent to one …

Increased Nitric Oxide Production During Pregnancy: Focusing On The Tissue Source And Physiological Role Of The Pregnancy Induced Increase In Nitric Oxide Synthesis., Beth R. Santmyire

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Nitric oxide (NO) has been implicated as a mediator of the normal renal and systemic hemodynamic changes of pregnancy. In study 1, we measured NO 3 + NO2 (=NOx) in plasma (PNOx) and 24 hour urinary excretion of NOx (UNOxV) and cGMP (UcGMPV) as well as tissue NOS activity in virgin (V), mid (MP) and late pregnant (LP) rats. The results from this study suggest that the soluble isoforms, NOS1 and/or NOS2, are the isoforms responsible for increased NO production during pregnancy. In study 2 we have evaluated PNOx, UNOxV, UcGMPV and tissue NOS activity in V, MP, and LP …

Development Of A Strategy To Reach The Folk-Buddha Lepcha Community Of Sikkim, Joseph Tudu

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The majority of the Lepchas who live in the land of Sikkim are unreached with the gospel message. A preliminary investigation of current literature indicated that 70 to 80 percent of the Sikkimese are followers of folk-Buddhism.

The purpose of this dissertation is to develop a strategy to reach the Folk-Buddhist Lepcha community of Sikkim with the gospel message.

The dissertation traces the historical development of the Lepcha community in Sikkim,,its culture, economy, health situations, and education. Chapter 3 details the beliefs, practices, and world view of the Lepchas, discusses government restrictions against Christianity in Sikkim, and describes the growth …

Developing Bible Lessons To Reach Hindu Youth, Roy Jemison Injety

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The large number of non-Adventist youth who attend Seventh-day Adventist schools have a limited exposure to biblical teachings and, therefore, are unable to make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Method

Bible study lessons were developed to provide youth with a more complete understanding of the Bible and lead them to take a decision for Christ. The lessons address issues relating to youth needs and topics that are common to the Hindu and Christian faiths. A survey questionnaire provided information about the needs, moral development, and Bible knowledge of the target group. A variety of teaching …

Equipping Laity For Ministry In Multi-Church Districts In Brazil, Paulo Cesar Nogueira

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Most church districts in Brazil are comprised of many churches and companies. The average load of pastoral care is one pastor for seven congregations. In addition, members have high expectations their pastors and both lack a clear understanding of the role of lay ministry. Thus pastors feel a heavy work load.

Method

A survey of biblical insights, current literature, and other studies on the priesthood of all believers, lay ministry, and effective pastoral work was undertaken. A program designed to enhance pastoral work in multi-church districts in Brazil was developed.

Results

The concept of the priesthood of all believers …

Apparently Substantial, Oddly Hollow: The Enigmatic Practice Of Justice, Heidi Li Feldman

Michigan Law Review

The Practice of Justice: A Theory of Lawyers' Ethics, by William H. Simon, is one of the most thoughtful and important books in legal theory - not just legal ethics - published in the past ten years. Like David Luban's seminal contribution to legal ethics, Lawyers and Justice: An Ethical Study, published a decade ago, Simon's book is a deliberate rival to accounts of lawyers' professional responsibility that begin with a command to zealous advocacy, end with a prohibition on outright illegal conduct, and offer nothing in between. Authors and commentators have grown increasingly dissatisfied with this as the basic …

Product Liability Issues In Mass Torts - View From The Bench, Hon. Helen E. Freedman

Touro Law Review

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Race Consciousness: A Mere Means Of Preventing Escapes From The Control Of Her White Masters?, Reginald Leamon Robinson

Touro Law Review

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Thirteen Stories, Anthony Paul Farley

Touro Law Review

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Take Two Tablets And See Me In The Morning: The New Reprint Of St. Germain's Doctor And Student And Its Value In The Modern World (The Doctor And Student By Christopher St. Germain), Mark H. Snyder

Touro Law Review

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"Finley, Forbes And The First Amendment: Does He Who Pays The Piper Call The Tune?, Joel M. Gora

Touro Law Review

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Iola And Daubert, Leon D. Lazer

Touro Law Review

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The Establishment Clause And Government Religious Displays: The Court That Stole Christmas, Jennifer H. Greenhalgh

Touro Law Review

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Javadiff: A Chicory Tool For File Comparison., Lingyi Zheng

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The application (javaDiff) has been developed as a tool for Chicory project during one year of work for me as a graduate student in computer science department, West Virginia University. The purpose of this project is to compare files, visualize file differences, edit files and merge files. The work consists of object oriented design, algorithm implementation, user interface programming, updating Java code from Java awt (JDK1.1.2) to Swing, system integration, etc. The purpose of this thesis is to introduce javaDiff. We will discuss the whole application from designing to integration. Some important information like user menu will be attached in …

The Effects Of Land-Use History On Plant Species Diversity And Abundance In Dambo Wetlands In Zimbabwe., Fortune Feresu Shonhiwa

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Land-use history in Zimbabwe has caused dramatic differences in erosion severity between Commercial and Communal Lands. High population numbers have been found to be positively correlated with the extent of eroded area in Communal Lands. Dambo wetlands are particularly vulnerable to this population pressure as they are isolated wet areas supporting plant growth during the six to eight months of the dry season. In Zimbabwe, they cover 1.3 million hectares of the country. This study examines the plant composition and seed bank of these wetlands and compares vegetation in dambos with contrasting land-use histories, communal versus commercial. Communal Lands are …

Is The Gypsy Moth Winning? Intervention And Defoliation In West Virginia During 1986-1996., Monica Ann Vint Fleming

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar (L.), has been an exotic pest in West Virginia for at least fifteen years. The initiation of treatment to prevent defoliation has been an important method that helps to reduce the spread of, and the area defoliated by, this pest. This research study identifies the recent expansion of the gypsy moth population and the extension of the affected area, documents the defoliation, and evaluates the treatment of gypsy moth infestation in West Virginia for the years 1986 to 1996. Repeated defoliation by the gypsy moth damages and kills trees and has hygiene and aesthetic consequences. The …

Cultivating Hallowed Ground: The Use Of Garden Imagery As A Contemporary Symbol Of The Sacred., Claudia Teresa Giannini

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

By engaging in the artistic processes of printmaking and photography, I am attempting to formulate visual images that evoke a sense of connection between human beings and the natural world. This thesis explores the way that I have incorporated ideas from the Deep Ecology movement in literature to create works of art that present a paradigm based on the interconnectedness of all life as opposed to the domination of nature by man. The focus of this examination was my own garden. The use of formal elements such as geometric forms, scale and repetition to convey the sacred aspects of this …

The Effects Of Small Population Size, Breeding System, And Gene Flow On Fruit And Seed Production In American Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolius L., Araliaceae)., Erin Elizabeth Hackney

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Harvesting of wild American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) has lowered natural population sizes. Accurate assessment of extinction risks necessitates an understanding of the demographic consequences of small populations. I experimentally tested for reproductive limitation of plants in small populations (a form of the Allee effect). I found that fruit production per plant significantly declines in small populations, suggesting mate-limitation of seed set despite the ability of ginseng to self-pollinate. A detailed breeding system study was then carried out, demonstrating that both selfing and outcrossing contribute to seed production. A third study examined the spatial extent of pollen flow in an …

The Macarthur Coercion Studies: A Wisconsin Perspective, Darold A. Treffert M.D.

Marquette Law Review

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A Qualitative Analysis Of The Decision Making Process For Selecting Travel As A "Value-Added" Incentive, Stuart Cottrell, Kelly Bricker, Deborah Kerstetter, Peter Verhoven

Visions in Leisure and Business

The purpose of this study, using a qualitative method, was to explore and identify key factors in the decision-making process that led business owners/managers to select an advertising program which included travel as a "value-added" marketing incentive. During September-November 1996, a California based adventure travel company organized two incentive travel experiences to Fiji and Kenya for radio stations in San Francisco, CA and Detroit, MI. Results indicate that a program to a unique exotic destination is a factor worth considering. Other key factors derived included safety traveling within a group, reputation of the radio station, expectation for the type of …

Population-Environment Linkages In International Law, Diana D.M. Babor

Denver Journal of International Law & Policy

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Some Linguistic Moves In The Carroll-Macdonald “Literary Game”, Fernando Soto

North Wind: A Journal of George MacDonald Studies

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A Few Steps On A Long Road : An Examination Of The Continuing Development Of One Actor's Process, Peter John Boyer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

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The Touch Of The Artist : Molly Bloom And The Power Of Artistic Imagination, Mary Lee Murphy

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

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Alienation And The Motif Of The Unlived Life In Liu Heng's Fiction, Birgit Linder

Journal of Modern Literature in Chinese 現代中文文學學報

Critics have long argued that alienation is the essence of modern culture. Having long served as a theme in literature that profoundly reflects the changes and challenges of modernity, alienation has, after a hiatus of a few decades, undergone a conceptual resurgence during the 1990’s as recent research in the West indicates a correlation with the phenomenon of postmodernity. With the breakdown of communism in vast parts of the world and the development toward pluralistic societies, the field of human possibilities has expanded considerably and the response thereof demands, therefore, a new definition of alienation. If previously alienation signified the …

Fishbone In The Throat: A Review Of Written In Stone: Public Monuments In Changing Societies By Sanford Levinson, Daniel Shapiro

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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Development Of 31p Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Methods For The Study Of Phosphate Metabolisms In E. Coli And B. Subtilis, Fabian M. Dayrit, Emilyn Q. Espiritu, Noreen Gonzalez, Nina Rosario L. Rojas, Jennifer T. Aguilan, Antonio M. Basilio, Edward T. Chainani, Enrico Cruz, Bernadette Matanguihan

Environmental Science Faculty Publications

31P NMR experiments were performed on Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis at various temperatures under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The total soluble intracellular phosphate concentration was estimated to be 2 x 10^-17 mole/cell, while intracellular orthophosphate concentration was around 1 x 10^-17 mole/cell. Addition of glucose resulted in a general decrease in intracellular pH and was accompanied by the formation of sugar monophosphates. The concentrations of soluble intracellular phosphates, both inorganic and organic phosphates, were estimated by integration versus methylene diphosphonic acid (MDPA) standard. Although intracellular and extracellular orthophosphate could be observed, these appear to exchange rapidly on the NMR …