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Design and Control of a Compact 6-Degree-of-Freedom Precision Positioner with Linux- Based Real-Time Control
(2010-01-14)
This dissertation presents the design, control, and implementation of a compact highprecision
multidimensional positioner. This precision-positioning system consists of a
novel concentrated-field magnet matrix and a ...
Supporting Heuristic Evaluation for the Web
(2010-01-14)
Web developers are confronted with evaluating the usability of Web interfaces.
Automatic Web usability evaluation tools are available, but they are limited in the types
of problems they can handle. Tool support for manual ...
Life Experiences and Resilience in College Students: A Relationship Influenced by Hope and Mindfulness
(2010-01-16)
This study examines the effects of hope and mindfulness on the relationship between life experiences and resilience, as well as the direct relationships among these constructs. Participants were 537 undergraduates who were ...
Superintendents' Perceptions Toward Their Current Role as Instructional Leaders
(2012-10-19)
This study was conducted to identify the self-perceptions of superintendents regarding their instructional leadership practices. The focus of the research was to explore the linkages that exist between these perceptions ...
Finite Element Modelling and Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Carbon nanotubes/ Polymer Composites
(2010-07-14)
Modeling of single-walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled nanotubes and nanotube reinforced polymer composites using both the Finite Element method and the Molecular Dynamic simulation technique is presented. Nanotubes ...
Epoxy/Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Thin Films for Composites Reinforcement
(2010-07-14)
This work is mainly focused upon the preparation, processing and evaluation of
mechanical and material properties of epoxy/single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)
nanocomposite thin films. B-staged epoxy/SWCNT nanocomposite ...
Critical processes and performance measures for patient safety systems in healthcare institutions: a Delphi study
(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
This dissertation study presents a conceptual framework for implementing and assessing patient safety systems in healthcare institutions. The conceptual framework consists of critical processes and performance measures ...
Leaving the corporate fold: examining spin-off actions and performance
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This research examines the exit of a subsidiary from its corporate parent through spin-off, the actions taken by the firm management post spin-off, and the performance implications of those actions, all from the spin-off's ...
Investigation of feasibility of injecting power plant waste gases for enhanced coalbed methane recovery from low rank coals in Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) may be to blame for a gradual rise in the average global temperature. The state of Texas emits more CO2 than any other state in the U.S., and a large fraction of emissions are ...
Measuring the Measure: A Multi-dimensional Scale Model to Measure Community Disaster Resilience in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region
(2010-07-14)
Over the past decades, coastal areas in the United States have experienced exponential
increases in economic losses due to flooding, hurricanes, and tropical storms. This in part is due
to increasing concentrations of human ...