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Campus Chronicle, Brian Osborn, Mandy Bornhoft, Mariah Mack, Jason Messer, Jay Warren, C.J. Eilers, Johnathan Krueger, April Kustanborter, Jill Majerus, Mike Mcgregor, Trevor Stroup, Glen Cosner, Katie Hermann, Julie Roosa

Campus Chronicle

No abstract provided.

Struggling With Sunshine: Analyzing The Impact Of Technology On Compliance With Open Government Laws Using Florida As A Case Study, Sandra F. Chance, Christine M. Locke

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Sms : Sortez Vos Téléphones Portable, Véronique Olivier

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Articles and Research

Mobile phones and SMS technology can be a tool to help students learn French in class, through the use of some creative teaching strategies.

The Sense Of The City: Politics And Culture In Pre-Revolutionary New York City, Luke John Feder

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

This dissertation explores how political partisanship and local understandings of British political culture shaped New York City's reaction to the revolutionary crisis of the 1760s and 1770s. I investigate how the Livingston faction, DeLancey faction, and Sons of Liberty each attempted to define and manipulate"the sense of the city" to suit its private agenda. In the eighteenth century,"the sense of the city" and other similar phrases stood for public opinion. For this study, however, I push the term beyond public opinion and also use it to unpack how New Yorkers made and unmade the practices, rules, rituals, and symbols that …

I. Discovery And Optimization Of 2,5,6- Trisubstituted Benzimidazole Leads For Tuberculosis Chemotherapy Ii. Resynthesis Of Hit 2,5,7- Trisubstituted Benzimidazole Final Compounds, Lucy Li

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

Tuberculosis affects one-third of the world's population and is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Due to the rise of multi-drug resistant strains of the bacteria, a new antibiotic needs to be developed. FtsZ, a tubulin homologue, plays an essential role in bacterial cell division therefore making it a novel anti-microbial target in drug resistant strains of Mtb. Previous works from our laboratory have shown that a number of 2,5,6- and 2,5,7-trisubstituted benzimidazoles possess significant activity against Mtb by interfering with filamental temperature sensitive protein Z (FtsZ) polymerization. Libraries of novel trisubstituted benzimidazoles were created through rational design. Based …

Variational Kinematic Geometry For Task Centered Design Of Mechanisms And Robotic Systems, Jun Wu

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

This dissertation deals with the problem of task centered design of mechanisms and robotic systems via novel concept of variational kinematic geometry. The results can be extended to other field such as biomechanics, structure chemistry and protein kinematics, as well as micro- and nano- systems, in which kinematics playsan important roles. Since the early days of Industrial Revolution, machine theorists and kinematicians have sought to develop a theory to analyze and synthesize mechanisms so that engineers could approach the problem in a rational way. This dissertation introduces a task-centered approach to mechanism design using a constraint basedparadigm, and conducts a …

Microstructure Investigation Of Thermoelectric Materials, Juan Zhou

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

Thermoelectric materials can convert heat directly into electricity and hence may play an important role in the future of energy conversion. In the last decade, the performance of thermoelectric materials has been enhanced substantially. Most of the progress is obtained through a control of the microstructure of a material. Especially, nanometer scale substructures present in the materials are thought to play a critical role for the significant reduction of lattice thermal conductivity and enhancement of figure of merit. A comprehensive understanding of the role of the micro- and nano- scale structural features on the electron and phonon transport would facilitate …

Assessing The Nature Of Rip Currents Along The South Shore Of Long Island, Ny: Dominant Rip Type And Insights Into Possible Forcing Mechanisms, Michael Patrick Slattery

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

The south shore of Long Island experiences periodic rip currents that pose a human threat as well as generate scientific intrigue. To address the type of rip currents present along Long Island's south shore, an integrated monitoring system that includes use of beach cameras, the SWAN wave model, and seismic recording stations was implemented. The original site was in East Hampton, NY in a private residence while a second camera was established in the Fire Island lighthouse and a second seismic station was placed in the Maidstone club (also in East Hampton, NY). Statistics from camera observations indicate that rip …

A Study On Access Control, Trusted Languages, Constraints And Types Of An Ehr System., Hiep Minh Nguyen Vuong

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

Cassandra is a role-based trust management language that utilizes Datalog with constraints to materialize security policies. A policy is a set of rules that can create and maintain roles, control users' access and manage different sets of information. With the help of Cassandra, the list of rules for NHS electronic health record system is constructed with readability. However, due to lack of real data and implementation, people cannot test and put their trust on the line. Patients often reject the ideas of sharing their information via a system if they cannot manage their own data. Doctors, on the other hand, …

The Daily Egyptian, December 01, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

December 2010

No abstract provided.

December 1, 2010 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Ultrasonographic Diagnosis Of Placenta Accreta, Shaista Afza, Imrana Masroor, Gulnaz Shafqat

Department of Radiology

Placenta accreta is the abnormal adherence of placenta to myometrium due to defect in decidua basalis. This type of placenta could not remove manually after delivery and lead to severe hemorrhage that may result in emergency cesarean hysterectomy. Prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta is important because it reduces the fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality as appropriate pre-operative and per operative procedures are possible. Grey scale ultrasonography along with color Doppler imaging proves to be the non invasive, real time, readily available modality with high sensitivity and high positive predictive value.

Weed Control In Soybeans: 2011, Mike Moechnig, Darrell L. Deneke, Leon J. Wrage

SDSU Extension Fact Sheets

No abstract provided.

Morris Students Participate In Art For Our Children Project, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The service-learning project benefits the Morris Public Library and the Stevens County Human Services Youth Fund.

Keillor To Host "A Prairie Home Companion" At Morris In February 2011, University Relations

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

Earmstrong, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong News & Publications: e-Armstrong Newsletter (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Hydroelectric System Design, Timothy Mcdonnell Brown

Master's Theses

Hydroelectric power generation is not a viable option as a prime source of electrical energy for the Pico Blanco Boy Scout Camp, as determined by this thesis. The hydroelectric power system can only provide a maximum power capacity of 17kW as limited by the available mechanical energy of the water source. This power capacity is inadequate to reliably supply power to the electrical loads at the camp during peak demand periods. The purpose of this thesis was to study the feasibility of supplying the Boy Scout Camp with a renewable source of electrical energy through an exploration of various hydroelectric …

Functional Reactive Musical Performers, Justin M. Phillips

Master's Theses

Computers have been assisting in recording, sound synthesis and other fields of music production for quite some time. The actual performance of music continues to be an area in which human players are chosen over computer performers. Musical performance is an area in which personalization is more important than consistency. Human players play with each other, reacting to phrases and ideas created by the players that they are playing with. Computer performers lack the ability to react to the changes in the performance that humans perceive naturally, giving the human players an advantage over the computer performers.

This thesis creates …

Emerging Trends In Greenhouse Gas Thresholds Of Significance For Use Under The California Environmental Quality Act, Nancy E. Mathison

Master's Theses

This study determined the state of the practice and emerging trends in developing greenhouse gas (GHG) thresholds of significance for use under the California Environmental Policy Act (CEQA). To describe the adopted, proposed or considered approaches for developing thresholds of significance by air districts and the thought processes behind these decisions, information was obtained through surveys and phone interviews from twelve employees of air districts in California, State agencies, and consultants that are considered experts on this issue. The results of this study include a comparison matrix of the approaches of the three air districts that have adopted or proposed …

Modeling Of A Gyro-Stabilized Helicopter Camera System Using Neural Networks, Nicholas Joseph Layshot

Master's Theses

On-board gimbal systems for camera stabilization in helicopters are typically based on linear models. Such models, however, are inaccurate due to system nonlinearities and complexities. As an alternative approach, artificial neural networks can provide a more accurate model of the gimbal system based on their non-linear mapping and generalization capabilities.

This thesis investigates the applications of artificial neural networks to model the inertial characteristics (on the azimuth axis) of the inner gimbal in a gyro-stabilized multi-gimbal system. The neural network is trained with time-domain data obtained from gyro rate sensors of an actual camera system. The network performance is evaluated …

Epicardial Wireless Pacemaker For Improved Left Ventricular Resynchronization (Conceptual Design), Rodney J. Hawkins

Master's Theses

The human body is a well tuned mechanism where systems work in synergy to provide a healthy quality of life. The human circulatory system transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body delivering the proper nutrients for cells to function. When the heart malfunctions, serious complications can arise leading to sudden cardiac arrest. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one heart disease that affects the synchrony of the heart’s ventricles.

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been widely accepted as a treatment for CHF. Similar to traditional dual chamber pacing techniques, CRT adds a pacing lead to stimulate …

An Investigation Of Initially Delaminated Composite Sandwich With Delamination Arrest Mechanism Under Buckling Loading, Tony D. Tran

Master's Theses

This thesis involves the development of a fiberglass-foam composite sandwich structure with the introduction of delamination arrestment keys; therefore, a study of an initially delaminated composite sandwich structure was the experimental analysis on multiple configurations in how the arrestment keys are placed.

The first part of this thesis research was to the experimental design and manufacturing of the composite sandwich plates. These plates were later cut down to the specific test dimensions and manufacturing processes for the composite sandwich plates and test specimens were created. The composite sandwich plates were manufactured using a vacuum resin infusion process. The dimensions of …

Csbs Kudos, December 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS is on the move
-- Psychology study-abroad course is launched
-- New counseling programs maintaining excellence
-- Faculty Kudos
-- Upcoming CSBS Events
-- Student Kudos
-- Dean's Student Advisory Council
-- Alumni Kudos
-- New digital signage in CSBS
-- The Center for Violence Prevention and Intervention

The Hoarse Whisperer, David M. Kirkham

BYU Studies

In this personal essay, David Milo Kirkham recounts his interactions with the animal kingdom. From his early banter with his neighbor's sheep and his trapping and killing of nuisance skunks in his rural community to his later encounter in the Bavarian Alps with a beautiful red fox, Kirkham both entertains and provokes serious thought about our relationship with God's other creatures. "Who are the animals?" he asks. "Our relationship to them seems complex. I know some people see it in black and white: kill them, dominate them, or protect them all at any cost. But to me it is complex. …

Full Issue, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

City Dog, David J. Passey

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Excavating Nauvoo: The Mormons And The Rise Of Historical Archaeology In America, Richard K. Talbot, Benjamin C. Pykles

BYU Studies

During a recent coordination meeting, an archaeologist employed by the state of Utah tried to explain how the science of archaeology can help Native Americans to know their history. In response, one of the Native American participants exclaimed, "We already know our history!" This statement sheds light on tensions that arise when reconstructing the past. To those living in a postmodern world, history can serve many purposes and many masters; for this particular Native American, the oral history that had been passed down generationally to her presented her past in a context and form with which she was accustomed and …

Annual Financial Report 2010, University Of Montana--Missoula

University of Montana Annual Financial Reports, 1918-2012

University of Montana annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.

Retail Web Store Using .Net, Sunil Uppuluri

Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

Retail web store is a store used to sell items and products online, using the most recent technologies in the software market. Customers from different geographical locations can buy products from their drawing rooms; with just one mouse click. The Retail web store uses .NET technologies, WINDOWS Vista as the Operating System and SQL SERVER as Database. The front end GUI was built using the C#.NET and the back end source code that deals with SQL SERVER was developed using ASP.NET. With the click of the mouse, one can view all the product information like the product cost, product name, …

Front Matter, Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society

Huntsville Historical Review

No abstract provided.