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Resin Infusion Under Flexible Tooling, James Antony Craen

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses

Resin infusion under flexible tooling (RIFT) can be considered to be a variant of resin transfer moulding (RTM) in which one stiff mould face is replaced by a flexible film. It is seen as an alternative to conventional hand lay-up techniques as it offers many benefits, particularly with regards to health and safety whilst not involving the high tooling costs of a change to RTM. It is a vacuum driven process and as such fibre compaction may occur during vacuum bag preparation, prior to resin infusion and during resin infusion. The aim of the work was to examine the effect …

Much Ado About Spam: Unsolicited Advertising, The Internet, And You., Scot M. Graydon

St. Mary's Law Journal

Internet users need protection from unsolicited commercial emails (UCEs), and this protection should come from federal legislation. Despite seventeen states having passed some sort of legislation regulating UCEs, this is insufficient to protect Internet users from UCEs. State laws are not uniformed and UCEs frequently cross state lines. Internet advertisers prefer commercial emails because of the ability to market to millions of consumers at a low cost. Consumers, however, suffer delays to their Internet access because of the amount of data UCEs accumulate, and in some cases may have to pay additional fees if they exceed the data limits of …

A Holy Mess: School Prayer, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act Of Texas, And The First Amendment., David S. Stolle

St. Mary's Law Journal

In Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon v. Smith, the U.S. Supreme Court held the traditional compelling state interest standard for Free Exercise Clause jurisprudence should be replaced by a new test requiring a statute or government action to be facially neutral and generally applicable. In response to Smith, Congress, relying on its Enforcement Clause powers under the Fourteenth Amendment, attempted to resurrect the compelling state interest standard by passing the Religious Freedom of Restoration Act (RFRA). In June 1999, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (TRFRA). This Comment argues the TRFRA is unnecessary …

Impact Of Insecure Attachment On Children's Social Skill Development, Kimberly A. Conrad

Graduate Research Papers

This paper focuses primarily on the importance of secure parent/child attachment to healthy development of children. Attachment theory is utilized to explain possible causes of pathological and anti-social behavior. In particular, it describes how insecure (both anxious and avoidant) attachments between parent (caretaker) and child may lead to angry, coercive, immature, withdrawn, or even suicidal behaviors in children. Parent/child attachment problems are linked to social skill deficits and problems in peer relationships. Implications for school psychologists and for future research are offered.

Effective Multidisciplinary Team Problem Solving : A Review Of Literature, Debra S. Meyer

Graduate Research Papers

The historical legislation mandating multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in schools is well known, yet relatively little attention has been directed toward either evaluating systematic processes that would lead to the desired outcome of better services to all students or educating team members in problem solving content and process. The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that influence problem solving outcomes and other aspects of service delivery in MDT settings, including the changing role of school psychologists.

Results indicated much variability and little consensus in several areas: clarity of role expectations, family involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuing educational training, and …

Literacy In The Multiage Classroom : A Review Of The Research, Barbara Avaux Messer

Graduate Research Papers

Multi-age grouping has a long history and is once again being studied as a viable alternative to the age-graded education model. Research indicates that multi-age programs are academically effective as well as being beneficial in promoting feelings of self-efficacy in students. Our society has changed since the inception of the age-graded model and teachers today are looking at multi-age education as a way to meet the diverse needs of their students. Successful multi-age programs have similar characteristics, but each program needs to be designed to meet the needs of the community it serves. Specific teaching strategies, materials, and assessment methods, …

Essay: The Risks Of Going Non-Gmo, Drew L. Kershen

Faculty Articles

No abstract provided.

Mental Distress In Aviation Claims - Emergent Trends, Ruwantissa I. R. Abeyratne

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Aircraft Noise Regulation In The European Union: The Hushkit Problem, Benedicte A. Claes

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Play Therapy For Children With Aggressive Behavior, Jennifer M. Brehm

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review was to investigate the effectiveness of various play therapy interventions for decreasing developmentally inappropriate aggression of children. Psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and person-centered approaches of play therapy were reviewed. Each of the three theoretical approaches to therapy was described in relation to the aggressive behaviors of children. Similarities and differences among the three therapies were discussed. Efficacy of the interventions was presented based on published literature only. More studies of the various types of play therapy, particularly in relation to the aggressive behaviors of children, need to be conducted and results disseminated.

School-Based Intervention Programs For Dropouts, Mmamiki Gaolatlhe Kamanakao

Graduate Research Papers

The primary purpose of this paper is to provide an extensive review of the literature and research related to the dropout problem in the United States. It discusses some of the intervention programs in school settings that have been evaluated to date. The role of school psychologists in planning and implementing the components that make those intervention programs successful are highlighted. Chapter two describes the nature and extent of the dropout problem, and how the lack of a uniform definition and good data aggravates this problem.

Causes of dropping out and its consequences to the individuals and the society at …

Leisure Participation Of Urban Chinese Adolescents, Jianyu Wang

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to examine the main characteristics of leisure participation among a selected group of urban Chinese adolescents. Differences in leisure participation were also described and determined according to gender and age.

This study was a descriptive research design. A survey was conducted to collect data. Two hundred fifty (127 females and 123 males) Chinese adolescents from 7th to 8th grade classes at Shadong Middle School in Guangzhou, China were selected to participate in the study. The instrument for data collection was a 57-item self-report questionnaire. Percentages and frequencies were calculated for all responses to each …

The Role Of Recreation And Leisure Programs In Building A Sense Of Community Among College Students, Kaori Kikuta

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to investigate if college students' participation in leisure and recreation programs enhances satisfaction with their university community life, and result in building a sense of community. The points considered included 1) association of leisure and recreation with a sense of community; 2) the impact of leisure and recreation participation regarding a sense of belonging to the university community; 3) a role of leisure and recreation professionals to promote the potentials of recreation programs; 4) appropriate programs which were needed by the participants.

The study was conducted at the University of Northern Iowa in the …

A Review Of The Literature Related To Weight Concerns And Dieting Behaviors Among Adolescent Girls In Israel, Jacy Walters

Graduate Research Papers

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Mind/Body Interventions In The Management Of Coronary Heart Disease, Camilyn M. Smalley

Graduate Research Papers

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States. Common medical practice attempts to treat this disease with medical procedures and pharmacologic therapy and works to prevent the disease or reduce further risk through the modification of known risk factors. Although these practices are generally successful, there is growing interest in the public domain for alternative therapies that address the psychosocial domain of the disease, empower the patient, and potentially reduce side-effects of current medical treatment. Mind/body approaches represent a commonly pursued alternative. This review provides background into the development of the mind/body concept. …

Ay 1999/2000 Committee/Council Vacancies List 2000-02-22, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 1999/2000 Committee/Council Vacancies List 1999-12-01, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 1999/2000 Nomination Guide, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 1999/2000 Meeting Schedule, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 1999/2000 Faculty Senate Roster, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 1999/2000 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2000-01-12, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Ay 1999/2000 Sec Meeting Minutes, 1999-10-06, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Prothrombotic Tendency In Humans Using Functional And Genomic Determinants, Pádraig O'Sullivan

Theses

Thrombophilia describes the familial or acquired disorders of the haemostatic mechanism that are likely to predispose to thrombosis. Venous thrombosis and its associated complications account for a significant number of hospital admissions and deaths annually having a significant health-economic impact on the heath-care industry globally. Mutations in genes that code for proteins involved directly (or indirectly) in blood coagulation have been associated with prothrombotic states. The majority of inherited genetic defects were attributed to polymorphisms in Antithrombin III, Protein C, and Protein S genes until 1994. Together these accounted for only 5-10% of individuals with thrombosis. Subsequently the Factor V …

Applications Of The Atomic Force Microscope Within The Fields Of Haematology And Cytogenetics, Margaret O'Reilly-Crowley

Theses

Atomic force microscopy [AFM] has become a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field of research in recent years. The technique, including instrumentation and specimen preparation methods, is now more sophisticated and its application has increased dramatically. The key advantage of AFM is in providing three-dimensional images of samples imaged. Both size and shape of samples imaged can be obtained allowing their subsequent quantification. Red blood cells [RBCs] and chromosomes were imaged in this work. A brief overview of the current status of biomedical AFM, has been presented in the review.

Measurement of mean cell volume [MCV] of immobilised red blood cells with …

The Molecular Epidemiology Of Rotavirus In Ireland, Fiona O'Halloran

Theses

Between 1997 and 1998, 3,136 cases of rotavirus diarrhoea were detected in Irish children less than 2 years of age. Hospital inpatients accounted for 80% of these infections, with the remainder being diagnosed in general practice. A large percentage of infections were detected in neonates, suggesting a possible inadequate maternal derived protection from existing indigenous strains. This feature suggested the possible existence of ‘novel’ strains circulating in Ireland. No data describing the epidemiology of rotavirus strains in this country currently exists. Furthermore no assessment of the potential health-economic impact or quantitation of potential disease burden was ever undertaken

Three hundred …

Practice Placement In Social Care Education, Lillian Byrne

Theses

This research had two objectives first, to identify Applied Social Studies students' experience of practice placement and second, to identify their practice teachers experience of practice placement. The objectives were met by completing four Studies. To understand the context and purpose of practice placement during the education of Social Care workers the first three chapters focus on outlining the developments in Irish Social Care, providing an understanding of practice placement and the role of supervision during practice placement. The following four chapters outline and discuss each of the studies in detail and the final chapters discusses the findings in the …

Improving The Quality Of Foliage Transplants For Supply To The Kerry Foliage Industry, Gwen Lanigan

Theses

The possibility of improving the quality of transplants of ornamental foliage species, Eucalyptus perriniana, E. parvifolia and Pittosporum tenuifolium, for supply to the Kerry Foliage Industry was investigated. At present transplants (seedlings) are propagated from seed under glass and subsequently transplanted into the field. Therefore nursery practices for seed propagation, such as optimum sowing date, pot and medium selection, irrigation and fertilisation regimes, were investigated and optimised. The possibility of eliminating the occurrence of J- roots, a major problem with Eucalyptus species was also investigated. Vegetative propagation methods, such as cutting propagation and in vitro micro-propagation were investigated for comparative …

2000 Portfolio, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Catalog Denison University 2000-2001

Denison University Catalogs

Denison University Course Catalog 2000-2001

Reply Essay: The Future Of Civil Justice Reform And Empirical Legal Scholarship: A Reply, Michael Heise

Case Western Reserve Law Review

No abstract provided.