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Interferon-Stimulated Genes in the Pregnant Mouse Uterus
(2008-08-24)
During pregnancy in the mouse, extensive communication takes place between the conceptus (embryo/fetus and associated extraembryonic membranes) and uterus. Our focus centers on the uterine response to the conceptus. In ...
Improved Connectivity using Hybrid Uni/Omni-Directional Antennas in Sensor Networks
(2008-05-27)
Connectivity in sensor networks is an important metric that describes the capability of
networks to be able to report sensed information. The ability of member nodes to
communicate with each other and collectively report ...
Exploring the Place of Creative Writing Programs in American Universities
(2007-07-14)
The current system of writing education actually causes many students to become unsure and frustrated with their writing because of ill-designed Freshman Composition classes and poor pedagogy. So how can creative writing ...
Acadian Settlement in Louisiana: Colonial Populations and Imperial Policy
(2007-08-03)
This paper examines the influence of colonial policy and intercultural relations on the development of Acadian settlement in Louisiana between 1765 and 1785, spanning a portion of both French and Spanish colonial periods. ...
Corporate Reputation Management, The Wal-Mart Way: Exploring Effective Strategies in the Global Market Place
(2007-07-14)
The global marketplace has experienced an influx of messages surrounding the issues of corporate social responsibility and the effect of the economy on social values.
Much of this debate is centered on appeals to business, ...
Misogyny and Myth
(2006-08-16)
Although many use misogynistic, materialistic, and violent lyrics in attempt to belie the notion that hip hop contains any manifestations of romantic love, I contend that not only is romantic love present in hip hop, but ...
Effects of Simvastatin and Fluvastatin on Endothelial Invasion
(2011-08-04)
Endothelial invasion is a crucial step in angiogenic blood vessel formation and has ramifications in wound healing, tumor growth, and may have implications in heart disease. During invasion quiescent endothelial cells (ECs) ...
New York City School Evaluations: Comparing Parent, Teacher, and Government Assessments
(2012-04-20)
This thesis contains two studies examining survey evaluations of public schools. Survey evaluation results provide a novel means of measuring program performance, which is of particular interest to public administration ...
On the Application of Sudoku to Error Correction in Communication
(2012-04-22)
This work provides a detailed analysis of the general Sudoku problem with particular attention given to the first nontrivial case.
A formal mathematical model is developed and used to determine several important parameters; ...
The Efficacy of International Volunteerism: A Qualitative Review
(2012-04-12)
International volunteer service (IVS) plays an integral role in international development by supplying non-profit, nongovernmental and charitable organizations with manpower to serve marginalized populations across the ...