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Illinois State University Annuitants Association Newsletter, August 2006, Illinois State University, Annuitants Association

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No Relief: Understanding The Supreme Court's Decision In Town Of Castle Rock V. Gonzales Through The Rights/Remedies Framework, Tritia L. Yuen

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Wi-Fi Everywhere: Universal Broadband Access As Antitrust And Telecommunications Policy, Hannibal Travis

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Ankle Kinetics During Landing Tasks In Participants With Chronic Ankle Instability And Uninjured Controls, Alison Lorinda Bauer

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Lateral ankle sprains are a common injury sustained by physically active individuals. Many of these individuals will incur repetitive episodes of lateral ankle sprain, resulting in chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI has been heavily researched, but few conclusions have been drawn. Much of this research has focused on sagittal plane kinematics and kinetics. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare three-dimensional ankle joint kinetics during functional landing tasks in participants with CAI and uninjured controls. Participants performed single-leg vertical drop landings and single-leg cross-over landings. There were no significant differences between the two groups for ankle net joint …

The Determination Of Lung Function Using Impulse Oscillometry And Spirometry, MéCole Vordalander Ingram

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This study was designed to establish normative data for individuals 18-22 years old using oscillometry by comparing the values to spirometry. Oscillometry is a less invasive procedure for respiratory testing than spirometry testing. One hundred and forty-two participants completed self-assessment questionnaires, along with body composition measurements and at least three trials each of oscillometry and spirometry testing. The results of the study conclude that no normative data could be established in this study over all resistance (R) and reactance (X) frequencies for males and females. The secondary goal of this study was to examine the effects of smoking, physical activity, …

Principals' Perceptions Regarding Recess In Georgia Elementary Schools, Lori Elaine Morrison

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The researcher's purpose in this study was to obtain the perceptions of principals regarding recess in Georgia's elementary schools, their recess practices, their considerations in developing recess, their guidelines of implementing recess, and principal's demographics. The quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (1999)-program version 11.0. The researcher developed a Likert-scale survey that was mailed to 500 Georgia elementary principals. Two hundred ten principals completed and returned the questionnaire. In the overarching question, the researcher proposed to examine the perceptions of principals regarding recess in Georgia elementary schools. The following findings support principals' perceived recess positively …

Nanotechnology And The United States National Plan For Research And Development In Support Of Critical Infrastructure Protection, Lisa Campbell

Canadian Journal of Law and Technology

In an effort to predict and avert threats to national security, governments in general, and that of the United States in particular, have devoted considerable resources to developing technological systems that gather information about individuals. In the past five years, the U.S. government has collected information about the movement of individuals across and within its national borders from various sources, including border security stations, law enforcement officials, and immigration authorities. Until recently, it seemed impossible for the U.S. government to draw useful analyses from all of the data it is collecting. The sheer volume and complexity of the information made …

P27kip1 And P130 Cooperate To Regulate Hematopoietic Cell Proliferation In Vivo, Inês Soeiro, Azim Mohamedali, Hanna M. Romanska, Nicholas C. Lea, Emma S. Child, Janet Glassford, Stephen J. Orr, Claudia Roberts, Kikkeri N. Naresh, El-Nasir Lalani, David J. Mann, Roger J. Watson, N. Shaun B. Thomas, Eric W. -F. Lam

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

To investigate the potential functional cooperation between p27^Kip1 and p130 in vivo, we generated mice deficient for both p27^Kip1 and p130. In p27^Kip1−/−;p130^−/− mice, the cellularity of the spleens but not the thymi is significantly increased compared with that of their p27^Kip1−/− counterparts, affecting the lymphoid, erythroid, and myeloid compartments. In vivo cell proliferation is significantly augmented in the B and T cells, monocytes, macrophages, and erythroid progenitors in the spleens of p27^Kip1−/−; p130^−/− animals. Immunoprecipitation and immunodepletion studies indicate that p130 can compensate for the absence …

Expanding Access To Care Through A Resident-Initiated Hepatitis C Clinic - An Innovative Method For Incorporating Acgme Core Competencies Into The Management Of Medically Underserved Patients, Joseph L. Yozviak Do, Facp, Suzanne J. Templer Do, Erini Vasiliadis Do, Vishal Patel Md, Nicole M. Agostino Do, K Nadeem Ahmed Md, Edward Norris Md, Fapm, Charles M. Brooks Md, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Economic, Environmental And Social Performance Of The Irish Tourism Sector: Towards Sustainability, Kevin Griffin, John Carty

Conference papers

Ireland is promoted a clean, green tourism destination, famous for it’s landscape, environment, natural habitats and biodiversity. However, is this image still realistic and is it an image that can be sustained as Ireland develops post 2006? This question is examined through the course of this paper and relevant tourism policies are drawn on to illustrate this issue further.

Over the past decade, Irish tourism has performed quite well and has made a strong contribution to the national economy[1]. An efficient government sector, a competitive air and maritime transport sector, a strong partnership between public and private sector, …

Eugenics, Rejuvenation, And Bulgakov's Journey Into The Heart Of Dogness, Yvonne Howell

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Faculty Publications

In this article, I propose a new reading of Heart of a Dog, one that takes seriously Professor Preobrazhenskii's claim that his real interest is "eugenics, the improvement of the human species." The Professor's eugenics project is not limited to a cosmetic, physical improvement of human subjects; it anticipates urging humankind toward a higher stage of intellectual and spiritual development as well. Therefore, when he mistakenly transforms a dog into a man instead of a more intelligent dog, he considers the experiment an abject failure because the new man "no longer has a dog's heart, but a human one, …

Postdural Puncture Headache (Pdph), P. Wacharasint, R. Leelanukrom

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Outcomes Of Recovery Of Facial Palsy After Physical Therapy Program, C. Luekajornchai, D. Chaiwanichsiri

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Final Report, Kevin Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts

Reports

No abstract provided.

Programs And Courses 2006-2008, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

This catalog is published for students and other persons who want to know more about the University of Northern Iowa. Its purpose is to communicate as objectively and completely as possible what the university is and what it does. The catalog is presented in sections to give a general view of the university as well as the detailed information required for informed decision making.

Peritoneal Perfusion With Oxygenated Perfluorocarbon Augments Systemic Oxygenation., Shamus R Carr, Joshua P Cantor, Atul S Rao, Thiru V Lakshman, Joshua E Collins, Joseph S Friedberg

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Despite maximal ventilatory support, many patients die from hypoxia in the setting of potentially reversible pulmonary failure. There remains a pressing need for additional pulmonary supportive care measures, especially techniques that do not require systemic anticoagulation. The objective of our experiments was to determine whether systemic oxygenation could be increased in a large animal, with induced hypoxia, by perfusing the abdominal cavity with oxygenated perfluorocarbons.

METHODS: Fifteen pigs with a mean (+/- SD) weight of 45 +/- 5 kg were intubated and rendered hypoxic by ventilating them with a blend of nitrogen and oxygen to achieve subatmospheric concentrations of …

Mapping And Estimation Of Impervious Surfaces, Vrunda Patki

All Theses

No abstract provided.

A Comprehensive Genetics Center For Greenwood, South Carolina, Johnny T. Tam

All Theses

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Repeated Visual Or Verbal Worry On Thought Intrusions And Habituation, Jessica C. White Plume

Theses and Dissertations

The avoidance model of worry proposes that verbal and visual cognitive activi ty serve to maintain or reduce worry, respectively. The present study tested this model in a laboratory setting. One-hundred one undergraduate college students (77 female, 24 male; mean age = 20.55 years) identified as high or low worriers underwent two fifteen-minute sessions of visually imagining, or verbally thinking about, personally relevant worry topics. Outcome measures included post-exposure thought intrusions, and psychophysiological and subjective arousal. As expected, high worriers reported higher subjective anxiety and more negative thought intrusions throughout the experiment. Visual exposure did not reduce negative thought intrusions …

Academic Achievement And Socialization Skill Development Of North Dakota Home Schooled Children, Loren D. Scheer

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study examined the academic level of achievement and social skills curriculum of home schooled children in North Dakota. The researcher surveyed North Dakota home schooling parents. The researcher received 106 completed surveys from participants at a North Dakota home schooling conference and through follow-up communications.

The results of the research indicate the levels of academic achievement of North Dakota home schooled students, how socialization skill development was taught, the percentage of North Dakota home schooled children who continued with post-secondary education, and the reasons home schooled parents are home schooling their children.

North Dakota home schooling …

Attitudes And Perceptions Regarding Hypnosis Of North Dakota Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Michelle L. Resler

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to identify North Dakota certified registered nurse anesthetists’ (CRNAs) attitudes and perceptions of hypnosis and if they believe it would be realistic to use hypnosis in the surgical setting. A voluntary descriptive, cross sectional study design was used to obtain accurate and current information. The population of the study consisted of all the North Dakota CRNAs, who v/ere 2005-2006 members of the NDANA (North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists); more than 90% of North Dakota CRNAs are members of NDANA. A current list of NDANA CRNAs was obtained (N=182). All current members were invited …

The Effects Of No Child Left Behind Act On North Dakota Career And Technical Education Programs, Jerome Alden Gunderson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to research the effects of No Child Left Behind legislation on the enrollment of Career and Technical Education programs in the state of North Dakota. In 2001, the US Congress passed the “No Child Left Behind’' legislation. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has initiated much discussion and forced changes to many public school K-12 programs. The legislation was written specifically to address educational issues related to core academic educational programs such as math, English, science, and social studies.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs were not addressed in the NCLB legislation, but …

Professional Development Needs Of Student Affairs Professionals Within The North Dakota University System, Donna K. Fishbeck

Theses and Dissertations

Higher education is challenged with the changing culture of their institutions as they respond to societal trends and internal and external forces. Because of the continued change in environments, literature suggests that a well-managed institution must employ effective managers at every level in order to accomplish institutional goals and missions. The importance of professional development in higher education has increased because of the perceived link with performance and quality that leads to organizations being effective as they respond to internal and external pressures.

This study surveyed 316 student affairs professionals (new professionals, mid-managers, and senior student affairs officers) within the …

Contextual And Mediating Factors In Body Image Dissatisfaction, Kiri A. Faul

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the specific nature of the interaction and contribution of variables related to body image in a nonclinical population using a path analysis. This paper discusses various theoretical models and variables in the development and maintenance of body image dissatisfaction and eating concerns. Several variables and personality traits have been suggested as etiological factors in the development of body image dissatisfaction. These variables stem from different theoretical models. The five theoretical models discussed are: (1) Developmental, (2) Social-comparison, (3), Self-discrepancy, (4) Self-objectification, and (5) Feminist theory. From these broad theoretical models, many variables …

Implications Of Bismarck Public Schools Secondary Course Sequencing On Student Academic Achievement And Post Secondary Readiness, John M. Salwei

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Connecting Wv Fee-Fishing Businesses With The Larger Tourism Market Through The Development Of Tourism Package, Zongxiang Mei

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

There is substantial demand for fishing packages in West Virginia. Fee-fishing businesses in West Virginia are often characterized as small businesses, and they could benefit from connecting with larger travel packages that are more likely to attract out-of-state anglers. The objectives are: (1) identify mini-market segments based on fee-fishing experiences; (2) examine how fee-fishing mini-markets can better connect with the larger outdoor recreation markets; and (3) to use this information to identify gaps in recreational offerings and develop tourism packages in a West Virginia test market. Six fee-fishing mini-markets were identified. Regression analysis results indicate that it is possible to …

Aluminum Resistance Of Mycorrhizal Plants, Katrina R. Klugh

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Aluminum (Al) in acidic soils is toxic to plants, affecting growth, water uptake, and nutrient assimilation. Aluminum resistance of plants has been ascribed to organic acid exudation from roots and changes in plant physiology resulting from the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal symbiosis. This dissertation describes four studies that address questions regarding Al resistance of mycorrhizal plants.;In chapter 2, Liriodendron tulipifera, a common tree species in northeastern U.S. forests, was inoculated with several species of AM fungi and exposed to Al. Biomass and plant nutritional data showed that the AM species Glomus clarum conferred the most benefit to plant hosts. Organic …

Training Nursing Students In Evidence-Based Nonpharmacological Pain Management Techniques, Jill E. Maclaren

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Pain is a common and potentially debilitating condition. Whereas there is vast literature on developmentally appropriate behavioral techniques for pain management, results of curriculum evaluations and knowledge surveys reveal a dearth of awareness of these strategies in healthcare professionals. This study evaluated the effects of a brief didactic training program for student nurses in developmentally appropriate behavioral pain management strategies for children. Results indicated that students who received the training program had significantly more knowledge of behavioral strategies following the training program than they had evidenced before the program. Further, these participants evidenced higher knowledge following the training program than …

Efficacy Of In-Home Parent -Child Interaction Therapy, Lisa M. Ware

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

In recent years, there has been much discussion of the efficacy and effectiveness of mental health interventions for children as well as the transportation of empirically-supported treatments (ESTs) to field settings. While there have been efforts to improve dissemination of ESTs, little research has examined the efficacy of treatments in settings other than the traditional clinic. A logical initial step in this line of research is to examine whether the efficacy of ESTs can be demonstrated in community settings such as in the home environment. There are many hypothesized benefits to providing services in the home setting. Based on the …

To What Extent Does Personal Relevance Impact Behavior After Attending A Laboratory Safety Training Session?, Sandra E. Fouch

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Each year in the United States, millions of dollars are spent to educate adults. Therefore, there has been a flurry of interest in answering the question, ''How do adults learn?'' There are different answers and therefore, different theories. The method selected for this study incorporated Andragogic learning into the laboratory safety training at Carnegie Mellon University. This design involved a number of features that recognized the essential maturity of the learner.;The training was developed to present the Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Trainings at Carnegie Mellon University. The new training provided additional discussion points to allow the adults to interact …