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Egyptian Civil Society (Transnational Vs. Local): The Distinction Between Theory And Practice, Jeremiah Davis

Master's Theses

Abstract:

The strength and dominance of political society, rather than the weaknesses of civil society, is arguably one of the primary reasons for massive civil uprising in Egypt led by independent, unaffiliated members of society. In many cases it appears that civil society was behind the Egyptian Revolution, although is this the case? Did the Revolution happen in spite of civil society? Just as the state can be a roadblock to development and democratization, civil society may also be detrimental to society’s growth. In this thesis, the development and civil society community is analyzed to discover the functions of CSOs …

Cultural Traditions And The Reproductive Health Of Somali Refugees And Immigrants, Nancy S. Deyo

Master's Theses

Millions of Somalis began fleeing their country in 1991 to escape the civil war. The largest Diaspora of Somali refugees in the United States currently reside in Minnesota. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, four focus groups with 25 Somali women, two focus groups with 12 Somali men, one focus group with Somali religious leaders and seven in-depth interviews with American healthcare professionals were conducted in Minneapolis to help develop culturally sensitive reproductive health programs for Somali mothers. Twenty key distinctions between Somali cultural traditions and Western medicine were identified. For many Somali women, prenatal care is a new concept. There …

The Globalization Of Cosmetic Surgery: Examining Bric And Beyond, Lauren E. Riggs

Master's Theses

What is driving the globalization of cosmetic surgery? Using BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries as a model, this master's thesis systematically identifies and analyzes (1) the origins of cosmetic surgery in historical, regional, and country-specific terms, and (2) examples of how cosmetic surgery has become normalized. As a result, clear patterns emerge in regards to: embedded power structures related to racism and war; the results of Western interests rapidly opening countries’ markets to high media and corporate influence—especially in the wake of political oppression and austerity; the exacerbation of pre-existing class, color, race, and gender prejudice by hyper-consumerism; the …

The Odious Debt System, Andrew Hanauer

Master's Theses

Over the past forty years, African countries have accumulated enormous quantities of external debt. Today, this debt is heavily burdensome; money spent on debt service is money that cannot be invested into infrastructure development, health, education, or other areas that might benefit the large number of Africans who live in poverty. Calls for debt forgiveness have led western institutions to forgive a portion of this debt, but have not addressed the question of whether or not this debt is legitimate in the first place.

Similarly, academic proposals for the classification and subsequent repudiation or forgiveness of so-called "odious debt" have …

Countering Youth Incarceration: Community Strategies In New Orleans And Cape Town, Ariel Marshall

Master's Theses

This research project looks at community-level remedial strategies addressing high youth incarceration and recidivism rates in the cities of Cape Town and New Orleans. Working within a theoretical framework of structural violence, I argue that the dominant discourse of Criminal Justice is based in punitive and retributive methodologies that have severe and long term implications for the psychological and social well being of detained youth, as well as the communities to which they return after imprisonment. My aim was to take a ‘bottom-up’ approach and examine the community-based projects in the two cities, which are developing counter-hegemonic knowledge and practices …

A Practical Scale For Multi-Faceted Organizational Health Climate Assessment, Zandra M. Zweber

Master's Theses

The current study sought to develop a practical scale to measure workplace health climate in a way that has not previously been conceptualized – as a three-faceted approach from the employee perspective serving as an indicator of a healthy organization. The goal was to create a short, useable yet comprehensive scale that could translate into practical use by organizations and occupational health professionals planning workplace interventions. To accomplish this, the proposed multi-faceted organizational health climate scale (MOHCA) assesses three-facets which match up with three organizational levels: 1) organization 2) supervisor and 3) workgroup. Ten items were developed and tested on …

Kalimantano V. Godaddy, United States District Court For The District Of Columbia

Historical and Topical Legal Documents

No abstract provided.

It's Happening At State: December 14, 2012

It's Happening at State

Provides summary information of news and events of interest to the faculty and staff of NDSU.

The Effects Of Observations And Maneuvers On Orbit Solutions, Christine M. Schudrowitz

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research is to characterize the performance of the optimal sequential filter used in ODTK with a maneuvering satellite. Specifically, this thesis sought to characterize the performance using two scenarios: performance with a maneuver in between passes and performance with a limited number of measurements. The performance of the filter is evaluated by analyzing the covariance values generated during the orbit estimation process. Larger covariance values signify reduced performance of the filter. Several variables for the maneuvering satellite are used, including the maneuver direction and the maneuver magnitude. The time of the maneuver is also varied, which …

Modern Trends In Library And Information Science Education In Nigeria: Challenges And The Way Forward, Abdulganiy Okanla Ahmed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There had been developmental changes in the society because of its dynamic nature. In view of this, the traditional method of discharging responsibilities in most fields of human endeavour is gradually going into extinction and thus, the need to move along with times. This paper therefore focuses on the challenges of modern trends in Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria. The paper discusses the nature and constraints of information service provisions traditionally. It further accounts for historical antecedents of Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria. It also examines the challenges of modern trends in Library and Information Science …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

Divisional Reporting And The Insurance Company Exemption, Adam M. Duncan

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Conglomerates And The Moment Of Truth In Accounting, Homer Kripke

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Conglomerate Mergers--Reciprocity, Real And Potential, As A Basis For Attack, Douglas V. Rigler

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Changing Dimensions Of Business Power, Corwin D. Edwards

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Conglomerates: A Neighbor's View, L. E. Birdzell

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Supply Space And Horizontality In Firms And Mergers, John C. Narver

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Conglomerate Mergers: A Monopoly Problem?, Richard A. Miller

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Mergers, Diversification, And Growth Of Large Firms: 1948--1965, Raymond Piccini

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Conglomerate Mergers And Acquisitions: An Introduction, Martin L. Lindahl

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Inquiry Into Co-Teaching In An Inclusive Classroom, Valerie F. Lava

i.e.: inquiry in education

A year-long inquiry was conducted in response to the following questions: How does the relationship and teaching practice of a new co-teaching partnership evolve throughout the course of a school year? How can a consultant support the work of a new co-teaching partnership? The work of a general education and special education teacher in their first year of co-teaching in a fourth grade inclusive classroom in an urban public school is described. Utilizing a collaborative consultation model, efforts to support the work of the co-teaching partnership were documented. Data collected and analyzed included: results of self-assessment surveys, audio-recordings of bi-weekly …

Using Video Clips To Implement Multicultural Topics Of Science And Nature Of Science Into A Biological Content Course For Pre-Service Teachers- An Action Research Project, Phyllis Haugabook Pennock, Renee' S. Schwartz

i.e.: inquiry in education

This action research project describes the methods an African-American female instructor used when introducing biology-related video clips with a multicultural component to predominantly white pre-service elementary students. Studies show that introducing multiculturalism into classrooms is crucial for students and teachers. Multicultural theoretical frameworks that focus on social change arises out of an acknowledgement of achievement disparities prevalent around the world. Students viewed video clips and answered questions regarding their thoughts and views on the information in the clip; including issues relating to race, diversity, and social injustice, nature of science (NOS) and nature of science inquiry (NOSI). Data collection included …

Cplr 3121: Medical Report Not Based On Physical Or Clinical Examination Is Not Subject To Disclosure, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cplr 3121: Doctor-Patient Privilege Is Waived If Party's Physical Condition Is In Controversy, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cplr 3121: Second Department Puts Bar On Notice That It Will Strictly Enforce Rule Governing Notice Of Availability For Physical Examination, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cplr 3117(A)(3): Use Of Party's Own Deposition Denied, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cplr 302(A)(3): Jurisdiction Obtained In Conversion Action, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cplr 407: Personal Injury Counterclaim Denied In Summary Proceeding Where "Inordinate Delay" Would Result, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Quarterly Survey Of New York Practice Table Of Contents, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Arab-Israeli Conflict--Real And Apparent Issues: An Insight Into Its Future From The Lessons Of The Past, M. Cherif Bassiouni, Eugene M. Fisher

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.