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Phased Retrofits In Existing Homes In Florida Phase Ii: Shallow Plus Retrofits [Revised], Florida Solar Energy Center, Karen Sutherland

FSEC Energy Research Center®

The U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Improved Residential Construction is collaborating with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to conduct a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research seeks to determine the impacts on annual energy reductions from the installation of advanced residential technologies. Earlier project work involving the application of two levels of retrofit, shallow and deep, found average savings of 9% and 38%, respectively. Whole-house demand reduction among the deep retrofit homes averaged 39% during FPL's peak summer hour. These savings levels approach the Building America program goals of reducing whole-house energy use of …

Islam In Higher Education: Exploring The Intra Religious Interactions Between Shia & Sunni Students, Ghaith Khadour

Sociology Major Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Don't Lose Heart, Julie Gross

Staff Work

"Imagine the amazing things that could happen if we all spent time in quiet, listening to what God would have for us, and asking Him to help us see clearly as we embark upon a New Year."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­encouragement to press on from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

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Career: Thermochronometric And Textural Signatures Of Fault Damage Zones And Stimulating Middle School Student Interest In Earthquake Science, Alexis Ault

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

Pengembangan Potensi Desa Sebagai Destinasi Wisata Budayatinjauan Terhadap Desa Pasir Eurih Kecamatan Tamansari,Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat, Priyanto Priyanto, Romario Rizkiawan

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study aims to explore the potential of the Pasir Eurih Village in Taman Sari subdistrict, Bogor regency, West Java province as a destination for cultural tourism and presents some fundamental problems related to the presence of the tourist village culture. The methodology used is qualitative research method with descriptive analysis. The results showed that the overall potential of the Pasir Eurih Village as a destination for cultural tourism are many and diverse as the existence of rural communities that still adhere to the Sundanese culture, the typical landscape of rural with a backdrop of Mount Salak, village location close …

Global Protection Of Free Speech Rights For American Journalists: Admirable Or Overkill?, Kelsey Bates

Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Piercing The Corporate Veil Us Lessons From Romania And Slovakia, Alexandra Horvathova, Catalin Gabriel Stanescu

Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law

This article describes and analyzes the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil in various jurisdictions across the world. First, it introduces the development and history of this doctrine in the United States - the jurisdiction, which has nurtured this legal concept for several centuries. Second, it analyzes its possible implementation within two chosen jurisdictions in Central and Eastern Europe: Romania and Slovakia. The authors’ aim is to assess their home jurisdictions and examine whether these jurisdictions apply the doctrine, if so, then in which form and to what extent. The authors analyze different areas of their respective legal systems - …

Interprofessional Collaboration With Aphasic Patients: A Survey Based Study On Implementation And Benefits, Emily Foster, Alexa Wagner

Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Interprofessional practice (IPP), collaboration of professionals from different backgrounds working together to provide services, is of growing importance in speech-language pathology and across other disciplines in the vast health field (WHO, 2010). The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) stresses the importance of communicating roles and responsibilities of health professionals to provide the best quality care for patients (Dixon & Oandasan, 2015). In order to understand the roles and responsibilities across disciplines, health care professionals and students need to be provided with the necessary education. Currently, an initiative for interprofessional competency is being constructed to provide more involved education for …

Reigning In A Rogue: Achieving And Drafting A North Korean Nuclear Deal, James Williams

Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Sustainability And Spread Of Community-Based Initiatives: A Case Study Of Community Cares, A Children’S Hospital’S 16 Year Effort To Serve Its Community, Robert F. Austin, Patricia Coleman, Stephanie Meads, Angelo P. Giardino

Journal of Family Strengths

The sustainability and spread of innovations is often elusive, presenting continuous challenges to clinicians and healthcare leaders. Somewhere between 33 - 70% of all innovations are reportedly not sustained, and even fewer are spread beyond the original team, or to other units within an organization. In plain language, sustainability is defined as locking in progress, while continually building upon that foundation, while spread is the exchange of knowledge and experience to others beyond the original implementing team. The literature supports the concept that sustainability is both multi-dimensional and multi-factorial and has several characteristics and pre-conditions. Tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations in the …

Analiza Mnenj Obiskovalcev O Turistični Ponudbi V Ljubljani, Tjaša Redek, Uroš Godnov

Economic and Business Review

Analysis of visitors' opinions about the tourist offer in Ljubljana. Tourists increasingly rely on online data sources about the characteristics of the tourist offer in a given place and, more importantly, about the quality or characteristics of certain providers when making their decisions. The aim of the article is to investigate the characteristics of Ljubljana's tourist offer, especially the individual types (hotels, gastronomy, cultural offers, etc.), using content and sentiment analysis of text reviews from the largest online tourist portal. Using text mining methods, almost 9,000 reviews about different providers in Ljubljana were analysed. The results of the sentiment analysis …

Tokovi Storitev Neplačanega Dela Med Generacijami In Spoloma: Primerjava Italije, Nizozemske In Velike Britanije, Ana Šeme, Jože Sambt

Economic and Business Review

The article presents the age distribution of production, consumption and net transfers of unpaid (household) service work for three European countries - Italy, the Netherlands and the UK. This type of analysis is made possible by the relatively new method of 'national time transfer accounts', which introduces the dimension of age into unpaid work. We find that patterns of unpaid work are significantly influenced by the institutional and cultural environment and that there are also large gender differences. The amount of unpaid work also changes over time. It is emphasised that it is important to include unpaid work in the …

Povezava Avtentičnega In Transformacijskega Vodenja Z Inovativnim Vedenjem Sledilcev: Moderacijski Vpliv Psihološkega Opolnomočenja, Matej Grošelj, Sandra Penger, Matej Černe

Economic and Business Review

The article examines the moderating effect of psychological empowerment on the relationship of authentic and transformational leadership with innovative work behaviour. Hypotheses are developed and empirically tested using multiple regression analysis on a sample of 126 employees of an international technology company. The results show that psychological empowerment acts as a moderator of the relationship between leadership and innovative work behaviour in both authentic and transformational leadership. The contribution of the research is seen in the extension of studies on the integration of leadership and innovation, a comparison of the relationships between two leadership theories and innovation, and a better …

Effects Of Clients ' Literacy On Default And Delinquency Of Savings And Credit Co-Operative Societies In Tanzania, Neema Mori, Thadeo Nyantori, Donath Olomi

Business Management Review

This study examines the influence of economic and financial literacy on the delinquency and default rate of clients of rural Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOSs) in Tanzania. The data were collected from a random sample of 200 individual loan beneficiaries drawn from eight SACCOSs, and analysed using regression models. The findings established that the level of economic and financial literacy of rural borrowers is very low. The study also found a negative relationship between economic literacy and financial literacy, on the one hand, and default and delinquency, on the other. This suggests that borrowers ' inability to make prudent …

Analysis Of Education Levels And Small Business Financial Worth In Uganda, Rogers Matama

Business Management Review

A common impression prevails that the higher the education of business owners the lower the business prosperity, that the highly educated individuals suffer from the ' paralysis of analysis ' and so their firms are alleged to financially starve due to excessive financial risk analyzes. This motivated investigations of the effect of educational levels of small business owners on small business financial worth. Financial worthiness in this study is defined by the financial value of the total assets of the firm while the educational levels constitute, secondary education, post-secondary and university degree. From a heterogeneous sample of 528 small firms …

Managers Or Corporates?: Curbing Non-Compliance Through Corporate Income Tax Penalty, Deogratias N. Mahangila

Business Management Review

Governments normally impose tax penalties for tax non-compliance. They can either impose financial corporate income tax penalties on corporates or tax managers in cases of corporate income tax non-compliance. However, the effectiveness of these corporate income tax penalty incidences remains largely unknown. This paper examines their effectiveness experimentally. In all, 100 Bachelor of Commerce second-year students at the University of Dar es Salaam participated in the laboratory experiment. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups: of managers and of owner-managers. Then the two groups were subdivided randomly into two groups based on corporate income tax penalty incidences: corporate income …

Firm Capabilities, Entrepreneurial Competency And Performance Of Ugandan Smes, Ernest Abaho, Sylvia Aarakit, Joseph Ntayi, Moses Kisubi

Business Management Review

This paper is based on a study that examined the relationship between the firms ' capabilities, entrepreneurial competency and performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The study used stratified random sampling to derive a sample of 314 SMEs and a cross-sectional research design. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires that were filled out by firm owners and managers as units of enquiry whereas a firm was the unit of analysis. The study findings indicate that an increase in the level of a firm ' s capabilities through competent management, market linkages and marketing capabilities leads to enhanced …

The Impact Of Owner's Identity On Corporate Capital Structure, Josephat Lotto

Business Management Review

This paper examines how the identity of corporate owners affects corporate leverage in the UK. Using data from a sample of 643 listed UK firms, the results show that family-controlled firms have higher debt ratios than companies controlled by financial institutions. The implication is that family-controlled companies prefer debt to equity in their capital structure due to either a control-enhancing mechanism and/or firm ' s protection from take-over threats. The paper, further confirms that corporate control contestability has also a positive impact on debt ratio. In essence, a smaller value of control contestability signifies more equal distribution of the voting …

Investigation Of Budgetary Performance Measurement Practices And Use Of Accounting Information In Tanzanian Local Government Authorities (Lgas) Decision Making Process, Latifa Mbelwa

Business Management Review

The main objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between budgetary performance measurement assessment practices and the use of accounting information in the Local Government budgetary decision making processes. The paper specifically seeks to establish relationship between the assessment of Local Government Capital Development Grant (LCDG) and symbolic and instrumental use of accounting information in LGAs ' budgetary decision making process. The motivation of the research objective is based on the peculiar role of performance measurement as New Public Management techniques for achieving efficiency and ensures financial legitimacy in LGAs of developing countries. The paper is informed by …

State V. Wenzel Clerk's Record Dckt. 44649

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Single Molecule Mass Measurements And Mass Spectrometry, Kermit K. Murray

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Ultrahigh-Energy Neutrino Follow-Up Of Gravitational Wave Events Gw150914 And Gw151226 With The Pierre Auger Observatory, A. Aab, P. Abreu, M. Aglietta, I. Al Samarai, I. F.M. Albuquerque, I. Allekotte, A. Almela, J. Alvarez Castillo, J. Alvarez-Muñiz, M. Ambrosio, G. A. Anastasi, L. Anchordoqui, B. Andrada, S. Andringa, C. Aramo, F. Arqueros, N. Arsene, H. Asorey, P. Assis, J. Aublin, G. Avila, A. M. Badescu, A. Balaceanu, R. J. Barreira Luz, C. Baus, J. J. Beatty, K. H. Becker, J. A. Bellido, C. Berat, M. E. Bertaina, X. Bertou, P. L. Biermann, P. Billoir

Faculty Publications

On September 14, 2015 the Advanced LIGO detectors observed their first gravitational wave (GW) transient GW150914. This was followed by a second GW event observed on December 26, 2015. Both events were inferred to have arisen from the merger of black holes in binary systems. Such a system may emit neutrinos if there are magnetic fields and disk debris remaining from the formation of the two black holes. With the surface detector array of the Pierre Auger Observatory we can search for neutrinos with energy Eν above 100 PeV from pointlike sources across the sky with equatorial declination from about …

“Experience Journey”Mendesain Rangkaian Aktivitas Perjalanan Wisata Budaya, Ni Nyoman Sri Natih Sudhiastiningsih

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This manuscript describes the phenomenon of design collaboration model, multivillage approach for developing cultural tourism in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This paper aims to describe the existence of design as a tool for creating changes impacting sustainable livelihoods and develop products to strengthen the cultural tourism in the context of historical, social and cultural. “Experience Journey” as a reinforcement for the excavation of local values dedicated to the development of cultural tourism. Using an ethnographic approach and design thinking, the author can describe a series of memorable and meaningful activities as a touch of design and various product of …

Pariwisata Dan Perubahan Persepsi Atas Hutan Di Kawasan Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru, Andika Nur Perkasa

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This paper examines the implication on growing interest of tourist on kind of travel nature in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) for the Tenggernese who live in enclave area TNBTS. This study is prioritized on public perception of forests as the main attraction to tourist to visit. Dwelling perspective used to announce process establishing a perception of forest from the various actors and related actions. The establishing process of forest perception cannot be separated from space forest history formation by the government, either its function or ownership. This study then using conjuncture analysist prioritized on the life space aspect. …

Voices From The Field: Exploring Partnerships With The African American Library At Gregory School In Houston, Texas, Bernardo E. Pohl Jr

Journal of Family Strengths

Dr. Bernardo Pohl conducted an interview with Ms. Valerie Wade, the library’s historian and oral archivist, to discuss the library’s history, partnerships, and vital role in the community.

Career: Advocating For Engineering Through Hidden Curricula: A Multi‐Institutional Mixed Method Approach, Idalis Villanueva

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

Stroke Outreach In The Lao Community, Noor A. Dythavon

Master's Projects and Capstones

CNL Abstract

A community health needs assessment for the service area prompted concern regarding access to quality healthcare for non-English speaking Southeast Asians (SEA) in the area. Goals of an initial investigation and subsequent implementation of sustainable stroke health fairs for non-English speaking communities were evaluated to assess primary healthcare concerns that the SEA community face and to suggest long-term solutions to these issues. Initial investigation required researching population-specific minority health statistics to quantify the prevalence of chronic diseases and conditions which were prioritized in terms of needs versus disparities. Research came from evidence base practice guidelines and personal concern …

An Investigation Of Factors That Influence Acceptability Of Parent Training, Trisha M. Chase, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock

Psychology Student Research

Parent training is an effective intervention for parents of children with a variety of childhood disorders, including conduct problems, and parents often view behavioral parent training as acceptable. Explanations and rationales for parent training are commonly provided at the beginning of treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine whether changing the description of a behavioral parenting intervention influenced parents’ acceptability ratings and whether mothers and fathers differed in their ratings. There were 78 participants (39 mother-father dyads) in this study. Participants viewed one of two descriptions of parent training that focused on either addressing deficits in parenting skills …

Fostering Undergraduate Spiritual Growth Through Service-Learning, Michelle S. Barrett

Scholarship and Professional Writing from the J.D. Power Center and Donelan Office

Scholars and educational leaders have expressed concern that higher education is not adequately meeting students’ desire for spiritual growth within an academic context. Prior studies have demonstrated a relationship between the pedagogical method of service-learning and spiritual development. This study analyzed the relationship between specific service-learning components and the occurrence of spiritual growth in an effort to better understand how such growth can be fostered within the curriculum. Findings indicated that spiritual growth occurred when students experienced significant challenge balanced with support. Challenge was initiated when students witnessed injustice while simultaneously being exposed to new, diverse perspectives in class. Support …

Pengawasan Dpr-Ri Dalam Bisnis Militer Sebagai Bagian Dari Reformasi Tentara Nasional Indonesia (Tni), Yusa Djuyandi

Jurnal Wacana Politik

DPR-RI oversight in TNI (military) Business have very important role in forming of professional and reliable TNI, despitefully DPR-RI oversight also useful to link citizen priority and views in rule of policy and law in defence area. The purpose of this research is to analyze the oversight mechanism conducted by DPR-RI in the case of military business. Theory used by researcher in conducting this research is theory of parliamentary oversight, which is conducting through various mechanism which available in parliament, that is: passing debate mechanism; passing existence of commission; and through raised questions when in meeting. This research used qualitative …