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The Managing Lawmaker In Cyberspace: A Power Model, Tamar Frankel

Faculty Scholarship

This Article is about power - the ability to gain obedience whether by captivating followers, persuading skeptics or awarding and withdrawing economic benefits. The purpose of this Article is to analyze how the power of the Internet Corporation for Names and Numbers ("ICANN") was created, augmented, strengthened and reined in. Many controversies surround ICANN, including the very foundation of its existence - the need for a single "root" in the Internet naming infrastructure - its organizational form and accountability, and the utterances, policies and actions of its management.

The purpose of this Article is not to argue and prescribe but …

Oliver Cromwell:Change And Continuity, Kari.L Ellis

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study looks at the life of Oliver Cromwell,Lord Protector of England in an effort to clarify the diverse and conflicting interpretations resulting from a lack of agreement between those who are biased for and against the Lord Protector.The purpose of the study of this conflicting information is not to settle whether Cromwell was a good figure or bad, but to define more clearly his time.Cromwell, clarified creates a broader understanding of the seventeenth century Englishman.An introduction develops a brief summarization of Pre-Reformation Europe,the forces which brought changes,Reformation Europe and the Post-Reformation era in which Cromwell lived.The non-Cromwellian periods were …

Public Outreach And The "Hows" Of Archaeology : Archaeology As A Model For Education, Jon Darin Daehnke

Dissertations and Theses

There is growing awareness of the importance of public outreach in archaeology. Many professional archaeologists argue that in order to ensure continued funding we must communicate the relevance of our discipline to the public in a more effective manner. Furthermore, it is often argued that public outreach and education provides perhaps the only reliable defense against looting and rampant psuedoarchaeology.

Current outreach activities, however, tend to focus on what archaeologists have discovered about the past. While this type of outreach is important, a more effective model for public outreach would focus on the methods of archaeology, rather than the results. …

Molecular And Functional Characterization Of A Novel Mutation In Murine Stem Cell Factor, Saurabh Chandra

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Stem cell factor (SCF) encoded by the Steel locus plays an essential role in hematopoiesis, gametogenesis and melanogenesis during both embryonic and adult life. We have characterized a new spontaneous mutant of the Steel locus in mice designated Sl 20J , which arose in the breeding colony at Jackson Laboratories and display a white belly spot. Molecular analysis of the Steel gene transcripts in Sl 20J mice by RT-PCR, revealed a tandem duplication of exon 3. We hypothesized that impaired recombination (IR) resulting in exon duplication was the mechanism of this mutation. A PCR strategy using primers in exon3 was …

Personality Assessment Inventory Profiles Of Therapy -Seeking Women With Childhood Sexual Abuse Histories, Susan Renee Schmidt

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the usefulness of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) in detecting the presence of clinical profile patterns in therapy-seeking women with histories of childhood sexual abuse. An outpatient sample of 214 female college students completed the PAI as part of a university counseling center intake procedure. Participants were evenly divided into two groups according to self-reported history of childhood sexual abuse. Results of a two-way multivariate analysis of variance for abuse history showed that the average scores across the PAI's 22 scales were higher for women with childhood sexual abuse histories than for women without such histories. A …

Social Support, Spirituality, Psychological Distress And Quality Of Life In Cancer Patients, Nicole Denise Alexander

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Cancer involves considerable physical and psychological complications. This reality, along with longer life expectancy, promotion of patient choice regarding life-sustaining measures, and concerns regarding distribution of health care funds highlight the need to focus on quality as well as quantity of life for individuals dealing with this disease. Although a relationship between psychosocial factors and quality of life in cancer patients has been speculated, the type and degree of influence is currently unclear. Using multiple regression analysis, potential predictors of quality of life for cancer patients were examined. Among the predictors considered were social support, spirituality, and psychological distress. The …

The Applicability Of Kirton Adaption -Innovation Theory To The Flight Instruction Environment Of Highereducation, Richard Kurt Barnhart

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the impact of cognitive style preference, as defined by Dr. Michael Kirton's Adaption-Innovation (A-I) theory, on aviation flight instruction in the context of a higherEducation setting. The instrument associated with A-I theory measures an individual's cognitive style preference on a scale ranging from highly adaptive to highly innovative. The researcher surveyed 347 current students and alumni (and their respective flight instructors) of the Indiana State University Aerospace Technology department to include the instrument associated with A-I theory (The KAI). In this study it was determined that those current and future aviation professionals surveyed from Indiana State University …

A Demonstration In Communication And Task Completion Between Two Autonomous Robots, Adam Renzi

Theses

The world of robotics is rapidly changing. No more are the days of robotics classes being taught that focus merely on highly industrial, automation robots. Today's robotics is focusing more and more on microcontrollers and their implementation into everyday life. Miniature robotics and how it is implemented to make common tasks easier is becoming the focus of many robotics classes across the world. Microcontrollers allow users to control several inputs and outputs to complete somewhat difficult tasks. In today's society, one might find a microcontroller in anything from a computer to the average household toaster. As time has passed, microcontrollers …

Girls, Computers, And The Internet : An End To The Gender Gap?, Cate Humby-Hoff

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Reading Hong Kong Chinese Culture: Hybridity Or Eclecticism, A Matter Of Contemporary Configuration, K. C. Staples

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

This thesis investigates the Cultural Studies paradigm 'hybridity' through an analysis of Hong Kong culture. In Cultural Studies, 'hybridity' is usually applied to cultures that have been influenced by another culture, resulting in a loss of identity, leading to a cultural mixture. As a former Colony comprising predominantly of a southern Chinese population, Hong Kong has been influenced by British culture. However, the question is whether Hong Kong culture has been 'hybridises', or, the Hong Kong people, in mastering two cultures, have become bicultural, and use their biculturalism bilaterally, as particular situations require. The study also researches the condition of …

An Evaluation Of The Christian Believer Study As A Tool For Discipleship And Life Transformation, George M. Wasson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Future Of South American Church Leadership: Images, Behaviors, And Competencies, David Eduardo Ramirez Sanz

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Risk-Taking Leadership, Dennis Ralph Oetting

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Church Health And Church Growth In United Methodist Churches In The West Ohio Annual Conference, Brian Allen Law

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Performance Analysis Of Voice Traffic In Mpls Communication Networks, Choo Chin Tan

Master's Theses

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Efficient Utilization Of Fine-Grained Parallelism Using A Microheterogeneous Environment, William L. Scheidel

Theses

The goal of this thesis is to propose a new computing paradigm, called micro- Heterogeneous computing or mHC, which incorporates PCI (or other high speed local system bus) based processing elements (vector processors, digital signal processors, etc) into a general purpose machine. In this manner the benefits of heterogeneous computing on scientific applications can be achieved while avoiding some of the lim itations. Overall performance is increased by exploiting fine-grained parallelism on the most efficient architecture available, while reducing the high communication over head and costs of traditional heterogeneous environments. Furthermore, mHC based machines can be combined into a cluster, …

Information Technologies For The Healthcare Delivery System, Gary Scialdone

Theses

That modern healthcare requires information technology to be efficient and fully effective is evident if one spends any time observing the delivery of institutional health care. Consider the observation of a practitioner of the discipline, David M. Eddy, MD, PhD, voiced in Clinical Decision Making, JAMA 263:1265-75, 1990, ". . .All confirm what would be expected from common sense: The complexity of modern medicine exceeds the inherent limitations of the unaided human mind." The goal of this thesis is to identify the technological factors that are required to enable a fully sufficient application of information technology (IT) to the modern …

Application Of A Synalysis Packaging Design Method In Pc Magniviewer Package Redesign, Jun Cao

Theses

This study addresses the over-packaging phenomena in packaging design perspectives and, through the review of architectural design methods and packaging design principles, sets up a SyNalysis packaging design method with the packaging design process. Furthermore, an example of a PC magnifier redesigning is demonstrated in the thesis, step by step. The SyNalysis method contains scientific analytical methods and the designer's creative, synthetic methods. Its embodiment is presented in three processes: analysis, design and evaluation of the processes. The SyNalysis packaging design method serves as a guide to help packaging designers, and especially new and inexperienced designers pursue a more logical …

Throughput Control For A Many-To-Many System, Ravi Nareppa

Theses

The main aim of this research was to develop a way of controlling the throughput of an application using M2MP, to monitor this throughput rate, and to implement a way to get real-time feedback using plots.

Mobile Computing & Law Enforcement: An Examination Of Its Application In The Field And Its Consequences, Lanny Lockhart Jr

Theses

The following study has been conducted in the pursuit of a Masters Degree of Science in Information Technology. The functional purpose of this study was to examine three basic concepts (officer efficiency, safety, and arrest rates) within law enforcement and to attempt to determine if a specific type of information technology (wireless data computers) has had any positive impact on those concepts. To that end, the author has reviewed the history of technology in law enforcement and surveyed a group of patrol officers in the Wilmington Police Department. Difficulties associated with gathering research data from law enforcement agencies has also …

Analyzing The Costs/Tradeoffs Involved Between Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4 And Layer 5 Switching, Gautam Kapur

Theses

The switching function was primarily entrusted to Layer 2 of the OSI model, i.e. the Data Link Layer. A Layer 2 switch performs forwarding decisions by analyzing the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the destination segment in the frame. The Layer 2 switch checks for the destination address and transmits the packet to the appropriate segment if the address is present in its table of known destinations. If the entry for that address is not present, the switch then forwards the packet to all segments except the one on which it came from. This is known as flooding. When …

Packaging Process: When Should It Occur, Paula Raney

Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to determine whether John Deere's packaging process needed to be streamlined, and whether consideration should be given to engaging the packaging department earlier in the product development process. An IMPACT study produced a flowchart of the current packaging system, which identified gaps in the current packaging process. Evaluation of the IMPACT study isolated the packaging process areas that needed to be modified to create an improved packaging decision process. A survey was then given to several thousand Deere dealers to determine whether Deere's packaging and delivery of service parts was meeting customer expectations. The …

A Case Study On The Design Process For Mobilizing A Web Application, Lynn Bajowski

Theses

Mobilizing web applications is a current design problem facing software development teams. The majority of projects aimed at developing solutions for mobile devices have been focused on extending the functionality of existing Web applications. The solutions, being developed for personal digital assistants are scaled down versions of the existing Web application. This design solution has proved to be unusable. The usability failures are tied to not having a clear understanding of the user and task requirements. The Web interface seems to be getting in the way of designing an appropriate solution for personal digital assistants. Requirements analysis involves a wide …

A Comparative Study Between Ireland's Economic Model And Jordan's Current Reforms: What Are The Characteristics Jordan Can Emulate?, Yanal Jallad

Theses

Jordan is a beautiful country with a rich assortment of historical, religious and geographical tourist attractions. It is both a modern and moderate nation with a hospitable people. Sandwiched in a turbulent region, Jordan must overcome these challenges while moving its economic transformation forward. Some commentators point out that Jordan can learn a great deal from countries like Ireland, who have successfully transformed their economies into globally competitive ones. By identifying and understanding the fundamental characteristics of the Irish model, Jordan would be in a better position to emulate the Irish model while maintaining its uniqueness and character. This body …

The Development Of Tourism In Republic Of Croatia By Using Best Management Practices, Ivo Arkulin

Theses

This study has been created to analyze current stage of tourism development in Republic of Croatia, as well as to show prospective ways for improved tourism and economic development in the future. The focus is on both macroeconomic and microeconomic .aspects. The study shows how to use some of the best management practices - system dynamics, systems thinking, breakthrough thinking, benchmarking and delivering profitable value - in scenario planning for Croatian tourism and economic development. The transition process brings about numerous challenges to every aspect of life, but especially in economics. Government administrators, economists, tourism planners, corporate managers and university …

Making Connections: A Study And Application Of Christian Hospitality, Dennis Murphy

Theses

Dewitt Community Church (DCC) and other Christian Churches were examined in the attempt to create a program of hospitality that was not present at DCC. There was a shift in research due to the lack of a similar model elsewhere. Studying the leadership and membership at DCC as well as trying new ideas became the basis for the study. The importance of people spending time together and serving side by side is established. Christian Hospitality is defined and added to secular restaurant management wisdom to create a Hospitality Ministry at DCC. This included a weekly brunch that was new in …

Restaurant Management In Lebanon: Current Trends And Future Concerns, Carine Issa

Theses

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Finding Out If It Is True: Comparing Mediation And Negotiation Through Research, Craig A. Mcewen, Roselle L. Wissler

Journal of Dispute Resolution

In this article, we first use existing research evidence to contextualize more clearly the place of civil case mediation in the litigation process. When we understand civil mediation as part of adversarial litigation - rather than as distinct from it - we see the importance of comparing mediation and unassisted negotiation. Next, we discuss research and commentary on the barriers to negotiation and the ways in which mediation might help overcome them. This work provides a more pragmatic and empirically grounded perspective on the potential value of mediation than does "mediation ideology" and suggests a wide range of "hypotheses" to …

Why Suppose - Let's Find Out: A Public Policy Research Program On Dispute Resolution, Lisa B. Bingham

Journal of Dispute Resolution

In this commentary, I suggest that we can get a broader picture of the research agenda to address these policy issues by refining our notions of self-determination. In addition to self-determination over process and outcome in the individual case, we need to start examining who has control over design of the dispute system as a whole. First, this commentary addresses the difference between self-determination at the case level and self-determination in dispute system design and how these two separate dimensions of self-determination can help us distinguish among different uses of mediation and arbitration. Second, using this framework, I attempt to …

Trial Rights And Psychotropic Drugs: The Case Against Administering Involuntary Medications To A Defendant During Trial, Dora W. Klein

Vanderbilt Law Review

The right of an accused in a criminal trial to due process is, in essence, the right to a fair opportunity to defend against the State's accusations. Those who have experienced the full thrust of the power of government when leveled against them know that the only protection the citizen has is in the requirement for a fair trial. [I]nvoluntary medication with antipsychotic drugs poses a serious threat to a defendant's right to a fair trial. On July 24, 1998, Russell Weston shot and killed two police officers, and wounded a third, near a security checkpoint in the United States …