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Gender Inequality In Law Enforcement And Males' Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Women Working In Law Enforcement, Tracee Davis

Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses - Archive

This study aims to identify and analyze the male officers' perception of female officers based on responses from a survey instrument. The data was obtained from a sample of male police officers employed by a police department located in Fort Worth, TX. The findings of the study have direct implications for criminal justice regarding the status of women in policing, future police training, and the attraction and recruitment for female officers.

Monitoring Health By Detecting Drifts And Outliers In Patterns Of An Inhabitant In A Smart Home, Gaurav Jain

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

The elderly, along with people with disabilities or chronic illness, are most often dependent on some kind of formal or informal care. They are forced to move to a place where they can be cared for. Automatic health monitoring allows them to maintain their independence and continue living at home longer by continuously providing key health and activity information to caregivers. In this thesis, we present a novel technique, called the Health Monitoring System (HMS), which is a data-driven automated monitoring system for detecting changes in the patterns of activities/inactivity, health data and the living environment. HMS classifies these changes …

Infosearch: A System For Searching And Retrieving Documents Using Complex Queries, Nikhil Deshpande

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

The colossal amount of information available online has resulted in overloading users who need to navigate this information for their routine requirements. Although search engines have been effective in reducing this information overload, they support only queries involving keywords and Boolean operators. There are certain application domains where more expressive ways of searching are necessary. Consider searching a full-text patent database for documents containing more than n occurrences of a pattern, or for documents that have a particular pattern followed by another pattern within a specified interval. Such complex patterns involving pattern frequency and sequence, as well as patterns involving …

Customization Of A Generic Search Engine By Adding User Categories, Ajay Mohandas Madkaiker

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

The current search engines available on the Net are generic in nature. They do not consider user preferences and treat all users information needs in the same way. As a result they frequently return a large number of links, that do not meet the user's information need. This requires more searching to find what the user is looking for. For example if a user is interested in a particular game, e.g. cricket, and enters the query world cup, a generic search engine would return links of all the sports that hold a world cup. The user has to browse through …

Estream: An Integration Of Event And Stream Processing, Vihang Garg

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

Event and stream data processing models have been researched extensively and are utilized in diverse application domains. Advanced applications require both event and stream processing, which is currently not supported. Although there are number of similarities and differences between them, a synergistic integration of their strengths will be better than the sum of their parts. In this thesis, we present EStream, an integrated event and stream processing system for monitoring changes on stream computations and for expressing and processing complex events on continuous queries (CQs). We introduce attribute-based constraints for reducing uninteresting events that are generated from CQs. We discuss …

Testing Java Monitors By State Space Exploration, Monica Maria Hernandez

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

Java monitors are classes that are intended to be accessed by multiple threads at the same time. Detecting synchronization faults in Java Monitors is considerably more challenging than testing regular classes, due to the inherent non-determinism of concurrent programs. This thesis proposes a state based exploration approach to testing Java monitors. This approach consists of exploring the state space of a Java monitor in a depth-first manner, dynamically building test sequences, which are comprised by the states explored along each path. Moreover, threads are introduced on the fly during the exploration of each path, based on several rules for simulating …

Hdb-Subdue, A Relational Database Approach To Graph Mining And Hierarchical Reduction, Srihari Padmanabhan

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

Data mining aims at discovering interesting and previously unknown patterns from data sets. Transactional mining (association rules, decision trees etc.) can be effectively used to find non-trivial patterns in categorical and unstructured data. For applications that have an inherent structure (e.g., chemical compounds, proteins) graph mining is appropriate, because mapping the structured data into other representations would lead to loss of structure. The need for mining structured data has increased in the past few years. Graph mining uses graph theory principles to perform mining. Database mining of graphs aims at mining structured graph data stored in relational database tables using …

Graph-Based Learning Using A Naive Bayesian Classifier, Robert Hawes

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

Graph-based data representation is becoming increasingly more commonplace, as graphs can represent some kinds of data more efficiently than relational tables. As such, interesting patterns in the form of subgraphs can be discovered by mining these graph-based datasets. Because the learned patterns can be used to predict future occurrences, it is necessary to learn graphical concepts that can optimally classify the data in the presence of uncertainty. This work explores the construction and learning of optimal naïve Bayesian graph classifiers to distinguish between positive and negative graphs given a set of graphs as examples. Whereas most previous work in graph-based …

Approaches For Validating Frequent Episodes Based On Periodicity In Time-Series Data, Dhawal Y. Bhatia

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

There is ongoing research on sequence mining of time-series data. We study Hybrid Apriori, an interval-based approach to episode discovery that deals with different periodicities in time-series data. Our study identifies the anomaly in the Hybrid Apriori by confirming the false positives in the frequent episodes discovered. The anomaly is due to the folding phase of the algorithm, which combines periods in order to compress data. We propose a main memory based solution to distinguish the false positives from the true frequent episodes. Our algorithm to validate the frequent episodes has several alternatives such as the naïve approach, the partitioned …

Csegrid Portal: A Secure Web-Based Solution For Providing Ubiquitious Access To Grid Services (Design, Development And Implementation Of A Prototype), Srikant D. Rao

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

Grid computing is emerging as a revolutionary concept for performing high performance computations on the grid. The grid infrastructure comprises of a large set of distributed computing resources that are shared across geographical and organizational boundaries. There is a need within the scientific community for friendly interfaces that can be used to obtain ubiquitous access to the grid resources. In this work, we address these needs by designing and implementing a web-based grid portal system (CSEGrid) that provides the user with transparent access to grid services like job submission, job status and resource monitoring, data transfer between grid resources, etc. …

Solving The Rubik's Cube With Parallel Processing, Aslesha Pramod Nargolkar

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

This thesis investigates parallel processing techniques for solving the 3 x 3 x 3 Rubik's Cube. We explore various state-space search based algorithmic approaches to optimally solve the Cube. The parallel processing approach is based on IDA* using a pattern database as the underlying heuristic because of its well established effectiveness. The parallel algorithm is an extension of the Michael Reid algorithm which is sequential. The parallel algorithm exhibits good speedup and scalability. Nearly 150 random as well as symmetrical cube configurations were tested for the experiments on sequential and parallel implementations. The proposed parallel algorithm using master-slave type of …

Evolving Modular Programs By Extracting Reusable Functions Using Significance Testing, Anthony Loeppert

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

Genetic programming is an automatic programming method that uses biologically inspired methods to evolve programs. Genetic programming, and evolutionary methods in general, are useful for problem domains in which a method for \emph{constructing} solutions is either not known or infeasible, but a method for \emph{rating} solutions exists. In order to address more complex problem domains, techniques exist to extract functions (modules) automatically during a GP search. This work describes a method to identify useful automatically extracted functions from a GP search to assist subsequent GP searches within the same problem domain, using significance testing. Functions classified as beneficial augment the …

Human Performance Multimeter: Investigation Of The Fourth Generation Prototype, Rahul Mulukutla

Electrical Engineering Theses - Archive

The focus of this thesis is the development and investigation related to the newest prototype version of the Human Performance MultiMeter (HPMM). Version 4 is a technologically advanced, compact, portable and self-contained unit that is the result of an on-going effort in human performance measurement covering a 25 year history at the Human Performance Institute involving the conception, development, and evaluation of over four hundred different measures. Such measurements are applicable in areas ranging from medical diagnosis and rehabilitation to ergonomics and athletic proficiency. The work included verification of the functionality of a new hardware platform, modification of previously developed …

Wavelet Domain Diversity Method For Transmission Of Images Over Wireless Sytems Using Hybrid (Ofdm-Cdma-Sfh) Concept And Its Real Time Implementation In Tms320c6713 Dsp Development Board, Madhu Rangappagowda

Electrical Engineering Theses - Archive

In this thesis a new OFDM based wavelet domain diversity combining method is proposed to combat errors during image transmission on wireless channels. A novel concept of utilizing OFDM sub-carriers to attain diversity is designed and analyzed. For images represented in the wavelet domain, diversity is used to obtain multiple data streams using OFDM symbols corresponding to the transmitted image at the receiver. These individual image data streams are combined to form a composite image with higher perceptual quality. Both uncompressed and compressed images are considered. The SPIHT algorithm is used for image compression. Diversity combining methods for both uncompressed …

Cmos Optical Transimpedance Amplifier Design For Pam Signaling Application, Hemalatha Shanmugasundaram

Electrical Engineering Theses - Archive

The advent of Internet telephony and the surge in data communication field necessitate the use of broadband communication systems. The Optical communication systems has been suggested as an attractive solution to cope with the high speed data rate and large throughput bottleneck of the long haul communication systems due to their cheaper deployment cost. In the world of miniaturization, CMOS circuits have been widely used to develop the opto-electronic components. However, the intricacy involved in the design of high speed optical front-end is higher due to the poor noise performance of CMOS circuits compared to their bipolar counter parts. Despite …

Study Of The Expression Pattern Of A Possible Pseudogene And A Functional Retrogene In Drosophila, Aditi Bhardwaj

Biology Theses - Archive

Gene duplication occurs when a mutation leads to the copying of a region of DNA that contains a functional gene. After duplication, there will be two copies of the gene in the genome. Gene duplication can have deleterious effects but it can also be the source of novelty. It has been acknowledged for a long time that selection may be relaxed for one copy rendering that locus free to mutate and discover new functions. Another of the fates of duplication of special notice is the formation of a pseudogene. Pseudogenes have been defined as nonfunctional sequences of genomic DNA originally …

Oligomeric And Polymeric Bibenzimidazole Based Metal Complexes And Crosslinked Polyethylenimine Based Flame Retardants, Jun Yin

Chemistry & Biochemistry Dissertations - Archive

In Part I, a simple and mild condensation route for the synthesis of novel bibenzimidazole oligomers and polymers is described using methyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetimidate as a key starting material. The dimer, trimer, tetramer, and polymers of bibenzimidazole were synthesized as a new series of potential conjugated chelating ligands for the metallopolymer studies. The polymers show the maximum absorption at around 400 nm. The optical band gap of the polymer is estimated to be 2.68 eV. In Part II, a series of multinuclear Ru complexes containing di-, tetra-, and octa-RuII centers based on the oligomeric bibenzimidazoles were synthesized and characterized. The species …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 30, December 1, 2005

Central Florida Future

College Park boosts safety: ICE campaign will help students avoid danger or accidents; Bike bound: UCF students on wheels take advantage of cooler weather; Student Health Services has Plan B; Late Knights keeping it real in Fall semester finale: Alcohol-alternative event hosting mock versions of popular TV shows.

Pseudokarst Commission Newsletter, No. 14, December 2005, István Eszterhás

Pseudokarst Commission Newsletter

Contents: 14th International Congress of Speleology (Athens, Kalamos, 21-28th August, 2005) -- New Sandstone Cave in Slovakia -- 9th International Symposium on Pseudokarst -- Central Part of the Beskidy

An Analysis Of An Experimental Study Measuring The Effectiveness Of Using Creative Problem Solving In The Living Environment Curriculum, Steven C. Kolbert

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

The main focus of this experimental study was to identify how I used the aspects of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) in the Living Environment classroom and to compare its effectiveness to how I previously taught the course using traditional teaching methodologies. The research conducted included: 1) A qualitative analysis comparing the performance of students taking the Living Environment course during the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 academic school years when I used traditional teaching methods to the 2004-2005 academic school year when I used CPS to teach the same curriculum; 2) A quantitative analysis of teacher feedback identifying the effectiveness of implementing …

Amending The Natural Born Citizen Requirement: Globalization As The Impetus And The Obstacle, Sarah P. Herlihy

Chicago-Kent Law Review

With the rise of non-native-born American politicians, the natural born citizen requirement in the United States Constitution has received much publicity. This note examines the history and background of the requirement that our President be born in this country. This note then focuses on how the increase of globalization should compel Americans to pass a constitutional amendment to repeal the natural born citizen requirement and discusses the reasons why many Americans oppose such a constitutional amendment. The note then explores some of the current misconceptions about globalization and concludes that Americans' fears and misconceptions of globalization may very well prevent …

Joseph Smith And The Past, John W. Welch

BYU Studies

My thoughts on Joseph Smith’s interest in past worlds cluster into three sections. The first deals with the challenge of evaluating and assessing Joseph Smith’s recoveries of texts or views from past worlds or civilizations. The second develops a list of ways in which the past functioned in Joseph Smith’s process of continuing revelation. The third focuses on the dynamic link between the past and the present in Joseph Smith’s concept of priesthood authority and its restoration.

The Weekly Challenger, December 1, 2005, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 1, 2005, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Cave Talk, December 2005, Susan Berdeaux

Cave Talk

Contents: Message from the President -- 2005 NCA Convention -- NCA Committees & Liaisons -- Bylaws Committee -- Tia Conferences in Seattle -- NCAP 2005 Created the Power to Attract -- NCA Alpha Radiation Project -- 17th National Cave And Karst Management Symposium -- Gift Shop Goodies -- IAAPA -- NCA Web Site -- Honorary Member Reconfirmed -- Sad News from Ann Dunlavy

The Comment, December 1, 2005, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Judicial Review Under The Railway Labor Act: Are Due Process Claims Permissible, Buck S. Beltzer, Stephen A. Wichern

Transportation Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Safety Among Dragons: East Asia And Maritime Security, Phil Decaro

Transportation Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Internet Usage And Information Seeking Behaviour Of Students Conducting History Projects: Determining The Need Of A Digital Library For Historical Resources, Abdullah Abrizah, Awang Ngah Zainab

Research Publications (2000 to 2005)

This paper reports the results of a user study done at the formative stage of development of a collaborative resource development (CoreDev) digital library for Malaysian historical resources by collaborating partners. CoreDev aims to provide an electronic system to help students obtain information on local history; collect, store and organize information in digital format; publish and share electronic resources. While most digital library projects were driven, by technology development and research, there has been little investigation into how to develop a creative, working community around a digital library. This paper presents preliminary findings on students' readiness and receptivity to participate …

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, December 1, 2005, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

College of Business

• Prerequisite Change
• Delete Course

School of Accountancy

• New Course
• Course Number Change
• Prerequisite Change
• Prerequisite Change, Reactivate Course
• Delete Course

Department of Business Administration

• New Course

Department of Economics

• New Course
• Course Number Change
• Prerequisite Change
• Credit Hour Change

Department of Management and Human Resources

• New Course
• Prerequisite Change

Department of Engineering and Technology Education

• New Course
• Title Change

Department of Art

• New Course
• Course Number Change, Prefix Change

Department of English

• University Studies Request
• Course Description Change
• Title Change, Course Description Change
• Add Repeatable for Credit

Department of Music

• Delete Course

Department of Sociology, Social Work …

Laboratory And Field Investigations To Address Erosion, Volume Change And Desiccation Cracking Of Compost Amended Expansive Subsoils, Napat Intharasombat

Civil Engineering Dissertations - Archive

Desiccations cracks are formed during drying process of fine grained cohesive soils in summer and these cracks often appear on unpaved subgrades due to direct exposure to sun. These cracks allow surface runoff infiltration into subsoils and eventually weaken adjacent base and subgrade layers. The loss of support from these underlying layers results in both longitudinal and transverse cracks in paved shoulders and pavements. Composting is a successful method of recycling organic waste material into stabilized materials that could be used for erosion control and landscaping applications. Since compost is rich in fibrous material and exhibits moisture affinity characteristics, it …