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A Comparison Of Spatial And Temporal Patterns In Epiphytic Macroagal Assemlages Of The Seagrasses Amphibolis And Posidonia Coriacea, Paul Lavery, Mathew Vanderklift

Research outputs pre 2011

Studies of patterns in assemblages of epiphytic macroalgae growing on seagrasses have largely focussed at the scale of leaves or shoots. Few have examined patterns at larger spatial scales or the influence of host seagrass type on these patterns, despite interest in monitoring changes in epiphyte composition that can lead to the death of seagrasses. We studied spatial patterns in assemblages of epiphytic macroalgae on 2 seagrass species with different morphologies and longevity, Amphibolis griffithii and Posidonia coriacea, which co-occur on Success Bank, Western Australia. Epiphyte assemblages were described for each species at a hierarchy of spatial scales (sites separated …

Cutting Hacking: Breaking From Tradition, Rick Duley, Stanislaw P. Maj

Research outputs pre 2011

Code construction is the one inescapable phase of the software development cycle yet educators seem unable to escape the mind-set which equates programming with syntax and semantics. Accumulated coding wisdom of more than four decades, now being codified in the SWEBOK, should smooth the process of learning to develop software if presented early in the student's career. Typically, however, it continues to be presented in advanced programming units rather than as fundamental understanding. As a consequence, code hacking is the norm in undergraduate years. This paper examines current practice and presents the view that what is needed is not a …

Image Capture Using Integrated 3d Softchip Technology, Stefan Lachowicz, Alexander Rassau, Geoffrey Alagoda, Kamran Eshraghian, Myung-Ok Lee, Seung-Min Lee

Research outputs pre 2011

Mobile multimedia communication has rapidly become a significant area of research and development. The processing requirements for the capture, conversion, compression, decompression, enhancement, display, etc. of high quality multimedia content places heavy demands even on current ULSI (ultra large scale integration) systems, particularly for mobile applications where area and power are primary considerations. The system presented is designed as a vertically integrated (3D) system comprising two distinct layers bonded together using indium bump technology. The top layer is a CMOS imaging array containing analog-to-digital converters, and a buffer memory. The bottom layer takes the form of a configurable array processor …

The Mediated Integration Arcitecture For Heterogeneous Data Integration, Chaiyaporn Chirathamjaree, Suvimol Mukviboonchai

Research outputs pre 2011

To interoperate data sources which differ structurally and semantically, particular problems occur, for example, problems of changing schemas in data sources will affect the integrated schema. In this paper, we propose the mediated integration architecture (MedInt), which employs mediation and wrapping techniques as the main components for the integration of heterogeneous systems. With MedInt, a mediator acts as an intermediate medium transforming queries to sub-queries, integrating result data and resolving conflicts. Wrappers then transform sub-queries to specific local queries so that each local system is able to understand the queries.

Evolving Crushers, Philip Hingston, Luigi Barone, Ronald While

Research outputs pre 2011

This paper describes the use of an evolutionary algorithm to solve an engineering design problem. The problem involves determining the geometry and operating settings for a crusher in a comminution circuit for ore processing. The intention is to provide a tool for consulting engineers that can be used to explore candidate designs for various scenarios. The algorithm has proved capable of deriving designs that are clearly superior to existing designs, promising significant financial benefits

If You Go Down The Internet Today - Deceptive Honeypots, Craig Valli, Suen Yek

Research outputs pre 2011

This is preliminary research into the effectiveness of deceptive defensive measures in particular honeypots that use deceit as a primary defensive and offensive mechanism. Initial research has been conducted using the Deception Tool Kit and its ability to fool commonly available network scanning tools such as Nessus and Nmap The preliminary research indicates that these deceptive tools have a place in modern network defence architecture.

With Speed The Hacker Cometh, Craig Valli

Research outputs pre 2011

This paper is an examination of six months of IDS reports and firewall logs for a small enterprise that has a new broadband ADSL connection. The paper examines the information contained in the logfiles and the implications of detected activities by would be attackers. An examination of the issues that the deployment of broadband has for home and small business users is also undertaken.

Firewall Or Folly - An Initial Investigation Into The Effectiveness Of Personal Firewalls In Securing Personal Computers From Attack, Jeshua Yee

Research outputs pre 2011

With the increase in the use of Personal Computer (PC) firewall, this study looks at the security features provided by eight PC firewall; they are BlackICE, Deerfield, Kirio, MacAfee, Outpost, Sygate, Tiny and Zonealarm. The Nessus network scanner was used to probe these systems in a variety of configurations. The paper discusses the results and their implications for users of this new range of software.

Hand Transmitted Vibration In A Simulated Industrial Task: A Psychophysical Evaluation., Sergio Augusto Caporali Filho

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Continued occupational exposure to hand transmitted vibration (HTV) has been related to a series of disorders, which have been collectively defined as the hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Based on existing knowledge, the International Standard Organization has developed a standard for the measurement, evaluation and assessment of HTV, which documents the measurement and reporting methodology, the dose-response relationship, and the weighing filter for the assessment of HTV. Some researchers have emphasized the need for the development of improved weighing functions and dose-response relationships, for which it is vital to undertake further systematic investigations in order to enhance our understanding of HAVS, …

Women's General And Oral Health Topics In Associate /Certificate, Baccalaureate, And Master's Degree Dental Hygiene Curricula., Joan Carol Gibson-Howell

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The first purpose of this survey was to identify what women's general and oral health topics were included in dental hygiene curricula. Such variables as the dental hygiene degree granted, whether it was an associate/certificate (A/C), baccalaureate (BS), or master's degree (MS) and the course status were included. The second purpose was to investigate and compare demographic data and related educational issues, such as sources of instruction used by faculty when teaching women's health, continuing education completed by faculty in the past two years on women's health, where and how students apply their women's health knowledge, perception of satisfaction, perceived …

An Investigation Of Help-Seeking Behavior In Battered Women., Sarah Fentress Lewis

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Although domestic violence is a topic that has been the focus of a great deal of research, little attention has been paid to the help-seeking behavior of battered women. No evaluation to date has examined variables that facilitate and inhibit help-seeking behavior in battered women, using relevant comparison groups. The purpose of the present study was to investigate factors that discriminate battered women who seek help from those who do not. Variables that were hypothesized to impact the help-seeking behaviors of battered women were examined, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, social support, social isolation, coping styles, and general distress. A …

Hate Crime In The Media: A Content Analysis Of "The Washington Post" And "The New York Times"., Jennifer Michelle Hatcher

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

In 1990, the United States Congress passed the Hate Crime Statistics Act (HCSA) which set into motion the development of a law-enforcement based data collection system aimed at learning more about “hate crimes.” By 1999 the term “hate crime” had become so widely used and recognizable that when news broke of the murders of Matthew Shephard, a University of Wyoming student who was brutally murdered because he was gay, and James L. Byrd, a disabled black man who was savagely murdered because of his race, the media understandably labeled these acts as “hate crimes.” In this paper the authors will …

The Prevalence Of Heart-Healthy Menu Items In Restaurants Of West Virginia., Jenni Lin Jones

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Heart disease and obesity are concurring health problems in the state of West Virginia (WV). With obesity levels rising and heart disease remaining the number one cause of mortality in WV, the need for a lifestyle change is prominent. The West Virginia Restaurant Survey attempted to determine the availability of heart-healthy food items that restaurants offer and how the items are promoted in order to determine the need for intervention programs that support heart-healthy food choices. Menus were analyzed from restaurants located in the top ten most populated cities in WV. Gas stations, mini-marts, and bars without restaurants were excluded. …

Formal And Informal Recruitment Of College Graduates: Implications For Economic Growth And Development In West Virginia., Brian Edward Lego

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This research analyzes effects of firm demographics and local labor market characteristics on a firm’s selection of college graduate recruitment techniques. A survey of West Virginia businesses expected to employ relatively more college graduates was administered to gauge differences in characteristics of businesses participating in formal college graduate recruitment programs versus those that do not. Descriptive statistics and a multinomial logistic regression model reveal that larger establishments and businesses with a higher percentage of employees with a college degree utilize formal college graduate techniques in the employee search process. As a matter of policy, the availability of college graduates from …

Is Environmental Quality Improving For Environmental Justice Communities? An Examination Of Trends In Toxic Pollution Levels In Texas., Michael J. Meleady

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The environmental justice movement has focused national attention on the relationships between race, income, and environmental quality. With the signing of Executive Order 12898, one would expect to see improvements in the environmental quality in minority and low-income communities. Using information available through the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) as the measure of environmental quality, this paper empirically examines trends in toxic chemical release levels within the state of Texas for the years before and after the signing of the Executive Order. The primary hypotheses to be tested are: (1) minority and low-income populations are more likely to live in areas …

The Relationships Among Self-Percieved Body Image, Interaction Involvement, And Interpersonal Communication Motives., Suzanna D'Ette Miller

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among self-perceived body image, interaction involvement, and interpersonal communication motives. Participants (N = 137) completed the Self-Perceived Body Image Scale (Richmond, 1998), the Interaction Involvement Scale (Cegala, 1981), and the Interpersonal Communication Motives Scale (Rubin, Perse, & Barbato, 1988). Results indicated that self-perceived body image was negatively related with the inclusion and relaxation motives, but was not significantly correlated with the pleasure, affection, escape, and control motives. It was also found that women have a significantly lower self-perceived body image than men. Limitations and directions for future research were also …

Narrating Machines: Figurations Of Technology In "1 Henry Vi", "Robinson Crusoe", And "The Matrix"., Robert Patton Fanning

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This essay attempts to demonstrate a tradition of the narrative use of technological tropes in Anglo-American popular narratives since the Renaissance. A play by William Shakespeare, a narrative by Daniel Defoe, and a recent movie are analyzed and compared to show the varying ways that technology has consistently figured in narrative attempts to address the contemporary social concerns narratively.

Development Of Antibiotic Resistance Due To Chromosomal Mutation Caused By Ah26 Endodontic Sealer., Jason J. Hales

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The endodontic resin sealer AH26® has been shown in multiple studies to have mutagenic potential. A unique test designed to identify phenotypic change in antibiotic resistance due to chromosomal mutation was described and performed. This test, modeled after the Ames test, used the Salmonella typhimurium (TA100) as the test organism. The test was divided into four phases. 1. Mutation Phase 2. Protein Expression Phase 3. Plate Incorporation 4. Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance - changes in MIC values to ciprofloxacin, tetracycline & erythromycin identified with Etest®. The AH26® demonstrated a log-fold increase in mutant rate compared to the spontaneous mutant rate. …

The Contributions Of Optimism And Pessimism To Physical And Psychological Well-Being Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes., Jenessa C. Johnson

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The current study investigated how expectancies for good (optimism) vs. bad (pessimism) outcomes contribute to physical and psychological well-being among adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants were 71 community-dwelling adults, ages 45 to 88. Telephone interviews queried about optimism and pessimism via the Life Orientation Test (LOT) and a diabetes-specific LOT (DLOT), depression, positive affect (PA), negative affect (NA), diabetes perceptions, and selfcare behaviors (diet, exercise, blood glucose monitoring). Higher LOT optimism was associated with lower levels of depression and higher PA. Higher LOT and DLOT pessimism were related to lower PA. Neither the LOT nor DLOT were associated with …

Annual Report 2001, Government Of Japan: Deposit Insurance Corporation

Documents

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Mutation Detection For Genotype/Phenotype Correlation Studies In Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Marie Mccluskey

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common genetic disorders (Gabow, 1993), with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 400 to 1 in 1000 (Dalgaard, 1957; Gabow, 1993). The disease is the fourth leading cause of renal failure with more than 10 million people affected worldwide (Grantham, 1997). Mutations in at least two genes (PKD1, PKD2) can lead to the disease (European PDK Consortium, 1994; Mochizuki, et al, 1996). This project deals with autosomal dominant PKD, caused by mutations in the PKD1 gene, which account for 85% of reported cases.

Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog [2001-2002], Georgia Southern University

Undergraduate & Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong Office of the Registrar: Undergraduate Catalogs (Archived)

No abstract provided.

2002-2003 Senate, Senate Committee, And University Committee Membershiip, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Environment-Based Education: Policy, Practice, And Place, Eric N. Wickwire

All Master's Theses

The policies of the environment-based education movement are benefiting teachers and students participating in several model programs operating in the United States. Place-centered learning enhances the interdisciplinary practice of Essential Academic Learning Requirements, and actively engages students in local issues. The study of cultural landscapes encourages a sense of place within the Lower Columbia River Gorge, and fosters student connections with the Dalles Mountain Ranch. Policy recommendations are made for environment-based learning in Washington State's public schools. An example place-centered curriculum is outlined for practice at the Dalles Mountain Ranch, and a residential environmental learning center is proposed in the …

The State Of Utah V. Richard Anthony Nichols : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (1996–2006)

AN APPEAL FROM CONVICTIONS FOR FIVE COUNTS OF COMMUNICATIONS FRAUD, ALL SECOND DEGREE FELONIES, IN VIOLATION OF UTAH CODE ANN. § 76-10-1801 (1999), AND ONE COUNT OF RACKETEERING, A SECOND DEGREE FELONY, IN VIOLATION OF UTAH CODE ANN. § 76-10-1603(3) (1999), IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF UTAH, SALT LAKE COUNTY, THE HONORABLE TERRY L. CHRISTIANSEN PRESIDING

The View Condominium Owners Association V. Msico : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (1996–2006)

On Appeal from the Third Judicial District Court, Salt Lake County Case No. 0009100067PD, Honorable Michael K. Burton

Albert Sandberg V. Lehman, Jensen And Donahue, L.C., A Utah Limited Liability Company : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (1996–2006)

BRIEF OF APPELLANT

APPEAL FROM THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH HONORABLE MICHAEL K. BURTON, DISTRICT JUDGE CIVIL NO. 000908925

State Of Utah V. Matthew Rushton : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (1996–2006)

BRIEF OF APPELLEE APPEAL FROM CONVICTIONS FOR RECEIVING A STOLEN VEHICLE, A SECOND DEGREE FELONY, IN VIOLATION OF UTAH CODE ANN. § 41-la-1316(2) (1998), AND FOR POSSESSION OF VEHICLE PARTS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, A THIRD DEGREE FELONY, IN VIOLATION OF UTAH CODE ANNOTATED § 41-la-1313 (1998), IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, SALT LAKE COUNTY, THE HONORABLE ROBIN W. REESE PRESIDING

The State Of Utah V. David Lee Patrick : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (1996–2006)

No abstract provided.