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Critical Adsorption Near Edges, Andreas Hanke, M. Krech, F. Schlesener, S. Dietrich

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

Symmetry breaking surface fields give rise to nontrivial and long-ranged order parameter profiles for critical systems such as fluids, alloys, or magnets confined to wedges. We discuss the properties of the corresponding universal scaling functions of the order parameter profile and the two-point correlation function, and determine the critical exponents η∥ and η⊥ for the so-called normal transition.

Apex: Cross-Platform Analysis Program For Exafs, Nicholas Dimakis, Grant Bunker

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

We have developed version 1.0 of a freely available (including source code) suite of basic X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) data analysis programs for data reduction and single scattering analysis. This package is based on the University of Washington (UW/NRL) Fortran 77 programs that are available on the International XAFS Society (IXS) database, complemented by a graphical TCL/TK scripting language based user interface which runs virtually unchanged between platforms, using the native look and feel of the corresponding platform. The package has been tested on MacOS 8.1, Linux, IRIX, Windows95 and NT. Particular emphasis is placed on simplicity, reliability, and …

Tech’Knowledge’Y Anxiety, Wm Francis Herlehy Iii, Merodie A. Hancock

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

There is a plethora of literature on educational software and hardware. Equally as much has been written about technology and the learning environment. Conspicuous in its absence is discussion of the liveware component of educational technology, the faculty member. Changing educational technologies are threatening many faculty members' sense of security and even, in some cases, their very livelihoods. Those faculty members who are willing to face their concerns 'head-on' can learn to convert their apprehension into the motivation needed to make changes that will assure them of success in today's high-technology, learning environment. Change in educational technology has always been, …

Mössbauer Effect Determination Of Relative Recoilless Fractions For Iron Oxides, Sei J. Oh, Desmond C. Cook

Physics Faculty Publications

The relative recoilless fraction (F-value) of each of six iron oxides, defined as the ratio of the recoil-free fractions of two different materials, was experimentally determined relative to hematite at 300 K and 77 K by Mössbauer spectroscopy. Using the relative recoil-free fractions compared to that of hematite, the relative recoilless fractions between all pairs of the seven iron oxides were determined. The F-values can allow conversion of Mössbauer subspectral areas to the relative atomic, molecular, or weight fractions of each iron oxide present in a mixed oxide phase sample.

Nonlinear Constrained Optimizer And Parallel Processing For Golden Block Line Search, Duc T. Nguyen, Wilson H. Tang, Yeou K. Tung, Hakizumwami B. Runesha

Civil & Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications

Generalized exponential penalty functions are constructed for the multiplier methods in solving nonlinear programming problems. The non-smooth extreme constraint Gext is replaced by a single smooth constraint Gs by using the generalized exponential function (base a>1). The well-known K.S. function is found to be a special case of our proposed formulation. Parallel processing for Golden block line search algorithm is then summarized, which can also be integrated into our formulation. Both small and large-scale nonlinear programming problems (up to 2000 variables and 2000 nonlinear constraints) have been solved to validate the proposed algorithms.

Reactions Of N-Aminopyrimidine Derivatives With 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds, Zülbi̇ye Önal, Behzat Altural

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The reactions of 1-Amino-pyrimidine derivatives (1) and some 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds (2) were realized in the presence of p-toluensulfonic acid catalyst to give convenient enamine (3) and/or imine derivatives (4). In the same way, the enamine (5) and/or imine derivatives (6) were synthesized using (1) and 1,3-indanedione which is one of the different 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds. The molecular structures of all the prepared compounds were determined by ^1H-nmr, ^{13}C-nmr, i.r. spectra and elemental analyses, and were drawn by taking imine-enamine tautomerism into account.

Differential Effects Of Game Structure And Sociomoral Atmosphere On The Social Behaviors Of First Grade Students, Taunjah Patrease Bell

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Previous research has suggested that the structure of games influences children's social behaviors. However, no research to date has focused on the effects of both game structure and sociomoral atmosphere on children's social behaviors in the classroom. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to detennine the differential effects of game structure and sociomoral atmosphere on children's social behaviors during game time. Specifically, this study examined the differential effects of cooperative and competitive games on the cooperative, aggressive, disengaged and engaged onlooking behaviors of children in a constructivist and traditional classroom atmosphere. A total of 36 first grade students …

An Efficient Acetylation Of Primary And Secondary Aliphatic Alcohols With Acetic Anhydride In The Presence Of Graphite Bisulphate, Hasan Seçen, A. Hami̇t Kalpar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In cyclohexane, thirteen examples of primary and secondary aliphatic alcohols were easily converted to the corresponding acetate derivatives within a short time, ranging from 5 min to 2.5 h, and in good yields close to 90%, using acetic anhydride as reagent and graphite bisulphate as an efficient catalyst.

Chemical Constituents Of Centaurea Cuneifolia, Ümi̇t Aslan, Sevi̇l Öksüz

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The whole plant material fo Centaurea cuneifolia Sm. afforded three sesquiterpene lactones; cnicin (1), dehydromelitensin (2) and dehydromelitensin-8-[(2^{'}-\alpha-hydroxy-\beta- hydroxyethyl)-acryloyl)] (3), the lignan; (-)-arctigenin (4), flavonoids; salvigenin (5), eupatilin (6), jaceosidin (7), acacetin (8), kaemferol (9), 5,7,4^{'}-trihydroxy-3-methylether (10), 5-hydroxy-3^{'},^{'},6,7-tetramethoxyflavone (11) and 5-hydroxy-3^{'},4^{'},7,8-tetramet hoxyflavone (12), a triterpene; \alpha-amyrin and a sterol; \beta-sitosterol. The structures of the isolates were determined by IR, UV, ^1H and ^{13}C NMR and MS spectroscopy.

The Revovery Of Copper And Cobalt From Oxidized Copper Ore And Converter Slag, Berri̇n Zi̇yadanoğullari, Recep Zi̇yadanoğullari

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The aim of this study was to develop a method for obtaining copper and cobalt from oxidized copper ore and converter slag. In order to convert the copper and cobalt into sulfate compounds the main step was to roast the samples obtained by sulfurization and transfer the samples into solution. First the oxidized copper ore was roasted, followed by the mixture of converter slag and oxidized copper ore. Since the levels of copper and cobalt were low, the sulfurization process was carried out under autoclave conditions. The samples obtained were roasted. The yields of copper and cobalt passed into the …

Transition Metal Compound Mediated Reduction Of \Alpha-Amino Acids To 1,2-Amino Alcohols With Nabh_4 In Water, Ayhan S. Demi̇r, İdris M. Akhmedov, Özge Şeşenoğlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A new efficient and cost-effective method for the preparation of 1,2-amino alcohols is described. The reactions of amino acids with NaBH_4 in the presence of NiCl_2 or MoO_3 in water give 1,2-amino alcohols in high yield. When optically pure amino acids were used, optically pure 1,2-amino alcohols were obtained.

Comparative Study Of Selenium Requirements Of Three Phytoplankton Species: Gymnodinium Catenatum, Alexandrium Minutum (Dinophyta) And Chaetoceros Cf. Tenuissimus (Bacillariophyta, Martina A. Doblin, Susan I. Blackburn, Gustaaf M. Hallegraeff

OES Faculty Publications

This study investigated the selenium (Se) requirements of three phytoplankton species which commonly bloom in southern Australian estuaries. The present study showed that the toxic dinoflagellate Gymnodinium catenatum Graham had an obligate requirement for Se (IV) in culture. After two transfers (~ 4 weeks ≈ 7 generations) in Se-deficient seawater medium, this phytoplankton species exhibited a decline in growth rate (25%) and biomass yield (90%), while complete cessation of cell division occurred under prolonged (8 weeks ≈ 12 generations) Se starvation. Addition of 10^-9-10^-7 M H₂SeO₃ to nutrient-enriched seawater medium resulted in increased G.catenatum …

Georgia's Globally-Minded Principals: Backgrounds, Attitudes, And Perceptions, Catherine Cummings Wooddy

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

This study sought to provide information concerning the high school principal's global-mindedness and whether that global-mindedness had an effect on globally focused teaching and programming within that school. The study also attempted to identity demographic and background factors, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that have an association with the global-mindedness of the person. Underlying the study was the premise that today's students need to be prepared for the globalized world in which they will live, that their preparation will come primarily from school and home, that educators must understand the globalized world if they are to prepare students, and that the …

50-75 Administrative Records Of Robert A. Burnett, 1978-1999., University Libraries, Lane Library

Finding Aids

Administrative Records of Robert Burnett, 1978-1999. 43 linear feet. 1978-1999. Memos, correspondence, audits, proposals, policy statements of Robert Burnett as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences (1978-1980), Vice-President (1980-1985), Acting President (1982-1984) and President (1984-1999), arranged in the following series:

Series One: Subject files, 1978-1999, 18 linear feet.

Series Two: News clippings, 1965-1999, 2 MS boxes, 1 linear foot.

Series Three: Complaints, 1984-1998, 1 MS box, 0.5 linear foot.

Series Four: Departmental files, 1978-1989, 16 linear feet.

Series Five: Copies of Correspondence, 8/1982-1/1988, 2.5 linear feet.

Series Six: University System, 1982-1989, 5 linear feet.

Developing Database Applications By Using Software Components, Nusret Conk

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

Today, the software application development process is more assembly work than a "build from scratch" approach. By placing pre-existing software components together, it is possible to create a complete application. Such components provide interfaces so that programs use them for their intended purposes. The objective of this thesis is to illustrate how software components work together to make a complete application. To illustrate the ideas and the components, this project presents a three-tiered web database application. This application, as a whole, is made up of the client side web browser, a database and the actual application programs which are Java …

A Study Of Elementary Teachers' Attitudes Toward Mathematics Instruction And Mathematics Teaching Methods Used In The Elementary Classroom, William Otis Lacefield Iii

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations (1964–2006)

This study involved an investigation of elementary (grades K-4) teachers' attitudes toward mathematics instruction and the mathematics teaching methods elementary teachers plan and implement in the classroom setting. The population consisted of 492 elementary teachers (grades K-4) currently teaching in the Bibb County, Georgia, Public School System. The sample represented a cluster sampling of the population and consisted of 90 elementary teachers currently teaching in six public elementary schools. One inner city school, four suburban schools, and one rural/semirural school were randomly selected. The research design used was a correlational design. The sets of data considered were elementary teachers' self-expressed …

Measurement Of W-Pair Production In E+E- Collisions At 183 Gev, R. Barate, Manoj Thulasidas

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

The production of W+W− pairs is analysed in a data sample collected by ALEPH at a mean centre-of-mass energy of 182.7 GeV, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 57 pb−1 . Cross sections are given for different topologies of W decays into leptons or hadrons. Under Standard Model assumptions for the W-pair production and decay, the W-pair cross section is measured to be 15.57 ± 0.62(stat.) ± 0.29(syst.) pb. Using also the W-pair data samples collected by ALEPH at lower centre-of-mass energies, the decay branching ratio of the W boson into hadrons is measured to be B(W → hadrons) = …

Voiding Dysfunction And Detrusor Instability After The Colposuspension Operation For Genuine Stress Incontinence, Luigi Bombieri

Peninsula Medical School Theses

Colposuspension is an effective treatment for genuine stress incontinence. Continence is restored by positioning the bladder neck in a fixed and elevated retro-pubic position. Despite a high success rate of up to 90%, post-operative complications occur which may have an adverse effect on quality of life. Voiding difficulties develop in 0-43% of patients and detrusor instability in 2- 25%. This considerable variability is due to differences in definition, the timing of assessment, patient selection, and probably also in surgical technique. The natural history of these complications is not clearly known due to the lack of prospective follow-up studies. There is …

Making Sharing Pervasive: Ubiquitous Computing For Shared Note Taking, James A. Landay, Richard C. Davis

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

As a variety of low-cost note-taking devices becomes pervasive, shared notes can help work groups better communicate ideas and information. To explore this idea further, we carried out three related case studies of how members of a large research group shared meeting notes. The group found value in combining personal notes and presentation slides with a single, unifying document, such as regular meeting minutes. The minutes provided structure when there were too many sources of notes. We used this insight in our design of NotePals, a note-sharing system with a lightweight process, an interface, and hardware that distinguish it from …

Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog [1998-1999], Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

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An Analysis Of Differences Among Males Choosing A Traditional As Opposed To Non -Traditional Career, Scott David Struck

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The question of how men entering nontraditional careers (i.e. nursing), differ from men entering a more traditional career (i.e. technology) has not been adequately examined. Career decision-making self-efficacy, sex role identity, age, and the degree of influence on career choice of role models, perceived income, and the importance of career advancement, was examined among male nursing (n = 80) as opposed to male technology majors (n = 72). Career related self-efficacy was measured using the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy scale (CDMSE; Taylor & Betz, 1983), while the Bem Sex Role Inventory-Short Form (BSRI-SF; Bem, 1981) was used to measure sex role …

Capital Investment Decisions Of Large Industrial Firms In Major European Countries, Faith Yilmaz

Plymouth Business School Theses

Using large-company panel data, this thesis empirically analyses investment decisions in major European countries. We particularly concentrate on three issues: the taxation of capital in the EU, the role of agency costs of debt on investment decisions, and the empirical analyses of the investment-uncertainty relationship. First, based on a dynamic system in capital and Tobin's q ratio, some simplified analytical results are derived to simulate various tax policy effects on investment. Also, for a single investment project, a model is developed to consider jointly the role of uncertainty and irreversibility in the taxation of capital. The simulation results cast doubt …

Impedance Characteristics Of Conducting Polypyrrole-Poly(Ethylvinylether) Graft Films, E. Kalaycioğlu, Levent Toppare, T. Grchev, M. Cvetkovska, Y. Yağci

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Impedance characterization of graft copolymers of poly(2-(N-pyrrolyl)ethylvinylether) and polypyrrole (doped with BF_4^-) was elucidated in comparison with pure polypyrrole doped with BF_4^-.

^{13}C-And ^{31}P-Nmr Study Of Tetracarbonylbis(Diphenylphosphino)Alkanemetal(0) Complexes Of The Group 6 Elements, Zahi̇de Özer, Sai̇m Özkar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Tetracarbonylbis(diphenylphosphino)alkanemetal(0) complexes of the general formula M(CO)_4[(C_6H_5)_2P (CH_2)_nP(C_6H_5)_2] (M: Cr, Mo, W; n: 1, 2, 3) were synthesized from the reaction of M(CO)_4(\eta^{2:2}-1,5-cyclooctadiene) with the appropriate ligand and characterized by means of IR and NMR (^{13}C and ^{31}P) spectroscopy. Spectroscopic data shows that two phosphorus atoms in the complexes are identical and occupy two cis-coordiantion sites in a pseudo-octahedral coordination sphere of the metal. The comparative study of the coordination shift and the ^{31}P-^{13}C coupling constant reveals that two carbonyl groups trans to one of two phosphorus atoms in the diphosphine ligand are shifted toward the lower magnetic field more …

Effects Of Ozonation On Cod Elimination Of Substituted Aromatic Compounds In Aqueus Solution, Şermi̇n Gül, Osman Seri̇ndağ, Hami̇t Boztepe

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The chemical oxygen demand (COD) change of various substituted aromatic compounds, namely benzoic acid, p-aminobenzoic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, sulfanilic acid, nitro benzene, resorcinol, p-cresol, o- cresol, o-toluidine, aniline and 8-hydroxyquinoline were investigated at ozone doses of 5, 10, 15 and 20 mg O_{3}\cdotmin^{-1}, respectively. Percent COD removal of initial compounds after ozonation was compared with reported biodegradation results. The pH change and percent removal of selected compounds were also evaluated in ozone does of 20 mg O_{3}\cdotmin^{-1} up to 80 min. ozonation. The results showed that high ozone doses are needed to obtain better elimination of initial compounds and also …

Thermodynamics Of The Dissociation Of Chromium Soap Solutions In Benzene-Dimethyl Formamide, Hüseyi̇n Topallar, Yüksel Bayrak

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Critical micelle concentrations and dissociation constants for chromium soaps (myristate, palmitate and stearate) in a mixture of benzene and dimethyl formamide (7:3, vol/vol) were determined by means of conductivity measurements. These soaps behave as simple moderate electrolytes in dilute solutions. Critical micelle concentrations and dissociation constants decreased with increasing numbers of carbon atoms in the soap molecules. Thermodynamic parameters such as heat of dissociation, \DeltaH_d, change in free energy, \DeltaG_d, and entropy, \DeltaS_d, per mole for the dissociation process were also evaluated.

The Effect Of Phosphate Ions (Po^{3-}_4) On The Corrosion Of Iron In Sulphat Solutions, Günay Kilinççeker, B. Yazici, M. Erbi̇l, H. Gali̇p

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The effect of phosphate ions on the corrosion of iron in sulphate solutions at different temperatures (293 K, 313 K, 333 K and 353 K) and at different pH (pH=2.1, 7.2 and 12.3) values was investigated. The electrochemical three-electrode technique was employed. The cathodic and anodic current-potential curves were obtained by strating from the corrosion potential measured against SCE and polarizing it first in cathodic and then in anodic direction. The results obtained indicate that at high pH (pH=7.2 and 12.3) SO^{2-}_{4}+PO^{3-}_{4}ions together reduce the corrosion rate of iron to a greater extent than SO^{2-}_{4} alone. At low pH (pH=2.1), …

The Role Of Electrolytically Co-Deposited Platinum-Palladium Electrodes On The Electrooxidation Of D. Glucose In Alkaline Medium: A Synergistic Effect, İpek Beceri̇k

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The electrooxidation of D. glucose was investigated on platinum-palladium alloy electrodes of different compositions in alkaline aqueous solutions. The surface characteristics of the alloys in contact with electrolytic solution were studied using cyclic voltammetry. In particular, a surface enrichment in platinum due to a preferential dissolution of palladium was shown. Enhanced electrocatalytic activity at about 37 at. % in Pd was obtained when compared to pure metals, thus leading to a synergistic effect. The electrocatalytic activity of different alloys for D. glucose oxidation has been chacterized by exchange current densities obtained from extrapolation of Tafel lines to calculated equilibrium potential. …

Synthesis And Spectral Characterisation Of Novel Azo-Azomethine Dyes, Hati̇ce Karaer, İsmai̇l E. Gümrükçüoğlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The synthesis of novel azo-azomethine dye derivatives of substituted Schiff bases were carried out by the reaction of substituted 1-naphtylamine with 4-nitro and 2-chloro benzenediazonium tetraflouroborate salts as a coupling component. These compounds were identified by IR, UV-Vis and ^1H-NMR spectroscopic techniques, and elemental analysis.

Electrooxidation Of Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (Las) On Pt Electrodes, Bi̇rgül Yazici, Si̇bel Zor

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The electrochemical behaviour of linear alklybenzene sulfonate (LAS) on Pt electrodes was investigated in 0.05M Na_2SO_4 and in 0.1M NaCl at pH=8 by the potentiokinetic method and by electrolysis. The anodic and cathodic semilogarithmic current-potential curves were obtained between -1.6V - +1.6V. The experimental discharge potentials were determined by means of current-potential-curves obtained by electrolysis between 0-3V. The percentages of surface active material remaining in the solution after specified periods (0-6hrs) were determined for different initial concentrations of LAS (30, 150, 300 ppm) by using a potentiostat at +1.6V and by applying a potential of 20V via a direct current …