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State V. Bosley Appellant's Reply Brief Dckt. 41104

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

12/30/2013 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/30/2013. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

State V. Mcamis Appellant's Reply Brief Dckt. 40718

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

State V. Swenson Appellant's Brief Dckt. 41325

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Three X-Ray Transients In M31 Oberserved With Swift, R. Voss, W. Pietsch, F. Haberl, H. Stiele, J. Greiner, G. Sala, Dieter H. Hartmann, D. Hatzidimitriou

Publications

Aims.The purpose of this study is to find transient X-ray sources in M 31, and to investigate and classify their nature.Methods.Three X-ray transients were observed with Swift. For each of the three X-ray transients we use the Swift X-ray and opticaldata together with observations from XMM-Newton and Chandra to investigate the lightcurves and the spectra of the outburst, andthereby to identify the source types. Results.The outburst of XMMU J004215.8+ 411924 lasted for about one month. The source had a hard power-law spectrum with aphoton index of 1.6. It was previously identified as a Be/X-ray binary based on the optical identification …

Popoca-Garcia V. State Respondent's Brief Dckt. 40777

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

A Cost/Benefit Evaluation Of Incentives Paid For Asphalt Concrete Hot Mix (Achm) Properties, Christopher T. Mckenney

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was establishing if projects receiving incentive payments for Asphalt Concrete Hot Mix (ACHM) properties were providing a better quality and longer pavement life cycle. Reviewing governmental agencies' and states' Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, through literary review, indicated other possible guidelines and recommendations. Results were formulated by employing a specific methodology, allowing for data validation through an ordered series of groupings and project pairings. Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) databases furnished essential pavement data to accomplish this task. Derived from methodology, data analysis supported the comparison analysis of selected construction projects. Documented conclusions validated …

Monitoring And Evaluating Co-Teachers In The Inclusion Classroom, Angela Mobley Betancourt

Theses and Dissertations

Inclusion programs have expanded in schools across the country as educational leaders strive to meet the needs of a more diverse group of students. In response to Special Education legislation, schools and districts implemented programs and strategies for students with disabilities in the general education setting as increasing numbers of students with diverse needs were included. Inclusion reinforced the recognition that one person cannot effectively respond to the various psychological and educational needs of students in current classrooms. Many schools are now implementing the co-teaching model in response to the new demands on classroom teachers. By definition, the general education …

Study Of Surface Modification Of Tungsten Nanostructures For Superhydrophobic Applications, Richard Alletru

Theses and Dissertations

In this work, we studied the impact of the modification of the structure of tungsten surfaces through physical vapor deposition (magnetron sputtering), electrochemical (anodization and electropolishing), and thermal (annealing) processes on the wettability of the designed surfaces. We observed static contact angle values ranging from around 10° to above 150° showing the importance of the techniques used to produce the surfaces. We noticed that the annealing process tends to increase the wettability, transforming hydrophobic surfaces into hydrophilic surfaces. We also observed that electropolishing affects the wettability in such a way that the contact angles of pre-chemically treated tungsten foils tend …

The Osh Family Of Proteins And Their Role In Caloric Restriction-Mediated Lifespan Extension In The Budding Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, William Douglas Craft

Theses and Dissertations

Oxysterol-binding protein homolouges (OSH) have been implicated in mediating non-vesicular sterol transport. Caloric restriction (CR) down-regulates sterol synthesis in a variety of organisms, including the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. OSH6, when up-regulated, extends replicative lifespan. In contrast, OSH5 up-regulation shortens replicative lifespan. In this thesis I obtained evidence to show that the deletion of OSH5 extends replicative lifespan in normal media. Deletion of OSH5 in the presence of caloric restriction blocks the lifespan-extending properties of the CR media. My data demonstrate that the total cellular sterol levels of the longevity mutants are indistinguishable from that of wild type. This suggests …

Transport, Deposition, And Hygroscopic Growth Of Diverse-Regime Aerosols In Human Respiratory Airways Of Varying Ages, Jongwon Kim

Theses and Dissertations

Determining how many inhaled aerosols deposit in human respiratory airways and where they deposit (i.e., respiratory dosimetry) are of critical importance in a number of fields. Applications of respiratory dosimetry modeling include evaluating health effects of inhaled pollutants, establishing environmental exposure standards, and developing effective techniques for delivering pharmaceutical aerosols to the lung. However, the manifold characteristics of aerosols coupled with the complexity of respiratory tract make such analysis a challenging task as well as a highly multidisciplinary effort, entailing expertise from medicine, engineering, and physiology. In this study, three major factors that affect particle transport and depositions were systematically …

An Interstate Runs Through It: The Construction Of Little Rock's Interstate 630 And The Fight To Stop It, Darcy Pumphrey

Theses and Dissertations

Completion of the first mile of Interstate 630 (I-630) occurred in 1969. However, demands from organized community groups and litigation delayed completion of the full seven-and-a-half mile route until 1985. While the freeway resistance movement in Little Rock did not stop the construction of I-630 - it did gain influence over many key decisions within the planning and construction process. Through an examination of the construction of I-630, this thesis advances the basic understanding of the elements of an organized freeway revolt and serves as a guide for other communities as they navigate their own freeway planning efforts. In order …

On The Orientation Dependence Of The Casimir Force, Christopher David Markle

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

In the 83 years of its development, Casimir force theory has seen many advances.

However, there still exists a need for more comprehensive approaches, particularly to complex geometries. To this end we have developed an approach to the Casimir force and demonstrated its use in predicting the Casimir force present in many cases such as the case of a single hollow sphere, finite size parallel plates, and anisotropic conductors.

Within the field of Casimir force experimentation, many predicted characteristics have not yet been demonstrated. To that end, we are performing an experiment designed to investigate the orientational dependence of the …

Efficient Design Of Nanoplasmonic Waveguide Devices Using The Space Mapping Algorithm, Pouya Dastmalchi, Georgios Veronis

Faculty Publications

We show that the space mapping algorithm, originally developed for microwave circuit optimization, can enable the efficient design of nanoplasmonic waveguide devices which satisfy a set of desired specifications. Space mapping utilizes a physics-based coarse model to approximate a fine model accurately describing a device. Here the fine model is a full-wave finite-difference frequency-domain (FDFD) simulation of the device, while the coarse model is based on transmission line theory. We demonstrate that simply optimizing the transmission line model of the device is not enough to obtain a device which satisfies all the required design specifications. On the other hand, when …

State V. Webb Appellant's Reply Brief Dckt. 40414

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Infrared Vibrational Spectroscopy Analysis Of Selected Biomolecules, Busra Ergul

Theses and Dissertations

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a useful tool to examine biological molecules for noninvasive measurements. This research has focused on the determination of concentrations of four important biomolecules, glucose, gluconic acid, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and dopamine by FTIR. It is crucial to determine blood glucose levels for diabetes diagnosis. H2O2 is an important biomolecule having implications in aging and aging related diseases. Gluconic acid is important in food and pharmaceutical industries, and dopamine plays a key role in brain activity. In this work, first, glucose, gluconic acid, and H2O2 in aqueous solutions have been studied by using FTIR. Standard …

State V. Parnell Respondent's Brief Dckt. 40962

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

State V. Sparks Respondent's Brief Dckt. 41320

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Deciphering Babel: Dis/Locations Of The Professional Self And The Second Language Curriculum, Sandra R. Barros

The Qualitative Report

In the following (auto) ethnographic study, I draw from Burdick’s (2012) analogy of qualitative research as “auto - archeology” and from parrhesia (Foucault, 1988) as a rhetorical device of self - definition and preservation to explore the interplay of power and identity within the context of second language education discourses. Specifically, I focus on the ways in which, through the creation of particular performative strategies, two educators working within the context of Liberal Arts institutions negotiate, construct and resist the everyday pressures and implied prejudices often associated with the curriculum and instruction of second languages in the United States. I …

Interactive Virtual Suturing Simulations: Enhancement Of Student Learning In Veterinary Medicine, Charles B. Boyd, Amy J. Staton

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University by Christine B. Boyd and Amy J. Staton on December 29, 2013.

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, December 29, 2013, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2013

No abstract provided.

The Syntax Of The Arabic Determiner Phrase, Mohamed Cheikh Beina

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The goal of this thesis is to analyze the syntactic structure of the Arabic determiner phrase (DP) within the confines of Chomsky's minimalist program. Attention is drawn to a number of the misconceptions many linguists have about this constituent. Some of the issues that linguists overlook include the existence of an indefinite article as well as a possessive determiner that heads the genitive phrase. A new analysis of agreement within DP is presented, as well as an argument against the construct state analysis and analyses of other related issues.

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 28, 2013, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Closed Reduction And Percutaneous Iliosacral Cannulated Screw Fixation For Sacroiliac Disruption Or Sacral Fractures; A Preliminary Study, Ali Bakir Al-Hilli

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: High energy pelvic ring fractures are serious injuries result from motor vehicle accidents or fall from height, unstable pelvic ring injuries usually associated with sacroiliac disruptions or sacral fractures. The ideal treatment for unstable pelvic fractures remains a matter of debate. The main purpose of the treatment is to save the patient s life and then to achieve an excellent functional outcome. Percutaneous fixation of Sacroiliac joint disruption or sacral fractures is evolved recently as a minimal invasive technique with low complication rate and morbidities. OBJECTIVE: A preliminary study to evaluate prospectively the effectiveness of the percutaneous cannulated …

Evaluation Of Functional Outcome Of Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Of Pelvic Ring Fractures, Adnan H.Hnoosh

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND : Unstable pelvic ring fracture (PRF) constitute 17 – 23% of pelvic fracture , it occurs as a high – energy injuries , and usually associated with multiple concomitant injuries. The mortality has been reported between 18 – 25%. Conservative treatment carries a high rate of complication. Recent studies recommended surgical stabilization by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the functional outcome, morbidity and mortality rate in the patients treated by anterior and posterior fixation of (PRF). PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study on 23 patients sixteen male and seven female , age range …

Tip Apex Distance As A Predicting Factor For The Outcome Of Femoral Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixed By Dynamic Hip Screw, Firas Abd Alhadi Al-Obidi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Dynamic hip screw is still one of the most widely used devices for the fixation of femoral intertrochanteric fractures. A recognized complication with this device is the screw cut-out from the femoral head. OBJECTIVE: Of this study is to assess if the tip apex distance is a reliable predicting factor for the subsequent lag screw position and so the outcome of femoral intertrochanteric fractures fixed by dynamic hip screws. Design of the study: Prospective Cohort Study. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 42 patients (27 female, 15 male), with an average age of 63 years, (ranging from 55 to 72 years),with …

Wilson's Disease: Laboratory Evaluation Of A Sample Of Patients Attending Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Ahmed Kh. Mohammed, Akram Ajeel Najeeb, Wafaa Faeq Tawfeeq

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Wilson’s disease (WD) is an inherited defect in copper metabolism that causes accumulation of copper in various body organs. It is a treatable; if it is diagnosed promptly and treated consistently. OBJECTIVE: Laboratory; hematological, biochemical, and diagnostic evaluation of a sample of Iraqi patients with WD, and study any association between clinical presentations and studied variables. METHODS: A case series study was conducted during 2011, from the 1st of February till the 10th of June. Sampling method was a convenient non-random one, through consecutive pooling of registered WD patients. A questionnaire-form paper had been developed for data collection, …

Correlation Of Her-2/Neu Expression With Conventional Clinicopathological Prognostic Parameters In Breast Carcinoma, Nafea Sami Al-Esawi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The prognostic biomarkers in a disease provide information regarding outcome irrespective of therapy .Her-2/neu oncogene expression is an important prognostic and predictive marker for breast cancer .Her-2 /neu expression can be determined by immunohistochemistry ,which became a routine investigation to predict the response to tamoxifen therapy. There is evidence that over-expression of Her-2 /neu is involved in breast cancer progression and there is suggestion that Her-2/neu over-expression plays a role in the early stages of breast tumorigenesis . OBJECTIVE: To evaluate Her-2/neu over-expression in breast carcinomas in the studied sample and to assess its immunhistochemicalscore status in term …

Judge Pauley’S Opinion In Clapper: Reset Button For Bulk Collection Debate?, Peter Margulies

Law Faculty Scholarship

This article was originally found in Lawfare, available here: https://www.lawfareblog.com/judge-pauleys-opinion-clapper-reset-button-bulk-collection-debate

Human Rights Pragmatism And Human Dignity, David Luban

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

Human rights sound a lot like moral rights: rights that we have because we are human. Many philosophers think it follows that the list of international human rights must therefore be founded on some philosophical account of moral rights or of human dignity. More recently, other philosophers have rejected this foundationalist picture of international human rights (“foundationalist” meaning that moral rights are the foundation of international human rights). These critics argue that international human rights need no philosophical foundation; instead, we should look to the actual practices of human rights: the practices of international institutions, tribunals, NGOs, monitors, and activists. …