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The Fear Factor: Privacy, Fear, And The Changing Hegemony Of The American People And The Right To Privacy, Oliver Ireland, Rachel Howell Jul 2004

The Fear Factor: Privacy, Fear, And The Changing Hegemony Of The American People And The Right To Privacy, Oliver Ireland, Rachel Howell

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.


Universal Jurisdiction And The Concept Of A Fair Trial: Prosecutor V. Fulgence Niyonteze: A Swiss Military Tribunal Case Study, Joshua E. Kastenberg Jul 2004

Universal Jurisdiction And The Concept Of A Fair Trial: Prosecutor V. Fulgence Niyonteze: A Swiss Military Tribunal Case Study, Joshua E. Kastenberg

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.


Big Brother's Little Helpers: How Choicepoint And Other Commercial Data Brokers Collect And Package Your Data For Law Enforcement, Chris Jay Hoofnagle Jul 2004

Big Brother's Little Helpers: How Choicepoint And Other Commercial Data Brokers Collect And Package Your Data For Law Enforcement, Chris Jay Hoofnagle

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.


In The Tracks Of Tamerlane: Central Asia’S Path To The 21st Century, Daniel L. Burghart, Theresa Sabonis-Helf Jul 2004

In The Tracks Of Tamerlane: Central Asia’S Path To The 21st Century, Daniel L. Burghart, Theresa Sabonis-Helf

Books

Central Asia remains a relatively overlooked region compared to other parts of the world, yet energy reserves of gas and oil and recent focus on the region’s terrorist presence has made Central Asia increasingly important to understand. This book examines the course of events in Central Asia since independence, through the eyes of 22 specialists in the region. A product of the Pre-Conflict Management Tools project launched in April of 2003 by CTNSP, the purpose of the book is to increase understanding of the challenges faced by the region, with the goal of preventing or limiting the potential for conflict …


Compass, Armstrong State University Jul 2004

Compass, Armstrong State University

Armstrong News & Publications: Compass (Archived)

No abstract provided.


The Pioneer, Vol. 9, No. 2, Summer 2004, Illinois State University, College Of Education Jul 2004

The Pioneer, Vol. 9, No. 2, Summer 2004, Illinois State University, College Of Education

The Pioneer (alumni newsletter)

Alumni Newsletter for University High School, College of Education


Business Crime: The Perception And Experience Of Victimization And Corresponding Use Of Crime Prevention Measures, John A. Casten Jul 2004

Business Crime: The Perception And Experience Of Victimization And Corresponding Use Of Crime Prevention Measures, John A. Casten

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

This study uses the concepts of routine activities theory and social disorganization theory to examine some of the factors that influence a business owner's use of crime prevention measures. I predicted that neighborhood conditions as well as personal experience with crime would influence a business owner's decision to use crime prevention measures. In addition, I controlled for sex, race, age, education level, and police presence.

The results of the study were fairly consistent with the hypothesis except for two of the variables. In this particular study, age was not a significant factor in predicting the use of crime prevention measures, …


Modeling Nerve Electro-Stimulation In The Nanosecond Regime, Feng Chen Jul 2004

Modeling Nerve Electro-Stimulation In The Nanosecond Regime, Feng Chen

Electrical & Computer Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Numerical simulations of electrical stimulation of frog gastrocnemius muscles have been carried out for pulse durations in the nanosecond regime. There are a number of potential advantages in using ultra-short pulses for neural stimulation, and no previous electro-stimulation work in the sub-microsecond regime has been reported. A timedependent, three-dimensional analysis model was developed and implemented for three distinct situations: (i) direct stimulation via electrode contact, (ii) indirect excitation based on electrodes immersed in a saline-filled bath, and (iii) remote electromagnetic stimulation through vacuum. The simulations yielded strength-dm ation (S-D) curves with pulse durations as short as 5 ns. Good agreement …


Research Outlook : Issue 1, July 2004, Office Of Research & Graduate Studies Jul 2004

Research Outlook : Issue 1, July 2004, Office Of Research & Graduate Studies

Office of Research and Graduate Studies

Content:

- Messages

- Features

- Grant Winners

- News, resources and events

- Extramural Funding Support

- Policies and issues

- From the Editor’s Desk


Whiteness Enacted, Whiteness Disrupted: The Complexity Of Personal Congruence, Sharon Chubbuck Jul 2004

Whiteness Enacted, Whiteness Disrupted: The Complexity Of Personal Congruence, Sharon Chubbuck

College of Education Faculty Research and Publications

This study of the enactment and disruption of Whiteness in two White secondary literacy teachers focuses on their life histories and their practice and policy in relation to students of color. Both teachers demonstrated some disruption of Whiteness as well as some continued enactment of Whiteness, despite their stated intentions. The findings indicate that neither an abolition of Whiteness nor a rearticulation of Whiteness includes a sufficiently complex understanding of how disruption of Whiteness is influenced by the interplay of personal identity, the need to maintain personal congruence, and the cultural constraints of Whiteness. The author suggests that the inclusion …


Neuropsychological Functioning Of Homeless Men, Cindy L. Solliday-Mcroy, Todd Campbell, Timothy P. Melchert, Terrence Young, Ron A. Cisler Jul 2004

Neuropsychological Functioning Of Homeless Men, Cindy L. Solliday-Mcroy, Todd Campbell, Timothy P. Melchert, Terrence Young, Ron A. Cisler

College of Education Faculty Research and Publications

Numerous biological and psychological factors associated with impaired neurological functioning have been identified as common among the homeless, but there has been relatively little systematic examination of the cognitive functioning of homeless people. This study explored the neuropsychological functioning of 90 homeless men. There was great variability in their test scores, but the presence of possible cognitive impairment was detected in 80% of the sample. Average general intellectual functioning and reading abilities were found to be relatively low, and the incidence of impairments in reading, new verbal learning, memory, and attention and concentration was high. These findings suggest that the …


Illinois State Alumni Magazine, Summer 2004, Illinois State University, University Marketing And Communications Jul 2004

Illinois State Alumni Magazine, Summer 2004, Illinois State University, University Marketing And Communications

State: The Magazine of Illinois State University (1999-present)

Illinois State University alumni magazine


Proof Positive, Sherry Wallace Jul 2004

Proof Positive, Sherry Wallace

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017

As he investigates terrorist plots and other crimes, Assistant FBI Director Michael Mason ’80 mixes savvy leadership with a winning sense of optimism.


A True Classic, Ann Mcgurk Sokan '59 Jul 2004

A True Classic, Ann Mcgurk Sokan '59

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017

Alumni join to celebrate the 100th birthday of Professor Elizabeth Oggel.


Impact Of Pulmonary Arterial Endothelial Cells On Duroquinone Redox Status, Marilyn P. Merker, Robert D. Bongard, Gary S. Krenz, Hongtao Zhao, Viola S. Fernandes, Balaraman Kalyanaraman, Neil Hogg, Said H. Audi Jul 2004

Impact Of Pulmonary Arterial Endothelial Cells On Duroquinone Redox Status, Marilyn P. Merker, Robert D. Bongard, Gary S. Krenz, Hongtao Zhao, Viola S. Fernandes, Balaraman Kalyanaraman, Neil Hogg, Said H. Audi

Biomedical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications

The study objective was to use pulmonary arterial endothelial cells to examine kinetics and mechanisms contributing to the disposition of the quinone 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone (duroquinone, DQ) observed during passage through the pulmonary circulation. The approach was to add DQ, durohydroquinone (DQH2), or DQ with the cell membrane-impermeant oxidizing agent, ferricyanide (Fe(CN)63−), to the cell medium, and to measure the medium concentrations of substrates and products over time. Studies were carried out under control conditions and with dicumarol, to inhibit NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), or cyanide, to inhibit mitochondrial electron transport. In control cells, DQH2 appears …


First Trimester Diagnosis Of Meckel Gruber Syndrome In Pregnancy, S Munim, S Nadeem, R Sikandar Jul 2004

First Trimester Diagnosis Of Meckel Gruber Syndrome In Pregnancy, S Munim, S Nadeem, R Sikandar

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No abstract provided.


Forecasting The Global Electronics Cycle With Leading Indicators: A Var Approach, Hwee Kwan Chow Jul 2004

Forecasting The Global Electronics Cycle With Leading Indicators: A Var Approach, Hwee Kwan Chow

Research Collection School Of Economics

Developments in the global electronics industry are typically monitored by tracking indicators that span a whole spectrum of activities in the sector. However, these indicators invariably give mixed signals at each point in time, thereby hampering efforts at prediction. In this paper, we propose a unified framework for forecasting the global electronics cycle by constructing a VAR model that captures the economic interactions between leading indicators representing expectations, orders, inventories and prices. The ability of the indicators to presage world semiconductor sales is first demonstrated by Granger causality tests. The VAR model is then used to derive the dynamic paths …


Acute Effects Of Oral Administration Of Roselleextract On Renal Functions, M. Yusuksawad, B. Chomdej Jul 2004

Acute Effects Of Oral Administration Of Roselleextract On Renal Functions, M. Yusuksawad, B. Chomdej

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Equity Of Access To Mammography Service Amongbeneficiaries Of Different Health Insuranceschemes In Thailand, W. Putthasri, V. Tangcharoensathien, S. Mugem, W. Jindawatana Jul 2004

Equity Of Access To Mammography Service Amongbeneficiaries Of Different Health Insuranceschemes In Thailand, W. Putthasri, V. Tangcharoensathien, S. Mugem, W. Jindawatana

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Sadb Is Required For The Transition From Reversible To Irreversible Attachment During Biofilm Formation By Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Pa14, Nicky C. Caiazza, George A. O'Toole Jul 2004

Sadb Is Required For The Transition From Reversible To Irreversible Attachment During Biofilm Formation By Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Pa14, Nicky C. Caiazza, George A. O'Toole

Dartmouth Scholarship

Current models of biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa propose that (i) planktonic cells become surface associated in a monolayer, (ii) surface-associated cells form microcolonies by clonal growth and/or aggregation, (iii) microcolonies transition to a mature biofilm comprised of exopolysaccharide-encased macrocolonies, and (iv) cells exit the mature biofilm and reenter the planktonic state. Here we report a new class of P. aeruginosa biofilm mutant that defines the transition from reversible to irreversible attachment and is thus required for monolayer formation. The transposon insertion carried by the sadB199 mutant was mapped to open reading frame PA5346 of P. aeruginosa PA14 and encodes …


Gap Analysis Of The Current Financial Services Network In Calhoun County, George A. Erickcek, Bridget Timmeney, Brad R. Watts Jul 2004

Gap Analysis Of The Current Financial Services Network In Calhoun County, George A. Erickcek, Bridget Timmeney, Brad R. Watts

Reports

No abstract provided.


An Experimental Examination Of Equivalence Failures In Multi-Cultural Comparative Research, F. Mark Case Jul 2004

An Experimental Examination Of Equivalence Failures In Multi-Cultural Comparative Research, F. Mark Case

Theses and Dissertations in Business Administration

As the global economy integrates, there is an increased need to understand international business phenomena. This forces a reliance upon multi-cultural marketing research, which is evidenced by a marked increase in international studies, particularly multi-cultural comparative research (Sin, Cheung & Lee 1999). Central to the usefulness of this research is the question of the validity and comparability of results, which is greatly affected by a property known as equivalence of test instruments; or the degree to which the scales and the items in them are seen to be the same across cultures.

To date, no research exists that approaches the …


A Community Assessment Of Drinking And Driving Predictors: Alcohol Outlets And Socioeconomic Factors, Cynthia L. Shier Jul 2004

A Community Assessment Of Drinking And Driving Predictors: Alcohol Outlets And Socioeconomic Factors, Cynthia L. Shier

Psychology Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to examine drinking and driving behaviors among different socioeconomic status neighborhoods. This study included a telephone survey that measured demographics, characteristics of the environment, and self-report alcohol use. In addition to the telephone survey, the researcher examined archival data such as alcohol-related traffic crash reports. Geographical information systems (GIS) programming was used to graphically plot alcohol-related traffic crash locations simultaneously with the locations of alcohol outlets. A review of the literature on drinking and driving was inconsistent; therefore, the researcher hypotheses were chosen to clear up some of these contradictions. The hypothesis that alcohol …


Uap 8400: Financial Reporting System (Rescinded), University Of New Mexico Jul 2004

Uap 8400: Financial Reporting System (Rescinded), University Of New Mexico

Section 8000: Financial Accounting

No abstract provided.


Prion Infection Of Skeletal Muscle Cells And Papillae In The Tongue, Ellyn R. Mulcahy, Jason C. Bartz, Anthony E. Kincaid, Richard Bessen Jul 2004

Prion Infection Of Skeletal Muscle Cells And Papillae In The Tongue, Ellyn R. Mulcahy, Jason C. Bartz, Anthony E. Kincaid, Richard Bessen

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

The presence of the prion agent in skeletal muscle is thought to be due to the infection of nerve fibers located within the muscle. We report here that the pathological isoform of the prion protein, PrPSc, accumulates within skeletal muscle cells, in addition to axons, in the tongue of hamsters following intralingual and intracerebral inoculation of the HY strain of the transmissible mink encephalopathy agent. Localization of PrPSc to the neuromuscular junction suggests that this synapse is a site for prion agent spread between motor axon terminals and muscle cells. Following intracerebral inoculation, the majority of PrP …


Gender And Age Differences In Brazilian Children’S Friendship Nominations And Peer Sociometric Ratings, Maria Rosario De Guzman, Gustavo Carlo, Lenna L. Ontai, Silvia H. Koller, George P. Knight Jul 2004

Gender And Age Differences In Brazilian Children’S Friendship Nominations And Peer Sociometric Ratings, Maria Rosario De Guzman, Gustavo Carlo, Lenna L. Ontai, Silvia H. Koller, George P. Knight

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to examine gender-and age-related patterns of friendship preferences among Brazilian children. In particular, we examined: (a) children’s same-sex friendship preference, and its greater intensity among older children; (b) higher exclusivity among girls and higher inclusiveness among boys; and (c) generally higher exclusivity and inclusiveness among older children. Participants were 210 (110 boys, 100 girls) public school students from Brazil who ranged in age from 3.0 to 10.5 years of age. Children were asked to nominate their best friends and to rate how much they liked and disliked each of their other classmates. Children generally …


Court Review: Volume 41, Issue 2 - Complete Issue Jul 2004

Court Review: Volume 41, Issue 2 - Complete Issue

Court Review: Journal of the American Judges Association

No abstract provided.


Efficacy Of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation In Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Services., Susan M. Sheridan, Emily D. Warnes, C. Ellis, C. Schnoes, J. Burt, B. L. Clarke Jul 2004

Efficacy Of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation In Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Services., Susan M. Sheridan, Emily D. Warnes, C. Ellis, C. Schnoes, J. Burt, B. L. Clarke

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Presentations

• Purpose: To evaluate the effects of the CBC model in addressing presenting concerns for children across home, school, and health care systems. • What are the general effects of CBC in addressing identified concerns in a medically-referred sample? • How do parents and teachers perceive CBC in terms of its perceived effectiveness and acceptability? • How satisfied are parents and teachers with CBC consultants and services when provided across homeschool- medical settings?


Times Of Change - Can Turkey Make The Necessary Changes In Its Human Rights Policies To Be Admitted To The European Union, Vince Burskey Jul 2004

Times Of Change - Can Turkey Make The Necessary Changes In Its Human Rights Policies To Be Admitted To The European Union, Vince Burskey

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.


The Ultrastructure Of The Olfactory System In Two Species Of Short-Tailed Shrews, Blarina Brevicauda And Blarina Carolinensis, Lisa Johnson Byrum Jul 2004

The Ultrastructure Of The Olfactory System In Two Species Of Short-Tailed Shrews, Blarina Brevicauda And Blarina Carolinensis, Lisa Johnson Byrum

Theses and Dissertations in Biomedical Sciences

Several studies of the fine structure of the olfactory system of rodents have been conducted, but very little research has been done on members of the Insectivora. The olfactory systems of the northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda, and the southern short-tailed shrew, Blarina carolinensis, were examined by light and electron microscopy. These shrews were live trapped in the vicinity of Norfolk, Virginia throughout all months of the year. Olfactory tissues were processed following standard transmission and scanning electron microscopy protocols. The olfactory system structures investigated included the olfactory epitheliumlmucosa (OEM), main olfactory bulb (MOB), accessory olfactory bulb (AOB), …