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Model Predictive Satisficing Fuzzy Logic Control, Richard L. Frost, Michael A. Goodrich, Wynn C. Stirling

Faculty Publications

Model-predictive control, which is an alternative to conventional optimal control, provides controller solutions to many constrained and nonlinear control problems. However, even when a good model is available, it may be necessary for an expert to specify the relationship between local model predictions and global system performance. We present a satisficing fuzzy logic controller that is based on a receding control horizon, but which employs a fuzzy description of system consequences via model predictions. This controller considers the gains and losses associated with each control action, is compatible with robust design objectives, and permits flexible defuzzifier design. We demonstrate the …

Developing Techniques For Enhancing Comprehensibility Of Controlled Medical Terminologies, Huanying Gu

Dissertations

A controlled medical terminology (CMT) is a collection of concepts (or terms) that are used in the medical domain. Typically, a CMT also contains attributes of those concepts and/or relationships between those concepts. Electronic CMTs are extremely useful and important for communication between and integration of independent information systems in healthcare, because data in this area is highly fragmented. A single query in this area might involve several databases, e.g., a clinical database, a pharmacy database, a radiology database, and a lab test database.

Unfortunately, the extensive sizes of CMTs, often containing tens of thousands of concepts and hundreds of …

Modeling Controlled Vocabularies Using Oodbs And Multilevel Area Diagrams, Li-Min Liu

Dissertations

A Controlled Vocabulary (CV) is a software system of domain knowledge that consolidates and unifies the terminology of a large application domain. With a common, centralized CV, costly and time-consuming translations can be eliminated between pairs of organizations and pairs of software systems. Unfortunately, the more knowledge we put into a CV, the harder it is to understand and maintain it. In this dissertation, a comprehensive theoretical methodology for modeling CVs using Object-Oriented Database (OODB) technology is presented. We present two methods for representing a semantic network CV as an equivalent OODB, which we call an Object-Oriented Vocabulary Repository (OOVR). …

Response To Woo-Cumings, Andrew Latham

Macalester International

No abstract provided.

Innovator, 1999-05-31, Student Services

Innovator

The Innovator was a student newspaper published at Governors State University between March 1972 and October 2000. The newspaper featured student reporting, opinions, news, photos, poetry, and original graphics.

Assessing The Effects Of Exposure To Multicultural Learning On A School Population With Limited Diversity, Lynda Anderson-Towns

Theses and Dissertations

This Master's project was designed to assess the effects of infusing various multicultural activities in a rural school with limited diversity. It focused on integrating monthly multicultural activities into the curriculum of first grade students to increase their sensitivity and appreciation of diversity.

The study utilized qualitative data gathered through surveys, interviews and observations completed at Dennis Township Elementary School. The first grade students were exposed to a series of multicultural activities which included storytelling, mini-lessons and cultural presentation throughout a six month time span. Students' attitudes toward diversity were measured by pre-test and post-test surveys preceding and subsequent to …

World Language Program In Elementary Schools, Claire S. Whittaker

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to discover and evaluate the effectiveness of a World Language Program on the elementary students of St. James Regional School using a schoolwide action research design. This study's result were formulated into an evaluation to parents, teachers, and administrations on the progress of a FLES Language Program.

This project took place at a small Catholic elementary school consisting of the students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is small and located in an economically depressed area. There is little exposure to foreign language in the community and none has been taught in the …

Deafdigest Blue: Vol. 3, No. 43 May 30, 1999, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 1999

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest Gold: Vol. 3, No. 43 May 30, 1999, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 1999

No abstract provided.

On The Green Vol. 29 No. 19 May 26, 1999, Gallaudet University

1991-2000

On the Green is an internal publication of Gallaudet College, which later became Gallaudet University. It notified employees of updates around the campus and in the broader community, including new construction and the establishment of new academic programs. Running until 2010, it was supplanted by various forms of online mass communications across multiple audiences.

Army Psyop In Bosnia: Capabilities And Constraints, Steven Collins

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.

Governments, Societies, And Armed Forces: What The Gulf War Portends, Jeffrey D. Mccausland

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest Blue: Vol. 3, No. 42 May 23, 1999, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 1999

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program [Spring 1999], Clark University

Commencement Programs

Annual Commencement Program for graduation ceremonies at Clark University, held on May 23rd, 1999.

Original Sin In The Smalcald Articles With An Excursus On The Coat Of Skins As An Image Of Original, Albert Collver Iii

Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers

In order to understand better how Luther understood original sin in the Smalcald Articles," this paper will compare SA with two other Luther writings, one contemporary with its composition and one from his earlier writings. Since Luther adopted the term "original sin," it will be useful to briefly examine the events that led to the coinage of the term by Augustine in addition to examining a few patristic sources in order to see how the idea of "original sin" was expressed formerly. Finally, Luther's confession of original sin in SA will be addressed to current issues such as the decay …

An Exegetical Study Of Galatians 1:1-12, Ted Laesch

Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers

The passage under discussion, Galatians 1:1-12, serves as a prologue into this great epistle. It is itself unique in its own way. The first part of this paper is a translation of the passage with exegetical notes. Following is a discussion of its limits, structure, style, literary genre, and historical and literary setting.

Christology In Africa: Work In Progress, Carl Rockrohr

Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers

Can Jesus Christ be preached, teached and confessed only through the worldviews, philosophies and languages of the writers of the Nicene and Chalcedonian creeds? Can Christology be faithfully understood only from traditional Western perspectives? Now in the life of the Christian church in Africa at the end of 20th century, this is a question being addressed by a variety of African Christian theologians. This paper will: 1) briefly outline some difficulties currently being identified by African theologians and missionaries with Christology presented from Western world views in Africa; 2) overview some Christologies developed with an African perspective; and 3) review …

Ke Alakai, Vol. 58, No. 04 (1999-05-19), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

1999 May 15

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

1999 Boise State University, College Of Education, Commencement Program

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

1999 Boise State University, College Of Arts And Sciences, Commencement Program

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Minutes For May 14, 1999, University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the May 14, 1999 Board of Regents Meeting

On The Green Vol. 29 No. 18 May 12, 1999, Gallaudet University

1991-2000

On the Green is an internal publication of Gallaudet College, which later became Gallaudet University. It notified employees of updates around the campus and in the broader community, including new construction and the establishment of new academic programs. Running until 2010, it was supplanted by various forms of online mass communications across multiple audiences.

香港漢譯莎士比亞戲劇演出本的時空處理硏究, Suk Yee Mok

Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)

香港的戲劇翻譯研究，可以說是仍然處於起步階段。早在五十年代，香港已經有翻譯劇上演，但是，有關香港戲劇翻譯的研究和討論卻寥寥可數。到九十年代，才有討論香港翻譯劇的論文發表。而且，這些論文的討論範圍，大部分只限於怎樣翻譯戲劇。因此，本論文嘗試就香港的戲劇翻譯問題進行較有系統的研究。本章會討論戲劇翻譯研究的多種途徑，並說明論文的研究範圍、方法和目的。

Self-Esteem In Adolescence Females: The Athletic Connection, Debra Smith Wagner

Theses and Graduate Projects

This study investigated the self-esteem, feelings, and experiences of five exceptional skill level and five average skill level female adolescent athletes. Although mainly a qualitative study, with emphasis given to in-depth interviews, this research design also used a quantitative instrument in order to record the self-esteem of each subject. Both methods were used to generate themes and analyze concepts relating to the self-esteem and experience of female adolescent athletes. The quantitative instrument revealed that all athletes had self-esteem scores in the average to very high categories. Exceptional skill athletes did have higher mean scores than the regular skill athletes and …

The Parent-School Partnership: Exploring The Role, Needs, And Barriers Of Parent Participation, Bethany J. Jarvis

Theses and Graduate Projects

The research reveals that a positive and active partnership between schools and parents is essential in successful learning and student achievement. Despite the comprehensive research in this area, educational practitioners remain ambivalent about parental involvement in schools, and parent participation is weak in many schools even when parents are invited. An exploratory study which addressed the role, needs, and barriers of parent participation was conducted using surveys to parents who have a child or children enrolled at Cambridge Elementary School. Cambridge Elementary School is located approximately 60 miles north of the Twin Cities Metro Area, and has close to 890 …

The Daily Egyptian, May 10, 1999, Daily Egyptian Staff

May 1999

No abstract provided.

Review Of Current Newsletter Literature With Today's Novice Publisher In Mind, Tobias Bruhn

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project was to develop a comprehensive overview of current newsletter literature with the needs of novice publishers in mind. Just like any large organization or publishing house, first-time publishers use newsletters to communicate with their employees, club or church members, or customers.

However, in this booming industry, first-time publishers not only compete against each other, but also professional publishers with far greater resources and capabilities. No wonder that publishers go in and out of business on a daily basis. Therefore, this thesis limited the information to selected components of the newsletter production process appropriate for novice …

Faculty Newsnotes 1999 No. 319, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Newsnotes (1972-2010)

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest Blue: Vol. 3, No. 40 May 9, 1999, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 1999

No abstract provided.