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- Transformational experiences of African American women: their critical reflections as former migrants who evolved from harvest of shame to seeds of hope.
- Creator
- McLaughlin-Jones, Idell, Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
- Abstract/Description
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Narrative inquiry was the qualitative method utilized to collect stories related to former migrant African American females who transformed their lives from migrant workers and found alternative career paths. Sustained poverty among migratory workers created a disenfranchised culture of uneducated citizens. A large part of this labor force was women. It was expected that this culture of poverty would perpetuate itself through generations. The universal stereotypes associated with impoverished...
Show moreNarrative inquiry was the qualitative method utilized to collect stories related to former migrant African American females who transformed their lives from migrant workers and found alternative career paths. Sustained poverty among migratory workers created a disenfranchised culture of uneducated citizens. A large part of this labor force was women. It was expected that this culture of poverty would perpetuate itself through generations. The universal stereotypes associated with impoverished migrants were so ingrained that overwhelmingly the majority of migrants accepted a life of poverty as prophesy. However, some former migrant African American women defied odds and rose above the cumulative effects of poverty. The major findings of this study revealed factors that significantly contributed to their success in a variety of professional careers: consistent family support, adaptive coping skills, catalyst for change, transformative learning, and meaningful relationships with non-family members, and commitment to community service. Sub-findings emerged that revealed that these additional factors also contributed to their success: value placed on education, strong belief in God, and leadership skills.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004305, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004305
- Subject Headings
- Experiential learning, Harvest of Shame (Motion picture), Learning by discovery, Migrant agricultural laborers -- Education, Social values, Transformative learning, United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transformational learning and self-efficacy: an investigation into their role in prophylactic mastectomy.
- Creator
- Gordon, Faith, Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
- Abstract/Description
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Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States. Estimated new breast cancer cases for 2012 in the U.S. are 229,060 women (American Cancer Society, 2012). For all women it is important to be informed regarding all current treatment options. For women in high-risk categories of breast cancer it is even more important. Risk-reducing strategies for women at high-risk of breast cancer include surveillance, chemoprevention, and bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. Prophylactic...
Show moreBreast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States. Estimated new breast cancer cases for 2012 in the U.S. are 229,060 women (American Cancer Society, 2012). For all women it is important to be informed regarding all current treatment options. For women in high-risk categories of breast cancer it is even more important. Risk-reducing strategies for women at high-risk of breast cancer include surveillance, chemoprevention, and bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. Prophylactic mastectomy reduces the risk of breast cancer by excision of most breast tissue. Breast cancer among those initially diagnosed as high-risk is 90-94.3% (Hartmann et al., 1999). This procedure entails serious surgeries with numerous physical, social, and emotional ramifications and is not without side effects. The patient has the right to be informed and base her decision-making on the suitability of the procedure for herself. This research describes six (6) woman’s experiences, focusing on the role of transformational learning and self-efficacy, as these women progressed through the stages. Prophylactic mastectomy is radical, irreversible, and costly at the onset. The procedure may preclude a whole lifetime of surgeries, radiation, and chemical treatments. If this treatment is the right fit, and has been fully researched, balanced with options, family history, genetic predisposition, personal concerns, and anxiety levels, along with physician recommendations, a woman should consider pursuing it.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004374, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004374
- Subject Headings
- Control (Psychology), Educational leadership, Health behavior, Mastectomy -- Decision making, Mastectomy -- Psychological aspects, Organizational learning, Self efficacy, Women -- Medical care, Women's health services
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transforming directed graphs into uncertain rules.
- Creator
- Lantigua, Jose Salvador., Florida Atlantic University, Hoffman, Frederick, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Abstract/Description
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The intent of this thesis is to show how rule structures can be derived from influence diagrams and how these structures can be mapped to existing rule-based shell paradigms. We shall demonstrate this mapping with an existing shell having the Evidence (E) --> Hypothesis (H), Certainty Factor (CF) paradigm structure. Influence diagrams are graphical representations of hypothesis to evidence, directed forms of Bayesian influence networks. These allow for inferencing about both diagnostic and...
Show moreThe intent of this thesis is to show how rule structures can be derived from influence diagrams and how these structures can be mapped to existing rule-based shell paradigms. We shall demonstrate this mapping with an existing shell having the Evidence (E) --> Hypothesis (H), Certainty Factor (CF) paradigm structure. Influence diagrams are graphical representations of hypothesis to evidence, directed forms of Bayesian influence networks. These allow for inferencing about both diagnostic and predictive (or causal) behavior based on uncertain evidence. We show how this can be implemented through a Probability (P) to CF mapping algorithm and a rule-set conflict resolution methodology. The thesis contains a discussion about the application of probabilistic semantics from Bayesian networks and of decision theory, to derive qualitative assertions about the likelihood of an occurrence; the sensitivity of a conclusion; and other indicators of usefulness. We show an example of this type of capability by the addition of a probability range function for the premise clause in our shell's rule structure.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1989
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14570
- Subject Headings
- Decision-making--Mathematical models, Probabilities, Expert systems (Computer science)
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- A transient mechanism for the perception of apparent motion.
- Creator
- Gilroy, Lee Alan, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Psychology
- Abstract/Description
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This study investigated the viability of a transient mechanism for the detection of counter-changing luminance, argued by Hock, et al. (2002) to be the informational basis for the perception of apparent motion. A series of experiments verified assumptions of the proposed mechanism and provided additional support for counter-changing luminance as the basis for apparent motion perception. It was found that: (1) The likelihood of perceiving apparent motion is best predicted by the product of...
Show moreThis study investigated the viability of a transient mechanism for the detection of counter-changing luminance, argued by Hock, et al. (2002) to be the informational basis for the perception of apparent motion. A series of experiments verified assumptions of the proposed mechanism and provided additional support for counter-changing luminance as the basis for apparent motion perception. It was found that: (1) The likelihood of perceiving apparent motion is best predicted by the product of local changes in luminance. This provided the basis for the multiplicative combination of subunit responses in the proposed mechanism (i.e. there is no motion signaled without coincident activation of both subunits). (2) When a brief interval of time separates a sequence of luminance onsets and offsets, or a sequence of luminance offsets, at a single element location, subunits exhibit summation of excitatory/inhibitory and excitatory/excitatory responses, respectively. This was consistent with the output of each subunit being determined by its biphasic temporal impulse response. (3) Apparent motion is specified only when there is a luminance offset at one location accompanied by a luminance onset at another location, and the likelihood of perceiving motion decreases with increases in the interval of time (ISI) separating the luminance offset from the luminance onset. Evidence that motion is not perceived beyond a limited range of ISI values indicated that the subunits respond transiently to luminance change. Accordingly, the effects of (ISI) are attributed to a reduction in the temporal coincidence of transient responses. This was supported by evidence that motion can be perceived when a luminance onset (indicating the end of the motion path) occurs before a luminance offset (indicating the start of the motion path). Computational simulations based on the product of transient responses to luminance offsets and onsets provide good qualitative matches to the experimental findings.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2002
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12004
- Subject Headings
- Psychology, Experimental, Psychology, Cognitive
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transit Oriented Development and Ports: National Analysis across the United States and a Case study of New Orleans.
- Creator
- Renne, John L.
- Abstract/Description
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Research report prepared for Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center.
- Date Issued
- 2017
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003479
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transit signal priority for emergency evacuation: mitigating disaster.
- Creator
- Parr, Scott A., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
- Abstract/Description
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The goal of this research is to answer a single question. During an urban evacuation, is it advisable for regional planners to allow transit units signal priority in cases where police assisted traffic controls are not an option? Standard practice for emergency evacuation is to place police officers at intersection throughout the evacuation area. However, this is not always an option where environmental factors such as the presence of fire, chemical plume, radioactive fallout (nuclear...
Show moreThe goal of this research is to answer a single question. During an urban evacuation, is it advisable for regional planners to allow transit units signal priority in cases where police assisted traffic controls are not an option? Standard practice for emergency evacuation is to place police officers at intersection throughout the evacuation area. However, this is not always an option where environmental factors such as the presence of fire, chemical plume, radioactive fallout (nuclear contaminated wind and dust) do not permit police presence. Results from a case study conducted on Washington D.C. show that it would take four non-prioritized transit units to accomplish the same task as three prioritized vehicles. Furthermore, allowing transit signal priority during an urban evacuation has little to no effect on evacuation clearance time or evacuee travel time. Moreover, when transit signal priority is restricted to operate only on evacuation routes, evacuee travel and delay time decreases.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2010
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/1930488
- Subject Headings
- Emergency transportation, Government policy, Emergency management, Evacuation of civilians, Electronic traffic controls
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transition experiences of the chronically ill adolescent.
- Creator
- White, Kelly N., Keller, Kathryn B., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
- Abstract/Description
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The continued development of the American health care system and evolving technology have led to an increased life expectancy within the general population. In fact, these advancements have also resulted in growing numbers of young people with chronic illnesses living into adulthood. Approximately one third of children ages 10-17 have a chronic disease, and the vast majority of these children will survive beyond their 20th birthday (Blum, 1995; Lotstein, McPherson, Strickland, & Newacheck,...
Show moreThe continued development of the American health care system and evolving technology have led to an increased life expectancy within the general population. In fact, these advancements have also resulted in growing numbers of young people with chronic illnesses living into adulthood. Approximately one third of children ages 10-17 have a chronic disease, and the vast majority of these children will survive beyond their 20th birthday (Blum, 1995; Lotstein, McPherson, Strickland, & Newacheck, 2005; White, 2002). The main objective of this study was to explore the healthcare transition (HCT) practices of health care providers and the HCT experiences of chronically ill young adults living with sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, and/or diabetes. Meleis, Sawyer, Im, Hifinger Messias, & Schumacher’s (2000) theory on transition and Boykin and Schoenhofer’s (2001) theory of Nursing as Caring provided the theoretical lenses throughwhich study findings were viewed. This was a descriptive exploratory mixed methods design that consisted of survey data and used conventional content analysis to analyze the qualitative data. The quantitative portion of this study incorporated a 41-question survey that was completed by 33 health care providers working with chronically ill young adults in the southeast Florida region. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight young adults (18-24 years of age) living with a sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, and/or diabetes. Five themes emerged from an analysis of the data describing the healthcare transition (HCT) experience: Transition Confusion, Familial Reliance, Lost in Transition, Fiscal Stressors, and Transition Uneasiness. The findings of this study demonstrate that there are, at minimum, three general parts of the HCT process that remain deficient: educational preparation, consistent communication between all parties involved in the HCT process, and guidance for the independent negotiation of the present healthcare system. Recommendations for healthcare providers that work with chronically ill young adults include establishing a HCT framework that incorporates consistent communication among team members and patients/families, individualized educational formats, and guidance for navigational skills to negotiate the healthcare system.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004234, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004234
- Subject Headings
- Children with disabilities -- Care, Chronic diseases in children -- Psychological aspects, Chronically ill children -- Services for, Health services accessibility, Nursing -- Philosophy, Nursing models
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transition to a paperless clinical monitoring process to support pharmacy model changes.
- Creator
- Delgado, Osmel, Patel, Darshika, Kernan, William, Espinoza-Friedman, Martha, Hertelendy, Attila, Graduate College
- Date Issued
- 2013-04-12
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361291
- Subject Headings
- Pharmacy management, Patient monitoring
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transitional care-APN guided care coordination.
- Creator
- Shields, Karen P., Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University
- Date Issued
- 2012
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3355959
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- TRANSITIONAL TURBULENCE: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, POWER, AND AN INCOMING PRINCIPAL.
- Creator
- Varo-Haub, Amy L., Maslin-Ostrowski, Patricia, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, College of Education
- Abstract/Description
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This qualitative case study explored the changing relationships and cultural evolution that occurred over the course of the initial year of a principal transition within a private upper school. Collected data included interviews, observations, and documents. All data were reviewed and analyzed in order to understand the experience that the transitioning principal, administrators, faculty, college counselors, and staff encountered during the course of the transition. The conceptual framework...
Show moreThis qualitative case study explored the changing relationships and cultural evolution that occurred over the course of the initial year of a principal transition within a private upper school. Collected data included interviews, observations, and documents. All data were reviewed and analyzed in order to understand the experience that the transitioning principal, administrators, faculty, college counselors, and staff encountered during the course of the transition. The conceptual framework of this study was based on a social constructivist mindset and was ethnographic in nature: the researcher understood and defined the culture and transition experience through data synthesis, revealing varied interpretations of the culture and transition on the place and self.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2019
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013424
- Subject Headings
- Corporate culture, School principals, Educational leadership
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transitions Into Instructorship As Seen Through the Eyes of Experienced Accelerated Freefall Training Skydiving Experienced Accelerated Freefall Training Skydiving Instructors.
- Creator
- Scaglione, Brett, Vaughan, Michelle, Baxley, Traci, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Culture and Educational Inquiry
- Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of skydiving instructors who have shaped the instructional practices of experienced and active accelerated freefall instructors (AFFIs) in Central and Southern Florida. By contributing to the training curriculum, this research attempted to close the experiential gap between novice and senior instructors in a more efficient manner. Due to the complex nature of teaching skydiving and an absence of an opportunity for a skydiving...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of skydiving instructors who have shaped the instructional practices of experienced and active accelerated freefall instructors (AFFIs) in Central and Southern Florida. By contributing to the training curriculum, this research attempted to close the experiential gap between novice and senior instructors in a more efficient manner. Due to the complex nature of teaching skydiving and an absence of an opportunity for a skydiving instructor in training to work in freefall with non-certified skydivers, understanding the lived experiences of active AFFIs is of critical importance. This study aimed to answer the following research questions: (a) How do active accelerated freefall training instructors personalize the lessons learned in the AFFI instructor training course, forming their own best practices and instructional style? and (b) What roles do lived skydiving experiences, both significant and critical, play in the development of an active AFFI’s current instructional style and best practices? Sites selected included five dropzones located in Central and Southern Florida, with three of those sites yielding a total of 10 participants. Data were collected regarding basic demographic information as well as about the lived experiences of the active AFFIs through both structured and semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Interviews were conducted either in-person or over the phone based on the preference of the participants. Data analysis took place in three phases: separation of qualitative and quantitative data, open coding, and axial coding following Merriam’s (2009) process of coding. Findings revealed an understanding that accelerated freefall (AFF) instruction has become rooted within the culture and experiences of the skydiving community through the stance “license to learn.” This stance has led to the emergence of an educational model outlining the roles culture and experience play not only in the development of the active AFFIs, but also how those lessons are passed on to the next generation of AFFIs. Findings in this research will play a significant role in the development of future curricular adjustments, highlighting the importance of this stance while also providing a solid foundation for future inquiry.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2019
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013259
- Subject Headings
- Skydiving, Parachuting--Safety regulations--United States, Instructors, Experiential learning
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Translog and Cobb-Douglas analysis of tourist demand in Florida.
- Creator
- Collins, Donald Lawrence., Florida Atlantic University, Yuhn, Ky-hyang
- Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study is to determine what factors could influence an economic agents' decision to travel or vacation in Florida. This study measures this decision by analyzing the state Division of Tourism estimates for visitors in light of changes in; national gross domestic product, non-aviation gasoline prices, average airfares, and exchange rates. This data was compiled on a quarterly basis form 1980 to 1993 and analyzed by employing Translog and Cobb-Douglas demand functional forms...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to determine what factors could influence an economic agents' decision to travel or vacation in Florida. This study measures this decision by analyzing the state Division of Tourism estimates for visitors in light of changes in; national gross domestic product, non-aviation gasoline prices, average airfares, and exchange rates. This data was compiled on a quarterly basis form 1980 to 1993 and analyzed by employing Translog and Cobb-Douglas demand functional forms for use in regression analysis. Based upon the regression results, the Cobb-Douglas functional form best represents what has historically occurred in the real economic world and follows generally accepted micro-economic demand theory. The Cobb-Douglas techniques reveal that an economic agents' future income expectations, measured by GDP levels, has a significant influence on Florida visitor estimates and has a role in the decision to vacation in Florida.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15356
- Subject Headings
- Tourism--Florida, Economics, Mathematical, Prices, Regression analysis
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- TRANSMISSION AND SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY OF AVIAN ERYTHROCYTE FUSION.
- Creator
- EMMA, DENNIS ALLEN., Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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Transmission electron micrographs provided evidence that fusion of erythrocytes occurred after treatment with proteolytic enzymes and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Fusion was not completed until after the elution of PEG. Scanning electron micrographs indicated that the outer membranes of adjacent cells were fused. The effects of the proteolytic enzymes employed in the cell fusion process were examined. Treatment of erythrocytes with protease alone was found superior to a combination of trypsin...
Show moreTransmission electron micrographs provided evidence that fusion of erythrocytes occurred after treatment with proteolytic enzymes and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Fusion was not completed until after the elution of PEG. Scanning electron micrographs indicated that the outer membranes of adjacent cells were fused. The effects of the proteolytic enzymes employed in the cell fusion process were examined. Treatment of erythrocytes with protease alone was found superior to a combination of trypsin and protease or to trypsin alone.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1975
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13753
- Subject Headings
- Erythrocytes
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transmission of matrilineal/matriarchal society in ethnic American and in fantasy literature.
- Creator
- Watterson, Dama Scott., Florida Atlantic University, Collins, Robert A.
- Abstract/Description
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Maya Angelou uses an autobiographical form in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to portray her childhood. The lessons she acquires as a child are depicted in positive scenes between her and her grandmother and other female figures in her life. Likewise, Maxine Hong Kingston portrays, in an arguably autobiographical form, her life lessons in Woman Warrior. She aligns herself matrilineally with her female ancestors and heritage. Struggles between her American self and the Chinese heritage her...
Show moreMaya Angelou uses an autobiographical form in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to portray her childhood. The lessons she acquires as a child are depicted in positive scenes between her and her grandmother and other female figures in her life. Likewise, Maxine Hong Kingston portrays, in an arguably autobiographical form, her life lessons in Woman Warrior. She aligns herself matrilineally with her female ancestors and heritage. Struggles between her American self and the Chinese heritage her mother speaks of become her means for finding self-definition. In contrast, Sheri S. Tepper's fantasy novel A Plague of Angels, portrays a female utopian society against a backdrop of male dominated ruin. She aligns the female protagonist with nature and ecological concerns. The turn away from society that is patriarchal and destructive is made toward a society defined in ecofeminist terms of Earth Mothers, animal rights, and the health of the environment.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1999
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15679
- Subject Headings
- Angelou, Maya--I know why the caged bird sings, Kingston, Maxine Hong--Woman warrior, Tepper, Sheri S--Plague of angels, Women in literature
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transmission of vibrational power in joined structures.
- Creator
- Gibert, Thierry M., Florida Atlantic University, Cuschieri, Joseph M.
- Abstract/Description
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The objective of this thesis is the investigation of the transmission of vibrational power between beam-like and plate-like structures with joints using Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) and an experimental approach. In the case of the L-shaped plate the influence of different structure parameters is investigated to determine possible ways to reduce both the transmitted power and the noise radiated by the receiver structure. The total transmitted power is measured and compared to theoretical...
Show moreThe objective of this thesis is the investigation of the transmission of vibrational power between beam-like and plate-like structures with joints using Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) and an experimental approach. In the case of the L-shaped plate the influence of different structure parameters is investigated to determine possible ways to reduce both the transmitted power and the noise radiated by the receiver structure. The total transmitted power is measured and compared to theoretical predictions. Also power maps are generated which show the transmission of vibrational power from the source beam to the receiver beam. In the power flow measurements three different techniques are implemented with similar results which all match the analytical results.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1988
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14436
- Subject Headings
- Vibration, Power transmission
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- TRANSMISSION-LINE-MATRIX MODELING OF INHOMOGENEOUS RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDES AND CAVITIES.
- Creator
- Agba, Lawrence C., Florida Atlantic University, Sadiku, Matthew
- Abstract/Description
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Fortran algorithms were developed to analyze inhomogeneous rectangular waveguides and cavities using the method of transmission-line-matrix. These algorithms were used specifically to determine the field components, impedances, modes, and power decay rates. The computations were done in one, two or three space dimensions and time. Results obtained were compared with analytical results, where possible. In general, the results were found to be in better agreement with the analytical results...
Show moreFortran algorithms were developed to analyze inhomogeneous rectangular waveguides and cavities using the method of transmission-line-matrix. These algorithms were used specifically to determine the field components, impedances, modes, and power decay rates. The computations were done in one, two or three space dimensions and time. Results obtained were compared with analytical results, where possible. In general, the results were found to be in better agreement with the analytical results than the results obtained using other numerical method.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1987
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14378
- Subject Headings
- Electromagnetic waves--Mathematical models
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transmitter-receiver system for time average fourier telescopy.
- Creator
- Pava, Diego F., Rhodes, William T., Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Abstract/Description
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Time Average Fourier Telescopy (TAFT) has been proposed as a means for obtaining high-resolution, diffraction-limited images over large distances through ground-level horizontal-path atmospheric turbulence. Image data is collected in the spatial-frequency, or Fourier, domain by means of Fourier Telescopy; an inverse two dimensional Fourier transform yields the actual image. TAFT requires active illumination of the distant object by moving interference fringe patterns. Light reflected from the...
Show moreTime Average Fourier Telescopy (TAFT) has been proposed as a means for obtaining high-resolution, diffraction-limited images over large distances through ground-level horizontal-path atmospheric turbulence. Image data is collected in the spatial-frequency, or Fourier, domain by means of Fourier Telescopy; an inverse two dimensional Fourier transform yields the actual image. TAFT requires active illumination of the distant object by moving interference fringe patterns. Light reflected from the object is collected by a “light-bucket” detector, and the resulting electrical signal is digitized and subjected to a series of signal processing operations, including an all-critical averaging of the amplitude and phase of a number of narrow-band signals.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004314
- Subject Headings
- Digital communications, Fourier analysis, Fourier integral operators, Interconnects (Integrated circuit technology), Radio -- Transmitter receivers -- Design and construction, Spread spectrum communications, Wireless sensor networks
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transmutations, Transmigrations.
- Creator
- Brasseaux, Brandon C., Schwartz, Jason, Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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The thesis proposed for my M.F.A in creative writing is a collection of vignette-length short stories with each story intended to be a self-standing narrative. Each short story in this collection will be dissimilar in narrative structure and contain characters of various age, gender, ethnicity, and geographies which do not intermix with the other stories. However, language style, mood, and tone will subtly overlap to provide glue, suggesting a kaleidoscopic whole. Thematically, the stories...
Show moreThe thesis proposed for my M.F.A in creative writing is a collection of vignette-length short stories with each story intended to be a self-standing narrative. Each short story in this collection will be dissimilar in narrative structure and contain characters of various age, gender, ethnicity, and geographies which do not intermix with the other stories. However, language style, mood, and tone will subtly overlap to provide glue, suggesting a kaleidoscopic whole. Thematically, the stories deal with a pattern of threshold moments: coming to terms with disillusionment, substance addiction, death, moral ambiguity, and futility.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2008
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000899
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transnational Islamism and political moderation: a comparative analysis of Egypt and Morocco.
- Creator
- Salem, Yasmin, Shaykhutdinov, Renat, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Political Science
- Abstract/Description
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This dissertation examines how transnationalism can affect Islamists’ moderation in both Egypt and Morocco. In this dissertation, I do an in-depth comparative case study analysis to assess the prospects of moderation of two Islamists political entities, the Muslim Brotherhood as a transnational social movement and the Morocco Party of Justice and Development (JDP), which has no transnational ties. Both the Muslim Brotherhood and PJD came to power after the Arab uprising in 2011 and were key...
Show moreThis dissertation examines how transnationalism can affect Islamists’ moderation in both Egypt and Morocco. In this dissertation, I do an in-depth comparative case study analysis to assess the prospects of moderation of two Islamists political entities, the Muslim Brotherhood as a transnational social movement and the Morocco Party of Justice and Development (JDP), which has no transnational ties. Both the Muslim Brotherhood and PJD came to power after the Arab uprising in 2011 and were key players in the democratic transitions in both countries; however, the entities are not related. Further, the dissertation will explore the moderation level of the Muslim Brotherhood and PJD. Current literature on Islamists and moderation theory focuses on political inclusion, political learning and repression as factors that would affect the moderation of an Islamist group. Looking at Islamists as a transnational social movement is a new aspect in the study of Islamism.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004406, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004406
- Subject Headings
- Egypt -- Politics and government -- 21st century, Islam and politics -- Egypt, Islam and politics -- Morocco, Islam and state -- Egypt, Islam and state -- Morocco, Morocco -- Politics and government -- 21st century, Political parties -- Islamic countries, Transnationalism
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Transparency and visibility of gelatinous zooplankton from the northwestern Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
- Creator
- Johnsen, Sonke, Widder, Edith A., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
- Date Issued
- 1998
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3171569
- Subject Headings
- Zooplankton, Zooplankton --Atlantic coast (U.S.), Marine zooplankton --Atlantic Ocean, Marine zooplankton --Greenland, Marine biology
- Format
- Document (PDF)