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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 ...
The Effects of Age at Infection and Gender on the Pathogenesis of Theiler’s Virus Induced Disease – A Model of Human Multiple Sclerosis
(2008-09-10)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) affecting 1 in 2000 of the US population. Susceptibility to MS is influenced by environmental, gender, ...
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, ...
The Disarmament School: US Policy for the Disarmament and Demobilization of the Germany Army, November-December 1944
(2009-08-11)
World War II was waged on an unprecedented scale, and the peace which followed was equally unprecedented. The Allies did more than simply call for an armistice; they made their goal the complete destruction of the German ...
Nature in Play: Measuring the Relationship of Nature and Unstructured Play through Case Studies
(2009-06-09)
A strong link has been established between children playing in nature and improved physical and emotional health. The intriguing biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans are hardwired with an innate love of nature and ...
Self Concept As A Mediator Of Effect Of Extracurricular Activities On Academic Engagement in Middle School Students
(2009-06-09)
The following study examined the relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and academic outcomes, such as achievement and behavioral engagement and self-concept, in an at-risk group of middle school ...
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 ...
Changes in Beachface Bed Elevation over a Tidal Cycle on Santa Rosa Island, Florida and Matagorda, Texas
(2009-06-09)
Wave-scale changes in beach elevation were measured using a cross-shore array of
ultrasonic distance sensors on a dissipative beach at Matagorda Peninsula, Texas, in
December 2008. The data collected in this study are ...