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Trapping The Tigers: Regulation Of Market Entry And The Rule Of Law In Se Asia, Michael Touchton

Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Recent research identifies high barriers to registering a business as critical impediments to economic development around the world. Similarly, the lack of credible commitment to the rule of law – especially in the areas of property rights and contract enforcement – is also connected to economic underdevelopment. Scholarship treats these factors as rival explanations for underdevelopment. However, I argue the rule of law is the causal mechanism through which barriers to entry in the marketplace influence economic outcomes. Specifically, I present evidence perceptions of the rule of law in Southeast Asia decline as the legal restrictions on registering a business …

Rural Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors Perspectives Using Online Health Resources, Julie W. Merten, Kim Walsh-Childers, Lakeisha Rodman, Mary Ellen Young, Natalie Birchwood

Public Health Faculty Research and Scholarship

Background: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, with over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. These patients, survivors and their loved ones use the Internet to find information about breast cancer, search for treatment options and connect with support groups. For women in medically underserved areas, especially rural areas, the Internet could be one of their only sources of information.
Objective: The study investigates rural breast cancer patients’ and survivors’ motivations to seek online information, ability to use the Internet as a health information source, barriers to finding the information they …

Emu Today, November 4, 2013, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Feasibility Of Improving Cone-Beam Ct Number Consistency Using A Scatter Correction Algorithm., Jun Li, Weiguang Yao, Ying Xiao, Yan Yu

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

The study was to explore the feasibility of improving cone-beam CT (CBCT) number (corresponding to the Hounsfield units in computed tomography) consistency using a scatter-correction algorithm, with the aim of using CBCT images for treatment planning with density correction. A scatter correction algorithm was applied to a Varian OBI CBCT and an Elekta XVI CBCT, and was evaluated for improving CBCT number consistency. CBCT numbers of phantom materials were compared between images with and without bolus, which introduced additional scatter, and with and without scatter correction processing. It was observed that CBCT numbers were different in the images with and …

The Parthenon, November 4, 2013, Bishop Nash

The Parthenon

The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, is published by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and weekly Thursday during the summer. The editorial staff is responsible for the news and the editorial content.

Defining “Customer”: A Survey Of Who Can Demand Finra Arbitration, Jason W. Burge, Lara K. Richards

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Tight Void, Brooke Burns

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis is a memoir that draws on the life experience of two promiscuous women, Brooke and Karen. Both characters come from upper-middle class backgrounds, have extremely similar family lives, and take two very different paths in both their education and sexual behavior. While the women both retain their strong friendship throughout the narrative, eventually, Karen, and her decision to become a prostitute, takes its toll. Though they remain supportive of one another, Karen's lifestyle of sex, drugs, and partying begin to create a disconnect between them. This thesis sheds light on the true nature of female promiscuity: its relation …

The Free Press Vol 45 Issue 8, 11-04-2013, Kirsten Sylvain

Free Press, The

How much do you know about Tuesday’s election?--Students look closer at the Direction Package--Know your rights!--Students discuss pros and cons of campus life

Chhs News, College Of Health And Human Sciences, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Bg News November 04, 2013, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. November 04, 2013. Volume 93-Issue 31.

Carpe Data: Data Curation Services At Four Different Institutions, Lisa Zilinski, Christina Chan Park, Robin Dasler, Natsuko Nicholls

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

As funding agencies require data management plans (DMP) and data sharing, institutions are developing data services in their libraries. Data services may include data curation, including metadata creation and data preservation; data discovery, such as data set registration and data linking; extended references services, such as DMP consultations and data needs assessments; and internal activities, such as environmental scans and support for institutional/data repositories.

The panel will discuss the evolution, status, and future of data services development in their respective institutions including:

• The status of data services development in their institution
• The steps taken to get to their current stage …

Ohio University Faculty Senate Minutes November 4, 2013, Ohio University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Migration Of An E-Learning Model To The Cloud N. Ganesan ©, Nanda Ganesan

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

An e-learning model consisting of a course website and multimedia learning modules was developed and implemented initially on a traditional computing platform at a higher learning institution. With the emerging concept of cloud computing, the possibility of using cloud computing resources such as Google Apps, YouTube and SkyDrive to redesign and deploy the e-learning model in the cloud was explored. It was found that the cloud computing resources offered unprecedented opportunity and flexibility to migrate the course website to the cloud and to expand the outreach of the multimedia modules. This paper discusses the migration of the e-learning portal from …

The Eastern Echo, November 4, 2013, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

No abstract provided.

Evaluating Online Forums As A Customer Service Tool For Consumer Products, Kaveepan Lertwachara, Gregg Erickson

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

In this study, we capture communication activities on 14 online forums that are implemented primarily to provide customer service for consumers of mobile phones and MP3 players. We perform a large scale analysis to investigate the social nature and the effectiveness of using online forums as a customer service tool. Unlike previous studies, our research examines a complete archive of the actual communication activities on online forums that are publicly available to general consumers. Our comparative and social network analysis allows us to compare the structural differences among these social networks.

Is Security Realistic In Cloud Computing?, S. Srinivasan

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Cloud computing is rapidly emerging as an attractive IT option for businesses. As a concept cloud computing is well received because of the benefits it offers but many users are not clear about the scope of security in cloud computing. Many surveys point out that security in the cloud remains the top concern for many businesses in their decision making consideration in spite of the cost advantages it offers. In order to identify the security concerns we analyzed over 50 research articles and industry white papers published over the past five years. In this paper we focus on the question …

Spirituality In The Last Days Of Life In Persons Born In Japan, Gloria Duke

The Qualitative Report

End - of - life care is encumbered with many complex issues that can impede quality of life, especially in populations for which little is known. This study addresses spirituality and preferences for last days of life in persons born in Japan and living in eastern and south central Texas. Descriptive, qualitative methods were used for data collection and data analysis. Two major themes emerged for spirituality: Spirituality as Culture and Universality of Spirituality, and three major themes reflected preferences for the last days of life: Environmental Peace and Comfort, Interconnectedness, and Communication is Key. Nurses and health care providers …

Examining Rate Of Play With Varying Speed And Win Rate On Simulated Slot Machines, Sarah J. Seibring

Research Papers

When gambling in a casino, there are many factors (other than the games itself) that add to the effects of the experience. The social contingencies have a large influence over the amount a patron will bet and time spent at the casino. Previous studies also show the use of confederates will have an influence over the rate of the observed behavior. Researchers chose to utilize a confederate to gamble and display excitement when a win was reached throughout all sessions. Researchers also manipulated the speed at which the simulated slot machine spins as well as the win rate. These manipulated …

Guide Soutenir Le Retour Au Travail Et Favoriser Le Maintien En Emploi : Faciliter Le Retour Au Travail D’Un Employé À La Suite D’Une Absence Liée À Un Problème De Santé Psychologique, Louise St-Arnaud, Mariève Pelletier

Guides

No abstract provided.

Improving The Efficiency Of Fall Applied N With Cover Crops, Corey Lacey

Theses and Dissertations

Nitrate loss studies in Midwestern tile-drained fields have found that fall applied nitrogen (N) resulted in elevated nitrate concentrations in tile water during both the corn and soybean year of a 2 year rotation. The effectiveness of cover crops to reduce nitrate leaching when N is spring applied has been well demonstrated, however there is a dearth of knowledge on the ability of cover crops to reduce nitrate leaching in a system where N is fall applied. Thus, the objectives of this research were to (i) investigate the efficacy of winter cover crops to reduce nitrate leaching from fall applied …

2013-11-04 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes for November 4, 2013.

November 4, 2013, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

One Year Out Of The Terrible, Lonely Huntington’S Disease Closet, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

No abstract provided.

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

Nursing: News & Publications (2013-2023)

• Meet your SGA CHHS Senators Nov. 6 @ SHE

Managing Post Contract Variations Under The Principle ‘Traditional’ Irish Forms Of Contract - An Overview, Tony Cunningham

Other Resources

Variations are almost inevitable on all but the most simple of building contracts. This review examines the topic of variations in the context of the ‘traditionally’ procured building contracts in the Republic of Ireland. The study presents definitions of variations as set out in various contracts including the RIAI and GCCC Forms of Contract and identifies common sources of variations on building projects. The study sets out the legal framework supporting the right to vary work, establishes the nature of varied and/or extra work, and discusses the requirements for payment of such work. Variation procedures under the RIAI and GCCC …

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, November 3, 2013, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2013

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, November 3, 2013, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2013

No abstract provided.

Psychology Alum Joins Carle Hospital In Illinois, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

Update On Public Health Financing & Economic Studies From The Phssr And Pbrn Programs, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

As part of the Public Health Financing Roundtable at APHA, this session provides an update on public health financing and economics studies underway through the Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR) Program and the Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRN) Program, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Draft Genome Sequences Of Human Pathogenic Fungus Geomyces Pannorum Sensu Lato And Bat White Nose Syndrome Pathogen Geomyces(Pseudogymnoascus) Destructans, Marcus C. Chibucos, Jonatha Crabtree, Sushma Nagaraj

KIP Articles

We report the draft genome sequences of Geomyces pannorum sensu latoand Geomyces (Pseudogymnoascus) destructans. G. pannorum has a larger proteome than G. destructans, containing more proteins with ascribed enzymatic functions. This dichotomy in the genomes of related psychrophilic fungi is a valuable target for defining their distinct saprobic and pathogenic attributes.