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Description Logic Reasoning With Decision Diagrams: Compiling Shiq To Disjunctive Datalog, Sebastian Rudolph

Kno.e.sis Publications

We propose a novel method for reasoning in the description logic SHIQ. After a satisfiability preserving transformation from SHIQ to the description logic ALCIb, the obtained ALCIb Tbox T is converted into an ordered binary decision diagram (OBDD) which represents a canonical model for T. This OBDD is turned into a disjunctive datalog program that can be used for Abox reasoning. The algorithm is worst-case optimal w.r.t. data complexity, and admits easy extensions with DL-safe rules and ground conjunctive queries.

Introduction, Kathryn Webb Bradley

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Race To Judgment: Stereotyping Media And Criminal Defendants, Robert M. Entman, Kimberly A. Gross

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Moving Beyond Media Feast And Frenzy: Imagining Possibilities For Hyper-Resilience Arising From Scandalous Organizational Crisis, Ronald L. Dufresne, Judith A. Clair

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Patently Protectionist? An Empirical Analysis Of Patent Cases At The International Trade Commission, Colleen Chien

Faculty Publications

The International Trade Commission (ITC) provides a special forum for adjudicating patent disputes involving imports. It offers several advantages over United States district courts to patentees, including relaxed jurisdictional requirements, speed, and unique remedies. Unlike district courts, the ITC almost automatically grants injunctive relief to prevailing patentees, and does not recognize certain defenses to infringement. These features have been justified as needed to prosecute foreign infringers who would otherwise evade U.S. district courts. They have also led to charges that the ITC is protectionist and unfair to defendants and that it fosters inconsistency in U.S. patent law.

Based on an …

Argentina Subterránea, Volume 7, No. 20, October 2008, Carlos Benedetto

Argentina Subterránea

Eneste número: - EAE - Cursos Nivel 1 año 2008-11-02 - Curso de Manejo y Operaciones de Rescate en Cuevas - Asamblea, Desarrollo Estratégico y Renovación - RESC-AR - Anuario Spelaion - Espeleología en Neuquén - Noticias de la UIS - Noticias de la FEALC - Dia Mundial de la Rabia 2008 - PCMA Argentina - Encuentro en Bariloche - CERMA - FAdE en el campo - Links de interés.

Volume Effects On Yield Strength Of Equine Cortical Bone, R. F. Bigley, J. C. Gibeling, S. M. Stover, S. J. Hazelwood, D. P. Fyhrie, R. B. Martin

Biomedical Engineering

Volume effects are a fundamental determinant of structural failure. A material exhibits a volume effect if its failure properties are dependent on the specimen volume. Many brittle ceramics exhibit volume effects due to loading a structure in the presence of “critical” flaws. The number of flaws, their locations, and the effect of stress field within the stressed volume play a role in determining the structure’s failure properties. Since real materials are imperfect, structures composed of large volumes of material have higher probabilities of containing a flaw than do small volumes. Consequently, large material volumes tend to fail at lower stresses …

The Visual Analysis Of Heterogeneous Sex Role Interactions: A Content Analysis Of Popular Music Videos, Deanna Niccole Kimbrel

Theses

Hip Hop cultured music videos have raised concern among our nation’s leaders, parents and communities. Since the introduction of music videos in the early 1980s the medium has crossed cultural, regional and ethnic boundaries (Rose, 1994). This medium has been well researched since the 1980s. The focus of this study is Hip Hop cultured music videos from years 1989-2006. The uniqueness of this study is that it focuses on nonverbal sex role interactions in this genre of music videos. This study found many useful trends. For example, men were portrayed as more dominant and/or vertical than women in the sampled …

A Study Of Emerging Opportunities For Digital Print Production Of User-Generated Content, Javier Rodriguez-Borlado Martinez

Theses

Changes in information consumption habits have been especially rapid and deep in the last five years. As examples, Facebook, with more than 90 millions users at the time of this writing, was launched on 2004, and YouTube, a new model that has revolutionized the way the users are getting content, as well as the content itself, started in 2005. These rapid changes are threatening the printing industry. What will be the motivation and environment for consumers to print? What content will consumers prefer to print? What values will consumers appreciate in the print product versus the digital? What will be …

A Kansas And Alaska Example Of Extension Opportunities In Emergency Preparedness, Stephen C. Brown, Jennifer Ploeger

Journal of Extension

Emergency preparedness and management show great potential as growth areas for Extension programming. This Commentary examines two such programs. In Brown County, Kansas, Extension's decision to get involved in emergency management resulted in significantly increased funding, a renewal of faith by local county government, and a successful response to the 2007 ice storm. In Alaska, the decision to begin teaching emergency response officials and the public how to use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers resulted in a large new audience in a previously untapped program area outside of 4-H.

Methamphetamine Prevention Education: Extension Responds To A National Issue, Kirk A. Astroth, Mike Vogel

Journal of Extension

Methamphetamine is quickly becoming one of the nation's most dangerous drugs, affecting people of all socio-economic categories and geographic locations. In response to this emerging crisis, MSU Extension specialists developed a range of research-based programs and materials, in collaboration with key state agencies, to combat rising meth use in one rural Western state. The materials have been widely distributed and results indicate that the materials are having positive effects on meth use, production, and awareness. As a result of this cooperative effort, valuable lessons have been learned that can help other states deal with critical social issues.

Stakeholder Education About The Designation Of Coastal Zones For The Protection Of The Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris): The Manatee Awareness And Protection Resource (Mapr) Web Site, Robert Swett, Alisa Coffin, Charles Sidman, David Fann

Journal of Extension

In Florida, boaters often have close encounters with Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris), a protected marine mammal. Manatee protection zones are established to regulate boating traffic in coastal areas where manatees may be at risk of injury. Public debate over the demarcation of the zones is acrimonious. The Boating and Waterways Management Program of Florida Sea Grant created the Manatee Awareness and Protection Resource (MAPR) Web site to promote stakeholder education and awareness surrounding the designation of manatee protection zones. The Web site includes an interactive map that allows visitors to visualize some of the factors involved in delineating manatee …

Straight From The Mouth Of The Volcano: The Lowdown On Law, Language, And Latin@S, Ángel Oquendo

Faculty Articles and Papers

No abstract provided.

Vacancy, William Berkhout

The Prairie Light Review

No abstract provided.

The Veteran, Anne Fines

The Prairie Light Review

No abstract provided.

Performance Audit Of Nevada’S Child Welfare System Final Report For The Legislative Counsel Bureau Audit Division Pursuant To A.B. 629, Nevada Institute For Children’S Research And Policy, Unlv School Of Social Work, Unlv Boyd School Of Law

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy Reports

Assembly Bill 629 of the 2007 Nevada Legislature mandated that a performance audit of Nevada’s child welfare agencies be conducted. This legislation was passed in response to documented concerns regarding the appropriate provision of services by the agencies, including inconsistent data and multiple safety issues. The UNLV Research Team comprised of staff from the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy, the School of Social Work and the William S. Boyd School of Law was hired by the state to conduct the audit. The purpose of the findings and recommendations of this audit are to assist in improving the Nevada …

Forum, Volume 32, No. 3, Fall 2008, Florida Humanities Council, Barbara O'Reilley

FORUM: The Magazine of Florida Humanities

Contents: Letter from the Director -- Humanities Alive! -- Florida's Caribbean Connection -- Poem by Geoffrey Philp -- Cauldron of Conflict -- Art and Poetry: Guillermo Portieles and Ricardo Pau-Llosa -- The Story of Pedro Pan: When Cuban Children Flew to Freedom -- Leaving Home, Finding Home -- Map of the Caribbean Region -- From Haiti, with Hope -- Savoring Florida -- SUGARball: Pipeline to the Pros -- Rays and Marlins: Recruiting the Passion -- Reading Florida -- Florida's Earliest Caribbean Contact -- Poems by Geoffrey Philp and Ricardo Pau-Llosa

Law Review Digests

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.

Constitutional And Indispensable Legislation: Mandatory Random Steroid Testing For High School Athletes, Cynthia Sysol

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.

Reflections - Fall 2008, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Reflections

Contents:

Construction Begins on Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library.....p. 1
Librarian Authors Book About Gamecock History.....p. 1
A Word from the Interim Dean of Libraries.....p. 2
Ernest F. Hollings Collection Opens for Research.....p. 3
South Carolina Digital Library Established.....p. 4
In Memoriam: Dr. Charles J. Alber and Dr. Matthew J. Bruccoli.....p. 4
News from the Music Library.....p. 4
Roys Augment Burns Collection.....p. 5
News Briefs.....p. 5
John Higgins Wins Student Book Collecting Award.....p. 6
New Faces: Amber Gibbes and Mary Horton.....p. 6
Mullins Family Donates Civil War Letter to South Caroliniana Library......p. 6
Libraries’ First Undergraduate Research Awards Presented.....p. …

Qubit, October 2008

Qubit (Cuban science fiction magazine)

The October 2008 issue of the Qubit.

Ceg/Ee 260: Digital Computer Hardware Switching Circuits, John C. Gallagher

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Digital Computer Hardware. Topics include switching algebra and switching
functions, logic design of combinational and sequential circuits using TTL,
combinational logic design with MSI and LSI, busing, storage elements, and
instrumentation.

Cs 205-08: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Kim Gros

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including word processing (intermediate), spreadsheets, database and presentation graphics using a case study approach where critical thinking and problem solving skills are required. Computer concepts are integrated throughout the course to provide an understanding of the basics of computing, the latest technological advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.

Ceg 402/602: Introduction To Computer Communication, Bin Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides an introduction to basic concepts of communication networks, different types of networks, protocols over different layers, and network applications through lectures, labs, homework, and reading on relevant materials. You will

• Understand networking principles, protocols, and technologies.

• Understand some design and performance issues involved in providing a network service.

• Acquire background for supporting e-commerce, e-government, and e-education.

• Gain hands-on experience with programming techniques for network protocols.

• Obtain background for original research in computer networks.

Cs 209: Computer Programming For Business Ii, David M. Hutchison

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 209 is the second in a sequence of two programming classes required for
MIS majors. This course will continue teaching students to the basic concepts
of programming. Examples are from business applications and emphasis is on
problem solving with the computer as a tool.

Ceg 360/560 Ee 451/651: Digital System Design, Travis E. Doom

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Fact Book 2008, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Fact Book

The Fact Book has been designed to present a variety of information and data about the University, in a concise, easily-used format. Included are details regarding student and faculty. Generally, data are broken out by college, rank, level, gender, age and ethnicity for both spring and fall semesters.

The Role Of Women In Turkey, Norman C. Rothman

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

The Origins Of Civilization: Essay With Notes, Matthew Melko

Comparative Civilizations Review

No abstract provided.

Ursinus Magazine, Fall 2008, Wendy Greenberg, Rebecca Roberts, Ronald E. Hess, James Fallows

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

Editor's note • Women's work? • Faculty transitions • Faculty expert: Rebecca Roberts • Awed by chemistry: Ronald Hess demystifies his (favorite) subject • Student achievement • A look back by former Fellows • Words to the newly wise: Ursinus commencement speech, May 17th 2008 • Alumni Academy & reunions 2008 • Class notes • Spotlight: Joe DeSimone Class of 1986 • Spotlight: Daneen (Stamps) Baird Class of 2000 • Marriages • Births • Deaths • Mobile in Mexico: Reflections on a semester abroad