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Motivation For Sport Spectating Among The Taiwanese People, Ching-Ching Hsu Jan 1999

Motivation For Sport Spectating Among The Taiwanese People, Ching-Ching Hsu

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to examine the motivation for sport spectatorship among Taiwanese people. Seven sport spectating motivation factors that have been found in U.S. studies to be involved in sport spectatorship (self-esteem, entertainment, eustress, aesthetic, escape, group-affiliation, and family-togetherness) were examined. In addition, this study looked at the differences in spectating motivation between Taiwanese males and females. Surveys were administrated to 188 Taiwanese people. ANOVA and MANOVA analyses were conducted to examine spectator motivations and differences between males and females. The results indicated that some factors were more descriptive of the sport spectating motivation of Taiwanese people …

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The Problem Gambler In Las Vegas: Quantitative And Qualitative Explorations, Bo Jason Bernhard Jan 1999

The Problem Gambler In Las Vegas: Quantitative And Qualitative Explorations, Bo Jason Bernhard

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Problem gambling behaviors among the adult population in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada are analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Responses to problem gambling questions from 1992 and 1995 telephone surveys are examined. On the 1992 survey, which focused on lifetime problem gambling behaviors, 5.8% of local residents indicated that they had a gambling problem. On the 1995 survey, which inquired about past-year gambling problems, 6.6% of the local population indicated that they had a gambling problem. Demographic information on the self-identified problem gamblers in the surveys is presented as well. Because survey methodology is limited in its …

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Celluloid Heroes: A Study Of Fictional Characters In Popular Film As Vehicles For Cultural Myth, Jeffrey Patterson Lawrence Jan 1999

Celluloid Heroes: A Study Of Fictional Characters In Popular Film As Vehicles For Cultural Myth, Jeffrey Patterson Lawrence

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The following study is an examination of three fictional characters from popular film in an attempt to define the role of cultural myth in American society and demonstrate how these myths are distributed through popular culture media. The study will examine the film history of each character, analyze which myths these characters perpetuate, and attempt to explain the impact such myths have on a given audience; To gain a better understanding of society, scholars need to examine the books people read, the music they listen to, and the films they watch. It is the hope that this study will lend …

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Black And Blue: A Metaphoric Criticism, Jacquelyn A Luongo Jan 1999

Black And Blue: A Metaphoric Criticism, Jacquelyn A Luongo

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

First, the purpose of this study is to investigate the ways in which blues lyrics apply rhetorical invention, specifically metaphor. Analysis of a sample of songs from the Blues Hall of Fame first explores how classical rhetorical devices are utilized in blues lyrics; Secondly, through metaphoric criticism the unique idiom of the blues reveals a strong trend towards self-abasement. And finally, despite intensified racial awareness of genre of folk (blues) music it is not a closed communicative act, but through the utilization of archetypal metaphor, a universal one.

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The Disability Press: A Wheel Still In Spin, Cindy Schwartz Mccoy Jan 1999

The Disability Press: A Wheel Still In Spin, Cindy Schwartz Mccoy

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study, exploring the messages of the disability press, also utilizes Marxist theory to explain empowerment in the disability community. Although Marxism has significant value for explaining disability oppression, Marx's theory of internal relations, describing an interconnected web of organizational structure and the accompanying relationships, sheds light on the political nature of disability empowerment. A world view characterized by an economic base and social superstructure models an intrinsically enmeshed impairment base and social superstructure model of disability. The covers and cover stories of Mouth, Mainstream, Ragged Edge, and New Mobility magazines are catalogued and a representative sample is analyzed in …

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Amerikan Dreams: Dialogues With White Supremacists, Pete George Simi Jan 1999

Amerikan Dreams: Dialogues With White Supremacists, Pete George Simi

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The following is an ethnographic study of white supremacy. Using a cultural studies approach, I focus on ideology and how members of the openly white supremacist Army of Israel (AOI) practically accomplish aspects of their ideology on a daily basis. Further, I juxtapose the articulations of white supremacy by members of the "extreme" right with more "mainstream" culture, situating the AOI's virulent form of white supremacy within a pattern of thinking and behavior that exists on a continuum embedded within the larger culture, including our political and economic institutions, everyday practices and unconscious (Ansley 1997; Feagin and Vera 1995; Kovel …

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A 3-Dimensional H-Adaptive Algorithm For Groundwater Flow And Contaminant Transport, Lan Li Jan 1999

A 3-Dimensional H-Adaptive Algorithm For Groundwater Flow And Contaminant Transport, Lan Li

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The simulation of contaminant transport through the subsurface is a very useful way to effectively design mitigation methods for cleanup and prevention of the deterioration of groundwater; The GWADAPT3 code is developed using the finite-element method and mesh adaptation to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport. The formulation is based on the equations for conservation of mass, Darcy's law for an anisotropic medium, and the time-dependent species transport equations. Petrov-Galerkin weighting of the advection terms provides numerical stability. An explicit time marching scheme is used to solve the transient equations. By utilizing unstructured adaptive meshing, concentration is accurately resolved; Benchmark …

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Experimental Study Of Drying Of A Porous Medium At Sub-Residual Saturations, Adaikkalavan Kumar Sathappan Jan 1999

Experimental Study Of Drying Of A Porous Medium At Sub-Residual Saturations, Adaikkalavan Kumar Sathappan

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

An experimental study has been conducted to understand the drying effects in sub-residual saturated systems. Different flow rates and isothermal wall temperatures were used in the experiments. In two experimental runs, the test section was maintained at room temperature and gas flow initiated. Four other cases were started initially with heating up the porous medium with no flow, and then letting nitrogen gas flow through the test-section after a steady-state temperature distribution had been reached (denoted in what follows as the "steady heating case"); Temperatures throughout the bed and entering and exiting humidity values as a function of time among …

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Handling Police Misconduct In An Ethical Way, Daniel Patrick Barry Jan 1999

Handling Police Misconduct In An Ethical Way, Daniel Patrick Barry

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Police misconduct has always been a serious problem in America. Historically, reform efforts have failed due to an organizational culture that is resistant to change. Past reforms have been aimed at individual incidents, disregarding underlying organizational problems. Improving public perception has been the goal of past reforms, as opposed to improving organizational soundness; Reform efforts need to be directed at enhancing police organizational culture. These changes will improve workplace ethos, allowing virtuous conduct to flourish. Advancing this organizational culture will encourage police officers to act in a manner consistent with the high trust we vest in this vocation; Justice, Truthfulness …

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Pro-Social And Anti-Social Effects Of Television Viewing On Adolescents: Speculations Based On Family Situation Comedy Content, Eunette Gentry Jan 1999

Pro-Social And Anti-Social Effects Of Television Viewing On Adolescents: Speculations Based On Family Situation Comedy Content, Eunette Gentry

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Researchers theorize that verbal insults within television family interactions may create images of dysfunctional families that serve as a paradigm for young viewers. This study conducted a content analysis of television programming and speculated about the possible development of antisocial behavior in adolescents due to television viewing; "The Cosby Show" and "Roseanne" were chosen in this research sample because previous research finds that family oriented situation comedies are among children's favorite television programs. Ten episodes of each series were recorded and analyzed for their anti-social verbal content. The brother-sister sibling relationship was analyzed within each episode and coded using eight …

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Elder Care: An Evaluation Of Communication Resources For Lay Caregivers In Southern Nevada, Deborah Lee Hauth Jan 1999

Elder Care: An Evaluation Of Communication Resources For Lay Caregivers In Southern Nevada, Deborah Lee Hauth

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Hidden behind closed doors of nursing homes, hospitals and neighborhood residences, was a segment of the population suffering from dementing illnesses. Although seldom seen, these older Americans presented significant challenges for the family members caring for them. This study focused attention on these lay caregivers and the effectiveness of community resources, from their perspective. With assistance from Southern Nevada Alzheimer's Association staff, a survey was conducted. The results showed agencies rated as "satisfactory" in their efforts to provide information, with the Alzheimer's Association newsletter ranked as the primary source of information for caregivers. While the survey provided insights regarding caregivers …

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Media Convergence, Obscenity Law And The Internet, Lynette Lim Jan 1999

Media Convergence, Obscenity Law And The Internet, Lynette Lim

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Digitization and innovation in technology has resulted in a climate of media convergence. Media convergence occurs when elements of previously distinctly separate media forms co-mingle to create new capabilities. Although there is no such thing as complete convergence as of yet, there is probably the closest thing to a purely converged medium. Any user is able to access a variety of text, hypertext, graphic, audio and video files online. However, it is also because of media convergence that makes the Internet difficult to regulate. Laws that were proposed to provide some form of legal control to the access of online …

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The Rhetoric Of Martyrdom: A Case Study Analyzing The Rhetorical Situations Of Joan Of Arc, John Brown And Jim Jones, Chris S Meservey Jan 1999

The Rhetoric Of Martyrdom: A Case Study Analyzing The Rhetorical Situations Of Joan Of Arc, John Brown And Jim Jones, Chris S Meservey

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The study provides a critical analysis of the rhetoric used to establish a martyr in history. An indepth definition of martyrdom, along with a criteria for martyrs, is utilized in support of the theories. The text claims that the rhetoric of a situation is the key to becoming a martyr. Utilizing the theory of criteria for martyrdom as the tool, histories, biographies, discourses, and print media provide the input for the analysis; The examination breaks into three case studies: Joan of Arc, John Brown, and Jim Jones The examples of Joan of Arc and John Brown illustrate the positive role …

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Detection Of Glial Interleukin-6 Release: Development Of A Novel Interleukin-6 Elisa, Kay-Lynn Bowman Jan 1999

Detection Of Glial Interleukin-6 Release: Development Of A Novel Interleukin-6 Elisa, Kay-Lynn Bowman

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The development of an interleukin-6 (IL-6) enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA) assay resulted in a detection range of 1 ng/m1 to 10 ng/mL IL-6. The limit of detection (LOD) for IL-6 was 0.25 ng/mL. Troubleshooting techniques were attempted including matrix effects, non-specific binding, and coating buffer pH differences. In comparison to the ELISA, the LOD for IL-6 using the 7TD1 bioassay was 2--5 pg/mL. Therefore the 7TD1 bioassay was implemented for the experiments described in this study. IL-6 is a cytokine known to stimulate B-cell differentiation and to activate T-cells. IL-6 is elevated in inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) stimulates IL-6 …

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Fluid Flow And Slope Stability Model, Gene Cotner Jan 1999

Fluid Flow And Slope Stability Model, Gene Cotner

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The objective of this work was to develop a computer model to calculate the changes in factor of safety of a slope with time resulting from changes in the water saturation. A two-phase fluid flow model was incorporated to calculate the saturation and saturation changes in fractured and nonfractured soil and rock. A slope stability model was created to calculate the factor of safety. The fluid flow module executes for every time interval specified by the user. The slope stability module is executed at the end of any time interval when desired. As examples, factors of safety for the downstream …

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Convention And Visitors Bureaus' Services Under Review: The Meeting Planners' Perspective, Karin Weber Jan 1999

Convention And Visitors Bureaus' Services Under Review: The Meeting Planners' Perspective, Karin Weber

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Convention tourism represents one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. Yet, it is only in recent years that more research attention has been directed towards this industry segment in view of its growth rate and significant economic contribution. This study focused on the relationship between meeting planners and Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs). It assessed meeting planners' usage of CVB services and their perceptions of these services. Two self-completion questionnaires, for users and non-users of CVB services, were designed and administered via the Internet. Data was collected from 206 meeting planners. Results of the study indicated that …

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The Creation Of The Las Vegas Image: A Case Study Of Harvey Diederich, Leta Lafay Ver Hulst Jan 1999

The Creation Of The Las Vegas Image: A Case Study Of Harvey Diederich, Leta Lafay Ver Hulst

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The Creation of the Las Vegas Image: A Biography of Harvey Diederich focuses on the 35- year Las Vegas career of publicist Harvey Diederich, which centers on major hotels, including the Last Frontier, Hacienda, Tropicana, MGM Grand and others. Following Diederich's career provides a unique history of Las Vegas, as well as insights into the fields of promotions, public relations, advertising and marketing.

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Virus Occurrence And Transport In A Cold-Water Sand And Gravel Aquifer Frenchtown Montana, Bruce Charles Lauerman Jan 1999

Virus Occurrence And Transport In A Cold-Water Sand And Gravel Aquifer Frenchtown Montana, Bruce Charles Lauerman

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

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Press In Wonderland: An Ethical Argument And Contemporary Perspective Of Political Candidate Endorsements In Print Media, Wanda L. Mock Jan 1999

Press In Wonderland: An Ethical Argument And Contemporary Perspective Of Political Candidate Endorsements In Print Media, Wanda L. Mock

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

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Professional Legal Organizations On The Internet: Websites And Ethics, Drew L. Kershen Jan 1999

Professional Legal Organizations On The Internet: Websites And Ethics, Drew L. Kershen

Faculty Articles

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Interaction Of Blood Pressure And Ldl Cholesterol In Early Atherosclerosis. The Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Study, Ping Sun, Kathleen M. Dwyer, Noel Bairey Merz, Wei Sun, Lisa M. Nicholson, Cheryl Nordstrom, James H. Dwyer Jan 1999

Interaction Of Blood Pressure And Ldl Cholesterol In Early Atherosclerosis. The Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Study, Ping Sun, Kathleen M. Dwyer, Noel Bairey Merz, Wei Sun, Lisa M. Nicholson, Cheryl Nordstrom, James H. Dwyer

Food Science and Nutrition

Background. The response to injury model of atherosclerosis has been investigated in animal models but not in epidemiologic studies. Relations between LDL cholesterol and carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) within levels of SBP provide a test of this model. Methods. Data are from a longitudinal study of 573 randomly sampled asymptomatic employees of a large company aged 40-60 years. IMT and change in IMT over 18 months (8IMT) were determined sonographically in the common carotid artery. 497 subjects were available for cross-sectional analysis. To investigate interactive effects of SBP and serum LDL on IMT, linear slopes (j±SE in mm/mmol/L) of IMT …

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G8 Summits And Compliance, Ella Kokotsis, Joseph P. Daniels Jan 1999

G8 Summits And Compliance, Ella Kokotsis, Joseph P. Daniels

Economics Faculty Research and Publications

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A Role Of Nmda Channels In Rabbit Retinal Directional Selectivity., Darrel Silas Tjepkes Jan 1999

A Role Of Nmda Channels In Rabbit Retinal Directional Selectivity., Darrel Silas Tjepkes

All ETDs from UAB

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Discovering Characteristics Of Effective Urban Teachers., Claudia Jackson Williams Jan 1999

Discovering Characteristics Of Effective Urban Teachers., Claudia Jackson Williams

All ETDs from UAB

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Mini-Sl-1 Deltapro (E-Q): A Model For The Structure-Based Drug Design Of The Matrix Metalloproteinase Family Of Enzymes., Darin Lee Steele Jan 1999

Mini-Sl-1 Deltapro (E-Q): A Model For The Structure-Based Drug Design Of The Matrix Metalloproteinase Family Of Enzymes., Darin Lee Steele

All ETDs from UAB

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Identification Of Centaurin Alpha Homologues In The Yeast, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae., Ira Jacob Blader Jan 1999

Identification Of Centaurin Alpha Homologues In The Yeast, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae., Ira Jacob Blader

All ETDs from UAB

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Reproduction And Sex Steroids In Lytechinus Variegatus Lamarck (Echinodermata Echinoidea)., Kristina Marie Wasson-Blader Jan 1999

Reproduction And Sex Steroids In Lytechinus Variegatus Lamarck (Echinodermata Echinoidea)., Kristina Marie Wasson-Blader

All ETDs from UAB

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Pneumococcal Surface Protein A And Capsular Polysaccharide In Virulence Of Streptococcus Pneumoniae., Melanie R. Abeyta Jan 1999

Pneumococcal Surface Protein A And Capsular Polysaccharide In Virulence Of Streptococcus Pneumoniae., Melanie R. Abeyta

All ETDs from UAB

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The Influences Of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Pathway On Growth Hormone Signaling., Sung-Oh Kim Jan 1999

The Influences Of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Pathway On Growth Hormone Signaling., Sung-Oh Kim

All ETDs from UAB

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Cellular Metabolic Responses To Metal Ions Released From Nickel-Chromium Dental Alloys., Regina L W Messer Jan 1999

Cellular Metabolic Responses To Metal Ions Released From Nickel-Chromium Dental Alloys., Regina L W Messer

All ETDs from UAB

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