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Factorization in Rings of Upper Triangular Toeplitz Matrices
(2014-07-25)Let D be a principal ideal domain and let Rm(D) be the ring of (m + 1) × (m + 1) upper triangular Toeplitz matrices with entries in D. Then Rm(D) is a commutative, Noetherian ring with identity, and hence is atomic. We ... -
Factorizations of Upper Triangular Matrices with Non-Commutative Entries
(2017-02-01)The study of factorization theory concerns writing elements of various algebraic structures as products of other unfactorable elements. Factorization in commutative semigroups has been well studied, but far less work has ... -
Factors Correlated to Graduating from the Fourteenth Judicial District (Louisiana) Adult Drug Treatment Court Program
(2012-02-01)Drug courts have gained immense popularity throughout the United States as alternatives to traditional sentencing. For programs to continue to be effective, administrators have to understand which factors are correlated ... -
Factors Influencing Methods of Course Selection: Does Providing Course Information Influence Student Interest?
(2017-02-22)The psychology curriculum has been reviewed by a number of professional bodies to develop curriculum models and goals/outcomes for psychology programs. The focus on psychology as a science based in the liberal arts has ... -
Finding Mercy Street: A Case Study of Anne Sexton and the Therapeutic Effects of Writing Poetry
(2014-07-23)Approximately 58 million people suffer from mental disorders in the United States, with roughly 800,000 people taking their lives annually. In this thesis, I explore how writing poetry can be a therapeutic intervention in ... -
FL AIHA Section FALL CONFERENCE 2016
(2016-09-07)This PDC gives participants the foundation to develop the value proposition around the financial and non-financial benefits for proposed or existing IH and EHS programs and projects. Participants will learn to use the ... -
Food Safety Lean and Six Sigma
(2011-12-03)A Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan was implemented to modify the process. This research identified potential areas of IH involvement in Critical Control Points (CCPs) decision making process. Applicability ... -
Fostering Collaboration between School Librarians and Non-Core Subject Teachers
(2014-03-14)Collaboration is a proven educational technique that brings together unique qualities of multiple educators to positively impact students. Non-core collaboration takes those same benefits and positive qualities and applies ... -
Four Influential Works for Winds
(2014-08-25)The purpose of this thesis is to provide a supplement paper over four wind compositions that were conducted by the author during his second year of graduate studies. Three performances covered four different symphonic and ... -
From Theory to Application: Is Religiosity a Factor in Criminal Behavior and Juvenile Delinquency
(2014-04-07)Hirschi’s (1969) social bond theory argues that delinquent acts are the result of weak or broken societal bond; and Hirschi’s rationale behind the importance of social bonds has long since been both challenged and ... -
Gaming Impacts Student Learning
(2011-10-19)As gaming becomes more prevalent in students’ lives, educators are striving to incorporate video games into literacy, math, science, and social studies curriculum to positively impact student learning. The characteristics ... -
Genrefication of the Fiction Collection in an Elementary School Library
(2015-12-14)This study reviews the literature pertaining to genrefication of the fiction collection of an elementary school library. Literature was reviewed regarding issues related to reading in elementary school; the advantages of ... -
Gladiators: The Deadliest Theatrical Performers
(2014-07-28)The recognition the gladiators of Ancient Rome earned as great theatrical performers of the age was a result of the grueling training they endured, the deadly weapons and armor they wielded, and the brutal environment ... -
The Global Jihadist Movement: A Deadlier Form of Terrorism?
(2018-03-30)Counterterrorism is priority for security professionals in the contemporary global security environment. Key government leaders assert that the global jihadist movement is a serious manifestation of global terrorism and ... -
Grassland Bird Use of Hayed and Non-Hayed Conservation Reserve Program Fields in Johnson County, Missouri
(2015-02-05)The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) was established by the Food Security Act of 1985. It was designed to control soil erosion, improve ground and surface water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on highly erodible ... -
The Group Theatre
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Growth Mindset : How Does It Affect Math Achievement in Second Grade
(2017-10-31)The purpose of this research was to investigate if a student’s and/or parent’s mindset affects math performance and growth. Students’ and parents’ mindsets were assessed using a mindset quiz. Data was collected from two ... -
Growth Rates and Prey-Handling Behavior of Hatchling Corn Snakes Pantherophis guttatus (Colubridae)
(2012-06-07)Effects of prey mass on growth (length, girth, and mass) and prey-handling behavior of 18 hatchling corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) were studied in a laboratory setting. Hatchlings were randomly assigned to one of two ... -
Handedness as a Predictor of Startle Response Reflexes Elicited during Unanticipated Driving Events
(2012-10-19)Left-handers have been shown to be at a greater risk for collisions and/or injuries while driving motor vehicles than right-handers. Some have suggested that this trend may be due to different response reflexes between ...