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Use Of Methylprednisolone In Acute Spinal Injury, Ahmed M. Alkhani, Abdulsattar H. Ghomraoui Jan 2003

Use Of Methylprednisolone In Acute Spinal Injury, Ahmed M. Alkhani, Abdulsattar H. Ghomraoui

Neurosciences

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an appraisal for the use of methylprednisolone (MP) in the early management of acute spinal cord injury (SCI) in our health system and the attitude to its use. METHODS: A printed questionnaire on MP in acute SCI was distributed to all major spinal and neurosurgical centers in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between October and November 2001. RESULTS: A total of 31 replies were collected for statistical analysis. There were 23 replies from doctors (74%) who see 5 or more cases of acute SCI per year. Sixteen doctors (53%) use MP in acute SCI (National Acute Spinal …

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Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome Treated Effectively With Clozapine, Abdulrazzak M. Alhamad Jan 2003

Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome Treated Effectively With Clozapine, Abdulrazzak M. Alhamad

Neurosciences

A report of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome in a 16-year-old male and a 20-year-old female from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, illustrating difficulties in diagnosis, comorbidity and management. A successful trial of clozapine therapy after failure of conventional treatments is reported over a period of more than 2 years and discussed.

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Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Etiological, Diagnostic And Treatment Conundrum, Naseem A. Qureshi, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Tariq A. Al-Habeeb Jan 2003

Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Etiological, Diagnostic And Treatment Conundrum, Naseem A. Qureshi, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdy, Tariq A. Al-Habeeb

Neurosciences

Pervasive developmental disorders are severe childhood psychiatric disorders that afflict millions of children worldwide. Despite availability of tremendous data on these disorders, there is a paucity of information among clinicians including mental health professionals. Pervasive developmental disorders, caused by multiple neurobiological and environmental etiologies, are characterized mainly by impaired social interactions, impaired communication and language, and abnormal repetitive interests and behaviors. A clear understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of pervasive developmental disorders requires routine developmental surveillance, extensive clinical diagnostic workup and laboratory investigations. The children with pervasive developmental disorders need a multimodal treatment approach. In Arabian Gulf countries, research …

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A Computer-Aided Learning Package For Chinese Calligraphy / Low Peng Fong, Peng Fong Low Jan 2003

A Computer-Aided Learning Package For Chinese Calligraphy / Low Peng Fong, Peng Fong Low

Student Works (2000-2009)

One of the most rapidly changing and exciting areas of learning in the world today is the development of computer-based learning materials, especially interactive learning programs that run on personal computers. These programs offer users a brand new experience in the learning world. Through the condensed storage capabilities of computers, multimedia can deliver large amounts of information in ways that make it manageable, approachable and useful. By making it possible to access illustrations and photographs, sound and video, as well as large amounts of text, interactive multimedia programs present learning information to users in a newly engaging and meaningful way. …

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Umts Core Network Simulator / Too Sea Chen, Sea Chen Too Jan 2003

Umts Core Network Simulator / Too Sea Chen, Sea Chen Too

Student Works (2000-2009)

The wireless industry continues to offer new opportunities and challenges: The rise of wireless devices, plus the rising bandwidth requirements envisioned the potential packet data applications, is creating a huge collection of attempt to shore up that goal. IMT2000 specification has some platforms all called 3G, and since they meet up particular data throughput necessities, the decisions are enormous and vital for an operator to put together. The UMTS development has introduces an all-IP multimedia network architecture. This step in the evolution represents a transform in the general call model. Particularly, both voice and data are mostly handled in the …

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Sistem Permainan Interaktif 'Hang-Man' Dalam Persekitaran 3 Dimensi / Foo Chui Yin, Chui Yin Foo Jan 2003

Sistem Permainan Interaktif 'Hang-Man' Dalam Persekitaran 3 Dimensi / Foo Chui Yin, Chui Yin Foo

Student Works (2000-2009)

Sistem permainan 'Hang-Man' yang dibangunkan merupakan satu pakej multimedia tiga dimensi. Ia menggabungkan elemen-elemen multimedia seperti grafik, audio, video, teks, dan animasi ke dalam sistem supaya menghasilkan satu antaramuka yang menarik dan interaktif. Permainan ini dibangunkan untuk semua peringkat umur. Ia menyediakan tiga tahap iaitu Tahap Mudah (7-9 tahun), Tahap Normal (10-12 tahun), dan Tahap Susah(13 tahun dan ke atas). Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa lnggeris digunakan sebagai bahasa pengantaran. Sistem ini membekalkan pilihan kategori seperti kategori haiwan, sayur-sayuran, buah-buahan, bunga dan sebagainya kepada pemain. Ia juga membekalkan pilihan kepada pemain untuk bermain secara individu ataupun secara pertandingan. Untuk membangunkan sistem …

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Online Movie Rental System / Lim Kwang Yoong, Kwang Yoong Lim Jan 2003

Online Movie Rental System / Lim Kwang Yoong, Kwang Yoong Lim

Student Works (2000-2009)

The online movie rental system is actually a web site that consist of a number of web pages; the idea of developing this online system is come out with the observation to the current movie rental system that normally a close system (not a web enabled system), especially the reservation method that is usually carried out manually at video center. Nowadays, so many online movie rental systems can be found on Internet, as their usages are basically for publishing products (movies as well) by service provider, advertising services and products, and communicates with either website visitors or members. The architecture …

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The Generation Of Forms And Thai Typeface Design, Pornprapha Phatanateacha Jan 2003

The Generation Of Forms And Thai Typeface Design, Pornprapha Phatanateacha

Theses and Dissertations

Changes in culture, design, fashion and lifestyle are very common for a developing country such as Thailand. Losing the identity and significant quality of Thai culture is the biggest concern in this rapid movement in Thai society. The biggest challenge is to preserve the existing culture within the development in the society. These problems within the rapid change not only affect Thai lifestyle and fashion but also Thai graphic design. There is a trend in poster design, advertising, and packaging to follow Western design. That influence suggests that Thai design follow a Western model in order to be as successful. …

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Identifying Complex Issues Surrounding The Construction Of Indigeneity In Film And Documentary, Debbie Carmody Jan 2003

Identifying Complex Issues Surrounding The Construction Of Indigeneity In Film And Documentary, Debbie Carmody

Theses : Honours

Indigenous identity can only be located within . a framework of historical dislocation from where white notions of assimilation are shattered. Therefore Indigeneity can only be defined in relation to the black experience within colonialism's hegemonic structures. I will argue this by looking at constructions of Indigenous Australians in the feature film Radiance (1998) directed by Rachel Perkins, and the documentary Sissy (2000) directed by Debbie Carmody (previously known as Debbie Gittins), which was made as part of this thesis. This raises questions: What is the black experience and the process of black survival within colonialism's hegemonic structures? How does …

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Bioavailability Of The Tea Flavonoids Epicatechin And Epicatechin Gallate: Role Of Membrane Transport And Metabolism, Jaya Bharathi Vaidyanathan Jan 2003

Bioavailability Of The Tea Flavonoids Epicatechin And Epicatechin Gallate: Role Of Membrane Transport And Metabolism, Jaya Bharathi Vaidyanathan

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Tea flavonoids, including (-)-epicatechin (EC), (-)-epicatechin gallate (ECG), (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC) have been shown to have chemopreventive activity in cancer. Studies in animals and humans suggest that these dietary compounds have a very low oral bioavailability. However, the reason behind this limited bioavailability as well as the mechanisms underlying absorption is not clearly understood. The overall hypothesis of this dissertation project is that the human intestinal absorption of (-)-epicatechin (EC) and its gallate, (-)epicatechin- 3-gallate (ECG) is limited and regulated both by multiple transport mechanisms and metabolism. We used the Caco-2 cell monolayers, a well-established model to …

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Impact Of High School Preparation On College Oral Communication Apprehension, Karen Kangas Dwyer, Robert E. Carlson, Jennifer Dalbey Jan 2003

Impact Of High School Preparation On College Oral Communication Apprehension, Karen Kangas Dwyer, Robert E. Carlson, Jennifer Dalbey

Basic Communication Course Annual

This study examines the impact of high school public speaking skills training and public speaking experiences on college overall communication apprehension (CA) and public speaking context CA. The results show that public speaking skill-training in high school is significantly related to lower CA levels or students upon entering a college-level basic speech course. In addition, students who report more public speaking experiences both in high school setting and outside the high school setting, tend to report lower overall CA and lower CA in the public speaking context.

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Use Of Expert Witnesses In Admiralty Proceedings, Paul M. Sterbcow Jan 2003

Use Of Expert Witnesses In Admiralty Proceedings, Paul M. Sterbcow

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

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In Memoriam: In Memory Of Justice John P. Bourcier; In Memory Of Senior Justice Victoria Lederberg, Frank J. Williams Jan 2003

In Memoriam: In Memory Of Justice John P. Bourcier; In Memory Of Senior Justice Victoria Lederberg, Frank J. Williams

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

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In Memoriam: In Memory Of Spurgeon Leroy "Roy" Lucas Jr. , Bill Baird Jan 2003

In Memoriam: In Memory Of Spurgeon Leroy "Roy" Lucas Jr. , Bill Baird

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

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The Zen Of The Web, Jeff Heflin, Michael N. Huhns Jan 2003

The Zen Of The Web, Jeff Heflin, Michael N. Huhns

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments In Evidence Law, Carolyn Shields, Tara Shaw, Robert Birmingham Jan 2003

Recent Developments In Evidence Law, Carolyn Shields, Tara Shaw, Robert Birmingham

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

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Effect Of Organic Matter Addition To The Pen Surface On Feedlot Nitrogen Balance, Julie Adams, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken, Casey Wilson Jan 2003

Effect Of Organic Matter Addition To The Pen Surface On Feedlot Nitrogen Balance, Julie Adams, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Casey Macken, Casey Wilson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Two experiments, calves fed November to May (WINTER) and yearlings fed May to September (SUMMER), were conducted to evaluate effects of replacing dry-rolled corn with 30% corn bran or applying sawdust to the pen surface on feedlot nitrogen balance. Bran increased feed conversion during both experiments but reduced nitrogen losses in the WINTER. Sawdust application to the feedlot pen surface reduced nitrogen losses during the WINTER. Bran and sawdust treatments increased nitrogen recovered in manure during the WINTER. Adding OM to the pen surface did not impact nitrogen losses during the SUMMER.

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Cow Muscle Profiling: Processing Traits Of 21 Muscles From Beef And Dairy Cow Carcasses, Mike Buford, Chris R. Calkins, Dwaine Johnson, Bucky Gwartney Jan 2003

Cow Muscle Profiling: Processing Traits Of 21 Muscles From Beef And Dairy Cow Carcasses, Mike Buford, Chris R. Calkins, Dwaine Johnson, Bucky Gwartney

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Twenty-one muscles from beef and dairy cow carcasses were analyzed for objective color, shear force, pH, expressible moisture, total collagen, total heme-iron and proximate composition. Results of this analysis showed large variation in processing traits from muscle to muscle. Muscle traits were most often influenced by fat thickness in both beef and dairy carcasses. These results will aid in selecting muscles that are well suited for enhancement.

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Estimating Rumen Undegradable Protein In, Heather Haugen, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Mark Ullerich, Casey Macken, Kimberly Whittet, Tim Loy Jan 2003

Estimating Rumen Undegradable Protein In, Heather Haugen, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Mark Ullerich, Casey Macken, Kimberly Whittet, Tim Loy

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

An in situ trial was conducted to compare estimates of rumen undegradable protein (UIP) using a single incubation time point and rates of degradation. Four forage samples (three legumes and one grass) were incubated in situ for their mean retention time estimated from in vitro dry matter disappearance plus a 10-hour lag time as well as for a time point equal to 75% of the total mean retention time (mean retention time plus lag). The UIP values obtained from the fractional rates of degradation and passage were more highly correlated with those estimated from 75% of the total mean retention …

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Comparison Of Two Heifer Development Systems On A Commercial Nebraska Ranch, Tim Loy, Don C. Adams, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Dillon Feuz, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Burke Teichert Jan 2003

Comparison Of Two Heifer Development Systems On A Commercial Nebraska Ranch, Tim Loy, Don C. Adams, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Dillon Feuz, Jacqueline A. Musgrave, Burke Teichert

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A trial was conducted at a commercial Nebraska ranch to evaluate the effectiveness of a bred heifer development program that minimized the use of harvested feed. Two management systems were imposed on 505 March-calving bred heifers during the winter before the calving season, one including the use of hay (CON), and one relying solely on winter range and supplementation (TRT). During the winter period, heifers in the TRT system lost less condition and had similar weight gains to CON. Two-year-old pregnancy rates did not differ between systems. A partial budget analysis of the two development programs indicated that the TRT …

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Effects Of Corn Processing Method And Crude Protein Level With The Inclusion Of Wet Corn Gluten Feed On Finishing Steer Performance, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rick Stock, Stephanie Jaeger Jan 2003

Effects Of Corn Processing Method And Crude Protein Level With The Inclusion Of Wet Corn Gluten Feed On Finishing Steer Performance, Casey Macken, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Rick Stock, Stephanie Jaeger

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Three hundred twenty crossbred steer calves were used to evaluate corn processing method and crude protein level in finishing diets that included wet corn gluten feed. There was no response due to crude protein level (14 vs 15%) observed in this trial. As corn processing method became more intensive (fine-grinding, high-moisture ensiling, and steam-flaking corn) compared to dry-rolling, daily intake was reduced. Daily gain was similar across corn processing methods. Feed efficiency and cost of gain improved as corn processing method intensity increased.

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Feeding Transgenic (Bt Corn Rootworm Protected And Roundup-Ready®) Corn To Feedlot Cattle, Kyle Vander Pol, Jon Simon, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Edward Stanisiewski, Gary Hartnell Jan 2003

Feeding Transgenic (Bt Corn Rootworm Protected And Roundup-Ready®) Corn To Feedlot Cattle, Kyle Vander Pol, Jon Simon, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Edward Stanisiewski, Gary Hartnell

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Two finishing trials were conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding corn root worm protected (Bt) and Roundup Ready® (RR) corn hybrids on animal performance and carcass characteristics in the feedlot. Two commercially available non-genetically engineered reference hybrids, and the nontransgenic control hybrid were compared to the two genetically enhanced hybrids. No significant differences were observed on animal performance or carcass characteristics for either trial as a result of corn source in feed.

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The Law Is Straight And Narrow, How American Courts Define Families, Elisa Laird Jan 2003

The Law Is Straight And Narrow, How American Courts Define Families, Elisa Laird

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article argues that American law is inherently biased toward traditional heterosexual family structures, creating significant barriers for same-sex couples and non-traditional families seeking legal recognition and rights. The legal system's "straight and narrow" framework often excludes these families from accessing benefits and protections granted to heterosexual families, reflecting deeply entrenched religious and historical influences.

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Implementation Of The Laboratory Air Handling Unit Systems (Lahu), Y. Cui, Mingsheng Liu, K. Conger Jan 2003

Implementation Of The Laboratory Air Handling Unit Systems (Lahu), Y. Cui, Mingsheng Liu, K. Conger

Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications

The LAHU system has been designed, installed, and commissioned in a large university research building. This paper provides detailed information about the demonstration project, including the specific LAHU system mechanical design, optimal airflow control schedules, and measured LAHU energy and indoor air quality (IAQ) performance. The measured energy and IAQ performance are also compared with the conventional operation and theoretical predicated values.

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A Critique Of Emergent Dualism, Frank B. Dilley Jan 2003

A Critique Of Emergent Dualism, Frank B. Dilley

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.

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Augusto Boal's Theatre Of The Oppressed In The Public Speaking And Interpersonal Communication Classrooms, Jacqueline D. Burleson Jan 2003

Augusto Boal's Theatre Of The Oppressed In The Public Speaking And Interpersonal Communication Classrooms, Jacqueline D. Burleson

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

In this study, I document and analyze how I applied Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) techniques in introductory Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication (IPC) courses. In the first chapter, Boal's democratic praxis is discussed in terms of critical performance pedagogy and Brecht's social aesthetics. I identify the qualitative social scientific method of data collection and analysis I used and base the significance of the study in my testing of TO in non-performance educational contexts and in the integrated communication studies curricula that resulted. In Chapter Two, I summarize Boal's career as an interactive theatre practitioner. My review includes synopses …

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Rainfall-Runoff Control: Variably Saturated Transport For An Infiltration System Controlling Water Quality And Quantity, Zheng Teng Jan 2003

Rainfall-Runoff Control: Variably Saturated Transport For An Infiltration System Controlling Water Quality And Quantity, Zheng Teng

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Rainfall-runoff impacted by anthropogenic activities transports significant quantities of particulate, aqueous and complexed constituents. These diffuse, unsteady and stochastic event-based loadings are unique challenges for water quality and quantity control. The design, water quality and quantity functions of a partial exfiltration reactor (PER) utilizing Fe-coated-sand and porous pavement (CPP) is examined specifically across three representative rainfall-runoff events. Total concentrations and mass for metals (Zn, Pb, Cu and Cd), suspended solids, and Chemical oxygen demand were reduced significantly. Rainfall-runoff volume and peak flow were reduced and time to peak was extended. Influent dm/dp ratios based on particle analyses suggest that the …

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The Novelty Of Improvisation: Towards A Genre Of Embodied Spontaneity, David Alfred Charles Jan 2003

The Novelty Of Improvisation: Towards A Genre Of Embodied Spontaneity, David Alfred Charles

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Improvisation has often been viewed and valued in terms of its service and resemblance to scripted traditions of theatre. Such a stance seriously undermines the significance and impact of this global performance modality, and has resulted in improvisatory modes being largely ignored or downplayed in modern historical accounts of theatre. This dissertation examines improvisation on its own terms, seeking to understand its unique features, functions and potentials, while freeing it from the heavy shadow of its scripted counterpart. To this end, the theories of literary critic, Mikhail Bakhtin, provide important methodological guideposts and allow the silhouette of the improvisational impetus …

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Teacher And Student Perceptions Of Online Instructional Methodology In Higher Education: An Explanatory Mixed-Method Study, Fred Arthur Guillot Jan 2003

Teacher And Student Perceptions Of Online Instructional Methodology In Higher Education: An Explanatory Mixed-Method Study, Fred Arthur Guillot

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This mixed method Explanatory study examined the thoughts and beliefs of teachers and students at Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) involved in online teaching and learning. Three research questions addressing faculty perceptions about their online teaching at SLU, effective teaching methods or strategies employed by online faculty at SLU, and the student perceptions about online teaching at SLU were addressed. There were two sequences of data collection: the first consisted of two surveys sent to online teachers and another to students enrolled in online courses in three academic colleges. The second sequence of interviews with nine experienced online teachers provided a …

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Arterial And Venous Adaptations To Short-Term Handgrip Exercise Training, Mahmoud Awad Alomari Jan 2003

Arterial And Venous Adaptations To Short-Term Handgrip Exercise Training, Mahmoud Awad Alomari

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Four studies on vascular and exercise physiology are presented in this document. The 1st study examined the relationships between measures of fitness and FVF in 55 young [22.6 ± 3.5 years] adults. Estimated VO2peak correlated with arterial inflow (Ainf) [r=0.54; p=0.012] and resting venous outflow (Vout) [r=0.56; p=0.016]. Lastly, HG strength was associated with Vcap [r=0.57; p=0.007] and Vout [r=0.67; p=0.001]. The 2nd study examined the relationship between FVF and exercise tolerance (ExT) in 20 patients with HF [age: 59 ± 13 years] and 10 age-matched controls [age: 51 ± 16 years. The ExT was measured as the maximum …

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