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Volume Cxxv, Number 17, March 7, 2008, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2008-03-07, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2001-2011

This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper was published on March 7 of 2008 and it is eight pages long. John McCain and Hillary Clinton won the Ohio presidential primaries this past Tuesday. Bill Clinton campaigned in support of Hillary Clinton on February 29 at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute's (ATI) Student Activities Center. An overview of the annual winter meeting of the Trustees is on the first page. One student writes how public displays of affection are unwelcome in Lowry on page three. Another article discusses the discrimination of the Boy Scouts of America. …

Daily Eastern News: March 07, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

March

No abstract provided.

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, March 7, 2008, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

March

No abstract provided.

An Ontology Centric Architecture For Mediating Interactions In Semantic Web-Based E-Commerce Environments, Manoj Thomas

Theses and Dissertations

Information freely generated, widely distributed and openly interpreted is a rich source of creative energy in the digital age that we live in. As we move further into this irrevocable relationship with self-growing and actively proliferating information spaces, we are also finding ourselves overwhelmed, disheartened and powerless in the presence of so much information. We are at a point where, without domain familiarity or expert guidance, sifting through the copious volumes of information to find relevance quickly turns into a mundane task often requiring enormous patience. The realization of accomplishment soon turns into a matter of extensive cognitive load, serendipity …

Analysis Of The Psychometric Properties Of Two Different Concept-Map Assessment Tasks, Kenneth James Plummer

Theses and Dissertations

The ability to make sense of a wide array of stimuli presupposes the human tendency to organize information in a meaningful way. Efforts to assess the degree to which students organize information meaningfully have been hampered by several factors including the idiosyncratic way in which individuals represent their knowledge either with words or visually. Concept maps have been used as tools by researchers and educators alike to assist students in understanding the conceptual interrelationships within a subject domain. One concept-map assessment in particular known as the construct-a-map task has shown great promise in facilitating reliable and valid inferences from student …

Montana Kaimin, March 7, 2008, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

In Vitro Toxicity And Inflammation Response Induced By Copper Nanoparticles In Rat Alveolar Macrophages, Brian M. Clarke

Theses and Dissertations

Nanotechnology is a thriving industry and has the potential to benefit society in numerous ways. However, not all environmental and human health concerns of nanomaterials have been addressed. Thus, the purpose of this research was to investigate the toxicity and inflammation potential (using cytokines TNF-alpha and IL-6 as indicators) of various sized copper nanoparticles (40, 60, and 80 nm) in rat alveolar macrophages. Toxicity measurements were accomplished by means of in vitro techniques and toxicity mechanisms were studied by measuring reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. In addition, cytokine measurements used enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. Results show copper nanoparticles as …

A Modified Obesity Proneness Model In The Prediction Of Weight Status Among High School Students, Joyce E. Nickelson

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The health and well-being of U.S. children is challenged by the immense crisis of obesity. The obesity proneness model, first described by Costanzo and Woody (1985), describes one mechanism by which parents influence obesity development. This model suggests that parents become concerned about their children's weight if their children show signs of becoming overweight and parents value weight highly. Parents communicate their concerns to their children and restrict their children's eating. Children internalize parents' concerns and become unable to regulate their eating. Hence, parents socialize children to be concerned about their weight but do not equip them to regulate eating, …

Environmental Effects On Nano-Wear Of Gold And Kbr Single Crystal, Megan Pendergast

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In order to successfully incorporate the tremendous possibilities of nanoscale applications into devices and manufacturing, significant studies need to be conducted of the properties and mechanics of materials of this small scale. In this thesis, the effect of repeated scanning of KBr, aluminum, and gold was studied by using a nanoindenter and Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) in varying environments. Additional research was performed to study the environmental effects of gold film scratching using a Taber Shear/Scratch Tester.

Scanning of KBr single crystal surface in air with a diamond tip in the Hysitron Triboindenter formed surface ripples 100 nm high, 1 …

Mustang Daily, March 6, 2008

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Measurement Of Creation/Evolution Student Attitudes And The Importance Of A Correct Understanding Of Worldview Within A Young-Earth Creation Context, Steve W. Deckard, Dave Dewitt, John Pantana

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Gender At The Margins Of Contemporary Constitutional Citizenship, Rogers M. Smith

Schmooze 'tickets'

No abstract provided.

Citizenship, Rights And Belonging, Henry L. Chambers Jr.

Schmooze 'tickets'

American citizenship is a fluid concept that can be defined broadly in two ways. One conceptualization focuses on rights owed to and obligations owed by citizens. Another conceptualization focuses on belonging or being “one of us” as the essence of citizenship. Unfortunately, the Constitution and related case law provide little help in determining which broad conception or combination of the two is the appropriate one. That is a problem particularly because the different conceptualizations of citizenship can lead to very different citizenship experiences for various citizens and can affect the type of society in which we live.

Spartan Daily, March 6, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 25

Kosak V. Dir Bcis

2008 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The Statesman, V. 51, I. 38, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 51, i. 38

Prospectus, March 6, 2008, Briana Stodden, Kathleen Serino, Chuck Shepherd, Beth Voigt, Aaron Geiger, Gavin J. Dow, Erik Pheifer

Prospectus 2008

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: March 06, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

March

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, March 6, 2008, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The Pan American (2008-03-06), Sandra Gonzalez

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

59th Year, No. 22

March 6, 2008, Council On Academic Affairs

Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Alestle - Vol. 60 No. 49 - 03/06/2008, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Alestle

Vol. 60 No. 49

Washington University Record, March 6, 2008

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

Dialable Cryptography For Wireless Networks, Marnita T. Eaddie

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this research is to develop an adaptive cryptographic protocol, which allows users to select an optimal cryptographic strength and algorithm based upon the hardware and bandwidth available and allows users to reason about the level of security versus the system throughput. In this constantly technically-improving society, the ability to communicate via wireless technology provides an avenue for delivering information at anytime nearly anywhere. Sensitive or classified information can be transferred wirelessly across unsecured channels by using cryptographic algorithms. The research presented will focus on dynamically selecting optimal cryptographic algorithms and cryptographic strengths based upon the hardware and …

The Montclarion, March 06, 2008, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Basis For Treatment Of Tuberculosis Among Hiv-Infected Patients In Tanzania: The Role Of Chest X-Ray And Sputum Culture, Muhammad Bakari, Robert D. Arbeit, Lillian Mtei, Johnson Lyimo, Richard Waddell, Mecky Matee, Bernard F. Cole, Susan Tvaroha

Dartmouth Scholarship

Active tuberculosis (TB) is common among HIV-infected persons living in tuberculosis endemic countries, and screening for tuberculosis (TB) is recommended routinely. We sought to determine the role of chest x-ray and sputum culture in the decision to treat for presumptive TB using active case finding in a large cohort of HIV-infected patients. Ambulatory HIV-positive subjects with CD4 counts ≥ 200/mm3 entering a Phase III TB vaccine study in Tanzania were screened for TB with a physical examination, standard interview, CD4 count, chest x-ray (CXR), blood culture for TB, and three sputum samples for acid fast bacillus (AFB) smear and culture.

Constellation Design Of Geosynchronous Navigation Satellites Which Maximizes Availability And Accuracy Over A Specified Region Of The Earth, Halil Ibrahim Ozdemir

Theses and Dissertations

Currently, there are four Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) either being developed or in existence-GPS, GLONASS, Compass, and Galileo. Additionally, there are several Regional Navigation Satellite Systems (RNSS) planned or in existence, as well as numerous augmentation systems (which require a GNSS for operation). It can be anticipated that there will be interest in developing additional independent regional navigation satellite systems to cover areas of interest to particular countries or regions, who want to have their own system. In this paper, a genetic algorithm is used in an effort to determine near-optimal RNSS constellations. First, a cost function is setup, …

I Am Warrior Woman, Hear Me Roar: The Challenge And Reproduction Of Heteronormativity In Speculative Television Programs, Leisa Anne Clark

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This paper explores how the "warrior woman" trope in western culture, as portrayed in late 20th century science fiction/fantasy and speculative television, reflects heteronormative/heterosexist discourses of femininity in American culture. First, I will examine feminine discourse in American culture, especially in the late 20th century. Then I will discuss how the tenets of second and third wave feminism influenced western paradigms of "the ideal female" and impacted pop culture by producing "warrior women" who both reflected and challenged heteronormative ideas and feminist principles. By examining several television shows produced in the United States and Great Britain from the late 1960s …

March 5, 2008 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.