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Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639662369ISBN 13: 9783639662368
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Extremism and terrorism are classified as the most serious threat of present. Research and development of counter-terrorism strategies have become a part of international and national organizations and private company policy. Czech Republic is region that would not be threatened by international terrorism, but extremism and terrorism is considered as significant security threat by Czech authorities because of its domestic scene. Issue of terrorism is increasingly studied using game theory. Authors argue that it is not possible to examine various conflict participants, without consideration of their reaction and interaction and game theory is tool that allows to analyzing the individual decisions. This work deals with Czech extremist and terrorist scene and possible terrorist attack on regional company. Based on available information obtained by analyzing domestic extremism and terrorism, and a description of the chosen company, model of security scenarios and rules was designed, which can be used as a support tool for decision-making. The scenarios were then tested with a suitable part of game theory. 52 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 363971640XISBN 13: 9783639716405
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -At the turn of the 21st century, several high profile financial scandals of big corporations (e.g., Enron, World Com, and others) elevated the public awareness of auditors' responsibilities for detecting and preventing fraud. These high profile scandals became the benchmark of auditors in detecting and preventing fraud. A quantitative online research survey was conducted to internal auditors that are members of social media. The significance of the research is to contribute to the theory that the lack of professional skepticism is the contributing factor to malpractice litigation against the auditors. The purpose of the research is to determine the reactions of the internal auditors when confronted by fraud symptoms in relation to the level of professional skepticism characteristics. In addition, the elevation of PS during performance evaluation, process in hiring, and decisions on promotion would help prevent future audit litigation. 104 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661125ISBN 13: 9783639661125
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book looks at female marriage migrants' involvements in their children s education in Taiwan. This phenomenon must be seen within the context of international hypergamy, which has become an increasingly notable trend in many countries, especially those of East Asia. Female marriage migrants, coming to Taiwan chiefly from Southeast Asian countries and from Mainland China, often are depicted by the mainstream discourses as being incapable mothers, based strictly on their cultural-linguistic difference and arguably low socioeconomic status. This book cautions against this assimilationist and structural-determinist viewpoint, for it often ignores the agency of the female marriage migrant by looking upon her degree of involvement in her children s education as being strictly the result of her linguistic capital or her family s socioeconomic status. The author seeks to reframe such studies by taking into account the female marriage migrant s active role in shaping her own unique adaptation strategy. 140 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639711610ISBN 13: 9783639711615
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The decision of which University degree course to pursue confronts every Kenyan secondary school student. Often they look to their teachers, parents, other family members, peers, media and any other source of information of which career would be most suitable for them. This task is made more challenging because there is a dearth of readily available structured career guidance and counseling information. The available materials on career guidance and counseling seem to have been made on assumptions of what students may need to know to make informed course decisions. This book documents not only what students themselves said led them to take the course they did, but more importantly what students felt they lacked when they made the decision of which degree course to study at university. This book is an attempt to provide guidance on what students need to consider in the process of degree course decision making. 128 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639660358ISBN 13: 9783639660357
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines the physical and mental similarities between playing sports and playing a string instrument, showing that two areas that seem like polar opposites are actually similar in a number of ways. The following elements are examined: balance and posture, movement, and the mental aspects. The book shows that musicians and athletes both must have proper posture and good balance in order to perform at their best and avoid injury. String players and athletes share many different movements in common and in both string playing and athletics creating needed power requires whole body movement to become involved. Learning to deal effectively with the shared mental challenges of string playing and sports can make both musicians and athletes better performers. By studying athletes in the way they stand, move, and think, string players can improve their technique and open themselves to a new field of learning. 152 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639716736ISBN 13: 9783639716733
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) are used almost exclusively as an intra-operative tool. In most cases, they are in contact with the retina for less than 30 minutes. As for any intervention, potential complications with PFCL exist, mostly from its un-intended intraocular retention. These complications occur mainly due to the transparent nature of these compounds. Colored PFCLs could help to minimize these important complications. A total of 51 enucleated pig eyes and 20 live hybrid pig eyes were used in the study. Two types of colored PFCLs were studied. One type was a mixture of a PFCL with a colored semifluorinated alkane, and the other a new formulation that directly colored the PFCL molecule [either perfluorodecalin (PFD) or perfluoro-n-octane]. Of all colored PFCLs used, blue PFD was the one that presented better characteristics and appeared to clearly facilitate the view during the exchanges and in the subretinal space, and generally provided a better visualization during surgery. It may be useful in teaching residents and fellows, and even experienced surgeons could benefit when operating on patients with cloudy corneas or lens opacification. 148 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639662164ISBN 13: 9783639662160
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The book concentrates on how forests are critical for the survival of the grass root communities who do not have any skill / expertise to eke out living from other means. It also embarks on a plethora of social analyse in a GIS platform to show what consequences and how such situation could be improved for sustainable development and localized poverty alleviation. Satellite Remote Sensing has been used as a tool to the maximum extent possible to generate these inputs that can be used towards sustainable development in a particular geographic entity. The book is meant for natural resource managers, researchers, development workers, environmentalist, activists, forest professionals, planners, policy makers, donors, lobbyists and students associated with the area of community participation and natural resource management. 148 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639719913ISBN 13: 9783639719918
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Today in Albania issues related to remittances are very popular and discussed often in the media. The global financial crisis led to the reduction of remittances from Albanian emigrants because of the loss of their jobs overseas. This causes many negative effects. The national currency (Albanian Lek) started to depreciate and this creates inflationary pressures. Moreover, because most consumer products are imported, inflation increases. According to the World Bank, a substantial part of the Albanian population is living just above the poverty line. Reduction in remittances and rising inflation will cause drastic impoverishment of the major social groups and not only economic but also social shocks could be expected. In this book I do an analysis in depth of Albanian economy, emigration and remittances and their social and economic impact over the life of thousands of Albanian families. 156 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661761ISBN 13: 9783639661767
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Successful learning has been associated with the feedback methods which are being used to teach the trainee. Many other factors are also responsible but in this study the effects of different feedback methods were compared to know that which one is best for teaching skills to the beginners. In present study the three different feedback are given to three different groups to know the effects. This study was conducted to benefit the field of badminton and its coaches. 80 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639710789ISBN 13: 9783639710786
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Beauty, the beautiful, the Good, Truth and Justice, humanity crave for them. The West and Africa each has its right. These values, no race can claim superiority because they are from the Almighty Creator of everything in the Universe. The booklet, African Aesthetics: An Introduction has tried to introduce these gifts as mentioned above in her own right and manner. There is a brief view of the West on the abstract consideration of their views, the theories of art/beauty. In these theories, express the West conceptions on these issues as their hearts conceive art and beauty. Everyone has the right to reflect or work on anything to express this wonderful gift of the beauty of Yahweh to every race under heaven. In chapter two, we have the language of Aesthetics. Every field of studies there is a special language which expresses the peculiar ideas of the field; aesthetics has its own language as a right. As a result, its area of activity is so wide, especially with African Aesthetics. The African is freer when he is expressing the self in any work of art. It is clear by the treatment in chapter four indicates that African Aesthetics deals with link that the former has with other fields. 80 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661206ISBN 13: 9783639661200
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A tradition in Black fiction--echoing throughout the canon--is the common casting of ordinary women into roles as secondary characters who explain their daily experiences through spontaneous, daily singing. This singing is rendered as a musical culture for women to define and express their politics and personal feelings. Attention is paid to these minor characters on the basis that this phenomenon of female singing in fact and fiction changes the way we read and understand Black women. 60 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639713303ISBN 13: 9783639713305
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book discusses about psychological test development procedure. It discusses in different eight chapters with details. It discusses about type of test, type of item, item analysis, validity, reliability & usability of test, test manual,sources of tests with example. This book is useful for under graduate and post graduate level students of psychology and education subject, teachers and neo-researchers. 68 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 363966096XISBN 13: 9783639660968
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Mobile devices have drawn a new path in learning through the transformation from traditional classroom education to learning outside the classroom at any time and any place. The great features of mobile phones, which are wide spread among people and are taken with them wherever they go, have been contributed by many researchers of exploit the advantages to producing a variety of mobile learning systems for different types of knowledge. This including second languages, especially the English language. The main aim of this book is to explain how mobile devices can be used to learn English as a second language, to improve the efficiency of the English skills of the learners. Because, English is the most common language spoken in the world, for this, knowing the English language for non-native speakers has become so crucial. Mobile-based learning or mobile learning can support different kinds of learning including language. By using mobile devices to learn English as a second language, learning gains great applause because it makes the language learning process more effective, interesting and enjoyable and presents solutions to some problems faced by learners during learning. 76 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639662334ISBN 13: 9783639662337
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Experimental stress in both animals and in humans is essential to understand the basic pathophysiology of stress-related disorders. The present book attempts to clarify the basic and fundamental aspects of experimental stress in both preclinical & clinical studies. The main feature of this book is that experimental protocols, and stress assessment at behavioral and biochemical levels are described in detail. Furthermore, the pathophysiology of stress is also described in detailed manner. 84 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661699ISBN 13: 9783639661699
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In recent year, the 3GPP LTE/LTE-A wireless access technology is a hot research topic. More recently, the femtocell network have received significant attention that many specifications and standards are discussed vehemently. Femtocells are short-range coverage, low cost and low power cellular base stations, designed for the use in a home or small business environment. The purposes of femtocell are to enhance communication quality when the user is located in the weak signal area, share wireless system loadings, and promote spectrum utilization. Although the femtocell network owns several advantages, many challenges in macro/femtocell networks should be solved. In this book, we focus on the resource management and mobility management issues in LTE-based macro/femtocell networks. We survey these two issues, discuss many topics and then provide some feasible solutions in LTE-based macro/femtocell hybrid networks. 56 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661680ISBN 13: 9783639661682
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Coating thickness is an important variable that plays a role in product quality, process control, and cost control. Eddy current techniques are used to measure the thickness of non-conductive coatings on non-ferrous metal substrates. The substrate characteristics and the distance of the probe from the substrate (the coating thickness) affect the magnitude of the Eddy currents. This project investigates the signal difference for defect detection on metallic and non-metallic paint on a carbon steel plate. Three layers of coating were applied on the carbon steel plate using the metallic and non-metallic paint. The length of crack recorded by Eddy current was verified with Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and the result shown the same reading for both techniques. This should be especially useful to technicians in non-destructive field or anyone else who may be considering utilizing online communities for marketing efforts. 52 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639662032ISBN 13: 9783639662030
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A new series of calix[4]pyrrole derivatives bearing azo-moiety at the mesoposition of the macrocycles have demonstrated the ability for liquid-liquid extraction, preconcentration and transport of Th(IV) across a liquid membrane. Various significant extraction parameters such as effect of pH, effect of solvent and effect of reagent concentration were investigated, which showed high affinity and selectivity towards Th(IV) in the presence of large quantities of associated metal ions. The wavelengths of maximum extraction ( max) and molar absorptivity ( ) have also been determined. The stoichiometry of complex was evaluated by Job s plot method, linear concentration range obeying Beer s law, effect of diverse-ions have also been studied. Liquid membrane transport studies of Th(IV) were carried out from source to the receiving phase under controlled conditions and a mechanism of transport is proposed. The validity of the proposed method was checked by determination of analyte ions in certain standard and natural geological samples. 84 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639718879ISBN 13: 9783639718874
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Dental disease is a very prevalent and costly disease in which the symptoms, not the disease, are currently being treated. The disease is caused by pathogenic oral bacteria, many of which are a part of the Mutans Streptococci. The objective of this was to find a natural substance that is antibacterial towards the Mutans Streptococci and could have possible uses as a dental disease inhibitor. Crude and prefractionated extracts, as well as purified compounds, from marine organisms were screened against Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus for antibacterial activity using standard antibiotic susceptibility testing. Several antibacterial extracts were identified as well as one very potent pure compound, allolaurinterol. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of allolaurinterol against Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus was found to be 5 µg/mL and the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) was found to be 10 µg/mL. Once the mammalian cell cytotoxicity is determined, the therapeutic window will be known and the possible use of allolaurinterol as a consumer product can be explored. 72 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639515676ISBN 13: 9783639515671
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this study we demonstrated the possibility of using PVDF as a material of the active element for twisting-ball displays. The process of functionalization and covering the PVDF particles' surface, and poling and coloring the particles was proposed and tested in the case of a functional model of the display element. It was found that the ATRP reaction can be used for chemical functio nali-zation and grafting of spherical PVDF particles with polystyrene. The copper catalyst, consisting of mixture of CuCl and CuCl2 in complex with TREN was used for the initiation of the process. The rate of the grafting process as well as the properties of the polystyrene layer could be governed through variation of the ratio of copper salts used, but also by variation of the reaction time. These results were in agreement with the general mechanism of ATRP reactions, and provided a good possibility for optimization of the surface functionalization technology. 52 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639717295ISBN 13: 9783639717297
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book deals with a biomaterial, hydroxyapatite (HAP), its physical and chemical properties and technological applications as implant coating, antimicrobial agent, catalysis, chromatographic separation of proteins and DNA, drug delivery carrier and non-viral vector as gene therapy. It also covers different aspects of HAP study like bio-mimetic study, hemolysis study. It also covers the synthesis and characterization of pure HAP nano particles and silver-doped nano HAP. The nano-particles of HAP are synthesized using surfactant mediated approach and characterized by powder XRD, TEM, FTIR, TGA, and dielectric study. 88 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661672ISBN 13: 9783639661675
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Eddy current testing is an inspection method that can be used for various purposes including the detection of cracks and corrosion, material and coating thickness measurement, material identification and heat treatment condition. The process relies upon a material characteristic known as electromagnetic induction. However, for any non-destructive testing method, all of the systems must be calibrated using appropriate reference standards as an essential part of the examination procedure. This step involve in producing the calibration blocks which must be of the same material, heat treatment condition, shape and size of the item to be tested. This project will fabricate the copper calibration block used for defect detection. Copper is chose because of its greater conductivity compared to other metals, thus enhances the electrical energy. The fabrication process of this calibration block should increase understanding of the compulsory step in Eddy current testing. This should be especially useful to technicians in non-destructive field or anyone else who may be considering utilizing online communities for marketing efforts. 56 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 363966051XISBN 13: 9783639660517
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The base of management takes different forms depending of its cultural origin. Management or technique that is appropriate in one culture may not be suitable for another. Organizations and institutions located in certain places predominantly represent specific aspects of the cultural environment of that particular location. From this point of view the western culture, which justifies western model of management is therefore susceptible to becoming ineffective. It has become clear that ruling systems in countries, such as UK, Germany, and Sweden are not the same and common generalizations have no profound proof. In the same way Middle-Eastern or Asian types of management generalization similarly aren t justifiable. For international managers, the main aspects, which have to be revised are values deeply instilled in those societies in concern. Culture expresses meanings that people use to personify various aspects of life, their attitudes and role in life. 56 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639513622ISBN 13: 9783639513622
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -With more and more people becoming internet users in today s world, there has been great increase in online shopping websites all over the world. The number of people shopping online is also considerably increasing.With this boom in popularity, very little academic literature exists in this field.This book therefore provides a new metric of success for those interested in doing research on e-commerce transactions or online shopping. This book shows in detail analysis on whether trust matters in online shopping. Overall, this research draws attention to consumer s perception of trust in Internet shopping and provides the specifications about the dimensions of trust in the online context. It may motivate managers to take into account consumer s concern and provide more chances for managers to use these findings for their managerial practice in an e-commerce market environment. It will be especially useful to professionals in Marketing, E-commerce fields or anyone else pursuing research in this field. 64 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661621ISBN 13: 9783639661620
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Message Security is the revamp of a simple message into one that is understandable and then retrains forming that message back to its original form. Every new technique provided to safe guard the message communication using cryptography acts as a new wing added to the success of Cryptography. This book is also doing so by providing a new procedure of encryption by adding one more wing to the strength of cryptography. As cryptography is a vital part of message security in every field of communication where there is necessity of securing the message from intruders. 68 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 363970813XISBN 13: 9783639708134
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The physical counseling environment may contain characteristics that affect a counselor¿s well-being and ability to provide optimal care. The current study aims to discover, understand, and reveal the nature of these characteristics using a qualitative approach and phenomenological design. Videotaped interviews of five mental health professionals using a set of broad questions regarding their counseling environment reveal emerging patterns and themes from the counselors¿ responses. Lighting, art and accessories, furniture and furniture arrangement, nature, sound, and wall color all may contribute to counselor well-being and ability to provide optimal care. Counselor well-being and efficacy may be greatly improved if counselors take into consideration their personal comfort in the physical setting. 104 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639716302ISBN 13: 9783639716306
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book addresses the research into current hydraulic fracturing efforts occurring in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the evaluation of the data gathered, and the attempts to identify the environmental impact and affect on public health. Methane gas hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania s Marcellus Shale can provide a large economic benefit to the state, but the process can also bring health dangers and environmental changes that affect the human and wildlife populations. Hydraulic fracturing is a well stimulation technique that is used to maximize the production of oil and gas in unconventional reservoirs such as shale, coal-beds, and tight sands. Specially engineered fluids with chemical additives are pumped into the well under high pressure to create and hold open fractures in the target formation. The process increases the flow of natural gas (or oil) to the wellbore for recovery. The chemicals used, the waste created, the disposal requirements, and new occurring illness in animals and humans in target areas are evaluated in this work. 188 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639660994ISBN 13: 9783639660999
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 108 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639718291ISBN 13: 9783639718294
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Katherine of Alexandria, one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages, was acclaimed for her great learning. This investigation focuses on the fraught relationship between knowledge, the feminine and the idea of the body in the predominantly Catholic society of late medieval England as it is revealed in John Capgrave s fifteenth century Life of Saint Katherine of Alexandria. Although Capgrave does not shy away from the issues of gender power-relations that were pertinent to his society and appears to be unique among his peers in allowing for quite a balanced debate of these issues in his text, he includes aspects which subtly undercut Katherine s strident independence as a woman. In this way he is able to honour the saint while simultaneously confirming the proper position of women in medieval patriarchal society by equating it to the position of humanity in the Church vis-à-vis Christ. Consequently, Capgrave is able to openly consider challenges to, and yet subtly affirm, the status quo of his society in this multivalent saint s legend. 180 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639661834ISBN 13: 9783639661835
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The research for this book was designed to develop student writing proficiency. In City X, as in many schools, students graduate and enter higher education and the workforce without adequate writing skills. Colleges often find students need remediation before they can proceed with freshman level work. In addition, the school s high stakes testing scores painted a bleak picture with a high percentage of students scoring below proficiency level. Therefore, it was important to determine why students struggle with writing, explore student attitudes about writing, and establish instructional practices that hold promise in developing students as proficient writers. The research was based on the use of technology, online publishing, and authentic audience as tools to engage students to become skilled writers. The study sought to understand student perspectives about their writing assignments written for an authentic audience of Internet readers as well as traditional assignments written for a teacher and a grade. Findings were based on extensive data collection in the form of observations, interviews, and student surveys. 176 pp. Englisch.
Published by Scholars' Press Jul 2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 3639662067ISBN 13: 9783639662061
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Tiling by rectangles is the geometric problem of arranging a given family of rectangles in a larger specific frame. A primitive version is rectangle tiling, i.e., tiling rectangles inside a rectangular frame. Then the notion of rectangle tiling is extended to tiling rectangles inside some other shapes. This generalization is achieved through mathematical objects, namely the allocation matrix and the extra spaces. When tiling by rectangles, an effort has been made to obtain a best connected tiling. Connectivity is defined in terms of adjacency for both the given rectangles and the extra spaces. As far as the applications are concerned, the concept of tiling by rectangles has been applied to different fields, with special emphasis on architectural designing, where the aim is to obtain floor plans of some assigned shapes. The presented research work opens a new field for applied mathematicians, in that it combines various aspects of geometry, topology and optimization theory, towards the solution of a problem which is well known to architects, but which has rarely been attacked by mathematical methods. 164 pp. Englisch.