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Clipping, "From A College Friend", Walter A. Huxman

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

Congratulatory letter to Brandenburg about his Silver Anniversary from Walter A. Huxman, Governor

In Memory Of William Aaron Brandenburg, Annals Of Osage Mission

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

8 pages. Memorial pamphlet about William Aaron Brandenburg. Illustrated.

Silver Anniversary, S. L. Householder

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

Flier for Brandenburg's Silver Anniversary written by S.L. Householder

Articles, "Salute To College And Brandenburg"; "Brandenburg Active In Civic As Well As In School Affairs", Cora G. Lewis

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

First article mentions tribute written by Cora G. Lewis, editor of the Kinsley Graphic; second article details Brandenburg's accomplishments

Buildings On Campus

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

2 pages. Newspaper clipping photos of buildings on campus, including Porter Library, Science Hall, Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Music Hall, Football Stadium

Article, "Russ Hall Blaze Early Tragedy At College Here"

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

Article about Russ Hall fire during Brandenburg's presidency, with picture of Russ Hall

Article, "Steady Growth For Pittsburg College Under Brandenburg" And Article, "Faculty Members Have Spent 2,100 Years In School"

William Aaron Brandenburg Documents

Articles about the college under Brandenburg

Leading Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises In A Difficult Period: What Differentiates Success From Failure, Emmanuel Quansah

Student Scholarship

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the largest engines of job creation and innovation in the U.S. and many parts of the world--yet most of them fail within the first five years of being opened. While the factors that contribute to their failures have been well studied, there is little empirical research about how they survive difficult economic periods. How can SMEs compete and grow in the face of today's complex, turbulent, and fiercely competitive business environment? The aim of this study is to provide a better understanding of how leaders of successful SMEs enable their businesses to survive and …

Local And International Entrepreneurial Relationship Experiences Of Black Business Leaders, Shola Ajiboye

Student Scholarship

There has been an absence of research in the academic and practice literature on entrepreneurial relationship experiences of Black business leaders. This qualitative study attempted to fill this gap. Twenty-nine top business leaders were interviewed, representing different sectors of the economy, including 15 Africans in Nigeria, West Africa and 14 African Americans in the U.S., to examine and compare their local and international business relationship experiences. The results showed 20 identified differences. The study also revealed three broad areas of similarity that provide a potential basis for future partnerships and one common barrier that provides a basis for future advocacy.

Nonprofit Ceo Sustainability: Maintaining Personal Wellbeing And Effective Organizational Leadership Over The Long Haul, Jeffrey D. Frey

Student Scholarship

Leadership sustainability ultimately rests in the hands of the leader. Critical incident interviews were conducted with twenty "sustainable" and ten "unsustainable" Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of diverse nonprofit organizations, as identified by trusted third party raters. Interviews were also conducted with fifteen spouses from this group of thirty. In addition, the CEOs’ organizations’ IRS Form 990 data was analyzed. A true focus on the organization’s mission, mastery over their relationships, and self-care significantly differentiated the sustainable CEOs from the unsustainable. With no significant differences in demographics, or personal and organizational pressures, the CEO’s perspective and actions directly impacted their capability …

The Role Of The Legal Rules To The Reduction Of Public Office Crimes (Search In The Office Of The Inspector General Of The Ministry Of Environment), Mohammed Ahmed Hamed, Khansa Jawad Hussein

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The goal of the research is to diagnose some of the negative phenomena which was discovered through the period from (2010 to 2014) as determined by the national strategy to eliminate the corruption which was set out by the joint council of the corruption elimination in Iraq. And to measure the gap in applying the legal rules by the administration, concerning the misconducts and felonies upon the state employments made by the state employee and how far they are applied in the studied sample and to show the nature of the rules and their importance and their role when they …

The Role Of Practices By The Managing Of Human Resources On Effectiveness Of Organizational Crisis Management Described And Analysis Research For Ministry Of Iraqi Interior, Fadhil Hamad Salman, Rafed Abdulwahed Mahawi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The practice by theadministration of human resourcesoneffectiveness of organizationcrisisas two knowledge fields , it were be until now as center for many studies, but the collect it, study of relation between them ,and The role of practicesby theadministration of human resourceson effectiveness of organizationcrisisadministrationwere considered a new study and first according to the available and showingstudies at this field . The problem of this research was specified by answer for the question that deal for size ofconsciousness at the ministry of interior for import ofthe practice by theadministration of human resources, and its failures to face the crisis, as independent …

Assessment Of Human Investment Efficiency In The Private University Teaching According To The Strategy Of Higher Education In Iraq And Chosen Colleges, Ammar Hamad Khalaf, Omar Fadhil Hamad

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Tthe current research aims at analyzing the efficiency of the private university teaching that recently expanded after 2003 ,;besides , the commitment of the private colleges ,definitely Al-Maamun and Al-Mansour colleges with strategy of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. This could be done through many indications that measure the efficiency of the private university teaching , including ( the indication of the efficiency of using human resources and efficiency in using the materialistic indications. But the human efficiency in these colleges , including the sample of the research ( Maamun and Mansour) has not been consistent with …

The Relationship Between Oil Revenues And Financial Sustainability In The Iraq Analysis For The Period (1990-2013), Ahmed Salih Hassan Kadhim

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aimed to analyze and measure the relationship between oil revenues and financial sustainability in Iraq, the study used the stylistic approach inductive and deductive approach. Accompanied by the use of quantitative and analytical style, which was based on two variables oil revenues and net general budget on annual data covered the period (1990-2013). Among the most important findings of the study contain the time-series variables study on the root of the unit and is not stable in the general level, and become stable after the use of mathematical processors to gain access to a stable by taking the …

Solving Linear Fractional Programming Problems (Lfp) By Using Denominator Function Restriction Method And Compare It With Linear Transformations Method, Fatima Abdul Bari Hussein

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The use of modern scientific methods and techniques, is considered important topics to solve many of the problems which face some sector, including industrial, service and health. The researcher always intends to use modern methods characterized by accuracy, clarity and speed to reach the optimal solution and be easy at the same time in terms of understanding and application. the research presented this comparison between the two methods of solution for linear fractional programming models which are linear transformation for Charnas & Cooper , and denominator function restriction method through applied on the oil heaters and gas cookers plant , …

Use The Le'vy Model On Stock Returns For Some Iraqi Banks Estimate, Munaf Yousif Hmood, Mariam Jumaah Mousa

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In this article we study a single stochastic process model for the evaluate the assets pricing and stock.,On of the models le'vy . depending on the so –called Brownian subordinate as it has been depending on the so-called Normal Inverse Gaussian (NIG). this article aims as the estimate that the parameters of his model using my way (MME,MLE) and then employ those estimate of the parameters is the study of stock returns and evaluate asset pricing for both the united Bank and Bank of North which their data were taken from the Iraq stock Exchange. which showed the results to …

Young Punks And Their Bible Adventures: A Collection Of Biblical Fiction Short Stories, Hunter Schmitt

English Undergraduate Honors Theses

These stories are based on the premise that the men who left their lives, families, and jobs behind to follow Jesus were not adults relearning a way to live, but teenagers learning about the world for the first time. The stories will not focus on the miracles we have seen on tv around Easter and Christmas times, nor will they revolve around Jesus. They will give us between-the-scenes views of the apostles in their everyday lives as regular teens.

Information Technology News, Georgia Southern University

Information Technology: News & Publications (2012-2023)

• Data Science Capstone Project Featured in Georgia Southern Magazine Online

Grandsons’ Sense Of Resiliency When Raised By African American Grandmothers, Nikki Stewart

Education Doctoral

This study utilized an interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore the lived experiences of young adult males, ages 18 – 24, raised by their African American grandmothers and supported by a not-for-profit organization. It sought to determine the extent to which their overall needs were met and resiliency developed. The researcher utilized a two dimensional theoretical framework that focused on McCubbin & Patterson (1983) theory of family stress and adaptation (double ABCX model) and Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development (1968). Utilizing the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), 5 participants were identified scoring 76-100 on the scale, indicating a high resiliency level. Through …

50th Anniversary Celebration: 1960s Music & Musical Artists Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Presentations

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Targeted Enforcement Against Illicit Trade In Tobacco Products, James Prieger, Jonathan D. Kulick, Mark A. R. Kleiman

School of Public Policy Working Papers

Illicit trade in tobacco is a substantial and growing problem in the U.S., causing loss of tax revenue, damage to public health, and threats to public safety. Decisions about enforcement against ITTP involve tradeoffs among competing objectives. Good policy design can improve the terms of those tradeoffs but cannot eliminate them. We examine questions about the allocation of enforcement resources against ITTP, and its distribution across activities, individuals, and organizations: in particular, whether and how to differentially target ITTP that involves violence or support for terrorism. We consider the problem of developing effective strategies for enforcement, applying both lessons from …

Exploring The Disciplinary Attitudes And Practices Of New York City Public Elementary School Principals Towards Students Living In Poverty And The Impact On Black Males, Susan M. Green

Education Doctoral

Black males represent the largest population of students suspended from school at all grade levels across the US. Rooted in the power theory framework, this study was designed to gain insight into the disciplinary values and practices of public elementary school principals serving students living in impoverished communities across the five counties of New York City and the impact on Black male students. Conducting an explanatory-sequenced, mixed-method research design, a sample of 100 elementary school principals answered questions using the Disciplinary Practices Survey regarding their beliefs on the best approaches to managing student misconduct. Successively, individual interviews were held with …

Student Veteran Success: A Grounded Theory Study, Peter W. Granger

Education Doctoral

Student veterans in undergraduate post-secondary education face many challenges. Current research addresses these unique challenges and offers recommendations for further research, as well as strategies for college administrators and faculty seeking to assist student veterans. However, the research does not address the strategies student veterans use to succeed. The purpose of this grounded theory study is to start this conversation. The objective of this study is to present a theory that predicts and explains student veterans’ success, using grounded theory methodology to examine student veteran strategies to succeed in college. Thirteen student veterans from two different colleges participated in the …

K-12 Christian School Sustainability: Leadership Practices, Neal Capone

Education Doctoral

K-12 Christian schools in the United States are experiencing decreases in enrollment and an increasing number of closures. This qualitative phenomenological study used semi-structured interviews to gain an understanding of the leadership practices of K-12 Christian school leaders in the United States. Six K-12 Christian schools located in the United States were identified as sustainable and their school leaders were interviewed. The leadership practices involved in managing their respective schools were studied and analyzed using three phases: in vivo coding, pattern coding, and code weaving. Findings showed that the school leaders worked within a supportive board governance structure in which …

The Leadership Challenge And Roman Catholicism: An Exploration Of Saint John Fisher, Bishop, Cardinal, And Martyr, Fr. Ross R. Chamberland O.F.M.

Education Doctoral

The purpose of this research is to address a significant gap in the leadership formation of the Catholic clergy. The research was to learn about contemporary theories of leadership and finding evidence of them in a proven leader from the Catholic tradition, that is, Saint John Fisher, a noted leader in the Roman Catholic Church of medieval and contemporary Europe, who also was a priest, an academic, diocesan bishop, cardinal, and martyr. As a member of the Roman Catholic clergy and a scholar, the author’s position is that mining contemporary leadership theory in the tradition of Roman Catholic leadership makes …

Examining Leadership Knowledge And Skills Development Opportunities For Physical Therapist Students: A Multiple Case Study Design, Elizabeth Clark

Education Doctoral

This study examined leadership knowledge and skills development in accredited physical therapist programs. Data were triangulated across program director and faculty member interviews, course descriptions and student learning outcomes. The use of the FINHOP framework by Schafer et al. (2007) facilitated an analysis of the data and a delineation of knowledge development versus skills acquisition. Additionally, programs with and without pro bono clinics were compared. This multiple case study examined four purposively recruited physical therapy programs. Four themes and related subthemes were identified through data analysis and included: (a) inconsistent definition of leadership; (b) leading leaders with subthemes professional socialization, …

Words Matter: A Content Analysis Study Of Public And Private Higher Education Mission Statements In The Middle States Region, Trina Marie Marquez

Education Doctoral

Postsecondary institutions are facing challenges in addressing demands of transparency, accountability, and rising costs. This quantitative content analysis study examined mission statements of higher education institutions based on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Standard I Mission and Goals. The mission statement articulates the institutional purpose, indicates whom the institution serves, and what it intends to accomplish. Using signaling theory, the study sought to explore how language is used in the mission statement to communicate to constituents. This study examined 206 public and private institutional mission statements in the MSCHE region that confer baccalaureate and master’s degrees. DICTION …

Patricia Livingston On The Air At Wbhm, December 5, 1976, Uab Archives

Images of the Month from UAB Archives

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A female dj in the studio

Preventing Vocal Fold Dehydration Using Aerosolized Salinein An Excised Porcine Model, Mallory Lynn Hansen

Theses and Dissertations

Vocal fold hydration is important for efficient oscillation during voice production. Dehydration of the vocal fold surface is believed to produce adverse effects on the voice. Specifically, low environmental humidity, mouth breathing, and certain medical conditions may contribute to laryngeal and vocal fold dehydration. This dehydration effect may be quantified using the observed pressure and flow at the onset of phonation, operationally defined as phonation threshold pressure (PTP) and phonation threshold flow (PTF), respectively. Previous research has documented that nebulized isotonic saline (0.9% Na+Cl-) can reduce PTP. Additionally, the topical application of liquid saline increases vocal fold hydration in excised …

Algorithms For Learning The Structure Of Monotone And Nonmonotone Sum-Product Networks, Aaron W. Dennis

Theses and Dissertations

The sum-product network (SPN) is a recently-proposed generative, probabilistic model that is guaranteed to compute any joint or any marginal probability in time linear in the size of the model. An SPN is represented as a directed, acyclic graph (DAG) of sum and product nodes, with univariate probability distributions at the leaves. It is important to learn the structure of this DAG since the set of distributions representable by an SPN is constrained by it. We present the first batch structure learning algorithm for SPNs and show its advantage over learning the parameters of an SPN with fixed architecture. We …