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Visual Perception And Gestalt Grouping In The Landscape: Are Gestalt Grouping Principles Reliable Indicators Of Visual Preference?, Mark Reinhardt Levy

Theses and Dissertations

Landscape visual preference research has indicated many potential indicators of preference; however a comprehensive framework concerning the relationship between visual preference and perception has not been solidified. Gestalt psychology, the predecessor to visual perception, proposes certain visual grouping tendencies to explain how humans perceive the world. This study examines if Gestalt grouping principles are reliable indicators of preference, and if they may be used to develop a broad context for visual assessment. Visual preference for 36 landscape scenes testing the proximity and similarity of landscape elements were ranked one through five by 1,749 Mississippi State University undergraduate, graduate, and faculty …

In Vivo And In Vitro Nutrient Balance And Assessment Of Pcr And Biophotonics As Techniques For Evaluating Ruminal Bacteria, Adam I. Orr

Theses and Dissertations

To better understand the facets of nutrient utilization, a series of in vivo and in vitro studies were undertaken to elucidate the effect of supplementation on utilization of moderate-quality bermudagrass hay and to identify mechanisms to evaluate the role of rumen bacterial populations on feedstuff utilization. A digestion trial was conducted using 6 ruminally cannulated steers receiving bermudagrass hay supplemented with soybean hulls (HULLS), cracked corn (CORN), or soybean hulls and cracked corn (MIX; 75% and 25%, respectively) in a 3x3 Latin Rectangle arrangement. Additionally, ruminal fluid was continuously cultured using the BioFlo® 110 fermentation system to evaluate the in …

Molecular And Biochemical Role Of Auxin And Cytokinin In Dedifferentiation And Organogenesis Of Arabidopsis, Aparna Kakani

Theses and Dissertations

Cell dedifferentiation is a cell fate regression process in which the cell fate memory of a differentiated cell is erased, leading to regain stem cell characteristics. Auxin regulates both cell dedifferentiation and differentiation in plants. It is unknown how auxin controls the two opposite processes. Here the minimal auxin requirements for cell dedifferentiation were found, molecular markers associated with the cell dedifferentiation event were identified. When cellular auxin concentration exceeds the level of meristem cell, most differentiated cells undergo dedifferentiation. In differentiated cells, the polar auxin efflux system prevents cell dedifferentiation by reducing auxin accumulation, particularly in the presence of …

Implementation And Impact Of A School-Based Intervention Program To Combat Obesity And Cardiovascular Disease In A Predominantly African-American High School, Brenda White Campbell Jenkins

Theses and Dissertations

This study addressed obesity of youth in a predominantly African-American school and was concerned with the implementation of a CVD intervention program, Project Health Curriculum, for high school students, focusing on early health promotion and support to children at risk of developing adult diseases. A health promotion program was implemented at a high school in Canton, Mississippi, to equip students with information to help reduce risk behaviors that could lead to health problems. This intervention was conducted in the health and physical education classes. Students were given the opportunity to report their knowledge and behaviors by participating in a pretest. …

A Cross Cultural Validation Of Perceptions And Use Of Social Network Service: An Exploratory Study, Chengqi Guo

Theses and Dissertations

The rapid developments Social Network Service (SNS) have offered opportunities to re-visit many seminal theoretical assumptions of technology usage within socio-technical environment. Online social network is a rapidly growing field that imposes new questions to the existing IS research paradigm. It is argued that information systems research must necessarily evolve in response to the emerging trends (Lyytinen and King, 2004). Specifically, one stream of research has been heavily lacking is SNS usage prediction (Hargittai, 2007). In SNS, the form of social network is realized by computing networks where the individual assumes an identity of an “avatar”. People are merging their …

Filtration Performance Of A Niosh-Approved N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator With Stapled Head Straps, Daniel E. Medina

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Certain models of NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece air purifying respirators are manufactured with stapled head straps. Depending on the manufacturer, these head straps may be stapled to the filter media itself. This may cause leakage through the filter media of the respirator, potentially exposing the user to an unacceptable level of contaminant. In this study, monodisperse polystyrene latex (PSL) spheres were generated to challenge four replicates of a N95 single use respirator model made by the same manufacturer.

Nominal particle sizes of the PSL spheres used to challenge the respirators were 0.5, 1, and 2 micrometers in diameter. All respirators were …

Modeling Molecular Transport And Binding Interactions In Intervertebral Disc, Francesco Travascio

Open Access Dissertations

Low back pain represents a significant concern in the United States, with 70% of individuals experiencing symptoms at some point in their lifetime. Although the specific cause of low back pain remains unclear, symptoms have been strongly associated with degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Insufficient nutritional supply to the disc is believed to be a major mechanism for tissue degeneration. Understanding nutrients' transport in intervertebral disc is crucial to elucidate the mechanisms of disc degeneration, and to develop strategies for tissue repair (in vivo), and tissue engineering (in vitro). Transport in intervertebral disc is complex and involves a series of …

Research In Semantic Web And Information Retrieval: Trust, Sensors, And Search, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Kno.e.sis Publications

No abstract provided.

The Statesman, V. 53, I. 25, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 53, i. 25

Costa Rica: Woman's Bid For Presidency Appears Bound For Success, Ladb Staff

NotiCen

No abstract provided.

Griz For Kids Toy Drive Brings In Record Donations, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

University Of Montana Events Monday, Dec. 14, Through Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 44, No. 1, Winter 2010, College Of The Holy Cross

Holy Cross Magazine

Love on the Hill
Three couples, three generations, three charming stories of true romance that started—each in their own unique way— right here on Mount St. James. Plus: A revealing Q&A inter- view with Sr. Lucille Cormier, S.A.S.V., who has led more than 400 couples from “I will!” to “I do!” in her 12 years as Holy Cross wedding coordinator
By Rebecca Smith ’99

The Science of Doing
Students thrive in the Summer Research Program, where unique side-by-side experience with faculty boosts their post-College plans
By Kathleen S. Carr ’96
Photos by Dan Vaillancourt

Three-Way Win
Internships Benefit Students, Alumni, …

Historical Fisheries Data Can Help Management, Recovery In Gulf Of Maine, Unh Researchers Report, David Sims

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

The Advocate, December 10, 2009, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: The "Mirror" reflects controversial image -- Sacred Heart rolls out the red carpet -- Chapel inspires new winter traditions -- SHU celebrates the holiday season -- Cernera re-elected second time as president of IFCU -- Obama plans to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan -- The key to surviving finals stress free -- Students abroad return with more than just souvenirs -- Farewell to our graduating seniors, a few last words -- Some SHU students won't be home for the holidays -- Holiday season provides temporary increase in available jobs -- SHU welcomes all faiths -- Be greener than …

Agenda And Reports, Juvenile Welfare Board, December 10, 2009, Juvenile Welfare Board Of Pinellas County

Juvenile Welfare Board Agendas, Minutes, and Historical Audits

Agenda for the December 10, 2009, meeting of the Juvenile Welfare Board. Attached as supplemental files are an agenda and reports to review before the meeting.

The Weekly Challenger, December 10, 2009, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 10, 2009, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

The Grizzly, December 10, 2009, Caitlin Dalik, Katie Callahan, Andrea Magnolo, Liz Kilmer, Maryanne Berthel, Lisa Jobe, Michael Delaney, Bridget Resetco, Gianna Paone, Cory Kram, Elizabeth Mahoney, Joshua C. Walsh, Helen Ann Coin, Zach Shamberg, Matt Campbell, Kate Lechleitner

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Escape Velocity Performs Winter Show: Celebrate! • Management Teams Tally Up Their Profits • Sustainability: Dreaming of a Green Christmas • Ursinus Hosts "America Reads" for the Tenth Annual Holiday Celebration • UC United Brings Inspirational Speaker Nancy Hunter Denney to Ursinus • Dangerous Effects of Tanning Beds • New Mammogram Recommendations • Bizarre Foods: The Fabulous Five Dollar Festive Feast • Opinion: Present Your Partner with the Perfect Present: Holiday Gift Ideas • Breaking School Records and Then Some

Report: Poverty Higher, Care Less Coordinated For Kids With Intellectual Disabilities, Beth Potier

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

The Alestle - Vol. 62 No. 17 - 12/10/2009, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Alestle

Vol. 62 No. 17

Washington University Record, December 10, 2009

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: December 10, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

December

No abstract provided.

Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Announces Senior Staff Appointments, Phillip Angelides, Bill Thomas

Documents

No abstract provided.

Introductory Remarks By Thomas Jordan- Intro, Thomas Jordan

Documents

No abstract provided.

Hearing With Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, United States: Congress: Congressional Oversight Panel (Cop), Timothy F. Geithner, Elizabeth Warren, Paul Atkins, Mark Mcwatters, Richard H. Neiman, Damon Silvers

Documents

No abstract provided.

The Zircon, December 10, 2009 [Spoof Issue], Dordt College

Dordt Diamond

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Cardiac Output On Oxygen Uptake Kinetics, Crystelle Kiyoko Grant

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate increased cardiac output (Q) on oxygen kinetics at exercise intensities above and below the lactate threshold (LT). We hypothesized the increase in Q using head-out water immersion (HOI) while treadmill running would reduce the rate constant of the fast component and reduce the amplitude of the slow component of oxygen kinetics compared with land treadmill running. Subjects (n=10) performed two 6 min exercise bouts at a 15% below and above the LT on a land and underwater treadmill following rest. A single exponential equation [VO2(t) = VO2(b) + A1•(1-e-t/TC1] was used to …

Youth Perspectives On Meaningful Participation In Community Based Programs: A Qualitative Assessment, Sherer Royce

Journal of Youth Development

Allowing the voiceless to have a voice is a tenet of empowerment. This paper highlights research that employed a participatory action research framework to gain a better understanding of young people’s perceptions about youth empowerment and acquire their perspective (voice) about the meaningfulness of participation in out-of-school advocacy and volunteer program activities. Using Photovoice, the research provides a missing point of view in youth empowerment model development. Results indicate that the quality of a youth’s participation in a community-based program is determined by 1) youth expressing themselves without censorship, 2) occasions for youth to expand their social networks with youth …

The Cowl - V. 74 - N. 12 - Dec 10, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 74 - Number 12 - December 10, 2009. 32 pages.