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Optimal Placement Of Relay Stations In Wireless Sensor Networks, Kiran Kumar Vallabh Jan 2013

Optimal Placement Of Relay Stations In Wireless Sensor Networks, Kiran Kumar Vallabh

Computer Science

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are a collection of nodes organized into a cooperative network with sensing, processing and transmitting capabilities. WSNs are becoming an increasingly prominent technology that can be used in diverse application areas. In WSNs, cooperative relay stations are projected as one of the most cost effective solutions to meet the demanding requirement of capacity enhancement. In this paper, major concerns of the wireless sensor networks addressed are optimizing the number of relay stations required for covering the desired percentage of sensor nodes by optimal placement of relay stations and optimal assignment of the sensors to the relay …

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Social Network Based Recommendation System, Manish Singh Jan 2013

Social Network Based Recommendation System, Manish Singh

Computer Science

Every day we are overwhelmed with choices and options. Recommendation systems have gained popularity in providing suggestions. But every web application today has its own recommendation system. The recommendations provided by these systems are generic than user specific. Also the consumers of these systems are facing with the challenge of trusting these resources as they come from anonymous users. In this paper we propose a social networking based collaborative filtering recommendation system for movies. The prediction rating for a movie is provided based on similarity between you and your friends in the recommendation system. We have used two approaches to …

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Processing Geographic Information Systems Data For Data Mining, Sarthak Ahuja Jan 2013

Processing Geographic Information Systems Data For Data Mining, Sarthak Ahuja

Computer Science

Spatial data, including image data, are typically downloaded into GIS systems for processing purposes. The GIS data are optimized for establishing spatial relationships among objects. Spatial data can be produced rapidly from a variety of sources and the use of spatial data to improve agricultural management has become common [1]. However, most GIS systems are limited in their data mining capabilities. Data mining software provides advanced prediction capabilities for record-based data. The research goal of this project is to create a tool that would allow input of images and metadata, then process them using geospatial software to convert it to …

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Iso Analyzer And Reporting System, Vishnu Vardhanna Reddy Yarram Jan 2013

Iso Analyzer And Reporting System, Vishnu Vardhanna Reddy Yarram

Computer Science

This paper describes the development of a GUI-based application program called the ISO Analyzer and Reporting System. The Independent System Operator (ISO) Analyzer and Reporting System facilitates the study of electricity markets by empowering its users with the ability to query and to generate reports from market and operational data by allowing them to analyze data over a period of time, which is helpful to draw useful conclusions. The system downloads publicly available files on energy load and pricing data from an independent system operator’s website and stores data from the files in the form of SQL server database tables …

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Parallelization Of Generic Pso Java Code Using Mpjexpress, Manoj Babu Madamanchi Jan 2013

Parallelization Of Generic Pso Java Code Using Mpjexpress, Manoj Babu Madamanchi

Computer Science

Many scientific, engineering and economic problems involve the optimization of a set of parameters. The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is one of the new techniques that have been empirically shown to perform well. The PSO algorithm is a population-based search algorithm based on simulating the social behavior of birds within a flock. Large-scale engineering optimization problems impose large computational demands, resulting in long solution times even on modern high-end processors. To obtain enhanced computational throughput and global search capability parallel algorithms and parallel architectures have drawn lots of attention. Parallelization of PSO has proved to enhance computational throughput and global …

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Mobisurf: Bimanual Inter-Device Interaction, Ali Roudaki Jan 2013

Mobisurf: Bimanual Inter-Device Interaction, Ali Roudaki

Computer Science

A shared interactive display (i.e. tabletop) provides a large space for collaborative interaction. However, it lacks a private area for accessing sensitive information. On the other hand, a mobile device offers a variety of modalities for personal applications, but it is limited by a small screen. This paper develops a framework that enables fluid and seamless interaction between a tabletop and a mobile device, and thus integrates the merits of each. More specifically, the framework can continuously track multiple users' actions (e.g., hand movement or gesture) on top of a tabletop, and then automatically generate a unique personal interface on …

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Effects On Plantarflexor Strength, Calf Girth, And Dorsiflexion Range Of Motion When Static Stretching Is Implemented During Two Weeks Of Immobilization, Samantha Jean Narveson Jan 2013

Effects On Plantarflexor Strength, Calf Girth, And Dorsiflexion Range Of Motion When Static Stretching Is Implemented During Two Weeks Of Immobilization, Samantha Jean Narveson

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

This study examined the effects of chronic static stretching on dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), calf strength, and calf girth when immobilized for two weeks. Thirty-six North Dakota State University students participated in this study and were divided into one of three groups: control group (CG), experimental group (EG), and experimental stretching group (ESG). All participants completed a pre-test of calf girth, strength, and dorsiflexion ROM. After the pretest, both experimental groups wore an immobilizer for two weeks. In addition, the ESG stretched for 10 minutes, twice daily. Data analysis indicated significant differences were found between groups for post-test measures …

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Therapeutic Ultrasound: The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound And The Importance Of Parameter Settings, Marika Londeen Jan 2013

Therapeutic Ultrasound: The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound And The Importance Of Parameter Settings, Marika Londeen

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

Therapeutic ultrasound can be an important modality for clinician's use to heat tissue. Previous research has concluded that therapeutic ultrasound treatments may be ineffective. There are several options for parameters depending on type of treatment and desired goal. The purpose of this study was to determine if specific parameters for a specific desired treatment goal were correct. The parameters included 1.0 and 3.0 megahertz frequencies of continuous ultrasound treatment on 20 subjects. Tissue temperature was measured with thermocouples in the calf. Data analysis consisted of running a one way repeated measures ANOVA to compare sample means as well as running …

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Plasma And Electrolyte Changes In Humans Following Ingestion Of Multiple Boluses Of Pickle Juice Associated With Exercise, Michael Anthony Mckenney Jan 2013

Plasma And Electrolyte Changes In Humans Following Ingestion Of Multiple Boluses Of Pickle Juice Associated With Exercise, Michael Anthony Mckenney

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

No experimental research has examined the effect of drinking multiple boluses of pickle juice (PJ) on the same day, nor has its ingestion been examined during exercise. Additionally there are fears that PJ supplementation can cause hyperkalemia. We determined the effect of ingesting single or multiple boluses of PJ on plasma variables before, during, and after exercise. On three days, subjects ingested 0, 1, or 2 boluses of PJ and biked vigorously for 60 minutes. Blood samples were collected pre-ingestion and 30, 65, 95, and 125 minutes post ingestion. The number of PJ boluses consumed did not affect [Na+]p, [K+]p, …

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Kinematic, Neuromuscular, And Performance Changes Due To Overspeed Training For Ice Hockey, Phillip Michael Faught Jan 2013

Kinematic, Neuromuscular, And Performance Changes Due To Overspeed Training For Ice Hockey, Phillip Michael Faught

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

Athletes, coaches, and strength and conditioning practitioners are constantly searching for new and improved speed training methods give themselves or their athletes an edge over their competition. Overspeed training is not a new technique of speed training; however changes and developments over the past decade have created many new methods to train at supramaximal speed. Choosing the appropriate method or methods of overspeed training is important for the training to have the desired performance improvements. High speed running and skating treadmills, tow-assisted running and skating, as well as downhill running are some of the most common methods of overspeed training. …

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A Deeper Understanding Of Female Athlete Body Image, Jeney Anne Christensen Jan 2013

A Deeper Understanding Of Female Athlete Body Image, Jeney Anne Christensen

Health Nutrition and Exercise Science

The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of how body image can impact the self-esteem and confidence of female athletes. As the media and public image of professional female athletes becomes increasingly more sexualized, the pressure continues to rise for youth and collegiate female athletes to not only to excel at the sports they participate in, but also be what society deems attractive. These demands lead to harmful behaviors such as disordered eating, over-exercising, and certain drug abuse which, in turn, can result in serious health issues or even death. Continuous study and exploration of female …

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Petroleum Exploration History In North Dakota To 1951, Clarence Anthony Herz Jan 2013

Petroleum Exploration History In North Dakota To 1951, Clarence Anthony Herz

History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies

The delayed discovery of oil in North Dakota resulted from remoteness, environment, and economic disadvantage, three of the six themes of Elwyn B. Robinson. Initially, lacking outside capital, the local explorers turned to their communities from 1917 to 1935 to raise the capital necessary to search for oil. As a result a complex group united to raise the capital necessary, but did not discover oil. The Great Depression ushered in the era of outside capital from 1937 to the successful discovery of oil on April 4, 1951. During this entire exploration period the state legislature, restricted by a lack of …

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Reconciling The Irreconcilable Conflict In Insurance Severability Of Interests Clause Interpretation, Johnny Parker Jan 2013

Reconciling The Irreconcilable Conflict In Insurance Severability Of Interests Clause Interpretation, Johnny Parker

Articles, Chapters in Books and Other Contributions to Scholarly Works

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West Virginia Physical Education Teacher Perceptions Of State Mandated Fitnessgram® Testing And Application Of Results, William M. Miller Jan 2013

West Virginia Physical Education Teacher Perceptions Of State Mandated Fitnessgram® Testing And Application Of Results, William M. Miller

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Background/Purpose: In response to concerns with increasing rates of childhood obesity, many states have enacted policies that affect physical education. A commonly used approach is state mandated fitness test administration in school-based settings. While this approach is widely debated throughout the literature, one area that lacks research is teachers attitudes toward this fitness testing and the application of results in their professional practice. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of West Virginia physical education teachers toward the mandated use of the FITNESSGRAM® and to gain a better understanding of how the resultant data are employed to …

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Strengths And Limitations Of Qualitative Approaches To Research In Occupational Health Psychology, Irvin Sam Schonfeld, Joseph J. Mazzola Jan 2013

Strengths And Limitations Of Qualitative Approaches To Research In Occupational Health Psychology, Irvin Sam Schonfeld, Joseph J. Mazzola

Publications and Research

Like all research methods, qualitative methods have strengths and limitations. This chapter describes seven strengths and five limitations. With an understanding of their strengths and limitations and how to minimize and/or balance them, occupational health psychology (OHP) researchers can benefit from qualitative methods. It is important to understand that qualitative findings do not establish generalizable cause-effect relations. However, qualitative methods can help an OHP researcher develop a theory of causality and derive hypotheses related to the theory and, thus, motivate quantitatively organized research designed to test the hypotheses. The challenge for the OHP researcher is to be mindful of what …

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Queering The Catalog: Queer Theory And The Politics Of Correction, Emily Drabinski Jan 2013

Queering The Catalog: Queer Theory And The Politics Of Correction, Emily Drabinski

Publications and Research

Critiques of hegemonic library classification structures and controlled vocabularies have a rich history in information studies. This project has pointed out the trouble with classification and cataloging decisions that are framed as objective and neutral but are always ideological and worked to correct bias in library structures. Viewing knowledge organization systems from a queer perspective, however, challenges the idea that classification and subject language can ever be finally corrected. Engaging queer theory and library classification and cataloging together requires new ways of thinking about how to be ethically and politically engaged on behalf of marginal knowledge formations and identities who …

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Table Of Contents, Cjil Editors Jan 2013

Table Of Contents, Cjil Editors

Chicago Journal of International Law

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International Paretianism: A Defense, Eric A. Posner, David Weisbach Jan 2013

International Paretianism: A Defense, Eric A. Posner, David Weisbach

Chicago Journal of International Law

A treaty satisfies what we call International Paretianism (P) if it advances the interests of all states that join it, so that no state is made worse off The principle might seem obvious, but it rules out nearly all the major proposals for a climate treaty, including proposals advanced by academics and by government officials. We defend IP, and for that reason urge commentators in the debate over climate justice to abandon efforts to right past wrongs, redistribute wealth, and achieve other abstract ideals through a climate treaty. Instead, the goal should be to develop a feasible treaty that states …

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Climate Change, Consequentialism, And The Road Ahead, Dale Jamieson Jan 2013

Climate Change, Consequentialism, And The Road Ahead, Dale Jamieson

Chicago Journal of International Law

In this paper I tell the story of the evolution of the climate change regime, locating its origins in "the dream of Rio," which supposed that the nations of the world would join in addressing the interlocking crises of environment and development. I describe the failure at Copenhagen and then go on to discuss the "reboot" of the climate negotiations advocated by Eric A. Posner and David Weisbach. I bring out some ambiguities in their notion of International Paretianism, which is supposed to effectively limit the influence of moral ideals in international affairs, and pose a dilemma. I go on …

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Climate Change: Why Theories Of Justice Matter, Martha C. Nussbaum Jan 2013

Climate Change: Why Theories Of Justice Matter, Martha C. Nussbaum

Chicago Journal of International Law

Climate Change Justice is impressive, and one of its merits is its serious treatment of philosophical issues. Developing its philosophical aspects further will strengthen the argument, in three areas: (1) the relationship between entitlements and duties; (2) the moral status of the nation; and (3) the question of plural ends.

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Who Should Pay For Climate Change? "Not Me", Paul Baer Jan 2013

Who Should Pay For Climate Change? "Not Me", Paul Baer

Chicago Journal of International Law

In Climate Change Justice, Eric A. Posner and David Weisbach argue not only that a climate treaty with significant North-to-South redistribution of wealth is infeasible, but also that to support such a treaty is counterproductive. They ague instead that all countries should support an "optimal" climate treaty, balancing marginal costs and benefits, and that side payments should go to ensure that no countries-even wealthy, high-polluting countries that are externalizing huge costs and risks-are worse off than the status quo. They justify this seeming contradiction to their welfarist moral theory by arguing that North-South redistribution is better handled in a separate …

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Cumulative Carbon And Just Allocation Of The Global Carbon Commons, R. T. Pierrehumbert Jan 2013

Cumulative Carbon And Just Allocation Of The Global Carbon Commons, R. T. Pierrehumbert

Chicago Journal of International Law

Recent research has shown that the effect of human activities on climate can be characterized by a single statistic, called cumulative carbon. This statistic is the aggregate amount of carbon emitted in the form of carbon dioxide by activities such as fossil fuel burning and deforestation over the entire time such activities persist. In this paper the concept is used to address the question of fair allocation of carbon emissions amongst nations or other emitting units. It is concluded that even if emissions prior to the year 2000 are left out of the accounting, North America would have a just …

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Evaluation Of Osteoporosis Educational Interventions On Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, Dietary Calcium And Vitamin D Intakes, Alexa Evenson Jan 2013

Evaluation Of Osteoporosis Educational Interventions On Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, Dietary Calcium And Vitamin D Intakes, Alexa Evenson

Human Development and Family Science

Osteoporosis is a serious public health issue, which is growing in significance because of our aging population. It is estimated that 34 million individuals in the United States are at risk for osteoporosis. Education may be key to increasing preventative behaviors in younger adults to help prevent osteoporosis in later life. One purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of three revised scales, which were revised to include vitamin D related items: Osteoporosis Knowledge Test -D, Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale-D, and the Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale-D. These revised scales were then used to determine the effects of …

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How Does Christian Religious Affiliation Influence Therapists' Beliefs About Sexual Orientation And Competence Working With Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Clients, Sara Jane Waldack Jan 2013

How Does Christian Religious Affiliation Influence Therapists' Beliefs About Sexual Orientation And Competence Working With Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Clients, Sara Jane Waldack

Human Development and Family Science

This study explored the relationship between therapists' religious affiliation, their beliefs about sexual orientation in general and about lesbian and gay clients in particular. Specifically, therapists' who self-identified as belonging to one of the three most prevalent religious denominations in the United States, which include; the Roman Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Church, and the United Methodist Church. This study utilized an existing data set consisting of 759 participants who were clinical members of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). In general participants reported relatively low levels of homophobia. Overall, participants reported that they somewhat agree to …

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The Role Of Spirituality In Therapist Self-Care: An Exploration Of Students Beliefs And Practices, Jonathan Hillman Giles Jan 2013

The Role Of Spirituality In Therapist Self-Care: An Exploration Of Students Beliefs And Practices, Jonathan Hillman Giles

Human Development and Family Science

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which family therapy students used their spiritual and/or religious beliefs as a resource for preventing clinical burnout and in their self-care practices. Additionally, this study sought to explore the specific ways or strategies that students used their spiritual beliefs in their personal and professional lives. Participants were master’s and doctoral students from programs accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE). A total of 341 students participated in the study. The results demonstrated that the majority of students reported that they used their spiritual …

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None But The Bravest Of Men: Violence And Popular Sovereignty In Revolutionary War Veteran Narratives., James M. Greene Jan 2013

None But The Bravest Of Men: Violence And Popular Sovereignty In Revolutionary War Veteran Narratives., James M. Greene

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Starting with Ethan Allen's 1778 captivity narrative, the Revolutionary War veteran narrative became a small, but popular, subgenre of early American life writing. In this project, I argue that the genre encouraged a myth of the republican citizen-soldier in the early United States that supported the delegation of popular sovereignty toward the institutional management of a strong central government. As a synecdoche for a continental body politic, the Revolutionary veteran appeared as both the source of sovereignty as a citizen and an agent of this authority as a soldier. The genre has typically been understood as one that appeals for …

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Open Access To Scholarly Articles: Good Policies Ensure Good Practices, Jill Cirasella Jan 2013

Open Access To Scholarly Articles: Good Policies Ensure Good Practices, Jill Cirasella

Publications and Research

Open access (OA) to scholarly journal articles is now widely accepted as a good thing. However, it will not become the norm without policies promoting openness. This presentation looks at policies that ensure that hundreds of thousands of articles become OA every year.

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Why Judges Should Not Make Refugee Law: Australia's Malaysia Solution And The Refugee Convention, Anthony Pastore Jan 2013

Why Judges Should Not Make Refugee Law: Australia's Malaysia Solution And The Refugee Convention, Anthony Pastore

Chicago Journal of International Law

In a 2011 decision, the High Court of Australia effectively incorporated an international treaty into a domestic statute. The case involved a refugee swap deal, called the "Malaysia Solution," between Australia and Malaysia, which the Australian government hoped would deter asylum seekers from making the dangerous overseas voyage to Australia. However, some of these asylum seekers argued that the Malaysia Solution violated the Migration Act, an Australian immigration statute. The plaintiff proposed an interpretation of the immigration statute that incorporated elements of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, most notably the principle of "non-refoulement." A majority of the …

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The Berne Convention's Flexible Fixation Requirement: A Problematic Provision For User-Generated Content, Elizabeth White Jan 2013

The Berne Convention's Flexible Fixation Requirement: A Problematic Provision For User-Generated Content, Elizabeth White

Chicago Journal of International Law

The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works sets forth an international standard for copyright protection. However, the fixation provision directs signatories to prescribe works subject to a fixation requirement for copyright protection however they choose. This provision of the Convention and the corresponding legislation that has been generated are of particular relevance to the debate over the protection of user-generated content (UGC). UGC, which has become popular on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, raises an important question for the fixation standard. Specifically, it is not clear whether or not UGC is fixed, and therefore …

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Depoliticizing Sovereign Wealth Funds Through International Arbitration, Meg Lippincott Jan 2013

Depoliticizing Sovereign Wealth Funds Through International Arbitration, Meg Lippincott

Chicago Journal of International Law

Since their inception in the 1950s, Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have dramatically expanded with the purpose of investing government revenue and maximizing returns for states with surplus funds. While SWF investments benefit their sovereign owners and can bring stability and growth to the economies the) invest in, concerns about the use of investments for political gains and about the defense of national security have led to calls for regulation of SWF investment worldwide. But rather than entangle these investments in a series of varied and complex domestic law solutions, this Comment argues that SWF investment can be effectively monitored through …

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