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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, December 7, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, December 7, 2009, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Optical Properties Of Semiconducting Boron Carbide For Neutron Detection Applications, Ravi B. Billa

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Solid state neutron detection devices based on semiconducting boron carbide have the potential for nearly ideal neutron detection effciency for thermal neutrons. The present work is focused on characterizing optical properties of this semiconducting boron carbide material as a step in further development of the material for neutron detection and other applications.

Semiconducting boron carbide films were grown on silicon substrates using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition and their optical properties were characterized using variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry over a wide spectral range, from mid-infrared to vacuum-ultraviolet wavelengths. The effects of deposition substrate temperature and of post-deposition heat treatments on …

2009-12-07 Unm News Minute, University Of New Mexico Communication And Marketing Department

UNM News Minute 2009

No abstract provided.

Slow Isoinertial Cervical Strength Training Does Not Alter Dynamic Stabilization Of The Head And Neck During A Standard Football Tackle, Peter J. Lisman

Open Access Dissertations

The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and upper trapezius (UT) muscles are the primary dynamic stabilizers of the head and neck and likely attenuate head acceleration with direct and indirect impacts. Increasing the strength of the SCM and UT through cervical resistance training has been recommended to prevent concussions in football players. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an eight-week isoinertial cervical resistance training program on SCM and UT muscle activity (EMG) and kinematic responses of the head and neck during a standard football tackle in college-aged males. Sixteen college-aged males (21.6 ± 2.8 y, 94.6 ± 13.3 …

A Pedagogical And Educational Examination Of The First Month At The Piano By Mana-Zucca, Laura Helene Keith

Open Access Dissertations

The First Month at the Piano by Mana-Zucca, published in 1935, is a pioneering piano method to be taught by rote, supporting sound before sight learning theories, to the pre-school student. It differs from the Suzuki method in that The First Month at the Piano uses short, repetitive patterns, intrinsic to the Edwin Gordon Music Learning Theory. The First Month at the Piano has been compared to educational theories and has been found to follow Lev Vygotsky's theory of scaffolding and Jerome Bruner's principles of structure, readiness for learning, and motivation. The First Month at the Piano has been shown …

Functional Deficits In Motor Terminals And Their Mitochondria In Mouse Models Of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Khanh Tu Nguyen

Open Access Dissertations

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease in which the upper and lower motor neurons die. Most studies aimed at elucidating the cause of this disease have focused on the motor neuron cell body. However, recent work has suggested that the disease may begin in motor nerve terminals. The experiments described in Chapters 2-4 of this dissertation studied functional defects in motor nerve terminals of mice expressing mutant human superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1-G93A, SOD1-G85R), models of familial ALS. In Chapter 2, the proximal hind limbs of SOD1-G93A mice were subjected to varying durations of a tourniquet-induced ischemia/reperfusion injury to …

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, December 6, 2009, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2009

No abstract provided.

Synthesis Of New Poly Diimides From Reaction Of Poly Acryloyl Chloride And Diamides., Entesar O. Al-Tamimi, Luma S Ahamed

Baghdad Science Journal

Five N-substituted poly diimides were prepared by two steps. First step was included the preparation of five N-substituted diamides by reaction of adipoyl chloride with different amines .The second step was involved reaction of diamides with poly acryloyl chloride to obtain five new poly diimides having different physical properties which may used in different applications.

Study The Effect Of Position On The Time Of Astronomical Twilight, Fouad M. Abdulla, Anas Salman Taha

Baghdad Science Journal

Twilight is that light appear on the horizon before sunrise and after sunset, Astronomically it is known that sunrise and sunset are effected by high above sea level, but the effect of high above sea level on the time of astronomical twilight still not decided and controversy among astronomers, in This research we studies the effect of high above sea level on the time of astronomical twilight, through adding the equation correct high above sea level to equation computation of twilight and then calculate of changing in the time of twilight for different highest (0-10000) meters above sea level , …

Mean-Field Solution Of The Mixed Spin-1 And Spin-5/2ising System With Different Single-Ion Anisotropies, Fuad. T. Ibrahim

Baghdad Science Journal

The mixed-spin ferrimagnetic Ising system consists of two-dimensional sublattices A and B with spin values S_A=-1 and S_B=5/2 respectively .By used the mean-field approximation MFA of Ising model to find magnetism(m_B, m_A). In order to determined the best stabile magnetism , Gibbs free energy employ a variational method based on the Bogoliubov inequality. The ground-state (Phase diagram) structure of our system can easily be determined at T=0 , we find six phases with different spins values depend on the effect of a single-ion anisotropies D_B, D_A .these lead to determined the second , first orders transition ,and the tricritical points …

Study Of The Porosity Of Certain Pharmaceutical Tablets Using Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter, Sura Kh. Ibrahim

Baghdad Science Journal

Porosity and pore structure are important characteristics of pharmaceutical tablets, since they influence the physical properties, such as mechanical strength, density and disintegration time. This paper is an attempt to investigate the pore structure of four different paracetamol tablets based on mercury porosimetry. The intrusion volumes of mercury were used to calculate the pore diameter, pore volume and pore size distribution. The result obtained indicate that the variation of the pore volume in the tablets followed the sequence:- S.D.I. Iraq> Pharmacare,Dubai-U.A.E.> Bron and Burk(UK) London>Lark Laboratories(India), while the variation of surface area followed the sequence:- S.D.I. Iraq> Lark Laboratories(India) …

Effect Of The Interactive Computerized Information For Surrogates Icu Program In Increasing The Understanding Of Informed Consent And The Knowledge Of Genetic And Genomics Research, Ann Kathleen Shelton

Dissertations

Background: A significant and growing number of clinical research studies conducted in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) today have some genetic and genomics component. Surrogates approached to authorize participation in clinical research for a loved-one in the ICU may not be prepared to make informed decisions. A model of stewardship of genetic and genomics research was used as a framework for this study. Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effect of an educational program, the Interactive Computerized Information for Surrogates (ICIS) ICU Education Program in assisting surrogates to (1) increase their understanding of the process of informed …

Skateboard Park Participation: A Means-End Analysis, Marni Goldenberg, Wynn Shooter

Journal of Youth Development

Skateboarding has become a highly visible and popular activity. However, many negative stereotypes remain associated with the activity and its participants (Jones & Graves, 2000). In contrast to the negative stereotypes, skateboarding seems to provide many individuals, and youth in particular, with an important outlet for physical activity, leisure, and personal development. The purpose of this study was to investigate why skateboarders chose to visit skateboard parks, to identify outcomes of participating in skateboarding at skateboard parks, and to identify the underlying values that guide skateboarders’ choice of this specific setting. The conceptual framework for the reported study was provided …

Temporal Awareness And Rhythmic Performance, Daniel J. Colombo

Theses

The objective of this research was to study the conditions under which rhythmic behavior arises and its effects on task performance and mental workload. It has been demonstrated that temporal awareness (TA) in dynamic systems draws on high-level mental resources and contributes to superior performance on some task elements but not others. Elsewhere it has been demonstrated that TA in environments with high predictability can lead to superior task performance and reduced mental workload. This research sought to examine the behavior and subsequent performance that arises under highly predictable vs. dynamic conditions. Using a computer-based time-sharing task, we analyzed task …

Gpsa Council Meeting, 12/5/2009, Graduate And Professional Student Association

GPSA Meeting Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes - December 4, 2009, Usm Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ex. 277-Us-400, Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

The affidavit and direct testimony of Dudley W. Reiser, Ph.D.

Ex. 277-Us-401, Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

Cirrrculum Vitae of Dudley W. Reiser, Ph.D.

Ex. 279-Us-400 (Corrected), Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

The affidavit and direct testimony of Dudley W. Reiser, Ph.D.

Ex. 280-Us-401, Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

Cirrrculum Vitae of Dudley W. Reiser, Ph.D.

Ex. 280-Us-411, R2 Resource Consultants, Inc

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A May 2005 report of the comparison of benthic macroinvertebrates in spring- verses run-off-dominated streams in the Upper Klamath Basin, Oregon

Ex. 280-Us-400 (Corrected), Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

Affidavit and direct testimony of Dudley W. Reiser.

Ex. 280-Us-458, Unknown

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A report on the instream flow of the North Fork Sprague River.

Ex. 280-Us-472, Unknown

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An Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife instream flow report of the South Fork Sprague River

Ex. 281-Us-401, Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

Cirrrculum Vitae of Dudley W. Reiser, Ph.D.

Ex. 281-Us-407, Timothy L. Nightengale, Dudley W. Reiser

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A May 2005 Report: Comparison of Benthic Macroinertebrates in Spring- Verses Run-off-Dominated Streams in the Upper Klamath Basin, Oregon

Ex. 281-Us-400, Dudley W. Reiser

Hedden-Nicely Collection, All

Affidavit and direct testimony of Dudley W. Reiser.

Ex. 277-Us-401, Dudley W. Reiser

In re Klamath River (Klamath Tribe)

Cirrrculum Vitae of Dudley W. Reiser, Ph.D.