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Pretreatment Characteristics Of Legally Coerced Drug Treatment Seekers, Bridgett Augustino Dec 2001

Pretreatment Characteristics Of Legally Coerced Drug Treatment Seekers, Bridgett Augustino

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examines the sociodemographics, drug use, criminal, and treatment histories of 598 residential and outpatient legally coerced drug treatment seekers in the Kentucky Treatment Outcome and Performance Pilot Studies Enhancement Project. Analyses examined whether users/addicts entering chemical dependency treatment under legal coercion differed from nonlegally coerced treatment seekers. Stanley Cohen's theoretical model of social control provided the theoretical framework for the study. Results showed demographic and behavioral differences were noted between respondents under no coercion and those under legal coercion on gender, age, educational status, pretreatment criminality and current treatment modality. In addition, differences between the legally coerced and …

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Phonemic Awareness In Preschool Children In Relation To Reading Practices In The Home, Anna Hayes Dec 2001

Phonemic Awareness In Preschool Children In Relation To Reading Practices In The Home, Anna Hayes

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Research suggests that phonemic awareness predicts later reading achievement and that children from low-SES families are "at-risk" for failing to develop phonemic awareness. Before children enter school, they spend the majority of their time with their caregivers. Therefore, activities that take place in the home are of importance when looking at what fosters development. The present study focused on children participating in two Head Start programs and on their families as well. The parents were interviewed to learn about the home activities, and the children were given a phonemic awareness assessment. The study found that the majority of parents reported …

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Temporal, Perspectives, Dispositional Styles, And Subjective Well-Being, Mary Naeger Dec 2001

Temporal, Perspectives, Dispositional Styles, And Subjective Well-Being, Mary Naeger

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study investigated the relationship between time perspective (TP) and the personality dispositions of optimism, pessimism, and realism with regard to their proposed influence on three measures that collectively assessed subjective well-being (SWB). The Depression-Happiness Scale (McGreal & Joseph, 1993) assessed happiness or the presence of positive affect and the absence of negative affect, the cognitiveaffective components of SWB. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985) provided the measurement of subjective life satisfaction, the essential final cognitive-judgmental component of SWB. The Life Orientation Scale-Revised (LOT-R) (Scheier, Carver, and Bridges, 1994) and a Reality Scale, composed …

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Contents, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Dec 2001

Contents, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

The Coalition for Education in the Outdoors is a non-profit network of outdoor and environmental education centers, nature centers, conservation and recreation organizations, outdoor education and experiential education associations, institutions of higher learning, public and private schools, fish and wildlife agencies, and businesses that share a mission the support and furtherance of outdoor education and its goals.

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Isolation And Characterization Of A Novel As(V)-Reducing Bacterium: Implications For Arsenic Mobilization And The Genus Desulfitobacterium, Allison Niggemyer, Stefan Spring, Erko Stackebrandt, Frank Rosenzweig Dec 2001

Isolation And Characterization Of A Novel As(V)-Reducing Bacterium: Implications For Arsenic Mobilization And The Genus Desulfitobacterium, Allison Niggemyer, Stefan Spring, Erko Stackebrandt, Frank Rosenzweig

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Dissimilatory arsenate-reducing bacteria have been implicated in the mobilization of arsenic from arsenic-enriched sediments. An As(V)-reducing bacterium, designated strain GBFH, was isolated from arsenic-contaminated sediments of Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Strain GBFH couples the oxidation of formate to the reduction of As(V) when formate is supplied as the sole carbon source and electron donor. Additionally, strain GBFH is capable of reducing As(V), Fe(III), Se(VI), Mn(IV) and a variety of oxidized sulfur species. 16S ribosomal DNA sequence comparisons reveal that strain GBFH is closely related to Desulfitobacterium hafniense DCB-2T and Desulfitobacterium frappieri PCP-1T. Comparative physiology demonstrates that D …

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Spanish-English Code Switching In A Bilingual Academic Context, Ruth R. Becker Dec 2001

Spanish-English Code Switching In A Bilingual Academic Context, Ruth R. Becker

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This study investigates the Spanish-English code switching of 60 elementary Mexican American students in a story retelling activity. The students' story retellings were examined according to Becker's (1997) model of code switching: structural linguistic, internal psycholinguistic, and external social factors. Results suggest there is a positive relationship between code-switched story retelling, oral language usage, and enhanced narrative skills. Implications suggest that teachers explore the use of code switching in a story retelling activity as a practical way to enhance bilingual elementary students' verbal skills and reading development.

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Global Focus On Landmines In Afghanistan, Joe Lokey Dec 2001

Global Focus On Landmines In Afghanistan, Joe Lokey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Even though it has one of the longest running mine clearance programs, Afghanistan is still believed to be one of the most severely mine-affected countries in the world. The Mine Action Program in Afghanistan (MAPA), a United Nations-supported entity, is one of the largest and most successful national programs in the world and one almost exclusively run by the Afghans themselves with fewer than a dozen or so of the 5,000-person workforce being non-nationals.

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Athlete Agent Legislation In The New Millenium: State Statutes And The Uniform Athlete Agents Act, Diane Sudia, Rob Remis Dec 2001

Athlete Agent Legislation In The New Millenium: State Statutes And The Uniform Athlete Agents Act, Diane Sudia, Rob Remis

Seton Hall Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law

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The Biosynthetic Gene Cluster For The Anticancer Drug Bleomycin From Streptomyces Verticillus Atcc15003 As A Model For Hybrid Peptide–Polyketide Natural Product Biosynthesis, B. Shen, Liangcheng Du, C. Sanchez, D. J. Edwards, M. Chen, J. M. Murrell Dec 2001

The Biosynthetic Gene Cluster For The Anticancer Drug Bleomycin From Streptomyces Verticillus Atcc15003 As A Model For Hybrid Peptide–Polyketide Natural Product Biosynthesis, B. Shen, Liangcheng Du, C. Sanchez, D. J. Edwards, M. Chen, J. M. Murrell

Liangcheng Du Publications

The hybrid peptide–polyketide backbone of bleomycin (BLM) is assembled by the BLM megasynthetase that consists of both nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) and polyketide synthase (PKS) modules. BlmIX/BlmVIII/BlmVII constitute a natural hybrid NRPS/PKS/NRPS system, serving as a model for both hybrid NRPS/PKS and PKS/NRPS systems. Sequence analysis and functional comparison of domains and modules of BlmIX/BlmVIII/BlmVII with those of nonhybrid NRPS and PKS systems suggest that (1) the same catalytic sites appear to be conserved in both hybrid NRPS–PKS and nonhybrid NRPS or PKS systems, with the exception of the KS domains in the hybrid NRPS/PKS systems that are unique; (2) …

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Ard News December 2001 Dec 2001

Ard News December 2001

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Dean
ARB Budget Reduction
Understanding Indirect Costs
Economic Value of Land Grant University
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
New or Revised Projects
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
Grants and Contracts Received October and November 2001

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Investigating Inferences: Constructing Meaning From Expository Texts, Mary C. Mcmackin, Suenita Lawrence Dec 2001

Investigating Inferences: Constructing Meaning From Expository Texts, Mary C. Mcmackin, Suenita Lawrence

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Generating inferences during and after reading is a complex task; yet, one that is essential for complete understanding of texts. This report highlights the types of inferences four students in grades 2-5 drew while constructing meaning from expository passages. An analysis of their think alouds and recommendations for comprehension instruction are included.

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0492 Welfare Reform Oversight Committee, Colorado Legislative Council Dec 2001

0492 Welfare Reform Oversight Committee, Colorado Legislative Council

All Publications (Colorado Legislative Council)

No abstract provided.

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"Have Gone To Atlanta": The Diary Entries Of Private Van Buren Oldham, March 13, 1864 To August 1, 1864, Dieter C. Ullrich Dec 2001

"Have Gone To Atlanta": The Diary Entries Of Private Van Buren Oldham, March 13, 1864 To August 1, 1864, Dieter C. Ullrich

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

From March 13th to August 1, 1864, Private Van Buren Oldham of Company G, 9th Tennessee Volunteers, served as a Confederate infantryman in the Army of Tennessee. During those five months he was one of many soldiers that participated in skirmishes and battles in north Georgia and the defenses before Atlanta.

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Access To Pediatric Services Under Medicaid Managed Care In The District Of Columbia, Karen Shaw, Sara J. Rosenbaum Dec 2001

Access To Pediatric Services Under Medicaid Managed Care In The District Of Columbia, Karen Shaw, Sara J. Rosenbaum

Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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News From Hope College, Volume 33.3: December, 2001, Hope College Dec 2001

News From Hope College, Volume 33.3: December, 2001, Hope College

News from Hope College

No abstract provided.

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Envisioning A Future For Age And Disability Discrimination Claims, Alison Barnes Dec 2001

Envisioning A Future For Age And Disability Discrimination Claims, Alison Barnes

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

This Article considers the reasons for reinterpretations of age and disability and examines the fundamental reasons for changes in the implementation of both the ADA and ADEA. Part I presents the basic structure and relevant requirements of the two statutes and comments on the reasons their legislative purposes are not often seen as overlapping. Part II discusses the recent Supreme Court decisions that have undermined the purposes and implementation of both the ADA and ADEA and chilled causes of action based on the ADA and ADEA. Part III projects the current problems with anti-discrimination causes into the future, when older …

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Creche Herald Vol. 5, No. 4, Rita B. Bocher Dec 2001

Creche Herald Vol. 5, No. 4, Rita B. Bocher

Creche Herald

The Winter 2001-02 publication features nativity sets and personal reflections from members in the organization; information about nativities and nativity exhibits; and information about the Friends of the Creche annual meeting.

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The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 43, University Of Dayton. Marian Library Dec 2001

The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 43, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

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Engaging Communication In Conflict : Systemic Practice By Stephen W Littlejohn And Kathy Domenici, Sage Publications, 2000., Ganesh T Jejurikar Dec 2001

Engaging Communication In Conflict : Systemic Practice By Stephen W Littlejohn And Kathy Domenici, Sage Publications, 2000., Ganesh T Jejurikar

IIMB Management Review

The book is well structured and flows smoothly from Part I to Part IV spread over eight chapters. It contains theory, conceptualisation, metaphors, methodology and live examples without jargon and motherhood statements. The beauty of the book is in its simplicity and brevity. The authors opine that “conflicts can be made and abandoned, occupied for a time and reshaped, renewed, refurbished andrebuilt.” Though the authors comment in the preface that, “Human beings have trouble managing the very difference that makes them human,” the book is full of optimism and conveys confidence and trust in the inherent strength of human beings …

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Knowledge Management And Competitive Advantage, Rishikesha T Krishnan Dec 2001

Knowledge Management And Competitive Advantage, Rishikesha T Krishnan

IIMB Management Review

This paper explores some of the links between knowledge management and competitive advantage and draws implications for knowledge management strategies for organisations.

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Building A Knowledge Organisation : Overcoming Individual And Organisational Barriers, Abhoy K Ojha Dec 2001

Building A Knowledge Organisation : Overcoming Individual And Organisational Barriers, Abhoy K Ojha

IIMB Management Review

No abstract provided.

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Government@Net : New Governance Opportunities For India By Kiran Bedi, Parminder Jeet Singh And Sandeep Srivastava, Sage, 2001., Puneet Arora Dec 2001

Government@Net : New Governance Opportunities For India By Kiran Bedi, Parminder Jeet Singh And Sandeep Srivastava, Sage, 2001., Puneet Arora

IIMB Management Review

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Knowledge Management In The Healthcare Sector, Srinivas Krishna Dec 2001

Knowledge Management In The Healthcare Sector, Srinivas Krishna

IIMB Management Review

The healthcare sector across the globe is under going a cultural transformation, as the traditional passive and respectful patient opulation is replaced by an assertive and sceptical group of ‘customers’. As the educated and informed consumer moves through the healthcare system and begins to use more services, s/he is demanding information and choice, engaging in self-care and selfmanagement of diseases, and asserting a voice in making healthcare decisions with providers. The proliferation of clinical data, outcomes management, provider information and pricing transparency will allow consumers to be responsible for their own destinies in a historically anti-consumer healthcare system. In fact, …

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Learning From Linux, Sourav Mukherji Dec 2001

Learning From Linux, Sourav Mukherji

IIMB Management Review

Conventional wisdom on knowledge management deems organisations as essential vehicles for collaborative knowledge creation but here the entire process of knowledge creation takes place outside the boundary of any formal hierarchical organisation, creating a paradox for knowledge management. An attempt is made here to analyse the Linux development process to help resolve this paradox, and in the process, provide some insights Award Winning Student Essay Learning from Linux for organisational knowledge management.

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Andreas Nobis : The Global Manager In Indiainterview With Andreas Nobis, Janat Shah, Raghavan Srinivasan Dec 2001

Andreas Nobis : The Global Manager In Indiainterview With Andreas Nobis, Janat Shah, Raghavan Srinivasan

IIMB Management Review

Andreas Nobis is Managing Director, MICO, a member of the Bosch Group. His long association with Bosch began in1980, when he  joined the Internal Audit Department in Germany. He has been Managing Director, Robert Bosch, Turkey; and has held the posts of Executive Vice President in the Human Resources and Controlling and Finance departments in the Communication Technology sector of Bosch, before becoming its President in 1998. Since then, he has been on special assignments for the Board of Management, Bosch, before joining Mico in end 1999. In these times that are tough on the manufacturing industry, Nobis spoke to …

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The Texas Caver, December 2001, Mike Moore Dec 2001

The Texas Caver, December 2001, Mike Moore

The Texas Caver

Contents: Texas Caving Events -- Knee Deep in Guano, Editorial by Mike Moore -- Forty Years Ago in Texas Caving -- Paxal Ita Te, by Terri Whitfield and Peter Sprouse -- Dandridge Spring Cave and Map, by Jean Krejca -- Sonora Restoration 2001, by George Veni -- About the Sonora Cover Photos, by Carl Kunath -- Bustamante 2001, by Orion Knox --Bustamante Fabrica de Mescal Tour, by Terry Plemons --Indian Depredation in Texas, by Jerry Atkinson -- Light Reading, by Bill Mixon -- Real Caving with LAG, by Lee Ann Dean -- Cueva del Tizar & Resumidero Borollon Trip Report …

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Music And Poetry: Confessions Of A Rhyming Musicologist, Jean Kreiling Dec 2001

Music And Poetry: Confessions Of A Rhyming Musicologist, Jean Kreiling

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

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Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team Dec 2001

Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

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No More Secrets: Private Information Made Public In A Society Of Networks, Elizabeth Romero-Coca Dec 2001

No More Secrets: Private Information Made Public In A Society Of Networks, Elizabeth Romero-Coca

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

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“Hasta No Verte Dios Mio”: Soldadas Y Soldaderas En La Revolución Mexicana ("Until I See My God":Soldadas And Soldaderas In The Mexican Revolution"), Armando Villarreal Y Talamantes Dec 2001

“Hasta No Verte Dios Mio”: Soldadas Y Soldaderas En La Revolución Mexicana ("Until I See My God":Soldadas And Soldaderas In The Mexican Revolution"), Armando Villarreal Y Talamantes

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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