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Applications of Robotic Devices for Motor and Sensory Rehabilitation 

Hailey, Rhet O. (2023-04-24)
With the increase of individuals effected by neurological disease, individualized rehabilitation methods can allow for improvement. Robotic intervention in rehabilitation enables a standardized, individualized practice ...

Applications of Stationary Sets in Set Theoretic Topology 

Clontz, Steven, Jr. (2010-11-10)
The notion of a stationary subset of a regular cardinal, a set which intersects any closed unbounded subset of that cardinal, is a useful tool in investigating certain properties of topological spaces. In this paper we ...

Applications of Stochastic Gradient Descent for Optimization of Complex Systems with Uncertainty 

Das, Somak (2021-07-27)
The Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) method in all its variations has gained popularity with the recent progress in Machine learning. In this dissertation we implement and analyze two modifications of the SGD method. In ...

Applications of the Classical Two-Coulomb-Center Systems to Atomic/Molecular Physics 

Kryukov, Nikolay (2013-11-01)
We advanced the classical studies of the two-Coulomb-center (TCC) systems consisting of two nuclei of charges Z and Z' and an electron in a circular or a helical state centered on the internuclear axis. These systems ...

Applications of Unsupervised Clustering in Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

Zhao, Xinyu (2016-12-12)
Functional Magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a noninvasive neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow. This technique has been widely used in radiology, biomedical ...

Applied and Basic Aspects of Copper Interaction with Xylella fastidiosa 

Ge, Qing (2020-11-23)
Xylella fastidiosa, a gram-negative, xylem-limited plant pathogenic bacterium that causes severe diseases and asymptomatic colonization in more than 600 different plants worldwide, including many economically important ...

Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information of the Workkeys Assessments: Comparison of Scores by Age, Race, and Gender 

Stone, Deborah (2007-12-15)
As American businesses have competed in the global economy, the need for skilled workers has become more acute (Friedman, 2005). The American educational system has struggled to provide businesses and industry with needed ...

Applied Writing Instruction for Students with Writing Difficulties 

Owes, Danny (2021-12-06)
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) 2011, documented that seventythree percent of students in grades 4th thru 12th are performing below the proficiency level for writing in the United States. Writing in ...

Applying Chinese Philosophical Thoughts into Product Design 

Qi, Qiang (2020-11-23)
Nowadays, with the trend of globalization, not only cultural diversities are being threatened, designs are also getting more and more homogeneous, too. In general, designs seem to conform to popular trends and aim for ...

Applying Extended Theory of Planned Behavior to Investigate Energy Drink Consumption Behavior among General Public in the United States 

Wang, Yujia (2016-04-27)
The sales of energy drinks will reach $21.5 billion in 2017. Energy drinks could boost energy but also bring some side effects. This study explored consumers’ energy drink consumption behavior based on extended Theory of ...

Applying Game Theory to Presidential Mistakes 

Wishnietsky, Anida (2007-12-15)
Game theory, based on the rational actor model (RAM), is a decision making theory that is useful for predicting economic decisions but is not reliable for predicting political decisions. Game theory might work better if ...

Applying N-halamine Antimicrobial in Poultry Production and Food Processing for Improving Food Safety 

Ren, Tian (2017-07-22)
Food safety and food losses are drawing public attention, especially regarding meat and meat products. Using antimicrobial absorbent pads in packed meat trays and antimicrobial air filters in chicken production may provide ...

Applying Social Science Data Tools to Criminal Justice Politics, Administration, and Research: The Case of Alabama 

Wright, John (2005-12-15)
Information from a variety of criminal justice and demographic sources can be merged to create a data file useful for a variety of audiences. Politicians, administrators, and academics would be beneficiaries of analyses ...

Applying the Visual Analysis and Design Principles of Postwar American Modern Furniture to Contemporary Home Living Furniture Design 

Wang, Chuyan (2024-05-03)
This thesis discusses how to incorporate the visual analysis of Post War American Modern Furniture into the design of furniture that better suits contemporary lifestyles. Post War American Modern Furniture, also known as ...

An Approach for Anonymous Spelling for Voter Write-Ins Using Speech Interaction 

Dawkins, Shanee (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 ...

An Approach For Creating Low-fidelity Prototypes That Allow for Testing Integrated Digital And Physical Interfaces 

Lin, Yunfan (2022-12-05)
With the development of electronic products and electronic technology, the interaction between the user and the device design ushers in new challenges. Touch operations are gradually replacing traditional physical operations, ...

An Approach for Designing a New Type of Transportation for Mexico City 

Carmona, Maria (2006-12-15)
The metropolitan area of Mexico City is rapidly growing into the largest urbanized area of the world. This drastic growth in population began in the year of 1859, when “Mexico City’s role as a center of industrialization ...

An Approach for Designing Board Games That Promote Children’s Social Skills 

Han, Hefei (2022-04-25)
As the world becomes more and more cooperative, children’s development of social skills becomes increasingly vital to their personal growth, and most importantly, future success in adulthood. Traditionally, educators ...

An Approach for Designing Dental Tools 

Dunn, Jonathan (2015-04-29)
One study from the University of Iowa found 93% of dental hygienists reported at least one musculoskeletal disorder in the past year, and they have one of the highest incidences of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Anton, 2002). To ...

An Approach for Designing Product Lines Using Product Icon Analysis 

Luo, Si (2017-11-17)
With the increasing number of companies and brands around the world, the overload of product supply has forced companies to find new ways to differentiate. However, to create a recognizable and distinctive brand through ...