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Vertical Sensitivity For The Information Security Health Rating Of Enterprises, Arcot Desai Narasimhalu, Nagarajan Dayasindhu, Raghavan Subramanian

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

INFOSeMM Maturity model was developed jointly by SMU and Infosys. It is recognized that different industry verticals will have different levels of recommended maturity levels. This paper articulates the need for developing the industry vertical benchmarks.

Current Practices, Preparation, And Demographics Of Music Therapists Working With School-Age Clients Who Have Severe, Profound, And Multiple Impairments, Erin Dalby

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine (a) which music therapy techniques may most effectively assist school-age clients with severe, profound, and multiple impairments to achieve certain goals; (b) assess whether music therapists currently feel that they were prepared to adequately serve the target population; and ( c) describe the demographics of music therapists who work with the target population. A researcher-designed questionnaire was completed by music therapists who served school-age clients who have severe/profound and multiple impairments. Results indicated that the use of singing and therapist-composed music were the most effective methods to develop nearly all types of …

Denying And Minimizing The Allegations: The Martha Stewart Scandal, Rebecca A. Schmidt

Masters Theses

This thesis studies the crisis management strategies employed by Martha Stewart as she responded to allegations surrounding her sale of ImClone stock in December 2001. Through rhetorical analysis, which utilizes the generic method of criticism, it examines Ms. Stewart's public responses to her crisis that were broadcast on television, printed in newspapers and magazines, and posted on Stewart's website, and found that she used primary strategies of denial and minimization. Finally, this thesis concludes that Ms. Stewart's responses are considered appropriate as they relate to the expectations of her audience as well as her attempt to repair her image and …

Influence Of The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant On Residential Housing Prices, Nicole N. Blodgett

Masters Theses

The controversy over the influence of nuclear power plants on property values is a continual debate among communities (Clark et al. 1997). I will be looking at a sample of 400 residential houses within a twelve-mile radius of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, Michigan to see how the location of the plant influences the home sale price. Several structural, neighborhood, and demographic characteristics were complied for the analysis. In addition to these characteristics, distance to the plant, a visibility component, and a dummy variable to indicate all properties within a quarter mile from the Lake Michigan shoreline were …

The Applicability Of A Habitat Rating System For Low Gradient Streams In Wisconsin To Low Gradient Coldwater Streams In Northern Michigan, Eric Lawrence Forward

Masters Theses

Habitat and fish assemblage data were collected on 12 streams in northern Michigan to assess the applicability of a habitat rating system developed for low gradient streams in Wisconsin in determining stream health in low gradient coldwater streams in northern Michigan. An Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) developed for coldwater streams in the upper Midwest was used as the measure of stream health. Principal components analysis was used to select a small subset of habitat variables to describe the variation in IBI scores. The seven habitat variables chosen to describe the variation in IBI scores in the final model included: …

Comparison Effects Of Tape And The Mcdavid Ultra Brace In Limiting The Amount And Rate Of Ankle Inversion, Leah M. Pataki

Masters Theses

The ankle joint is among one of the most common sites for injury, accounting for 86% of all injuries. Commonly, athletic tape or an ankle brace is used to prevent or protect ankle injuries from occurring and/or re-occurring. The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of athletic tape and the McDavid Ultra brace in limiting the amount and rate of ankle inversion when using dynamic ankle inversion. Subjects (6=Males, 12=Females) completed ten trials on an inversion platform under the following conditions: no-tape (control) and two bracing conditions (athletic tape and McDavid Ultra Brace). A 2 x 3 …

Comparing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies With High Verses Low Rates Of Competitive Employment For Blind Consumers: Defining Quality Employment And Describing Effective Service Patterns, Edward Bell

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies were rank ordered by their rate of competitive employment for consumers who are legally blind. Based on each state's competitive closure rate (CCR), the top six- and bottom six-ranked agencies were identified and formed two groups of high- and low-performing states. Top- versus bottom-ranked agencies were compared by quality of jobs obtained, services offered, consumer characteristics, and geographic/economic differences. The quality of jobs obtained was assessed via three indices: average wage, medical insurance, and selfsupport. Six services were hypothesized to explain differences between high- and lowranked states: cost of case services, adjustment training, college education, …

Effects Of Nicotine And Anatoxin-A Exposures On The Operant Performance Of Rats, Kimberly Ann Jarema

Dissertations

Tolerance has previously been shown to develop to nicotine's effects on operant behavior. This experiment explored whether tolerance would still develop when nicotine administrations were separated by three weeks. Anatoxin-a, a nicotinic-receptor agonist, was also tested and the results were compared to nicotine. Male Long Evans rats performed under a multiple VR30 VI30-sec food-reinforcement schedule. Phase I rats were divided into 6 groups of 8 that received four weekly subcutaneous injections of nicotine (0.0-1.8 mg/kg) and anatoxin-a (0-250 mcg/kg) prior to testing sessions. An ED50 was derived, for each compound, from the VR dose-response curve. Phase II rats were divided …

Representation Of The Elderly In Counselor Education Textbooks, Alicia V. Fahr

Dissertations

The counseling profession requires multicultural competence in meeting the needs of diverse groups. The responsibility for training counseling students to work effectively with the elderly falls upon counselor educators. Textbooks convey cultural values and contribute to what is learned by students. Specifically,textbooks may contribute to how counseling students think about older adults and aging issues. This study was designed to determine how older adults and aging issues are represented in counselor education texts.

The textbooks used most frequently by 11 randomly selected master's degree programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (2001) were identified …

Management Style, Organizational Climate, And Organizational Performance In A Public Mental Health Agency: An Integral Model, Pamela Sue Meserve Erbisch

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

台灣牙醫學教育評鑑準則之擬訂, 敏光 郭, 若松 王, 思光 陳, 萬烘 藍

Journal of Medical Education

台灣培養出來的牙醫師人力已達先進國家之標準，但對牙醫學教育「品質」方面的檢討，偏重於課程，缺乏整體性的評估，有待進一步的檢討及改革。因此台灣牙醫學教育的評鑑制度及其準則有加以研究之必要。本研究報告是要：l)提議建立台灣牙醫學教育的評鑑制度，確保並提昇國內牙醫學教育水準；2)提出一套適合台灣牙醫學教育使用之評鑑指標，做為國內牙醫師養成教育機構評鑑之用。本計劃曾參與中華牙醫學會與台大牙醫學系所舉辦之牙醫教育研討會，主辦台灣牙醫學教育研討會及台灣牙醫學教育改革之實施座談會。綜合各國之評鑑準則及各次牙醫學教育研討會與座談會，所擬訂之評鑑準則包含下列十二項：牙醫學教育課程概觀、組織架構與行政系統、硬體設施與資源、師資、財務狀況與預算、招生方式、學生事務、課程、臨床教育、研究與學術活動、畢業生的評估、優劣機會及不利因素(SWOT)分析等。與會的牙醫學教育專家一致認為有建立牙醫學教育評鑑制度之必要；對於本計劃所擬訂的評鑑準則認為大致可行。 唯牙醫學教育評鑑委員會之組成及委員會是否具公信力及公權力，是各專家疑慮之處。評鑑委員會對於牙醫教育機構之困難能否加以協助，對於牙醫教育機構之主管當局及直屬犬學有無約束力，是各專家所關切。

Faculty Perceptions Of Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) At The International Medical University (Imu), Malaysia, Sushela Devi Somanath, Zoraini Wati Abas, Hirotaka Onishi, Ammu Kutty Radhakrishnan

Journal of Medical Education

Problem-based learning (PBL,) is a worldwide popular educational philosophy but in some institutions, it is considered a revolutionary teaching strategy to implement. The International Medical University (IMU) has utilized PBL as a key delivery tool of its medical programme and to encourage life-long learning amongst it s students. The university has also carried out faculty development in PBL since its inception in 1992. This is in order to improve PBL sessions, make sure faculty understand what is expected of them during these sessions and ensure our students derive the full benefit of PBL. The aim of this study is to …

應用多媒體教材於青少年俱樂部濫用毒品反毒宣導之成效, 正芳 顏, 文君 羅, 榕檀 孫

Journal of Medical Education

The aims of this study were to develop a multimedia anti-drug program for adolescents to increase their knowledge about consequence of drug use, to strengthen commitment to deny drug use and to refine the skills of drug refusal. The content of the multimedia anti-drug programs includes five characteristics: (1) negative effects on health by drug use interpreted by a psychiatrist; (2) the judicial procedures about drug use explained by a judge; (3) the abstinence treatment accounted for by an official working in jails; (4) the environment of juvenile courts and detention centers introduced; and (5) effective skills of drug refusal …

錄影教學應用於人際溝通訓練之效果, 翠瀅 汪, 陳美津 施, 明宜 吳

Journal of Medical Education

除了專業知識與技能，人際溝通技巧亦是醫療專業人員的重要素養之一。為增進學生臨床溝通技巧，成大職能治療系因此在大三接觸臨床實習之前，規劃一個人際溝通的教學單元，以錄影方式進行小組教學與操作評量的課程設計。本研究以修課的31位同學為對象，在教學單元結束後，收集其意見，作為課程實施的檢討。結果發現80.6%~93.5%的同學認為本課程有助於觀察與會談的學習， 48.4%的同學，認為有助於對自我的了解。在教材與教法的學習助益上，依序為他人回饋(96.8%%、錄影教學(90.3%)與教師說明(90.3%)、角色扮演(80.7%)。講義內容的助益最少(58.1%)。雖然部分的同學對拍攝與觀看自己的錄影帶，感到不自在(41.9%,38.7%)，半數以上肯定自己在溝通技巧上較前有進步，也較具自信(54.8%~67.7%)。利用錄影為教學媒介，引發學習者經驗的再現、重塑與創造，的確強化了操作與情意的元素的學習。如何應用客觀的評量以了解學生學習是否具備實質成效，需要進一步的教學評量方案設計，此為未來課程改良的努力方向。

論述醫學圖書館員之角色, 玉芬 朱

Journal of Medical Education

醫學圖書館員在臨床醫學教育中是不可或缺的角色。在美國醫學圖書館實施「臨床醫學圖書館員」CML(Clinical Medical Librarian)計畫，實際參與臨床教學活動，提供立即性的醫學文獻與資訊，改善醫療從業人員對病人的照護；並且協助醫學院學生完成臨床訓練。在台灣醫學圖書館員ML(Medical Librarians)的角色，侷限於圖書館內或網頁上，提供各項服務，不參與或支援臨床教學活動。不論CML或ML,他們都是醫學資訊的傳播者、指導者和教育者的角色。本文先簡介美國醫學圖書館實施CML計畫與成效，再陳述國內醫學圖書館員的角色。

加拿大麥大參訪記實－問題導向學習法與教學資源, 選 李, 淑杏 李

Journal of Medical Education

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Talking Points Related To Mixed Waste Landfill Permit Modification Hearing, Citizen Action (Through New Mexico Community Foundation)

Citizen Action (through New Mexico Community Foundation)

Attached are three talking point items for your consideration in making statements at the Mixed Waste Landfill Public Hearing beginning December 2 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center on Carlisle Blvd. north of I-40. They include: 1) A brief statement of Citizen Action’s objectives; 2) Mixed Waste Landfill - Why Clean Up?; and 3) Agenda for Meeting with Governor’s Environment/Energy Advisor.

This research was completed money allocated during Round 6 of the Citizens’ Monitoring and Technical Assessment Fund (MTA Fund). Clark University was named conservator of these works.

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As-627-04 Resolution On Establishment Of An Institute For Policy Research, Linda Valenty, Jennifer Ryder Fox, Joe Grimes, Jerry Hanley, Dianne Long, Ulric Lund, William Siembieda, John Soares

Academic Senate Resolutions

Endorses the proposal to establish the Institute for Policy Research.

Academic Senate - Agenda, 11/30/2004, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Multiple Lab Comparison Of Microarray Platforms, Rafael A. Irizarry Et Al.

Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Biostatistics Working Papers

Microarray technology is a powerful tool able to measure RNA expression for thousands of genes at once. Various studies have been published comparing competing platforms with mixed results: some find agreement, others do not. As the number of researchers starting to use microarrays and the number of crossplatform meta-analysis studies rapidly increase, appropriate platform assessments become more important.

Here we present results from a comparison study that offers important improvements over those previously described in the literature. In particular, we notice that none of the previously published papers consider differences between labs. For this paper, a consortium of ten labs …

Synopsis Of Reports By Citizen Action Independent Experts Re: Corrective Measures Study For Mixed Waste Landfill Sandia National Labs/U.S. Department Of Energy, Citizen Action (Through New Mexico Community Foundation)

Citizen Action (through New Mexico Community Foundation)

Background: Through a grant awarded to Citizen Action from the Citizens’ Monitoring and Technical Assessment Fund (CMTA), Citizen Action hired two consultants to independently review Sandia’s study of options for the Mixed Waste Landfill. This study of options is known as a “Corrective Measures Study” or a CMS. The New Mexico Environment Department required Sandia to conduct a CMS for the Mixed Waste Landfill as a result of a request submitted by Citizen Action to investigate other alternatives for the waste.

Independent experts: The consultants included Marvin Resnikoff, Radioactive Waste Management Associates; and Paul Robinson, Southwest Research and Information …

Spartan Daily, November 30, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 61

The Effect Of Charter School Legislation On Market Share, Simona Kúscová, Jack Buckley

Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA)

Many proponents of school choice use the claim of the market’s capability to enhance efficiency and improve performance to call for its expansion. But no markets are perfectly competitive, and the local market for public goods is filled with institutional arrangements that make it differ from the neoclassical ideal. In this paper, we look at a particular institution—the provisions of charter school legislation—and assess how it affects the ability of charter schools to gain market share. ...

2003-2004 Annual Financial Report, Stony Brook University

Annual Financial Report

No abstract provided.

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/66 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Effect of charter school legislation on market share / Simona Kúscová [and] Jack Buckley.

Daily Eastern News: November 30, 2004, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

Follicular Development And Maturation In Gilts Selected For An Index Of High Ovulation Rate And High Prenatal Survival, H.-W. Yen, J. J. Ford, D. R. Zimmerman, R. K. Johnson

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Seventy-one 10th-generation gilts from White Line-1 (WL-1 = randomly selected control line) and White Line-2 (WL-2 = selected for an index of ovulation rate and prenatal survival rate) were used to compare the pattern of follicular development and atresia during the follicular phase of the estrous cycle. Gilts were treated with PGF_2α on d 13 of the estrous cycle (d 0 of induced follicular development) to induce luteolysis and assigned randomly within line and sire for ovary recovery on d 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, and the day after estrus. Ovaries were evaluated for numbers of corpora albicantia and …

New Mexico Labor Market Review 11-30-2004, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This issue of the New Mexico Labor Market Review presents October 2004 employment, unemployment, wage, and economic activity data for New Mexico, its counties, and metropolitan areas.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 94 [95], No. 21 (Nov. 30, 2004), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 94, but it is the 95th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Education In The Environment: A Hands-On Student Research And Outdoor Learning Experience: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending November 30, 2004, Margaret N. Rees

Reports (PLI Education)

During the past three-months, the focus of the university’s efforts has been 1) making progress on the hiring of permanent project managers for the Education in the Environment Strategy and the Forever Earth / Wonderful Outdoor World on the Water (WOW) projects; 2) completing legal review of the cooperative agreement and standard operating procedures required for the university to assume operations of the Forever Earth vessel; and 3) writing curriculum for the WOW and Forever Earth projects.