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An Approach for Anonymous Spelling for Voter Write-Ins Using Speech Interaction
(2009-10-23)
Today, the technology used for voting does not fully address the issues that disabled voters are confronted with during elections. Every voter, regardless of disability, should be able to vote and verify his or her ballot ...
Taylor Kriging Metamodeling for Simulation Interpolation, Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization
(2009-04-02)
The dissertation explores Kriging metamodeling for the interpolation, sensitivity analysis and optimization of simulation models with costly computational or economic expenses. The key theoretical contribution is that a ...
Role of calcium-independent phospholipase A2 in insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
(2009-08-06)
Calcium-independent phospholipase A2 (iPLA2) is a member of the phospholipase A2 family that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycerophospholipid at the sn-2 position to liberate free fatty acid and lysophospholipid. Recent ...
An Exploratory Study of the Perceived Use of Workarounds Utilized During the Prescription Preparation Process of Pharmacies in Alabama
(2009-05-20)
The use of workarounds has been mentioned in the literature of various healthcare disciplines. However, there has been limited research thoroughly investigating the workaround phenomena and none conducted exclusively in ...
Evaluation of Anionic Polyacrylamide as an Erosion Control Measure Using Intermediate-Scale Experimental Procedures
(2009-05-06)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working to establish stricter guidelines and limitations pertaining to stormwater and the various pollutants transported by runoff. This transport is primarily ...
The Strange Career of Birdie Mae Davis: A History of a School Desegregation Lawsuit in Mobile, Alabama, 1963 - 1997
(2009-04-17)
The Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown ruling helped transform America as it responded to the process of school desegregation. However, school desegregation remained a complex endeavor, based on changes in the law, Supreme Court ...
The Intersection Problem for Latin Squares with Holes of Size 2 and 3
(2009-04-28)
In this dissertation we give complete solutions for the intersection problem of latin
squares with holes of size 2 and 3. For a pair of 2n x 2n latin squares with holes of size 2
to have k entries in common outside of ...
Aerification Tine Effects on Tifway Bermudagrass Athletic Fields
(2009-04-15)
Although commonly practiced, there is little research examining the effect of aerification tine type (hollow or solid) and length on athletic fields. The objective of this research was to evaluate different aerification ...
Using 3D Body Scan Measurement Data and Body Shape Assessment to Build Anthropometric Profiles of Tween Girls
(2009-02-23)
Tween girls, especially plus sizes, have reported having difficulty finding appropriately sized clothing due to apparel sizing which is incongruous with their body size. As these adolescents progress through puberty, care ...
Effects of Inversion Perturbation After Drop Landing on the Latency of the Ankle Musculature
(2009-02-23)
Ankle sprains are a common injury affecting a large number of athletes and workers every year. Of specific concern is the latency of the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis which provide a dynamic defense mechanism against ...