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Hazardous Waste Management: A View From The States, Melissa Armbrister Jan 2001

Hazardous Waste Management: A View From The States, Melissa Armbrister

All Volumes (2001-2008)

Clearly, hazardous waste management represents a formidable task for policy makers at all levels of government. Of course, eliminating waste requires facilities for disposal; this is perhaps the most controversial aspect of the hazardous waste management debate. At the local level, counties and municipalities are routinely engaged in battles in which they are trying to impose these unwanted facilities on their neighbors. The state is often forced to step in and play a central role in resolving the conflict. Over the last several decades, several authors have sought to determine to what degree of importance the public places on improving …

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The Effect Of Training With Nmes On Elbow Flexion Strength, Shante Hill Jan 2001

The Effect Of Training With Nmes On Elbow Flexion Strength, Shante Hill

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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) may be used to prevent atrophy and strength loss associated with postsurgical immobilization. A number of studies have tested the effectiveness of NMES using primarily knee extensors. The purpose of this investigation is to test the effectiveness NMES when training the elbow flexors by comparing NMES to voluntary training. Twenty-four university students were assigned with a counter-balanced design to one of three groups: NMES training, voluntary training, or a control group that did not train. Testing and training sessions were completed using a Biodex™ dynamometer. After a standard warm-up, subjects were positioned on the Biodex™ with …

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The Effect Of Meal Composition And Body Fat On Sleep And Tiredness, Michael Malone Jan 2001

The Effect Of Meal Composition And Body Fat On Sleep And Tiredness, Michael Malone

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The role of dietary carbohydrates, dietary fat, and body fat in the regulation of sleep and tiredness was determined by studying sleep and tiredness in nineteen female subjects of different body compositions. It was hypothesized that dietary fat and body fat interact to cause an increase in sleep and tiredness. Subjects were healthy college students between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. This study was dual-phased. Phase I involved a 21 day record of normal hours slept per day and self-reported tiredness. In Phase II, the subjects consumed both a high-fat and high-carbohydrate diet for five days (for …

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Dna: Lessons From The Past - Problems For The Future - Introduction, Bailey Kuklin, Margaret A. Berger Jan 2001

Dna: Lessons From The Past - Problems For The Future - Introduction, Bailey Kuklin, Margaret A. Berger

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

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Decision-Makers Without Duties: Defining The Duties Of Parent Corporations Acting As Sole Corporate Members In Nonprofit Health Care System, Dana Brakman Reiser Jan 2001

Decision-Makers Without Duties: Defining The Duties Of Parent Corporations Acting As Sole Corporate Members In Nonprofit Health Care System, Dana Brakman Reiser

Faculty Scholarship

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Understanding The "Understanding": Federalism Constraints On Human Rights Implementation, Brad R. Roth Jan 2001

Understanding The "Understanding": Federalism Constraints On Human Rights Implementation, Brad R. Roth

Law Faculty Research Publications

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"2001 University Of North Dakota Fighting Sioux Football", University Of North Dakota Jan 2001

"2001 University Of North Dakota Fighting Sioux Football", University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Football

Media guide for the 2001 UND football team. The guide contains information about the team and its coaches, and was sent to local and regional media outlets. This was the first season played in the Alerus Center.

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A Comparison Of Re-Entry And Traditional Students Needs And Issues, Jacky Linn Patt, Gloria Ann Stickler Jan 2001

A Comparison Of Re-Entry And Traditional Students Needs And Issues, Jacky Linn Patt, Gloria Ann Stickler

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

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Professional English Communication Training For English For Specific Purposes, Galon Anthony Melendy Jan 2001

Professional English Communication Training For English For Specific Purposes, Galon Anthony Melendy

Theses Digitization Project

This project addresses the need for effective English training for speakers of other languages who are engaged in professional careers.

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Beyond Skills To Meaning: Artists As Healers And Implications For Art Educators, Lucinda Lee Blackstone Jan 2001

Beyond Skills To Meaning: Artists As Healers And Implications For Art Educators, Lucinda Lee Blackstone

Theses Digitization Project

Art definitions and movements are changing just as the social paradigms they spring from. This exploration looked at paradigms in art of the past that have become the foundation for movements today. Currently the transformative powers art has to offer have been recognized. Colleges are beginning to train a major and a career. The literature review explored what role transformative art has played in artists' lives and looked at its uses in education. Conceptual art goes beyond the aesthetics of art and touches the mind and heart. I began to explore this kind of art in the nearby galleries. I …

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Factors Influencing Social Workers Commitment To The Field Of Gerontology, Susan Savella Cole, Teresa Marie Alarcon Jan 2001

Factors Influencing Social Workers Commitment To The Field Of Gerontology, Susan Savella Cole, Teresa Marie Alarcon

Theses Digitization Project

Due to the impending "elder boom" the need for gerontological social workers is increasing. This study examined what attracted workers to enter this field and what motivates them to stay. The research also focused on the relationship between the social worker's commitment and their perceived need for training and education in the field of gerontology.

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The Effects Of Child Protective Investigations On Families, Children, And Workers In Unsubstantiated Cases, Tara Elizabeth Agajanian Jan 2001

The Effects Of Child Protective Investigations On Families, Children, And Workers In Unsubstantiated Cases, Tara Elizabeth Agajanian

Theses Digitization Project

The objective of this study was to determine some of the effects of child protective service investigations on families, children and the workers, when the allegations are determined to be unfounded and no abuse and/or neglect is further suspected.

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A Program Evaluation Of The Adolescent Family Life Program, Tricia Rachelle Licon Jan 2001

A Program Evaluation Of The Adolescent Family Life Program, Tricia Rachelle Licon

Theses Digitization Project

The focus of the study was an evaluation of a pregnancy prevention program. The study was designed to look at the adolescent pregnant and parenting population in the Adolescent Family Life Program, which serves about 300 clients in Southern California.

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An Understanding Of Moral Philosophy Classifications And Social Risk In Relation To Decision-Making, John Vincent Wood Jan 2001

An Understanding Of Moral Philosophy Classifications And Social Risk In Relation To Decision-Making, John Vincent Wood

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to look at the relationships between moral philosophy classification and elements of risk, which in turn effect overall decision-making processes. Specifically, two moral philosophy classification were examined: utilitarian and egoism.

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School Retention And Academic Self-Efficacy With Elementary Students, Cheryl Anne Spiro, Karen Monique Frazier Jan 2001

School Retention And Academic Self-Efficacy With Elementary Students, Cheryl Anne Spiro, Karen Monique Frazier

Theses Digitization Project

The significance of this project was to incorporate specific tasks into a classroom setting that would be used to enhance retained student's self-regulatory efficacy. The interns hypothesized that group interventions could help children who were retained to increase their belief in themselves and their abilities.

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Effects Of Head Start Participation On Cognitive And Social Functioning Of Children In The United States, Anshumala Ram Jan 2001

Effects Of Head Start Participation On Cognitive And Social Functioning Of Children In The United States, Anshumala Ram

Theses Digitization Project

This study examined the effects of Head Start participation on the cognitive and social functioning of children 6 to 14 years of age in the United States.

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A Study Of The Anxiety, Depression And Coping Skills Of Filipino Immigrants In Southern California, Rex Fycueco Sia Jan 2001

A Study Of The Anxiety, Depression And Coping Skills Of Filipino Immigrants In Southern California, Rex Fycueco Sia

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research study was to measure and examine the current mental health status of Filipino immigrants who are living in Southern California.

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Integrating Environmental Education Into The Curriculum Through Environmental Community Service Learning, Jay Allen Westover Jan 2001

Integrating Environmental Education Into The Curriculum Through Environmental Community Service Learning, Jay Allen Westover

Theses Digitization Project

The goal of environmental education is to increase individuals' ecological knowledge, awareness of associated environmental problems, and motivation to evaluate and implement solutions. This project combined the concepts of environmental education with community service learning to create a new method of curriculum integration: environmental community service learning. The California state standards for environmental education, service learning, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies were integrated into four thematic units using the teaching methodologies of cooperative learning, authentic assessment, and reflection. The integrated, thematic units of this project could be used by educators in a multi-disciplinary, team teaching scenario on in …

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Web-Based Database Management System For Research And Development Laboratories: Technical Service Support System, Benito Solórzano Jan 2001

Web-Based Database Management System For Research And Development Laboratories: Technical Service Support System, Benito Solórzano

Theses Digitization Project

With the use of the Internet and the emerging of e-commerce, new and improved technologies and modeling techniques have been used to design and implement web-based database management systems.

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About The Contributors, Vulcan Historical Review Staff Jan 2001

About The Contributors, Vulcan Historical Review Staff

Vulcan Historical Review

pp. 20-22

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The Meter November 7, 2001, Tennessee State University Jan 2001

The Meter November 7, 2001, Tennessee State University

The Meter Documents in 2000s

No abstract provided.

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The Meter February 28, 2001, Tennessee State University Jan 2001

The Meter February 28, 2001, Tennessee State University

The Meter Documents in 2000s

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The Meterdecember 5, 2001, Tennessee State University Jan 2001

The Meterdecember 5, 2001, Tennessee State University

The Meter Documents in 2000s

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The Meter April 4, 2001, Tennessee State University Jan 2001

The Meter April 4, 2001, Tennessee State University

The Meter Documents in 2000s

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The Meter February 14, 2001, Tennessee State University Jan 2001

The Meter February 14, 2001, Tennessee State University

The Meter Documents in 2000s

No abstract provided.

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Board Of Registered Nursing, Kasey E. Jones, Charlotte Wilder, Rusty Nichols, J. D. Fellmeth Jan 2001

Board Of Registered Nursing, Kasey E. Jones, Charlotte Wilder, Rusty Nichols, J. D. Fellmeth

California Regulatory Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

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Department Of Corporations, Shirley S. Prasad, Donna Shen, Rusty Nichols Jan 2001

Department Of Corporations, Shirley S. Prasad, Donna Shen, Rusty Nichols

California Regulatory Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

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State Bar Of California, Lisa J. Frisello, Melissa A. Karpouzes, Charlotte Wilder, Collette C. Galvez, J. D. Fellmeth Jan 2001

State Bar Of California, Lisa J. Frisello, Melissa A. Karpouzes, Charlotte Wilder, Collette C. Galvez, J. D. Fellmeth

California Regulatory Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

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Little Hoover Commission, Elisa Lynn Sue Jan 2001

Little Hoover Commission, Elisa Lynn Sue

California Regulatory Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

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Enhancing Academic Competence In English As A Foreign Language Through Multiple Strategies, Mei-Hwa Yeh Jan 2001

Enhancing Academic Competence In English As A Foreign Language Through Multiple Strategies, Mei-Hwa Yeh

Theses Digitization Project

In Taiwan, English has always been taught mostly by the grammar t ransalation method. Learning strategies and metacognitive strategies are seldom introduced during classroom instruction. Therefore, students learn a lot of gragmented knowledge but do not know how to apply the knowledge in their learning process. For my target teaching level, secondary school, the ability to utilize different strategies with in the learning process is critically important in order for the students to integrate their knowledge and use language effectively. This project is designed to address the problems of teaching English in Taiwan employing a strategy-based curriculum.

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