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Reading achievement of English language learners in 50/50 and 90/10 two-way dual language programs
(2009-05-15)
My study investigated the effects of two 50/50 and two 90/10 two-way dual
language programs on the reading achievement of 76 English Language Learners (ELLs)
from the end of third grade to the end of fourth grade. My study ...
Understanding mechanisms for C-H bond activation
(2009-05-15)
The results from density functional theory (DFT) studies into C–H bond
activation, hydrogen transfer, and alkyne–to–vinylidene isomerization are presented in
this work.
The reaction mechanism for the reductive elimination ...
RF CMOS UWB transmitter and receiver front-end design
(2009-05-15)
The low-cost low-power complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
ultra wideband (UWB) transmitter and receiver front-ends based on impulse technology
were developed. The CMOS UWB pulse generator with frequency-band ...
Analysis and design of power conditioning systems
(2009-05-15)
A combination of high prices of fossil fuels and the increased awareness of their
negative environmental impact has influenced the development of new cleaner energy
sources. Among various viable technologies, fuel cells ...
Development of RF CMOS receiver front-ends for ultrawideband
(2009-05-15)
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology has become one of the hottest topics in
wireless communications, for it provides cost-effective, power-efficient, high bandwidth
solution for relaying data in the immediate area (up to 10 ...
Essays in game theory and institutions
(2009-06-02)
This dissertation is a compilation of essays highlighting the usefulness of game
theory in understanding socio-economic phenomena. The second chapter tries to
provide a reason for the strict codes of conduct that have been ...
Molecular biology study of satellite panicum mosaic virus capsid protein
(2009-05-15)
Satellite panicum mosaic virus (SPMV) depends on its helper Panicum mosaic virus
(PMV) for replication and movement in host plants. The positive-sense single-stranded
genomic RNA of SPMV encodes a 17-kDa capsid protein ...
Influences of situated cognition on tracheal intubation skill acquisition in paramedic education
(2009-05-15)
Situated cognition argues that learning takes place in an embedded social and physical
environment, and through a social process, reality takes on meaning. This dissertation
investigated if a link exists between learners’ ...
A narrative investigation of adult latina's life experience of physical activity adherence
(2009-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to explore the lifelong physical activity (PA)
stories of Latinas to determine motives that contribute to exercise adherence behaviors.
Using an interview process, life histories were collected ...
The roles of N-myristoylation in cell morphogenesis in Aspergillus nidulans
(2009-05-15)
Polarized hyphal growth dominates the life cycle of filamentous fungi and is
essential to disease progression for many fungal pathogens. Despite its importance,
much of the basic biology controlling the process remains to ...