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Opportunities For Innovation: Game-Based Learning In An Engineering Senior Design Course, Erica B. Walker

All Dissertations

Game-based learning is a novel approach for teaching a studio design course, especially in engineering. As a field, engineering is innovative by nature but has a strong emphasis on thinking in a logical, analytical, organized, and structured way. This way of thinking serves graduates well, but professional engineers also need to be able to think creatively, problem solve, and work well with a team (ABET, 2014; Felder, 1996; Herrmann, 1995; Lumsdaine & Lumsdaine, 1995; Shuman, Besterfield-Sacre, & McGourty, 2005; Walesh, 2012).

This study compared two sections of a Bioengineering Senior Design course. The control section was taught primarily with seventy-five …

From The Editor, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Strategic Uncertainty, The Third Offset, And The Us Grand Strategy, Ionut C. Popescu

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Article Index Parameters 2016, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Hiv Testing Avoidance: A Comparison Of Psychosocial Factors Affecting Hiv Testing In Gay And Bisexual Men, Devon Michelle Price

Master's Theses

This paper explores the role three psychosocial factors influence an at-risk individual’s decision to get tested for HIV. Two of the psychosocial factors, HIV stigma and fatalistic beliefs regarding an HIV positive diagnosis, have been well documented in the literature on HIV testing and psychosocial barriers. However, the third psychosocial factor, the tendency to avoid threatening information, has not been studied in relation to HIV testing. The present paper seeks to explore how each of these factors impact both past and present HIV testing behaviors in gay and bisexual identified men. HIV stigma and fatalistic beliefs related to an …

Understanding Poetry: Integrating Creative Movement And Dance To Enhance The Learning Process For Middle And High School Students, Toni C. Duncan

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

The focus of this thesis project is the integration of creative movement and dance to enhance the learning process for students studying poetry. This project was a descriptive pilot project designed to evaluate a piece of dance curriculum. The researcher posed the following three essential questions: How can creative movement and dance in middle and high school students’ classes be used to enhance their understanding of poetry in terms of its structure? How will creative movement and dance help middle and high school students understand the meaning of poetry? Which creative movement and dance techniques can be used to help …

Working Toward Tetanus, Diptheria, Acellular Pertussis In Every Pregnancy: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Population, Jessica Scott

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

Pertussis is a highly contagious, acute respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. This illness can last for several months and is most notable by a paroxysmal cough on inspiration. Pertussis affects all ages and genders without discrimination but has a disproportionately high rate of morbidity and mortality in infants less than three months old. Protection from pertussis comes in the form of the tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for adults and the diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine for children and infants. The first whole cell pertussis vaccine was introduced in the 1940s, which brought about a …

Pulse: Finding Meaning In A Massacre Through Gay Latinx Intersectional Justice, Judith E. Koons

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract forthcoming.

A Chance For Positive Change: Exploring The Legal Hurdles Putative Fathers Face In The 21st Century, Shamala Florant

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract forthcoming.

Exploring The Conflicts Within Carceral Feminism: A Call To Revocalize The Women Who Continue To Suffer, Krishna De La Cruz

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Abstract forthcoming.

Responding To Judicial And Lawyer Misconduct: Analyzing A Survey Of State Trial Court Judges, Peter M. Koelling

St. Mary's Journal on Legal Malpractice & Ethics

While reported cases or incidents may give us insight into the interpretation of Rule 2.15 of the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, they do not give us a sense of how often judges undertake the obligation to act under the rule. The Judicial Division of the American Bar Association developed a survey to explore the interpretation and the implementation of Rule 2.15 of the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and to determine how and in what manner state trial court judges responded to ethical violations by lawyers and other judges. The survey looked back over a ten-year period and was …

How Can Self-Regulated Learning Be Supported In E-Learning 2.0 Environment: A Comparative Study, Hong Zhao, Li Chen

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

As a critical factor that affects the learning performance in distance education, self-regulated learning (SRL) has elicited considerable interest. Self-regulated learners can manage their learning activities efficiently but researchers indicate that learners have difficulties in SRL behavior. Thus, providing support to facilitate self-regulatory processes is important. E-learning has the potential to be a learning tool to examine students’ self-regulatory skills. New advances in technology, especially the development of Web 2.0 technology, have provided effective support for self-regulated learning. This study addresses the following research question: How can SRL be supported properly in E-learning environment? Because learning processes cannot be conceptualized …

Photosensitivity, Grating Strength And Thermal Endurance Of Fibre Bragg Gratings / Dinusha Serandi Gunawardena, Gunawardena Dinusha Serandi

Student Works (2010-2019)

Fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs) are wavelength selective fibre structures composed of periodic refractive index changes which occur in the fibre core due to high intensity UV irradiation. FBGs are considered to be the backbone of optical fibre technology. Thus, the main goal of this thesis is to conduct a comprehensive investigation on the photosensitivity, the grating strength and the thermal endurance of fibre Bragg gratings. This thesis elaborates on the photosensitivity and thermal properties of a new type of optical fibre known as gallosilicate fibre. Gallosilicate fibre provides enhanced photosensitivity compared to the widely used germanosilicate fibre when exposed to …

Kesan Teaching Games For Understanding (Tgfu) Terhadap Hasil Pembelajaran Dalam Permainan Mini Hoki / Wee Akina Sia Seng Lee, Sia Seng Lee Wee Akina

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study was conducted to examine the effects of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) towards form four pupils’ learning outcomes (Psychomotor: total game performance, execution of hockey dribbling skills; Cognitive: tactical understanding and decision making; Affective: intrinsic motivation and self-confidence) in mini hockey games. A quasi experimental design with pretest and posttest was used in this study. A total of 259 form four pupils’ (boys and girls) aged 16 years old were selected for this study based on intact sampling method from two secondary schools in Segamat, Johor. The control groups consisted of (boys=60, girls=70) and treatment groups with (boys=60, …

On Eigenvalues Of Certain Cayley Graphs / Terry Lau Shue Chien, Lau Shue Chien Terry

Student Works (2010-2019)

Let Sn be the symmetric group on [n] = {1,. . . ,n}. The k-point fixing graph, F(n, k) is defined to be the graph with vertex set Sn and two vertices g and h of F(n, k) are joined if and only if gh−1 fixes exactly k points. F(n, k) is a Cayley graph on Sn generated by S (n, k), the union of the conjugacy classes that fixes exactly k points. A subset I of Sn is said to be an independent set in F(n, k) if and only if any two vertices in I are not adjacent …

Radiological, Trace Elemental And Petrographic Characterization Of Maiganga Coal Deposit Of Northern Benue Trough, North-Eastern Nigeria / Kolo Matthew Tikpangi, Matthew Tikpangi Kolo

Student Works (2010-2019)

To meet the increasing demand for power generation due to the rapid growing urbanization and industrialization, Nigeria-the most populated country of Africa, is reactivating her coal industry as supplementary energy source. Maiganga coal-field is one of the recently discovered coal deposits in northeast Nigeria that is receiving great attention from the investors and entrepreneurs of coal energy. The deposit is also a prime target for power generation by Nigerian government, yet little is known about the basic properties of the deposit. In this study, radiological, trace elemental and petrographic analyses were performed in coal samples from Maiganga coal-field in order …

Isu Semasa Terhadap Hubungan Sosial Dengan Non Muslim Di Malaysia Daripada Perspektif Hukum Islam / Khairul Azhar Meerangani, Azhar Meerangani Khairul

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study describes current issues in social relations between Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia according to Islamic law, focusing on issues that occurred after the 12th general election involving religious issues, social, legal and business. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the issues that underlie the relationship between this two groups based on the rule of Islamic law. Three main methodologies have been applied in this study : Firstly, documents analysis methods for obtaining data pertaining to the rights of non-Muslim citizens of the Islamic perspective and the Federal Constitution. Secondly, current issues were identified through …

Microwave Pyrolysis Of Oil Palm Shell For Supercapacitor Applications / Manoj Tripathi, Tripathi Manoj

Student Works (2010-2019)

In the present work, a carbonaceous, porous oil palm shell (OPS) char with high thermal stability and low thermal conductivity has been synthesized using microwave pyrolysis technique. In comparison with conventional heating, microwave heating provides a rapid and uniform heating without suffering from high energy loss during the heating process. Process parameters such as microwave power, radiation time and N2 flow rate have been investigated and found to have a significant effect on the yield and BET surface area of OPS char. Central Composite Design (CCD) technique of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is used to conduct the optimization study so …

Design Of A Non-Isolated Single Phase Online Ups Topology With Parallel Battery Bank For Low Power Applications / Muhammad Aamir, Aamir Muhammad

Student Works (2010-2019)

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are widely used to provide reliable and high quality power to critical loads such as airlines computers, datacenters, communication systems, and medical support systems in hospitals in all grid conditions. Online UPS system is considered to be the most preferable UPS due to its highest level of power quality and proven reliability against all types of line disturbances and power outages. This research presents a new topology of the non-isolated online uninterruptible power supply system. The proposed system consists of bridgeless boost rectifier, battery charger/discharger, and an inverter. The rectifier performs power factor correction and provides …

Cricket Meal As An Alternative To Fishmeal In Diets For African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) / Norhidayah Mohd Taufek, Mohd Taufek Norhidayah

Student Works (2010-2019)

In Malaysia, extensive farming of African catfish over the past decades has increased the utilization of fishmeal as the preferred aquafeeds owing to its highly nutritional properties. However, various pressures have been put on the fish farming industry to switch to more sustainable diet in order to reduce the dependency on fishmeal as the sole fish feed. Therefore, the aim of this thesis was to evaluate the potential of cricket in diets for African catfish in terms of growth performance, nutrient and amino acids digestibility, immunostimulant properties and susceptibility to oxidative stress. Four feeding trials were conducted to determine the …

Makna Siratan Dalam Novel Politik Melayu Terpilih: Analisis Berdasarkan Gagasan Kritikan Melayu / Ariff Mohamad, Mohamad Ariff

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study analyzed "makna siratan" in expression based on five selected Malay political novels. Expression that contained "makna siratan" is used by novelist as a criticism to individual and society. Expression which involved "makna siratan" demonstrates the author's tactfulness in order to relate creative work with daily life in society. The interpretation of author's expression is associable with the function of literature as a reflection of the society and creativity in the narrative art. The analysis describes the meaning of author's expression from the dimensions of behavioural, event, and nature. Behavioural, event, and nature dimensions that discussed the "makna siratan" …

Al-Sunnah And Future Planning For Social Solidarity: A Study On Social Charities Organizations In Saudi And Turkey / Hanaa Abubaker Babateen, Abubaker Babateen Hanaa

Student Works (2010-2019)

The study entitled “The Sunnah and Foreseeing of the Future in Social Solidarity- Charities- as a Model” addresses the prophetic guidance in foreseeing the future in social solidarity, in order to eliminate the social problems that hinder social solidarity in Islamic societies, and on the top is the poverty problem that facing some of world population. The first section the study aims to highlight the future rules that the Sunnah has established when it legalized social welfare means such as (zakat, charity, vows, atonements, wakf will, etc.) as well as highlighting the future rules that Sunnah has established in dealing …

Orientasi Matlamat Dan Kebimbangan Pra Pertandingan Di Kalangan Atlet Hoki Bawah 18 Tahun / Rosli Saadan, Saadan Rosli

Student Works (2010-2019)

The purpose of this research was to identify differences between goal orientation and pre-competition anxiety among under 18 hockey athletes. In addition, the differences of the level of goal orientation and pre-competition anxiety between groups were also analyzed. This study employed a quasi-experimental approach. 144 participants were selected as sample for this study. This study involved four groups in which three groups were experimental groups and one group was the control group. There were 36 respondents in each group. Experimental groups were given intervention before, while and after training session, while the control group was not given any intervention. Data …

Functionalized Polythiophene-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles For Solid-Phase Extraction Of Phthalates / Siti Nor Atika Baharin, Baharin Siti Nor Atika

Student Works (2010-2019)

Polythiophene, poly(3-hexylthiophene), poly(N-phenyl-1-(2-thienyl)methanimine) and poly(phenyl-(4-(6-thiophen-3-yl-hexyloxy)-benzylidine)amine) were successfully coated on the surface of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). Two of the functionalized monomers, N-phenyl-1-(2-thienyl)methanimine and phenyl(4-(6- thiophen-3-yl-hexyloxy)-benzylidine)amine were successfully synthesized. Characterization by FT-IR, TGA, XRD, VSM and BET confirmed the coating has taken place. Further characterization of MNP coated poly(phenyl-(4-(6-thiophen-3- yl-hexyloxy)-benzylidine)amine) (P3TArH) was conducted using TEM and FESEM. Among those nanocomposites, MNP coated P3TArH has shown higher determination capabilities of phthalates. The adsorption behaviour of di(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) onto the MNP coated P3TArH showed fast kinetics, occurred heterogenously on the adsorption sites and exothermic. The activation energy determined found was -40.6 …

Kata Panggilan Dalam Komuniti Bahasa Melayu Sambas Di Kalimantan Barat: Sistem Dan Konteks / Endang Susilawati, Susilawati Endang

Student Works (2010-2019)

Address terms in a speech community are represented in various linguistic forms with their particular rules of usage which are usually in accordance with the system of socio-cultural of the community. Within the context various speech situations and events, the usage becomes dynamic. This research is about the system of address in Sambas Malay speech community which was conducted for three purposes. Firstly, to identify the system of address in Sambas Malay speech community within the situation of kinship and intimate social relationship based on the componential analysis. Secondly, to analyse the system of address in the community within the …

Kajian Fonologi Dialek Melayu Kabong / Salbia Hassan, Hassan Salbia

Student Works (2010-2019)

The Kabong Malay dialect (DMKb) is one of the Sarawak Malay dialects. This study aims to identify the systems and structures of the phonology of DMKb. To achieve these objectives, the data was collected using the upstream field research method (Asmah Haji Omar, 2008b), as there has been no such study on this dialect previous to this. The analysis was done according to the theory of descriptive linguistics (Bloomfield 1933, Robins 1968, Asmah 2006, 2008a, 2012). Eight vowel phonemes have been identified in DMKb; four front vowel /i/, /e/, //, /a/; one central vowel //; and three back vowels /u/, …

Informational Efficiency And Hedging Effectiveness In Malaysian Crude Palm Oil Markets / Go You How, You How Go

Student Works (2010-2019)

Crude palm oil (CPO) is one of the important commodities of Malaysian economy. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Malaysia is the second largest producer of CPO with 39 per cent of world production and 44 per cent of world exports in 2014. Nonetheless, as a commodity, it suffers from price fluctuation due to factors such as climate change and flood that affect the supply and demand of palm oil. Hence, there lies the issue of volatility in CPO prices which has a negative impact on food security. There are three objectives in this research. The first objective is …

Synthesis And Structural Characterization Of Modified Limnpo4 Cathode Materials For Lithium Ion Batteries / Rajammal Karuppiah, Karuppiah Rajammal

Student Works (2010-2019)

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries are favorable option for portable electronic devices, electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Attractive factors such as high energy density, long cycle life and environment friendliness are the main inspirations to make lithium ion batteries as the best choice for energy storage systems. Cathode materials play important role in determining performance of lithium ion batteries. Lithium manganese phosphate, LiMnPO4 is one of the promising cathode materials due to its high energy capacity, non-hazardous, cheap and better chemical and thermal stability. However, poor electronic and ionic conductivities, Jahn-Teller distortion involving Mn3+ ions and larger interface strain due …

Development Of Wear Resistant Metal Matrix Composite Coatings Based On Laser Surfacing Engineering Technique / Moinuddin Mohammed Quazi, Mohammed Quazi Moinuddin

Student Works (2010-2019)

Laser based additive manufacturing technology (LAM) comprising of Laser composite surfacing (LCS) technique has emerged as an alternative photon driven manufacturing technology for the fabrication of hybrid metal matrix composite coatings to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of critical machinery components. To meet the application needs, instead of bulk material processing, surface coatings are rendered far more suitable and are often utilized in form of Hybrid metal matric composite coatings (HMMC). These coatings have great potential in the fabrication and regeneration of automotive, aerospace, defense and manufacturing components as protective hard facing self-lubricating wear resistant composite coating. Under the …

Tirukkuṟaḷ Dalam Kurikulum Bahasa Tamil Sekolah Rendah Dan Menengah: Satu Persepsi Dan Realiti Ke Arah Pembentukan Insan Holistik / Annathurai Kasinadan, Kasinadan Annathurai

Student Works (2010-2019)

Education is a process of establishing a holistic individual in one’s lifespan. In the scope of Malaysian education, holistic human being is assessed based on philosophy of education where it will create the completed and balanced mankind in the aspects of physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual (JERI). Tirukkuṟaḷ is part and partial of Tamil literature component which is being practiced in contemporary primary and secondary school curriculum. The Tirukkuṟaḷ couplet has been applied into the curriculum as accordingly based on the four aspects mentioned above. This research is being conducted to identify the effectiveness of couplets Tirukkuṟaḷ in Tamil curriculum …