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No full textix Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction to Reaction-Diffusion Equations : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 2 1.2 The Model Equations : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 4 1.3 Systems With Similar Phenomenology : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 10 1.3.1 Semiconductor Resonator : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 10 1.3.2 FIS Reaction : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 12 1.4 Scope of the Dissertation : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 15 Chapter 2 Patterns in One Dimension 16 2.1 Front Solutions : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 17 2.2 A Front Bifurcation : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 18 2.2.1 "Domain Walls in Non-Equilibrium Systems and the Emergence of Persistent Patterns" : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 18 2.2.2 "Pattern Formation in Nongradient Reaction-Diffusion Systems: The Effects of Front Bifurcations" : : : : : : : : : : : : 19 2.3 Ising and Bloch Walls : : : : : : :..
Improving quality and consistency of dissertation assessment
No full textDuring the last decade, there has been increasing calls for Higher Education to
improve standards, increase the quality of assessment, and for greater accountability
of lecturers. It is recognised that consistency in assessment is even more important
where assessment is through one large piece of work, such as a dissertation, and
where the assessment outcome will have a significant impact on the final grade of
students. In this context, this paper outlines the initial literature findings and results of
an exercise associated with mechanism used in assessing undergraduate dissertations.
This project aims to identify good practices for dissertation assessment, in an attempt
to improve the quality and consistency of assessment. Several initiatives were
undertaken to improve the quality and consistency of existing dissertation programme
drawing from the outcomes of the study
Dissertation
No full textThis OER is drawn from a Masters-level online dissertation pre-proposal course. A series of moderated e-tivities that include the use of collaborative wikis, moderated forums and self-reflective journals enable participants to choose a suitable dissertation topic. This OER can be used in any situation that calls for a substantial piece of writing.
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No full textThe author, in this dissertation, gives an analysis of lexical collocations and explores the systematic treatments of lexical collocations in some of the present learner’s dictionaries both monolingual and bilingual. This author puts forward in great detail nearly ten possible ways of treating lexical collocations in a learner’s dictionary. This dissertation is divided into five chapters, excl...学位：文学硕士院系专业：外文系_英语语言文学学号：19970401
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
No full textThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
The director of this dissertation is:
No full textPermission to Borrow In presenting this dissertation as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for an advanced degree from Georgia State University, I agree that the Library of the University shall make it available for inspection and circulation in accordance with its regulations governing materials of this type. I agree that permission to quote from, or to publish this dissertation may be granted by the author or, in his/her absence, the professor under whose direction it was written or, in his absence, by the Dean of the Robinson College of Business. Such quoting, copying, or publishing must be solely for scholarly purposes and does not involve potential financial gain. It is understood that any copying from or publication of this dissertation which involves potential gain will not be allowed without written permission of the author
The recurring author: William Shakespeare, a case study through content analysis
No full textThe recurring author is one whose works appear many times at different levels in instructional units found in literature textbook series. This study described the treatment of a recurring author, Shakespeare, using units in a sample of six literature textbook series student editions and teacher manuals for grades nine, ten, and twelve. The descriptive case study determined the content of the Shakespeare unit for each grade level in the sample and determined whether the content of the Shakespeare unit differed across grade levels in the sample.The William Shakespeare Unit Content Analysis Instrument was developed for this study to describe, to code, and to analyze the content of the Shakespeare units. The William Shakespeare Unit Content Analysis Instrument had a rated content validity of 91 percent and an inter-rater reliability of 92 percent.The study used percentages to describe the occurrence of items appearing in the Shakespeare units for grades nine, ten, and twelve in the six literature textbook series examined. The content of the Shakespeare unit was described based on these percentages. The study also determined that the content of the Shakespeare units across grades nine, ten, and twelve differed statistically but not substantially in the degree of emphasis placed on four areas of content: biographical information, Shakespeare's works, Shakespeare's theater, and issues related to instruction as measured by the William Shakespeare Unit Content Analysis Instrument.Recommendations for further study in the areas of recurring authors, teaching Shakespeare, and textbook evaluation criteria were given.Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 49-12, Section: A, page: 3645.Advisors: Lynn Z. Lang.Ph.D. American University 1988.Englis
Music for classical guitar by South African composers : a historical survey, notes on selected works and a general catalogue
No full textIncludes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 296-309).This is the first comprehensive investigation of music for, or including, the classical guitar by South African composers. The focus of this research has been, firstly, to uncover as much of the repertoire as possible, and, secondly, to collate, study, catalogue and report on the information. A brief historical survey of the guitar in South Africa provides the context within which this study was conducted. The primary sources of quantitative data collection were through the archival catalogues of the South African Music Rights Organisation and through personal contact with guitarists, composers and guitar teachers. Other sources consulted were publishers, broadcasting corporations, recording companies, libraries and the internet. The body of the dissertation comprises biographical sketches, background notes, analyses and technical notes on 17 selected solo and chamber works dating from 1947 to 2007 by some of South Africa's most prominent composers and guitaristcomposers. The repertoire ranges in style from the traditional and ethnically inspired to the experimental and abstract. As this is an empirical survey, each selected entry includes details on instrumentation, duration, level of difficulty, number of pages, scordatura, commissions or requests, sources or publishers, premières and recordings. A biography of each composer is provided as well as background notes which offer an overview of the selected work. The notes discuss historical, cultural, musical and extra-musical influences, and frequently include references to interview material. The commentaries on the selected works, with musical examples, include an analytical component describing structure, form, stylistic and compositional elements, while the technical observations include performance suggestions and a grading for each work
Richard Bernard and His Publics: A Puritan Minister as Author
No full textDrawing upon approaches from history, literature, and religious studies, this dissertation enhances our understanding of the confluence of religion, print, politics, and society during a key transitional period in European history. In particular, it uses the case study of "author-minister" Richard Bernard to examine the relationship between print authorship and parish ministry in early seventeenth century England. Although it is well known that many early modern ministers became authors through the publication of sermons, few scholars have considered the more active role that some ministers took in producing works specifically designed for a print medium. Because preaching, teaching and other professional activities could easily fill the entirety of a minister’s time, it is important to consider the reasons these author-ministers chose to pursue publication and the goals that they had for their works. The dissertation demonstrates that authorship could become an integral part of the clerical vocation as author-ministers intentionally targeted different audiences through a variety of genres in order to further England’s reformation and religious unification within their own parishes and beyond.
The dissertation is centered upon the career of Bernard, whose life and work are ideally positioned to highlight many aspects of early Stuart parish and print ministry. In his works, the connection between pastoral ministry and print is particularly strong. For instance, one can often pinpoint specific events that influenced not only the timing but also the content of publications. In addition, Bernard was particularly explicit, both in his private correspondence and in print, about his goals as an author, his imagined audience, and his purposes for seeking publication. By placing his print works alongside records from his ministry, it is possible to reconstruct ways that Bernard’s pastoral vocation and authorial work mutually influenced one another, as well as how he conceived of these dual roles
Research Participation Decision-Making Among Youth and Parents of Youth with Chronic Health Conditions: A Dissertation
No full textMaterial from this dissertation has been published in: Pagano-Therrien J, Sullivan-Bolyai S. Research Participation Decision-Making Among Youth and Parents of Youth With Chronic Health Conditions. J Pediatr Health Care. 2016 Aug 20. pii: S0891-5245(16)30157-2. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.07.002. PubMed PMID: 27553117.The purpose and aims of this qualitative descriptive study were to describe how past experiences with research (including communication, information, values and support) may contribute to research fatigue among youth and parents of youth with HIV, CF, and T1D. Eighteen parents and youth were purposively recruited from outpatient subspecialty clinics at a major academic medical center. They took part in qualitative interviews, completed a demographics form, and the Decisional Conflict Scale. Youth participants also completed the Erikson Psychosocial Stage Inventory. Two major themes emerged: blurred lines and hope for the future. Research fatigue was not found in this sample. Results point to challenges with informed consent in settings where research and clinical care are integrated, and suggest that protective factors allow for continued participation without excess burden on youth and parents. Strategies to minimize research fatigue and support engagement in research are offered
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