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Effect Of The Light/Dark Regimen On Sleep Spindle Distribution In A Simulated Eastward Flight, Jonathan Santo

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Property Tax: Local Government Revenue Diversification, John R. Bartle, Carol Ebdon, Dale Krane

Public Administration Faculty Publications

Local governments in the U.S. rely less on the property tax than they have historically. This long-term trend has been accompanied by important shifts in the composition of local revenues. While the property tax still serves as one primary source of local government revenue, increasingly other sources are used to pay for local government. This paper first examines that trend, the forces behind it, and its regional impact. We then explore trends in three central states- Iowa, Nebraska, and Arkansas -- that have experienced substantial revenue shifts in recent years. A concluding section discusses the options for the future.

A Review Of State Procurement And Contracting, John R. Bartle, Ronnie Lacourse Korosec

Public Administration Faculty Publications

Are states effectively managing contracting and procurement activities? Are they striking the right balance between central administrative control and empowerment through delegation? How effective is training and monitoring? How do these practices compare to the principles of best practice? What role will information technology play in the future for procurement and contracting? As part of the Government Performance Project, budget, procurement, and contracting managers in 48 states were surveyed, providing descriptions of their procurement and contracting practices. There are numerous developments that speak to the practical details of contemporary public management. Five key findings are (1) information technology needs are …

Cesar Chavez: Who Are Today's Heroes?, Rmc Research Corporation, Cesar Chavez Foundation

Curriculum

This project will help young people to understand the characteristics that make individuals “heroes.” In learning about César E. Chávez’s life and values, students will learn about history, self determination, help for the needy, and actions that promote equity and justice. They will develop a sense of what it means to contribute to society and how they may make a difference. Students will also identify ways in which they can incorporate these characteristics into their own lives and recognize heroes in their community. Participation in the Chávez inspired service-learning project will promote academic learning, civic responsibility, and personal/social development.

Cesar Chavez: Service Fair Of Values, Cesar Chavez Foundation

Curriculum

Cesar E. Chavez was one of the most significant and influential civil rights leaders of our time. Chavez devoted himself to social justice and improving the lives of the impoverished and oppressed. His name, like the name of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks of character and commitment. This project is in honor of the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez.

The Cesar E. Chavez "Service Fair of Values" project is a multi-faceted experience that will provide your students with a vehicle for service learning that embodies Cesar Chavez' values. Whether used to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day (March 31, 2003) …

Health Issues Of Migrant Workers: An Awareness Campaign Project For Middle School Students, Go Serv, Rmc Research Corporation, Cesar Chavez Foundation

Curriculum

César E. Chávez was one of the most significant and influential civil rights leaders of our time. Chávez devoted himself to social justice and improving the lives of the impoverished and oppressed. His name, like that of Martin Luther King, Jr., symbolizes character and commitment. This project, part of the “Educating the Heart” series, has been developed to honor of the life and work of César E. Chávez.

The César E. Chávez “Health Issues of Migrant Workers” project provides a multi-faceted service-learning experience that will give high school students an understanding of César E. Chávez’s core values, specifically service to …

Making Change: Promoting Character Education Through Philanthropic Service-Learning Projects, Kathia Monard-Weissman

Curriculum

The New York State Department of Education in its efforts to foster moral principles in students is sponsoring programs that integrate a component of character education in the course of instruction in grades kindergarten through twelve. Creating and sustaining a meaningful approach to character education requires partnerships between school personnel, students and the broader community. The NYS Department of Education recognizes that programs that integrate community-based activities in the school curricula can help nurture important values such as honesty, tolerance to diversity, respect towards others, fairness, caring, and trustworthiness. These values will likely enhance the students' interactions with the community …

The Great American Bake Sale: A Program Of Share Our Strength, Cathryn Berger Kaye

Curriculum

Service Learning Curriculum to Address Childhood Hunger

Information Privacy And Internet Company Insolvencies: When A Business Fails, Does Divesture Or Bankruptcy Better Protect The Consumer?, Farah Z. Usmani

Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law

No abstract provided.

To Shred Or Not To Shred: Document Retention Policies And Federal Obstruction Of Justice Statutes, Christopher R. Chase

Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law

No abstract provided.

Global Diffusion Of The Internet - I: India: Is The Elephant Learning To Dance?, Peter Wolcott, Seymour E. Goodman

Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis Faculty Publications

With his proclamation in 1998 that "IT is India's tomorrow", Prime Minister Vajpayee captured a vision of a 21st century India substantially different from that of the previous century, with its high levels of poverty, bloated bureaucracies, and protectionist policies. He envisioned the new India as a major IT power, fully integrated with the global economy, bringing about substantial domestic and international benefit. The Internet is a key to this vision, both as an enabler of technology-based change, and as an indicator of the vision's fulfillment.

Using an analytic framework developed by the authors and others, this study documents the …

Trace Analysis Of Organic Substances, Alan Giltinan

Theses

One of the major challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry is the control of the amount of trace contaminants during the manufacture of organic substances. Lowering the level of contamination improves the quality of the product and reduces possible side effects.

One of the main techniques used to detect trace contaminants is UV-VIS spectroscopy, where the unique absorption fingerprint of a chemical reveals its presence. UV-VIS absorption is based upon the Beer-Lambert Law. The critical point to note about this law is that the absorption is exponentially dependent on both the concentration of the absorber and the pathlength traversed by the …

Improving Charitable Accountability, James J. Fishman

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications

This Article focuses upon a persistent problem of the nonprofit sector--its lack of accountability to the public. Director, officer, and organizational responsibilities will be analyzed. Past and current approaches to secure accountability of charitable assets will be discussed, and a proposal for improving charitable accountability will be suggested through the creation of public-private charity commissions at the state level under the aegis of the attorney general.

Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt For Cyanotic Heart Disease: Surgical Experience From A Developing Country, G. Khan, S. S. Ali, Saulat H. Fatimi

Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Objective: The importance of bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis for palliation of complex cyanotic con-genital heart disease is widely recognized. This study was conducted to highlight our surgical experience withthis procedure in a developing country.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using medical records at the Aga Khan University Hospital,Karachi, Pakistan. Clinical findings at presentation, anatomical defects seen on transthoracic echocardiography,pre-operative McGoon index, cardiopulmonary bypass time, use of cardioplegia,post-procedure oxygen satura-tions and complications were evaluated.
Results: A total of 8 patients underwent bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis. There were 6 males (75%)and 2 females (25%). Ages and weights atoperation averaged 5.7 ± 3.7 …

Environmental Law - Putting A Price On Critical Habitat, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association V. United States Fish And Wildlife Service, 248 F.3d 1277 (10th Cir. 2001), Scotti Shingelton

Wyoming Law Review

No abstract provided.

Ethical Considerations When Representing Organizations, John M. Burman

Wyoming Law Review

No abstract provided.

Hatch-Waxman Reform And Accelerated Market Entry Of Generic Drugs: Is Faster Necessarily Better?, Sarah Kammer

Faculty Publications

Recently there has been a considerable amount of pressure to accelerate consumer access to generic drugs, which are significantly less expensive than their brand-name counterparts. One way to bring generic drugs on to the market sooner is through revision of the existing law relating to pharmaceutical patents. This iBrief describes recent regulatory changes to the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act (the Hatch-Waxman Act), which governs the patenting process for new drug products, as well as current legislative efforts to speed generic access through Hatch-Waxman reform. This iBrief also assesses whether these changes will be beneficial to consumers …

Correlation Of Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Mri Imaging Characteristics With Gene Expression Profiles In Renal Cell Carcinoma, Essmaeel Hussein Abdel-Dayem

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.

Breakpoint Characterization And Assessment For Position Effects In Patients With Tourette Syndrome And Rearrangements Of Chromosome 18q22, Adam Charles Cuker

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.

Trends In Seclusion And Restraint Use : A Naturalistic Study Of Psychiatrically Hospitalized Youths, Abigail Louise Donovan

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Cholesterol-Related Knowledge On Patients' Ability To Reach Target Cholesterol Levels, Jeffrey A. Seiden

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.

The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 01

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

This is the complete issue of the South Dakota State University Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 1.

When And Why Physicians Deceive : Interactions With Third-Party Payers, David Erik Geist

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.

Murky Waters: Private Action And The Right To A Clean And Healthful Environment, Chase Naber

Montana Law Review

Cape-France Enterprises v. Estate of Peed

Early Literacy Development Through Name Recognition, Diana Tsvasman

Mathematical and Computing Sciences Masters

Many teachers of Head Start struggle to develop and implement a successful early literacy program in their classrooms. I n order to help the teachers, an integrated, inquiry-based Math, Science, and Literacy (MSL) unit was developed and implemented in the Head Start preschool classroom for the period of two weeks. The subjects were fifteen preschool age students and a teacher, a teacher assistant, and a teacher aide. Prior to the implementation of the unit teacher interviews and pre - tests were administered to teachers and students respective ly. Teacher interviews focused on teacher 's background and knowledge of the early …

The Fundamentals Of Forest Certification, Errol E. Meidinger, Christopher Elliott, Gerhard Oesten

Contributions to Books

Published in Social and Political Dimensions of Forest Certification, Errol Meidinger, Christopher Elliott & Gerhard Oesten, eds.

Management Of Agitation In Individuals With Dementia: An Animal-Assisted Therapy Approach, Karen L. Tanner

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

Dementia is not a natural and normal part of aging, but rather a symptom of a disease process. Most individuals with dementia experience emotional distress or behavioral problems best summed up by the term agitation. Approximately 90% of individuals with dementing illnesses demonstrate problem behaviors ranging from repetitive verbalizations and wandering to verbal and physical aggression toward self or others. Each evening thousands of older adults in the community and in institutions become agitated, restless, and confused and begin to wander about or scream. This phenomenon is referred to as sundown syndrome, since it occurs in the evening hours after …

Vibration-Based Crack Diagnosis In Rotating Shafts During Acceleration Through Resonance, Jerzy T. Sawicki, Xi Wu, George Y. Baaklini, Andrew L. Gyekenyesi

Mechanical Engineering

The dynamic response of a cracked Jeffcott rotor passing through the critical speed with constant acceleration is investigated analytically and numerically. The nonlinear equations of motion are derived and include a simple hinge model for small cracks and Mayes' modified funciton for deep cracks. The equations of motion are integrated in the rotating coordinate system. The angle between the crack centerline and the shaft vibaiton (whirl) vector is used to determine the clsoing and opening of the crack, allowing one to study the dynamic response with and without the rotor weight dominance. Vibration phase response is used as one of …

Ccc Ocean Science Quest Road Reporters Workshop Summary, Robert Field

Research Scholars in Residence

No abstract provided.

Application Of Robustness Analysis For Developing A Procedure For Better Urban Transportation Planning Decisions, Deogratias Eustace, Eugene R. Russell, E. Dean Landman

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Faculty Publications

This paper shows that robustness analysis is a technique with a potential for aiding decision makers in choosing transportation investment projects. In this paper, it has been demonstrated that it can be successfully used in urban transportation planning in conjunction with urban travel demand software. The robustness analysis procedure emphasizes the need, under conditions of uncertainty, to make early decisions in a time-phased sequence, while preserving future options that currently seem attractive. The results of the robustness analysis from the case study used in this paper indicate that the method is simple to understand, easy to use, minimizes future surprises …