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Three Way Inforamtion Flow Between the President, News Media, and the Public
(2011-02-22)
Regarding presidential responsiveness and leadership, this study addresses two questions: Does the president respond to the public? Does the president lead the public? Unlike prior research, this study tries to answer these ...
Surface Characterization of Heterogeneous Catalysts Using Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy Combined with Electrochemistry
(2010-07-14)
Fundamental studies of heterogeneous catalysis were performed and presented in this dissertation to gain a better understanding of heterogeneous catalytic reactions at a molecular level. Surface science techniques were ...
A Risk-based Optimization Modeling Framework for Mitigating Fire Events for Water and Fire Response Infrastructures
(2011-02-22)
The purpose of this dissertation is to address risk and consequences of and effective mitigation strategies for urban fire events involving two critical infrastructures- water distribution and emergency services. Water ...
The Relationship Between the Leadership Responsibilities of Title I School Principals and Student Achievement
(2010-07-14)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between leadership responsibilities of Title I principals and student achievement. This study involved the analysis of the results of a 92 item survey sent to ...
An Assessment of Factors Limiting Tropical Congestus Cloud-Top Heights
(2010-07-14)
binding of either tyrosine or 6MPH4 alone does not change the coordination. However,
when both tyrosine and 6MPH4 are bound, the active site becomes 5-coordinate, creating
an open site for reaction with O2. Investigation ...
Radiation Induced Nanocrystal Formation in Metallic Glasses
(2010-01-14)
The irradiation of metallic glasses to induce nanocrystallization was studied in
two metallic glass compositions, Cu50Zr45Ti5 and Zr55Cu30Al10Ni5. Atomic mobility
was described using a model based on localized excess free ...
The Effects of Sorghum [Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench] Phenolic Compounds on Starch Digestibility of Porridges
(2010-01-14)
Two tannin sorghums, (high-tannin, black with tannin), high anthocyanin sorghum (black), and non-tannin sorghum (white) were used to investigate the effects of sorghum phenolic compounds on in vitro starch digestibility, ...
Walking the Tightrope: Workplace Bullying and the Human Resource Professional
(2010-07-14)
Human resource professionals have extensive involvement in workplace bullying situations and workplace bullying research is not reflective of their experience. This study sought to better understand how HR professionals ...
Methodology for the Preliminary Design of High Performance Schools in Hot and Humid Climates
(2010-07-14)
A methodology to develop an easy-to-use toolkit for the preliminary design of
high performance schools in hot and humid climates was presented. The toolkit proposed
in this research will allow decision makers without ...
District Superintendent and School Board President Perceptions Regarding Leadership Characteristics for Superintendents of Texas Schools
(2010-07-14)
ABSTRACT
District Superintendent and School Board President Perceptions regarding Leadership Characteristics for Superintendents of Texas Schools. (December 2009)
Kenneth Lee Groholski, B.S., Sam Houston State University
M.Ed., ...