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Harmony And Its Functionality: A Gloss On The Substantial Similarity Test In Music Copyrights., Sergiu Gherman

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Characterizing, Assessing And Improving Healthcare Referral Communication, Adol Esquivel

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

Similar to other health care processes, referrals are susceptible to breakdowns. These breakdowns in the referral process can lead to poor continuity of care, slow diagnostic processes, delays and repetition of tests, patient and provider dissatisfaction, and can lead to a loss of confidence in providers. These facts and the necessity for a deeper understanding of referrals in healthcare served as the motivation to conduct a comprehensive study of referrals. The research began with the real problem and need to understand referral communication as a mean to improve patient care. Despite previous efforts to explain referrals and the dynamics and …

Human Rights Or Inhuman Wrongs, Edward Friedman

Human Rights & Human Welfare

The project of promoting universally recognized human rights, that is, the commitments of the U.N. General Assembly-ratified Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), is in danger. Military and political intervention, including economic sanctions, to stop genocide and ethnic and other political mass murder is under attack. Apparently the lessons of Hitler’s holocaust, the Turkish genocide of Armenians, Pol Pot’s slaughter of innocents, and the loss of life in Rwanda are being rethought and un-taught. So-called peace is now preferred over prevention. The dead may have died in vain.

Origins, Composition And Distribution Of The Bees Of Cuba (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila), Julio A. Genaro

Insecta Mundi

The origins of the Cuban bee fauna are reviewed. This fauna began to form 40 million years ago during the Proto Antilles period, through ancestors that arrived in successive invasions from adjacent continental areas. The composition of the Antillean fauna has evolved continuously over millions of years until the present time. The native bee fauna of Cuba is represented by 89 species, contained in 29 genera and 4 families. The number of genera represented per family is as follows: Colletidae (3), Halictidae (8), Megachilidae (4), and Apidae (14). The Cuban apifauna contains four principal groups with distinct biogeographic histories: endemic …

Synopsis Of The Oryctini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) From The Brazilian Amazon, Hector Jaime Gasca Alvarez, Claudio Ruy Vasconcelos Da Fonseca, Brett Ratcliffe

Insecta Mundi

The Oryctini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) is a large tribe of worldwide distribution with approximately 26 genera and 230 species. Fourteen genera and 113 species are found in the Neotropical region. Knowledge of the tribe in the Neotropics is fragmentary, necessitating further studies that address taxonomy, biology, and geographical distribution patterns. This study surveyed the Oryctini of the Brazilian Amazon. The composition of the group in the study area consisted of 7 genera, 18 species and 2 subspecies found in 7 states, 91 municipal districts, and approximately 167 specific localities. States with larger number of species are Amazonas and Pará, with …

Architecture And The Self: A Phenomenological Analysis Of Architectural Influences, Loren Sean Stewart

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

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Use Of Artificial Burrows By Western Burrowing Owls And Other Vertebrates During Winter In Southern Texas, Jennifer L. Keppers, Mary Kay Skoruppa, Marc C. Woodin, Graham C. Hickman

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

Burrows are an integral part of the natural history of the Western Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea), however, mammal burrows are uncommon in southern Texas where the Burrowing Owl overwinters. Seventy-two artificial burrows of 2.4 m length were monitored regularly for Burrowing Owl and other vertebrate use over two non-breeding seasons (October through March, 2001 to 2003). Six types of burrows, differing in diameter (15, 20, or 25 cm) and number of openings (two or three), were monitored. Small-diameter (15 cm) burrows accounted for 79% of all Burrowing Owl use. Burrowing Owl use of artificial burrows was not related to …

Uis Bulletin, Volume 51, No. 3, 2008, Fadi Nader

UIS Bulletin

Contents: Message from Andy Eavis, UIS President -- Pilgrimage to Postojna -- 15th International Congress of Speleology: News from George Veni -- 14th International Congress of Speleology: Minutes by Pavel Bosak -- The UIS Prizes: Athens 2005 (ICS 14) -- In Memoriam -- Reports from Commissions -- International News -- Special Features -- International Journal of Speleology -- UIS-Bureau

The Effectiveness Of Instructional Methods Based On Learning Style Preferences Of Agricultural Students: A Research Tool For Continuous Improvement For Faculty In Career And Technical Education (Cte) Programs, Dominick E. Fazarro, Tim Pannkuk, Dwayne Pavelock, Darcy Hubbard

Journal of STEM Teacher Education

This study was conducted to research learning style preferences of agriculture students. Specifically, the objectives which guided the study were: (1) to determine the learning style preferences of undergraduate agricultural students enrolled in a given Soil Science course and (2) to ascertain if there were differences in the students’ course grade average (CGA) in the given Soil Science course when the treatment group were taught according to their learning style preferences versus the control group. For research question two, there was a hypothesis statement to determine if modifying the instructional approach to the students’ learning style preference for the treatment …

Business Associations, Paul A. Quirós, Lynn S. Scott, William B. Shearer Iii, William S. Smoak Jr.

Mercer Law Review

This Article surveys noteworthy cases in the areas of corporate, limited liability company, partnership, agency, and joint venture law decided between June 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008 by the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States district courts located in Georgia. In addition, this Article provides an overview of enactments at the 2008 Session of the Georgia General Assembly to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with respect to banking, finance, commerce, corporation, partnership, and business associations statutes.

Criminal Law, Franklin J. Hogue, Laura D. Hogue

Mercer Law Review

The significance of the cases reported in this article represents the perpetual tension between the prosecution and defense of people accused of crimes. This tension, which creates the necessary balance between the State's interests and the accused's, makes for interesting debate by the Georgia Supreme Court justices and for important decisions that guide those attorneys who practice criminal law.

Death Penalty Law, Therese M. Day

Mercer Law Review

This Article provides a survey of death penalty caselaw in Georgia from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. The cases included in this Survey were heard by the Georgia Supreme Court on interim appeal and direct appeal. Discussion is limited to claims that present new issues of law, refine existing law, or are otherwise instructive.

Domestic Relations, Barry B. Mcgough, Elinor H. Hitt

Mercer Law Review

This survey period saw continued evolution of domestic relations law through changes in legislation and caselaw. Legislation passed by the 2007 Georgia General Assembly took effect during this survey period. The Georgia Supreme Court continued to accept nonfrivolous appeals in divorce cases that offer guidance to those interested in domestic relations law.

Real Property, Linda S. Finley

Mercer Law Review

The survey period proved to be an active one for cases and legislation involving real property. Particularly, the Georgia General Assembly, in apparent reaction to the housing and foreclosure crisis faced by the entire country, enacted consumer-friendly changes to the long-standing foreclosure statute. The courts were also active in review of real property issues, and as the number of cases involving real property issues continues to increase, it becomes more difficult to determine which cases should be contained in this Survey. Nevertheless, this Article discusses caselaw and legislative developments in Georgia real property law from June 1, 2007 through May …

Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, And Fiduciary Administration, Mary F. Radford

Mercer Law Review

This Article addresses significant judicial and legislative developments of interest to the Georgia trial practitioner.

Increasing The Effectiveness Of Central Public Administration In Republic Of Kosovo, Florina Mehaj Kosumi

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Slipping Through The Cracks And Into Schools: The Need For A Uniform Sexual-Predator Tracking System., Shelly George

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract Forthcoming.

Designing A Curriculum In Design Thinking For Creative Problem Solving Users, Helene A. Cahen

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

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The Issues, The Process, The Parties: A Political Guide For Educated Dummies, April Margarella

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

This project was about the creation of a simplified guide booklet, which introduces the fundamental basics of the American Political System. The content of the book was developed based on the issues, process and parties that make up a United States election.

Table Of Contents - Issue 1, Chicago-Kent Law Review

Chicago-Kent Law Review

No abstract provided.

Iowa And Missouri, James J. Dinsmore

North American Birds

No abstract provided.

Educational Spending: Kentucky Vs. Other States, William Hoyt, Christopher Jepsen, Kenneth R. Troske

CBER Research Report

Excerpts from the executive summary:

The passage of the Kentucky Educational Reform Act (KERA) in 1990 had a dramatic impact on the funding of primary and secondary education in the state. The amount of money spent on education increased significantly with the passage of KERA with districts in rural areas of the state experiencing the largest growth in spending (Hoyt, 1999). This has led to a decline in the disparity between rural and urban districts in education spending. However, despite the increase in educational spending, Kentucky still lags behind the typical state in the U.S. in spending per student (Troske, …

Inequitable Conduct: A Standard In Motion., Benjamin Brown

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Interrogation Of Detainees: Extending A Hand Or A Boot?, Amos N. Guiora

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

The current "war on terror" provides the Bush administration with a unique opportunity to both establish clear guidelines for the interrogation of detainees and to make a forceful statement about American values. How the government chooses to act can promote either an ethical commitment to the norms of civil society, or an attitude analogous to Toby Keith's "American Way," where Keith sings that "you'll be sorry that you messed with the USofA, 'Cuz we'll put a boot in your ass, It's the American Way."

The Right To Silence Helps The Innocent: A Response To Critics, Alex Stein

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Catholic School According To The Code Of Canon Law, Zenon Grocholewski

Journal of Catholic Education

For close to three decades, his Eminence Zenon Cardinal Grocholeski, worked at the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura as notary, chancellor, secretary and prefect. A professor, scholar, and canonist of exceptional ability, he is considered one of the world’s most prominent experts on the Code of Canon Law. In light of his competence and experience, The Servant of God Pope John Paul II, appointed his Eminence as Prefect of the Dicastery for Catholic Education in 1999. This rare combination and manifestation of intellect, expertise, and dedication is witnessed in the oration presented for publication, The Catholic School According to …

An Assessment Of The Institutional Vision Of Catholic Colleges And Universities, Robert Abelman, Amy Dalessandro

Journal of Catholic Education

Institutional vision is a philosophical template”a concept of what, at its best, a college or university is like and the kinds of human beings that institution is attempting to cultivate. A content analysis of the institutional vision of a nation-wide sample of Catholic schools was performed and key linguistic components found to constitute a well conceived, viable, and easily diffused mission and vision were isolated. The prevalence of these components in comparison to other types of religious schools and secular four-year institutions is discussed. Findings suggest that Catholic schools are vision-driven institutions that communicate their priorities and defining characteristics by …

The Folktale Of Translation: Making Sense Of An 'Alien' Culture, Zubaidah Ibrahim-Bell

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

[no abstract available]

Shalom: The Hebrew View Of Peace, Jacques B. Doukhan

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

This article was originally published in Shabbat Shalom Vol. 41 #1, 1994.

Comparing Heterogeneous Snomed Ct Coding Of Clinical Research Concepts By Examining Normalized Expressions, James E. Andrews, Timothy B. Patrick, Rachel L. Richesson, Hana Brown, Jeffrey P. Krischer

School of Information Faculty Publications

Objective

A continual problem confronting the implementation of standardized vocabularies such as SNOMED CT is that their expressive flexibility and power provide more than one way to represent a given concept. The goal of this study was to investigate how the CliniClue™ Expression Transformer tool could be used to help in discerning similarities and differences among three separate sets of clinical research concepts coded in SNOMED CT by three different paid expert coding companies.

Methods

Initial editing of the companies’ coded datasets was required to enable accurate input into CliniClue Version: 2006.2.0030 Expression Transformer tool. The normal forms of the …