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A Corpus-Based Analysis Of Russian Word Order Patterns, Stephanie Kay Billings Dec 2015

A Corpus-Based Analysis Of Russian Word Order Patterns, Stephanie Kay Billings

Theses and Dissertations

Some scholars say that Russian syntax has free word order. However, other researchers claim that the basic word order of Russian is Subject, Verb, Object (SVO). Some researchers also assert that the use of different word orders may be influenced by various factors, including positions of discourse topic and focus, and register (spoken, fiction, academic, non-academic). In addition, corpora have been shown to be useful tools in gathering empirical linguistic data, and modern advances in computing have made corpora freely available and their use widespread. The Russian National Corpus is a large corpus of Russian that is widely used and …

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Audience Participation In Blue Man Group: Success Through Authentic Character, Adaptable Narrative, And Accessible Space, Haley Lauren Flanders Dec 2015

Audience Participation In Blue Man Group: Success Through Authentic Character, Adaptable Narrative, And Accessible Space, Haley Lauren Flanders

Theses and Dissertations

The relationship between performer and spectator is a constant topic in theatre since audiences are essential to any performance. Some contemporary performances strive to blur the line between the two by allowing audiences to participate during the show. Often, audience participation is despised and therefore avoided by spectators and theatre practitioners. However, Blue Man Group thrives on it due to their authentic character, adaptable narrative, and accessible space. Through my examination of the show as an audience member, I theorize that these three elements control the audience's willingness to participate in the production and in turn make the entire experience …

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Note From The Editor, Iuniki L. Ikahihifo-Bender Dec 2015

Note From The Editor, Iuniki L. Ikahihifo-Bender

Alaska Law Review

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Ravin Revisited: Alaska's Historic Common Law Marijuana Rule At The Dawn Of Legalization, Jason Brandeis Dec 2015

Ravin Revisited: Alaska's Historic Common Law Marijuana Rule At The Dawn Of Legalization, Jason Brandeis

Alaska Law Review

For the past forty years, Alaska has had one of the most unique marijuana laws in the United States. Under the Ravin Doctrine, adults in Alaska could use and possess a small amount of marijuana in their homes for any personal purpose. That common law rule, grounded in the Alaska Constitution's explicit right of privacy, was effectively codified in November 2014 when Alaska voters approved Ballot Measure 2: "An act to tax and regulate the production, sale, and use of marijuana." Measure 2 ushered in a new era of marijuana regulation, adding Alaska to the short list of states that …

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Alaska: North To The Future Of Federal Marijuana Regulation, Angela Macdonald Dec 2015

Alaska: North To The Future Of Federal Marijuana Regulation, Angela Macdonald

Alaska Law Review

The personal freedom Alaskans not only expect, but rely upon, exposes a significant need for federal cooperation in the reformation of marijuana laws, including the removal or reclassification of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act. This Comment summarizes this issue in light of Alaska’s recent recreational marijuana legalization. In doing so, elements unique to Alaska and their likely influence on the state's upcoming marijuana legislation; the history and evolution of Alaska marijuana laws; and the scholarly literature on Alaska marijuana law regarding the tensions between federal and state marijuana regulation are discussed. This Comment proposes that marijuana be removed from …

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Breaking Bad Law: Meth Lab Investigations Highlight Alaska's Current Approach To Privacy, Victoria Sheets Dec 2015

Breaking Bad Law: Meth Lab Investigations Highlight Alaska's Current Approach To Privacy, Victoria Sheets

Alaska Law Review

The right to privacy explicitly provided by the Alaska Constitution has long been broadly interpreted—even protecting Alaskan citizens' right to personal home use and possession of marijuana. Though this right to privacy has been interpreted many times over the last few decades, Alaska currently lacks a coherent approach to application of its privacy laws. As the prevalence of methamphetamine production increases in homes across Alaska, the Alaskan courts' approach to privacy must be reevaluated in light of its delicate interaction with search and seizure policies surrounding methamphetamine labs.

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Alaska And Vergara V. California: Evaluating The Constitutionality Of Teacher Tenure In Alaska, M. Rebecca Cooper Dec 2015

Alaska And Vergara V. California: Evaluating The Constitutionality Of Teacher Tenure In Alaska, M. Rebecca Cooper

Alaska Law Review

In the summer of 2013, California's teacher tenure statutes were found to violate the equal protection clause of the state's Constitution. The statutes called for tenure to be granted after two years of teaching, contained significant due process protections in case of dismissal, and required that new hires be laid off before teachers with tenure. The group that brought the lawsuit, Students Matter, is considering filing lawsuits in other states. This Note examines Alaska's tenure statutes to assess the state's vulnerability to a copycat lawsuit. While most of Alaska's tenure statutes seem safe from challenge, the state should evaluate its …

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Journal Staff Dec 2015

Journal Staff

Alaska Law Review

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Analysis Of The Prospect.3 Conference “Thirty Years Of Meaning And Influence - Flash Of The Spirit: African & Afro-American Art & Philosophy By Robert Farris Thompson”: An Internship Report, Sarah Elizabeth Story Dec 2015

Analysis Of The Prospect.3 Conference “Thirty Years Of Meaning And Influence - Flash Of The Spirit: African & Afro-American Art & Philosophy By Robert Farris Thompson”: An Internship Report, Sarah Elizabeth Story

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

In 2008, Prospect New Orleans (Prospect) launched the first internationally contemporary art biennial in the United States with a goal to articulate new discoveries in the world of art with historical and culturally significant surroundings. In its fourth iteration in 2014 and with a new staff borne of past successes and failures, which included near-dissolution from financial difficulty, Prospect.3: Notes for Now (Prospect.3) ambitiously expanded with additional artists, venues, and programs. “Thirty Years of Meaning and Influence - Flash of the Spirit: African & Afro-American Art & Philosophy by Robert Farris Thompson” was an international conference that was one of …

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New Orleans Opera Association: An Internship Report, Sarah Mccall Dec 2015

New Orleans Opera Association: An Internship Report, Sarah Mccall

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

As one of the requirements to complete a Master of Arts in Arts Administration, this internship report presents a thorough discussion and analysis of my experience as an intern with the New Orleans Opera Association between May 2015 and August 2015. The focus of the internship was production, and the report reflects this emphasis. In addition, the report presents an overview of the organization, a SWOT analysis, and a discussion of best practices with recommendations for the organization’s improvement.

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An Internship Report On The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art, Grace Rennie Dec 2015

An Internship Report On The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art, Grace Rennie

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

The following internship report is a reflection of my time spent working at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art from February 2 to June 2, 2015. Since gaining a new Executive Director in 2012, the Museum has gone through a period of rapid change, which resulted in a complete overhaul of staff structure during my tenure. This report will outline the structure of the Museum, discuss the factors that led to it changing, and evaluate its sustainability for the Museum moving forward. It will also discuss the marketing and communications mechanisms in place, with a specific focus on social media, …

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Bowery Presents: South (Internship Report), Olivia Rose Alman Dec 2015

Bowery Presents: South (Internship Report), Olivia Rose Alman

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This internship report documents the for--‐profit concert promoter, Bowery Presents: South (Bowery South) and its New Orleans office. An overview of Bowery South and the duties and responsibilities of the internship, performed from January 2015 to June 2015, are detailed within this report. The report also provides an analysis of the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (S.W.O.T.), an examination of best practices in the concert promoting industry, and recommendations for the company based on the intern’s observations.

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The National World War Ii Museum - Entertainment Department, Katherine A. Bandy Dec 2015

The National World War Ii Museum - Entertainment Department, Katherine A. Bandy

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This report contains the details of internship completed at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. It will discuss the structure and practices of the Museum’s Entertainment Department through a 480 hour internship. Alongside Victoria Reed, the Director of Entertainment, I assumed the role of Entertainment Production Assistant in June of 2015. I completed this internship with the purpose of earning an Arts Administration degree at the University of New Orleans. The Entertainment Department at the National WWII Museum is but a fraction of what makes this organization a successful attraction in the city of New Orleans and the …

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The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art: An Internship Report, Sara A. Beale Dec 2015

The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art: An Internship Report, Sara A. Beale

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This internship report documents and outlines my time with the Ogden Museum of Art in New Orleans, Louisiana, from January to May of 2015. It closely outlines the history and structure of the organization, as well as its strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. This report also includes a detailed description of all tasks and responsibilities assigned to me as an intern, an analysis of its current state, research of best practices in the field, and an educated analysis of its probable trajectory.

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The Senator Nat G. Kiefer University Of New Orleans Lakefront Arena: An Internship Academic Report, Nicholas Cassara Dec 2015

The Senator Nat G. Kiefer University Of New Orleans Lakefront Arena: An Internship Academic Report, Nicholas Cassara

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This report discusses my internship with the Lakefront Arena at the University of New Orleans. Included in this report is a breakdown of the Arena’s management and facilities, internship overview, organization analysis based upon my observations, best practices comparing similar venues, and recommendations to the Lakefront Arena. The internship concluded with a job offer as the interim Campus Booking Coordinator, to which I accepted.

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An Organizational Review Of The Nocca Institute, Sharyn Booker Dec 2015

An Organizational Review Of The Nocca Institute, Sharyn Booker

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This review is an academic report used to provide recommendation and an in-depth look into The NOCCA Institute. The report includes an analysis of the organization’s structure, programs, finances, and my internship activities; Spring - Summer 2015. Additionally the report includes a SWOT Analysis and my recommendations based on the analysis and best practices of similar organizations.

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Pelican Bomb: Planning For Growth (An Internship Academic Report), Nobuhle Clemens Dec 2015

Pelican Bomb: Planning For Growth (An Internship Academic Report), Nobuhle Clemens

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This report documents my experience as a graduate arts administration intern at Pelican Bomb, a New Orleans contemporary visual art nonprofit. The internship was completed over the course of seven (7) months from January to July 2015. Starting with an overview of the organizational structure, mission, and programming, this report analyzes the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The report concludes with best practices and recommendations with a focus on board development, strategic planning, staff retention, and membership. The insights provided in this report are designed to enhance Pelican Bomb’s operations as it prepares for organizational growth.

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New Orleans Auction Galleries: An Internship Academic Report, Grace Elizabeth Connors Dec 2015

New Orleans Auction Galleries: An Internship Academic Report, Grace Elizabeth Connors

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This internship academic report is the result of a 480--‐hour internship at New Orleans Auction Galleries completed from February--‐September 2015. New Orleans Auction Galleries is a for--‐profit arts organization located in the Arts District of New Orleans, Louisiana. During my internship, I worked closely with the Art Department and Office Administration, as well as preview receptions andauctions. This experience provided me with a valuable education of the inner workings of New Orleans Auction Galleries from its day--‐to--‐day operations to its vision as an organization. His report begins with the history and goals of New Orleans Auction Galleries and moves forward …

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An Academic Report On New Orleans Airlift: An Internship Academic Report, Bridget Nolan Dec 2015

An Academic Report On New Orleans Airlift: An Internship Academic Report, Bridget Nolan

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This academic report was composed at the conclusion of a 480-hour internship with New Orleans Airlift. This report includes Airlift’s mission, history, and organizational structure, a SWOT analysis, duties and projects completed and a summary of best practices. Listed are also a series of suggestions and recommendations as to how New Orleans Airlift can improve and strengthen current practices to maximize its potential as a small arts organization.

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French Quarter Festivals, Inc.: An Analysis Of Festival Operations (Internship Academic Report), Emily Osterholt Dec 2015

French Quarter Festivals, Inc.: An Analysis Of Festival Operations (Internship Academic Report), Emily Osterholt

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that annually produces three festivals in the New Orleans area with the intention of promoting the Vieux Carré and the culture of the city. My internship began near the beginning of preparations for the 2015French Quarter Festival and concluded just after the event had passed. While the organization is very successful and French Quarter Festival has grown to be the largest free music festival in the United States, there remains room for improvement and growth within the organization. The following report serves as a case study of the organization and addresses issues …

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Studio Theatre: An Internship Report, Eugenia Siero Dec 2015

Studio Theatre: An Internship Report, Eugenia Siero

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

The following internship report is a documentation of my work with Studio Theatre in Washington DC during the summer and fall of 2015. This report is based on my experience as an intern with the Marketing Department, where I had the opportunity to develop several large projects for the theater’s 2015--‐2016 season. Studio Theatre is a strong organization that produces excellent modern plays and strives to present the best work to its audience with every single show. This paper will discuss the different duties of the internship, as well as the organization’s history and structure, organizational strengths and weaknesses, and …

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Theatre Baton Rouge, Caty Steward Dec 2015

Theatre Baton Rouge, Caty Steward

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This report details an internship with Theatre Baton Rouge, where I served as Marketing and Development Coordinator. In this paper I will provide an overview of the organization’s history, programming, and outreach along with a description of my 480 hour internship. This report outlines the workings of the theatre’s operations through investigation of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and industry best practices. This analysis will lay the groundwork for recommendations to Theatre Baton Rouge that will address leveraging the strengths, as well as use opportunities to combat the issues currently hindering the company from continued growth.

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National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network: An Internship Academic Report, Monica Tyran Dec 2015

National Performance Network/Visual Artists Network: An Internship Academic Report, Monica Tyran

Arts Administration Master's Reports (1984-2016)

This comprehensive report was written upon the culmination of an internship with the National Performance Network/Visual Artist Network (NPN/VAN) at which the author worked 20 hours for 38 weeks (September 2014-May 2015). This report describes NPN/VAN, including its mission, structure, and operations. It also includes a SWOT analysis, review of best practices, and recommendations on how NPN/VAN can improve its current operations and programs in order to grow and prepare for the future.

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Electrochemical Formation Of One-Dimensional Metal Nanostructures Across Microgaps Electrodes For Resistive Switching And Optical Sensing Applications., Nidhi Shah Dec 2015

Electrochemical Formation Of One-Dimensional Metal Nanostructures Across Microgaps Electrodes For Resistive Switching And Optical Sensing Applications., Nidhi Shah

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation focuses on the electrochemical formation of one-dimensional (1D) Ag nanostructures (in particular nanowires and nanochains) directly on electrode surfaces or gap of two electrodes. Ag nanowires (NWs) and nanorods (NRs) grow directly on glass/indium tin oxide (ITO) surfaces from electrode-attached Au nanoparticle seeds in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) at appropriate potentials with a 5-15 % yield and the average length ranging from 100 nm to 3 µm for growth times of 30 to 120 min. This method failed when trying to grow Ag NRs/NWs across 5 µm Au electrode gaps. Interestingly, applying voltage in air leads …

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Functional Characterization Of Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans Qsebc : A Bacterial Adrengeric Receptor And Global Regulator Of Virulence., Whitney Weigel Dec 2015

Functional Characterization Of Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans Qsebc : A Bacterial Adrengeric Receptor And Global Regulator Of Virulence., Whitney Weigel

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In order for a pathogen to successfully colonize the host, it must be able to acquire essential nutrients and regulate gene expression to respond to environmental fluctuations. One mechanism bacteria have evolved in order to detect these fluctuations and respond is the two component signal transduction systems (TCS). Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a dental commensal associated with localized aggressive periodontitis, contains a TCS designated QseBC that was previously shown to regulate expression of several iron acquisition genes, biofilm formation and virulence, but the activating signal was unknown []. QseBC is a conserved TCS in the Enterobacteriaceae and Pasteurellaceae, but the activating signal …

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Parent-Implemented Pivotal Response Treatment To Promote Social Communication Skills In Children With Autism, Rehab Hassan Al-Zayer Dec 2015

Parent-Implemented Pivotal Response Treatment To Promote Social Communication Skills In Children With Autism, Rehab Hassan Al-Zayer

Dissertations

Providing children with autism with early intensive behavioral interventions has become a research priority. Specifically, early and intensive behavioral intervention of Pivotal Response Training (PRT) has been targeted as an effective natural behavioral intervention. The present study extended the use of PRT to teaching parents to implement this intervention in their home natural settings and was hypothesized to intensify and increase the time access to the intervention; hence, enhance maintenance and generalization of social communication skills for children with autism. A multiple-probe-across-setting design was used in this study to determine if training parents of children with autism to use Pivotal …

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Effects Of Resistance Training And Creatine Monohydrate On Doxorubicin-Induced Muscle Dysfunction, Eric Christopher Bredahl Dec 2015

Effects Of Resistance Training And Creatine Monohydrate On Doxorubicin-Induced Muscle Dysfunction, Eric Christopher Bredahl

Dissertations

Doxorubicin (DOX) is a powerful chemotherapy agent that is associated with a number of deleterious side effects, including skeletal muscle dysfunction. The exact mechanisms behind the observed skeletal muscle dysfunction have yet to be fully understood. Nonetheless, the observed myotoxicity is believed to be the result of an increased oxidative stress. Resistance training (RT) has been shown to preserve skeletal muscle function in DOX treated muscles. Conversely, creatine (Cr) has been shown to improve skeletal muscle function. Yet, there has been no investigation into the effect of combined RT and Cr on DOX-induced muscle dysfunction. Thus, the possibility exists that …

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Exploring Male Counselors’ Experiences With Vulnerability In The Counseling Relationship, Hannah Edith Davis Kreider Dec 2015

Exploring Male Counselors’ Experiences With Vulnerability In The Counseling Relationship, Hannah Edith Davis Kreider

Dissertations

While existing literature clearly indicates that the relationship between counselor and client is important and crucial for therapeutic progress (e.g., Norcross & Wampold, 2011), little research has been done on the experiences of counselors within the therapeutic relationship. Vulnerability has been noted as an important component of growth-fostering relationships (e.g., Jordan, 2008), however research is lacking on how counselors experience vulnerability with their clients. Within the field of counseling, men are underrepresented (Michel, Hall, Hays, & Runyan, 2013) and little research exists exploring their unique experiences as counselors. Additionally, due to gender role socialization, men are likely to struggle with …

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Physical Education Teacher Education Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions About And Implementation Of Caring, Tanjian Liang Dec 2015

Physical Education Teacher Education Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions About And Implementation Of Caring, Tanjian Liang

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine physical education teacher education (PETE) teacher candidates’ perceptions about and implementation of caring during eight-week student teaching experiences. The specific research questions were: (a) How do caring teacher candidates perceive and define caring? and (b) How do caring teacher candidates implement caring behaviors throughout their eight-week student teaching assignments? In line with the research questions, a qualitative case study approach was used. Participants were two PETE caring physical education teacher candidates from the same program. Data sources included semi-structured interviews, informational conversational interviews, field notes, documents, and research journals. Data were analyzed …

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The Effectiveness, Usability, And Motivational Characteristics Of Using Animated Role- Playing Situational Simulation Programs For Air War College Distance Learning Curriculum, Dennis Michael Armstrong Dec 2015

The Effectiveness, Usability, And Motivational Characteristics Of Using Animated Role- Playing Situational Simulation Programs For Air War College Distance Learning Curriculum, Dennis Michael Armstrong

Dissertations

This study examined perceived effectiveness, usability, and motivational characteristics of using animated role playing situational simulations for Air War College distance learning (AWC/DL). The AWC/DL curriculum provides education to senior military officers who are geographically dispersed around the world with varying degrees of internet connectivity, creating specific limitations as to what methods of instruction are viable. An additional challenge is the very high student-to-teacher ratio (620:1). Traditionally, the AWC/DL program relied on text-based readings and tests to teach and evaluate students. Simulations might provide a realistic and valuable augmentation to the curriculum. The key potential advantages of adding simulations are …

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