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Random Numbers, Chaos Theory, And Cogitation: A Search For The Minimal Creativity Standard In Copyright Law, Ralph D. Clifford

Denver Law Review

No abstract provided.

Diel Activity Patterns, Space Utilization, Seasonal Distribution And Population Structure Of The Yellow Stingray, Urobatis Jamaicensis (Cuvier, 1817) In South Florida With Comments On Reproduction., Daniel P. Fahy

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

The yellow stingray, Urobatis jamaicensis is the most common elasmobranch in the coastal waters of Southeast Florida. Despite their common occurrence the ecology of yellow stingrays remains poorly understood. In particular, yellow stingray daily movements, space utilization, seasonal distribution and population structure have not been described. This study was conducted to address the lack of knowledge of these fundamental life history parameters and to provide further information on the ecology of U. jamaicensis in coastal waters of Broward County, Florida.

The activity patterns and space utilization of U. jamaicensis were assessed by manual tracking with ultrasonic telemetry. Telemetry tracking of …

Momentum Strategies Versus Directional Momentum Strategies: A Comparative Study With Stocks, Zi Ning

Masters Culminating Experiences (1993-2011)

In replicating the study by Akhbari and Gressis (2002) in mutual funds, this paper compares the profitability of traditional momentum strategy with the directional momentum strategies in stock markets. Not only the past quarterly return but also the patterns of monthly returns within a quarter are considered. The evidence shows that the raw return findings are similar to the findings in mutual fund study. However, the risk- adjusted returns are not consistent with the raw returns and statistically insignificant, very probably, due to the extremely small sample size.

Part I: Evaluation Of Russian Synthetic Compounds As A Potential Source Of New Drug Leads Agains Breast And Colon Cancer Part Ii: Isolation Of Beta-Amyrin Formate From Eucalyptus Viminalis Labill And Investigation Of Its Colon Cancer Activity, Mihaela Cohanoschi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Although modern medicine made great steps toward curing most diseases considered deadliest, yet cancer remains one of the major public health problems. The first part of this thesis investigates a new source of selective compounds that are potential candidates against cancer. Fifteen Russian compounds were tested in order to establish their efficiency against two types of cancer: human breast SK-Br-3 and colorectal carcinoma HT-29. The bioassay results show that seven of the new synthetic Russian compounds can be considered new drug leads, based upon their low toxicity and efficacy in slowing the growth of human breast cancer and colon cancer …

Instruct The Jury: Crane's Serious Difficulty Requirement & Due Process, Kenneth Gaines

Faculty Publications

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Truth In Gaming: Toward Consumer Protection In The Gambling Industry, Kurt Eggert

Maryland Law Review

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Standards Of Proof In Japan And The United States, Kevin M. Clermont

Cornell International Law Journal

This article treats the striking divergence between Japanese and U.S. civil cases as to standards of proof. The civil law of Japan requires that facts be proven to a high probability similar to beyond a reasonable doubt, while the common law of the United States requires that the burdened party satisfy merely a more-likely-than-not standard. This divergence not only entails great practical consequences, but also suggests a basic difference in attitudes toward the process of trial. As to the historical causation of the difference in standards of proof, civil law and common law standards diverged in the late eighteenth century, …

A Piecewise Linear Generalized Poisson Regression Approach To Modeling Longitudinal Frequency Data, Jennifer Borgesi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this research we consider experiments that generate longitudinal frequency data. Often times this data comes from two or more experimental groups. Experiments that yield such data are common in the medical field and are often designed with the purpose of ascertaining differences among

experimental groups. Standard modeling techniques, such as repeated measures ANOVA, are inadequate for application to longitudinal frequency data because they ignore the correlation between the measurements as well as the discrete nature of the data. We present a piecewise-linear, generalized Poisson regression model for longitudinal frequency data. Based on the generalized Poisson distribution, this model is …

Parameter Estimation Of Nonyl-Phenol Biodegradation Using Neural Network Estimation, Sandeep John Verghese

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Inductive Creation Of A Descriptive Design Process With Support Information Framework, Paul Martin Weaver

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Pattern Synthesis And Performance Of Conformal Conical Arrays, Thomas Eric Morton

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The "Huggy Bear" Program: An Effective Means Of Educating Teacher Education Candidates For Diversity, Doyin Coker-Kolo, Paulina Kuforiji

Perspectives In Learning

The “Huggy Bear” program uses a triad approach that links university professors with supervising teachers and teacher candidates to develop effective strategies for mentoring atrisk students. The program is carried out at the primary school level with pupils who have been identified by their teachers as having some deficiencies in social and academic skills. Additionally, the program has a multicultural component. It offers college students the opportunity to work with pupils of different cultural and social economic backgrounds. The “Huggy Bear” program seeks to change how teacher candidates think about working with atrisk students and to provide them with the …

Application Of Pyrolysis-Gc/Ms For Rapid Assessment Of Organic Contamination In Sediments From Barcelona Harbor, Michael A. Kruge, Albert Permanyer

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Pyrolysis-GC/MS is advantageous as a tool for rapid sediment contamination assessment because of the small sample size required, minimal sample preparation, and its ability to detect a wide variety of organic pollutants as well as naturally-occurring biological materials. Py-GC/MS was applied, together with determination of organic carbon, and major and minor element concentrations, to evaluate potentially contaminated sediments in the port of Barcelona (Spain) and the adjacent Llobregat River delta. Detected contaminant markers, most evident in the Old Port (Port Vell) area, included hopanes and alkylated PAHs (petroleum), sterenes (sewage), C₁₆-C₁₉ phenylalkanes (detergents) and parent …

Magnetic Properties Of A Sediment Core From Andvord Drift, Emily Youcha, Stefanie A. Brachfeld

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

United States Antarctic Program (USAP) Cruise 99-03 of the research ship Nathaniel B. Palmer collected several sediment cores from the western Antarctic Peninsula to examine the natural degree of environmental variability in this region during the Holocene (Domack et al. 1999). Here we examine variations in three magnetic parameters along an approximately 3-meter sediment core (Kasten core KC18C), which reflect the composition, grain size, and concentration of magnetic material in the sediments. The purpose of this magnetic study is to characterize the sediment magnetic mineral assemblage and to understand the local sedimentation processes that generate the assemblage.

Magnetic Granulometry Of Igneous And Metasedimentary Rocks From Northern Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula, Stefanie A. Brachfeld, Anne Grunow, Emily Youcha

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Rock-Magnetic Analysis Of Sediments From Andvord Bay, Stefanie A. Brachfeld

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Faculty Excellence, University Of New Hampshire

Faculty Excellence Awards

Each year, the University of New Hampshire selects a small number of its outstanding faculty for special recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service. Awards for Excellence in Teaching are given in each college and school, and university-wide awards recognize public service, research, teaching and engagement. This booklet details the year's award winners' accomplishments in short profiles with photographs and text.

The Rule-Outcome Paradox, Madness Cascades And The Fog Of Preemption: Seeking The Best Rule For Use Of Force, David D. Caron

UC Law SF International Law Review

The National Security Strategy emphasizes outcomes as opposed to process. This paper discusses the differences between those who value process and those who seek immediate answers to a dangerous situation presented before them, particularly in relation to the Bush Administration's actions in Iraq. Those who value process speak in terms of the law and look to see how actions will effect the future. Those who value outcomes will emphasize the reality of the moment. These viewpoints divide the reactions to the Bush Administration's threat prevention use of force doctrine.

Modeling Of Membrane Solute Mass Transfer In Ro/Nf Membrane Systems, Yu Zhao

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Five articles describing the impact of surface characteristics, and development of mass transfer models for diffusion controlled membrane applications are published in this dissertation. Article 1 (Chapter 3) describes the impact of membrane surface characteristics and NOM on membrane performance for varying pretreatment and membranes during a field study. Surface charge, hydrophobicity and roughness varied significantly among the four membranes used in the study. Membrane surface characteristics, NOM and SUVA measurements were used to describe mass transfer in a low pressure RO integrated membrane system. Inorganic and organic solute and water mass transfer coefficients were systematically investigated for dependence on …

Performance Analysis Of Low-Power, Short-Range Wireless Transceivers, Usha Neupane

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

To address the various emerging standards like BluetoothTM, Home RF, Wi-fiTM (IEEE 802.11), ZigBeeTM etc., in the field of wireless communications, different transceivers have been designed to operate at various frequencies such as 450 MHz, 902-920 MHz, 2.4 GHz, all part of designated ISM band. Though, the wireless systems have become more reliable, compact and easy to develop than before, a detailed performance analysis and characterization of the devices should be done. This report details the performance analysis and characterization of a popular binary FSK transceiver TRF6901 from Texas Instruments. The performance analysis of the device is done with respect …

Performance Of Interface Elements In The Finite Element Method, Kairas Rabadi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this research is to assess the performance of interface elements in the finite element method. Interface elements are implemented in the finite element codes such as MSC.NASTRAN, which is used in this study. Interface elements in MSC.NASTRAN provide a tool to transition between a shell-meshed region to another shell-meshed region as well as from a shell-meshed region to a solid-meshed region. Often, in practice shell elements are layered on shell elements or on solid elements without the use of interface elements. This is potentially inaccurate arising in mismatched degrees of freedom. In the case of a shell-to-shell …

Autonomous Robotic Automation Systemwith Vision Feedback, Jeffery Rosino

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis, a full design, development and application of an autonomous robotic automation system using vision feedback is performed. To realize this system, a cylindrical manipulator configuration is implemented, using a personal computer (PC) based PID controller from National Instruments. Full autonomous control will be achieved via a programmable human machine interface (HMI) developed on a PC using Borland C++ Builder. The vision feedback position control is accomplished using an ordinary "off-the-shelf" web camera. The manuscript is organized as follows; After Chapter 1, an introduction to automation history and its role in the manufacturing industry, Chapter 2 discusses and …

Decision Support Model For Construction Crew Reassignments, Angela M. Sist

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The reassignment of crews on a construction project in response to changes occurs on a frequent basis. The factors that affect the crew reassignment decision can be myriad and most are not known with certainty. This research addresses the need for a decision support model to assist construction managers with the crew reassignment problem. The model design makes use of certainty factors in a decision tree structure. The research helped to determine the elements in the decision tree, the appropriate combination rules to use with the certainty factors, and the method for combining the certainty factors and costs to develop …

Measure For Measure: Two Misunderstood Prinicples Of Damages, Exodus 21:22-25 Life For Life, Eye For Eye And Matthew 5:38-39 Turn The Other Cheek, Andrew R. Simmonds

St. Thomas Law Review

The most important measure of damages is measure for measure: the rule of proportional damages, which in its most famous iteration is the rule of "eye for eye." Found most prominently in the biblical Book of the Covenant in Exodus 21:22-25, the rule states that where two men fight and in the course of their fight a pregnant woman and her fetuses are killed the penalty shall be "life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, stripe for stripe." The biblical maxims "eye for eye" and "you have heard it …

Analysis Of Safety Effectiveness For Removingrelocating Fixed Objects And Installing Median Barriers, Sridhar Basetty

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Design And Application Of Thermal Gradient Programming Techniques For Use In Multidimensional Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (Mdgc-Ms), Jesse Alberto Contreras

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Real-Time Calorimeter For Monitoring Electron Beam Curing Of Polymer Resins, Anish Parimal Desai

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Embedded Vector Processor Architecture For Real-Time Wavelet Video Compression, Jeffrey A. Shafer

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Construction And Analysis Of A Spherical Four-Bar Mechanism With A Translating Center, Shadab Shaikh

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Laser Shock Processing Induced Residual Compression For Improved Damage Tolerant Design, Michael John Shepard

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.