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2006-2007 Information Technology Budget Request: Southern University at New Orleans.
Get PDFThe Southern University at New Orleans Information Technology Budget Request for 2006-2007
The 150-hour requirement : its effect on helping accounting students pass the uniform CPA examination
Get PDFIn the past several years, the accounting profession has encountered some drastic events that have tested its ability to· serve the public and stand as a profession. Since these occurrences, professionals in the accounting world have strived to make changes and establish goals ·that are focused on restoring the public\u27s confidence ·and trust in the accounting profession. Despite the controversy that still exists, this profession has made great improvements and has started a path for the accounting profession to achieve its previous prestige and power. Among the controversy or unsolved issues that cease to exist is the effectiveness of the 150-hour education requirement. Many individuals believe that the 150-hour requirement has proven its effectiveness in helping students pass the CPA examination, while others believe the 150-hour requirement is ineffective and serves no purpose. This thesis provides background information on the CPA examination and a definition and history of the 150-hour requirement and analyzes previous research studies on this particular subject. This paper will provide a detailed analysis and review of previous studies that will assist in reaching a reasonable conclusion. Using this method, we find that more emphasis should be placed on restructuring the 150-requirement than on proving its effectiveness
2007-2008 Budget Request
Get PDFThe Southern University System Administration & Board of Supervisors Budget Request, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008
Factors influencing Louisiana consumers\u27 awareness of diet and health related issues
Get PDFThe accumulation of too much fat in the body is the leading cause of being overweight and obese, and it can lead to more complicated health problems. Studies show that individuals who are overweight or obese bear a greater risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some forms of cancer. Louisiana ranks fourth in the number of its citizens who are either overweight or obese. Additionally, the state spends almost $11 billion annually treating diet-related health problems. The study\u27s objectives are as follows: (1) to assess the extent to which food label use, awareness of health problems caused by excessive consumption of fat, sodium, sugar, and cholesterol, insufficient consumption of fiber and calcium, and sociodemographic (SD) characteristics influence consumers\u27 perceptions of their overall diet quality; (2) to examine the role played by body mass indices (BMI) and SD characteristics in shaping consumers\u27 perceptions of their general physical health; and (3) to determine whether gender differences exist between weight perceptions and actual weight. The study\u27s data were compiled from a stratified random sample of telephone subscribers in Louisiana in fall 2002. The survey was geared toward the household member who was primarily responsible for food purchases or meal preparation. Data were collected on respondents\u27 perceptions of the healthiness of their diets and weights, awareness of health problems caused by excessive consumption of fat, sodium, sugar, cholesterol and insufficient amounts of fiber and calcium, use of food labels, and perceptions of general physical health. The sample contained 1,300 respondents, but only 1,039 answered all questions completely. The study used the chi-square test of independence and ordered probit modeling techniques to analyze the data. Based on the chi-square results, perceptions of overall diet quality are statistically significantly associated with levels of education, household, size, marital status, household income, gender, race, label use, and awareness of problems caused by excessive or insufficient consumption of fat, fiber, or cholesterol and also suggest that BMI, age, education, household size, marital status, household income, gender, race, are good predictors of perceptions of physical health. From the ordered probit models\u27 results, label users, and older respondents are more likely and non-college graduates are less likely to attach a higher degree of importance to their overall diet quality than their corresponding counterparts. Furthermore, healthy persons are more likely to perceive themselves as being healthy, whereas obese persons, older persons, non-high school graduates, low-income households, and women are less likely to perceive themselves in that manner. Previous research shows that nutrition information affects overall diet quality, and also suggests a continued role for nutrition education efforts to close the persistent gap between actual and healthful diets. The continued use of food labels and additional education on nutritional attributes can help consumers become more health conscientious. Education and behavioral changes are the keys to people living healthy lives. Based on the study\u27s findings, greater efforts should be placed on educating consumers on how to use food labels so they can make healthier food choices
Analysis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and its effects on child development
Get PDFThe purpose of the independent study of pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is to aid in the treatment of young individuals suffering from these disturbing behavioral disorders. Although AD/HD in the past was not credited as a true behavioral disorder, researchers have continued to learn more about this illness and how it is affecting our adolescents. Studies have also shown that adults diagnosed with AD/HD most likely suffered from similar symptoms as a child. AD/HD is not learning disability and with dedication from the patient and those involved in his life, he can lead an extremely successful academic as well as social life. Research in AD/HD is continuous progression and there are numerous solutions in helping youth that are enduring this psychological disease. Prescription medications have made vast improvements through the years and are beneficial to many suffering from AD/HD. There are also other solutions that provide relief to AD/HD patients such as exercising which has been shown to actually decrease AD/HD symptoms and the use of medication. Though much has been accomplished with AD/HD, there is still much research to be completed. Communication is a primary factor that has direct correlation with the achievements of AD/HD patients
2005-2006 Operating Budget Final Printing: Southern University at New Orleans
Get PDF2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Southern University at New Orleans campus
2005-2006 Operating Budget: SUBR Agricultural Extension and Research Programs
Get PDF2005-2006 Operating Budget of the SUBR Agricultural Research and Extension Center Campus
Keto-carboxylic acids in carbonaceous meteorites
Get PDFThe Murchison meteorite is the best-characterized carbonaceous meteorite with respect to organic chemistry and is generally used as references for organic compounds in extraterrestrial material. Among the classes of organic compounds found in the meteorite are amino acids, carboxylic acids, hydroxy acids, purines, and pyrimidines. Absent among today\u27s critically important biological compounds reported in carbonaceous meteorites are keto acids, i.e., pyruvic acid, acetoacetic acid, and higher homologs. These compounds are key intermediates in such critical processes as glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. In this study several individual meteoritic keto acids were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). All compounds were identified as their isopropyl ester (ISP) derivatives. In general, the compounds follow the abiotic synthesis pattern of other known meteorite classes of organic compounds: a general decrease in abundance with increasing carbon number within a class of compounds and many, if not all, possible isomers present at a given carbon number. The vast majority of the compounds were positively identified by comparison of their mass spectra to commercially available standards or synthesized standards
Dynamic modification of basic input/output system attributes via the operating system for Intel x86 architecture personal computers
Get PDFCurrently in the world, computers are used in order to do numerous actions to benefit humanity at large. Part of the computer power is used within the realm of personal computers workstations, which is the most widely used type of computer. However, in a lot of ways, the current computer is inefficient. Much of the computer buying populace buy newer computer systems that scientists in the 1970s and 1980s could only dream of but use an average of only 20-30% of its full processing capabilities during its operation. In other words, many beginner and novice users simply don\u27t use its full capabilities; a person does not need a computer operating at 2.80 GHz [gigahertz] (2,800 MHz [megahertz]. a very fast clock speed, to play Solitaire or browse a text page on the Internet. For those purposes, a 350 MHz computer is sufficient. With the above comparison in mind, 2.45 GHz (or 2,450 MHz) of the clock speed is simply used to speed up the process. A benchmark is needed for a full comparison, but currently this a very wasteful use of resources, since newer computers more often need more electricity to power that much speed, which requires that more thermal discharge (i.e., heat) needs to be exhausted out of computer systems since heat is the natural enemy of most electronic. Also, some expert users would like to go above the ordinary clock speed capabilities of their processor, but do not have an easy-to-use utility fir doing so. How can user easily minimize the amount of inefficiency and waste used by the newest personal computer dynamically by operating the computer within its needed capability and nothing more, while still allowing for advanced users to tweak the computer as they will as well as prohibiting the dynamic changes being made for the times that maximal computing power is necessary? To provide for both of these solutions, the concept and study of Dynamic Modifications of Basic Input/Output System Attributes via the Operating System for Intelx86 Architecture Personal Computers was created. Via thorough research and study into the technology of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) for the typical consumer personal computer, this study formed a conceptual basis for arriving to the solution to this problem. Also, this study deals with one of the most important pieces of software inside of the computer: the software, or firmware for the BIOS. The solutions include user applications for manipulating BIOS characteristics, or in layman\u27s terms, tweeking the BIOS, through consumer operating systems: changing the structure of the BIOS to support the greater integration of external devices to the computer, such as manipulability-capable power supplies; and the discussion of using newer technology and its limitations to solving the problems presented by the BIOS structure on a personal computer, including a technology to replace the BIOS concept, called project Tiano, by Intel Corporation
2005-2006 Operating Budget (Final Printing): Southern University at Shreveport
Get PDFThe Southern University at Shreveport Campus Operating Budget for the fiscal year 2005-2006. Final Printing