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Vertical Stratification Of Moss-Dwelling Arthropod Communities In The Elfin Forest Of Monteverde, Costa Rica, December 2003, Joe Northrup

Monteverde Institute: Tropical Ecology and Conservation

The purpose of this study was to determine the community composition, S, H, E, N, and Smarg of arthropods living in epiphytic moss mats on vertical gradients, in the elfin forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Past studies have shown that moss mats alter biotic factors of the surrounding environment by increasing moisture and decreasing temperature variation. Moss samples were collected from 1 m, 7 m, and 15 m from nine trees between 1725 m and 1800 m and dried using Berlese funnels. Arthropods were separated by order and morphospecies. N was highest at 15 m, Smarg and S were highest …

Business Outlook, Vol. 19, No. 4, December 2003

Business Outlook for West Michigan

No abstract provided.

Helpful Hints On Titles And Tags, Texas Vehicle Titles And Registration Division, Texas Department Of Transportation

Documents from the State of Texas-Archive

Plan It. This strategy includes all of the planning and environmental design for the state's highway projects. It also supports planning for transportation modes such as rail, air, marine, pipeline, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. It includes acquiring right of way for transportation projects and providing relocation expenses when necessary. Funding and management of research programs that help save lives and money are also part of this strategy. Build It. This strategy oversees construction projects that add capacity to the state's transportation system, either through new projects or those which supplement the existing infrastructure. Projects in this category could include widening …

Occupational Therapy Job Satisfaction In The Geriatric Setting, Dawn Doctor

Masters Theses

This study examined the level of job satisfaction among occupational therapists working in the geriatric setting in the state of Michigan. The purpose of this study was to determine if burnout exists among occupational therapists working in a geriatric setting. Questionnaires from 29 therapists who work in a·geriatric setting were analyzed. The majority of the respondents reveled they are not burned out, but do report at least one sign of stress within their job. The most common forms of stress were treating difficult diagnoses, excessive paperwork, excessive caseload, increased productivity expectations, the lack of respect for occupational therapy, and the …

Effect Of Crucible Diameter Reduction On The Convection, Macrosegregation, And Dendritic Morphology During Directional Solidification Of Pb-2.2 Wt Pct Sb Alloy, Jun Chen, Surendra N. Tewari, G. Magadi, H. C. Degroh Iii

Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Faculty Publications

The Pb-2.2 wt pct Sb alloy has been directionally solidified in 1, 2-, 3-, and 7-mm-diameter crucibles with planar and dendritic liquid-solid interface morphology. For plane front solidification, the experimentally observed macrosegregation along the solidified length follows the relationship proposed by Favier.([17,18]) Application of a 0.4 T transverse magnetic field has no effect on the extent of convection. Reducing the ampoule diameter appears to decrease the extent of convection. However, extensive convection is still present even in the 1-mm-diameter crucible. An extrapolation of the observed behavior indicates that nearly diffusive transport conditions require ampoules that are about 40 mum in …

Cave Research Foundation Newsletter, Volume 31, No. 4, December 2003, William Payne

Cave Research Foundation Newsletter

Contents: The William L. Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science -- Mammoth Cave National Park Updates Search and Rescue Program -- The Call-Out Procedure -- 60th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cave Research Foundation, October 31, 2003, Sequoia National Park -- CRF Accomplishments in Missouri -- Cumberland Gap: The Beginning -- Regional Expedition Reports -- Book Review -- 2004 Expedition Calendar -- 1998-2000 CRF Annual Reports Table of Contents -- Cave Books

Global Solutions To The Lake Equations With Isolated Vortex Regions, Chaocheng Huang

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications

The vorticity formulation for the lake equations in R² is studied.

Comparisons Of Electron Fluxes Measured In The Crustal Fields At Mars By The Mgs Magnetometer/Electron Reflectometer Instrument With A B Field-Dependent Transport Code, Michael W. Liemohn, David L. Mitchell, Andrew F. Nagy, Jane L. Fox, Tamara W. Reimer, Yingjuan J. Ma

Physics Faculty Publications

We compare Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) magnetometer/electron reflectometer data with results from a B field–dependent kinetic transport code for ‘‘superthermal’’ electrons. The photoelectrons created on crustal field loops, when they are on the dayside, allow for the exploration of the magnetic topology and the upper atmospheric density structure. A case study of a typical orbit of the MGS satellite through the strong crustal field region in the southern hemisphere of Mars is examined. The results indicate that the low solar wind dynamic pressure during the selected orbit allowed for the expansion of the crustal field line to relatively high altitudes. …

Wsu Research News, Winter 2003, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

WSU Research News

A twelve page newsletter of the WSU Research News. The WSU Research News was published monthly beginning in June of 1968 and issued by the Office of Research Development. This newsletter was created to provide information to the WSU faculty about the availability of outside funds for research and educational programs, new developments that may affect availability of funds, and general information on research and educational activities at Wright State University.

Fabrication And Characterization Of N-Zno/P-Algan Heterojunction Light-Emitting Diodes On 6h-Sic Substrates, Ya I. Alivov, E. V. Kalinina, A. E. Cherenkov, David C. Look, B. M. Ataev, A. K. Omaev, M. V. Chukichev, D. M. Bagnall

Physics Faculty Publications

We report on the fabrication of n-ZnO/p-AlGaN heterojunction light-emitting diodes on 6H-SiC substrates. Hydride vapor phase epitaxy was used to grow p-type AlGaN, while chemical vapor deposition was used to produce the n-type ZnO layers. Diode-like, rectifying I-V characteristics, with threshold voltage ~3.2 V and low reverse leakage current ~10^-7 A, are observed at room temperature. Intense ultraviolet emission with a peak wavelength near 389 nm is observed when the diode is forward biased; this emission is found to be stable at temperatures up to 500 K and shown to originate from recombination within the ZnO.

Ethical Issues In Defending A Terrorism Case: Stuck In The Middle, Joshua L. Dratel

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The article discusses the ethical and legal challenges faced by criminal defense attorneys in terrorism cases, particularly focusing on the impact of Special Administrative Measures (SAMs), the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA). These measures create significant barriers to effective legal representation, undermining the constitutional rights of defendants and the attorney-client relationship. The author argues that these practices not only impair the defense in terrorism cases but also risk encroaching on civil liberties in ordinary criminal cases.

The Constitution In Crisis Times, Jack N. Rakove

Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal

The article examines the challenges the U.S. Constitution faces during crises, particularly in the context of the post-9/11 "War on Terror." It argues that terrorism represents a persistent condition rather than a traditional war, requiring a balanced approach to security and civil liberties. The author emphasizes the importance of constitutional checks on executive power and the role of Congress in ensuring civil liberties are protected during crises.

Eagleville Times, Volume 1, Issue 5, Debbie Ryan

Eagleville Times

No abstract provided.

Why Would Christians Do Jewish Festivals?, Jacques B. Doukhan

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

No abstract provided.

Practitioners Put Research Into Practice Strengthening Community-Based Pregnant And Parenting Teen Programs, Elizabeth J. Gong, Marilyn J. Johns, Fe Moncloa

Journal of Extension

The United States teen birth rate remains the highest of any industrialized nation. Although nationally the rate is declining, the problem remains complex and significant. Cooperative Extension staff in three San Francisco, California Bay Area counties partnered with six community-based teen pregnancy program site practitioners to adopt a new best practice to improve their programs. This article reports on the process, the implementation, and outcomes for both pregnant and parenting teen participants and programs. Male involvement, family involvement, and youth development/participation in sports and exercise were the best practices chosen for implementation.

The Relativity Of Reliability, Edward J. Imwinkelried

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

Power Made Perfect In Weakness: Aquinas's Transformation Of The Virtue Of Courage, Rebecca Konyndyk Deyoung

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

In Plato's Republic, the moral education necessary to live the just life requires a transformation of the learner, a transformation that is both moral and intellectual. The result of the transformation, ideally, is a new understanding of power - one that subverts conventional ideas about power and one that requires nearly a lifetime of moral education to cultivate. When the eye of the soul has been turned toward the Good, Socrates teaches, we see that political power alone is powerless to satisfy our deepest longings; our ambitions for political power are destined for frustration unless they are redirected by philosophical …

A Report To Governor Jeb Bush And The 6Th Judicial Circuit In The Matter Of Theresa Marie Schiavo, Jay Wolfson

Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Importance Customers Place On Specific Service Elements Of Bus Rapid Transit, Michael R. Baltes

Journal of Public Transportation

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a rapidly growing national trend in the provision of public transportation. At present, with more than 150 New Start Rail Projects currently in the FTA pipeline, a wide range of alternatives is necessary to fulfill the demand for cost-effective rapid public transportation. As a lower cost, high-capacity mode of public transportation, BRT can serve as an option to help address the growing traffic congestion and mobility problems in both urban and nonurban areas. Careful documentation and analyses of BRT systems and the unique features of these projects will help determine the most effective features offered …

Evaluating The Urban Commute Experience: A Time Perception Approach, Yuen-Wah Li

Journal of Public Transportation

This article examines the perception of travel time and evaluation of the urban commute experience. It reviews the literature on time perception in psychology, positing perceived travel time as a function of commute characteristics, journey episodes, travel environments, and expectancy. Insights from emerging behavioral economics are drawn to illuminate evaluation of the urban commute experience. The perception–evaluation correspondence presents the potential of a new research approach to travel behavior. A time perception model for evaluating urban commute experience is formulated to accommodate all the posited relationships, with possible moderations by goal attainment, economic values associated, and time urgency. Practical significance …

Far From The Finish Line: Transsexualism And Athletic Competition, Jill Pilgrim, David Martin, Will Binder

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Hot Melt Inks For Rotogravure-Formulation, Printability And Rheology, Hrishikesh Shreeram Bhide

Masters Theses

A new generation of "Hot melt inks for Rotogravure" was formulated. They melt during heating and reach printable viscosity between 75° C and 130° C, depending on formulation. After printing onto substrate, they solidify. Selections of the best formulations were done based on ink rheology, and print analysis. The formulated inks were also printed on the Moser sheet-fed proofing press .. The rheological data indicated that hot melt inks (without viscosity modifier) have viscosity in the range of 10°-10¹ Poise at 95°C. After printed on a laboratory gravure K-Proofer, the inks showed good reflective density (0.90 - Yellow, 1.30 …

Exploring The Relationship Between Affordable Senior Housing With Public Transportation, Health Services, And Other Services In The City Of San Jose, Irene Liestiawati

Master's Projects

Changes in the composition and size of the population in the United States have led to some challenges that have to be addressed. One of the age groups that has increasing problems is the group of persons aged 65 years and over. The advancing technologies in health and better nutrition have implications for the needs of the elderly. Elderly housing problems are one of the implications that are caused by this elderly growth.

This study will undertake spatial analysis regarding conditions of the elderly in the City of San Jose by using U.S. census tract data and maps generated by …

Redevelopment And Gis As Tools For Altering Crime Patterns, Jason R. Naess

Master's Projects

This planning report seeks to demonstrate a relationship between crime, neighborhood disinvestment/blight, and therefore the location of redevelopment project areas. Establishing that relationship, the report also describes the use of GIS and crime mapping to identify and prioritize areas which merit priority in redevelopment spending.

The City of Oakland is tised as a model to demonstrate how a jurisdiction can use its current GIS crime-tracking system to identify and prioritize areas for redevelopment agency spending.

Design Review: The San Mateo County Experience, Farhad Mortazavi

Master's Projects

The purpose of this report is to develop a better understanding of the theory and process of Design Review as used by many jurisdictions, and applied to residential and commercial projects in San Mateo County as a case study. This report will explore the reasons for requiring design approval, its goals, and objectives.

Many communities, neighborhoods and areas in San Mateo County have deteriorated through poor planning, neglect of proper design standards, and the erection of buildings and structures unrelated to their sites, incompatible with the character of the neighborhood and insensitive to the natural environment. These conditions have existed …

Gender Differences In Accurate Route Recall In Novice Drivers Using Landmarks In Electronic Maps, Kimberly K. Brantley

Master's Theses - Daytona Beach

Past literature has found a link between gender and accuracy of route recall in traditional paper maps using landmarks. Research also suggests that what is already known about wayfinding behavior in the physical world can be applied to computer-generated environments. The goal of this study is to merge these two conclusions to determine if gender and route recall differences remain constant for global, electronic maps. Analysis of gender by accuracy as measured by number of trials showed that males required fewer trials (M = 3.63) than females (M = 4.09), F (1,99) = 7.29, p < .05 and accuracy as measured by number of errors in trial 1 also showed that males had fewer errors (M = 3.33) than females (M = 4.09), F (1,99) = 5.79, p < .05. Analysis of landmarks by accuracy as measured by number of trials showed participants viewing Landmark High Maps required fewer trials (M = 3.64) than those viewing Landmark Low Maps (M = 4.12), F (1,99) = 7.68, p < .05. Accuracy as measured by number of errors in trial 1 showed participants viewing Landmark High Maps had fewer errors in trial 1 (M = 3.16) than those viewing Landmark Low Maps (M = 4.33), F (1,99) = 11.87.

Foreword, Sidney D. Watson

Saint Louis University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

A Thirteenth Amendment Challenge To Both Racial Disparities In Medical Treatments And Improper Physicians’ Informed Consent Disclosures, Larry J. Pittman

Saint Louis University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

A History Of Health Care For The Indigent In St. Louis: 1904–2001, Daniel R. Berg, M.D.

Saint Louis University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Rubisco Activase Is Required For Optimal Photosynthesis In The Green Alga Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii In A Low-Co2 Atmosphere, Steve V. Pollock, Sergio L. Colombo, Davey L. Prout, Ashley C. Godfrey, James V. Moroney

Faculty Publications

This report describes a Chlamydomonas reinhardtii mutant that lacks Rubisco activase (Rca). Using the BleR (bleomycin resistance) gene as a positive selectable marker for nuclear transformation, an insertional mutagenesis screen was performed to select for cells that required a high-CO2 atmosphere for optimal growth. The DNA flanking the Ble R insert of one of the high-CO2-requiring strains was cloned using thermal asymmetric interlaced-polymerase chain reaction and inverse polymerase chain reaction and sequenced. The flanking sequence matched the C. reinhardtii Rca cDNA sequence previously deposited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information database. The loss of a functional Rca in the …