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Effective Thermal Management Of Electronic Devices From System To Die Level
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-07-19)In any electronic device, the resistance to the flow of current through the transistors, interconnects, etc. results in a significant heat generation. If this heat is not removed from the device by providing appropriate ... -
Effective Truancy Reduction Programs: How Is Success Defined?
This research examines how stakeholders involved with the Dallas County Truancy Court measure and define the success of truancy reduction programs. Previous studies have failed to include the perceptions of all of these ... -
The Effectiveness Of A Virtual Learning Environment On Student Learning About Clinical Skills
(Social Work, 2007-09-19)The purpose of this study was to explore whether social work students could increase their clinical skills knowledge in a Clinical Skills Virtual Learning Environment (CS-VLE). The evaluation of an online exercise that ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF CLOSED-LOOP INVERSE-KINEMATIC LANDMARK NAVIGATION METHOD ON DRIFTING AND HEADING ERRORS OF IMPRECISE MULTI-LEGGED ROBOTS
(2021-05-10)This work addresses the effectiveness of a closed-loop inverse-kinematic control methodology on alleviating drifting and heading errors in the walking and turning of a hexapod robot. Most work in this area focuses on ... -
Effectiveness Of Public Private Partnership For Infrastructure Projects
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)Public Private Partnership (PPP) has over the years proven to be a good procurement method for Infrastructure projects. The partnership combines the efficiency, expertise, and innovation etc. of the private sector as well ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF RECYCLED PLASTIC PIN FOR IMPROVING BEARING CAPACITY OF EMBANKMENT OVER SOFT SOIL
(2021-08-16)Construction of embankment over soft foundation soils is incredibly a challenging task due to the risk of bearing failure and excessive settlement of foundation soil. Most of the available conventional methods for addressing ... -
Effectiveness Of Signal Coordination As An Emission Reduction Measure For Vehicles
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-08-23)Air Pollution is a significant health and environmental concern. Vehicular emissions are major contributors to many air pollution problems. There is growing interest in reducing carbon dioxide emission because of the ... -
Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Programs to Reduce Suicide Ideation and Behavior in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature from 2009-2016
A systematic review was conducted to replicate a previous systematic review and to examine the effectiveness of various suicide prevention interventions for the older adult population. A search through 6 databases presented ... -
The Effects Of A 15 Week Exercise Intervention On Fitness And Postural Control In Older Adults
(Kinesiology, 2012-04-11)Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in older adults, and often lead to adverse changes in confidence and lifestyle that trigger further declines in postural control. Decreased fitness is associated with poor ... -
Effects Of A Debonding Flaw Size And Location On The Flexural Performance Of CFRP Retrofitted Steel Sections
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007-10-08)In US there are several thousand steel bridges at present. Out of them many bridges are at various level of advance deteriorations due to many years of service life and environmental factors. These bridges cannot be fully ... -
EFFECTS OF A N2-FIXING BIOFERTILIZER ON THE RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIOME AND THE INFLUENCE OF BIOCHAR ON SOIL FERTILITY AND MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES
(2021-12-20)The rhizosphere microbiota and endosymbionts are the major contributors to biogeochemical cycling and significantly impact the associated host plant. Their association with plant roots is inevitable for plant health and ... -
The Effects Of A Preparatory Skills Training On Student Success
(Psychology, 2012-07-25)The effects of college-level student attrition are wide-spread. Numerous different approaches have been implemented to reduce these rates, such as offering freshman level seminars to aid the transition from high school to ... -
The Effects Of A Variable Modulus Of Elasticity On Prestress Losses In Bridge Girders
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)The purpose of this research is to evaluate a method proposed by Franz Dischinger (Dischinger, 1939) to consider the effects of a variable modulus of elasticity (MOE) of concrete over a period of time. Current guidelines ... -
Effects Of Age And Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Techniques On Characteristics Of Muscle Fatigue In Females Trained In CPR Administration
(Kinesiology, 2007-09-17)Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a widely popular and recommended assessment and intervention technique for life threatening conditions resulting from cardio-pulmonary disorders. As per the American Heart Association® ... -
EFFECTS OF AGING ON MOUSE ROTATOR CUFF TENDON BIOMECHANICS
(2021-12-21)Rotator cuff tendon injuries and tear are caused by overuse, falling, or other accidents, and are often associated with old age. The severe injuries and tear can be debilitating and require nonsurgical treatment for partial ... -
The Effects Of An Artifically Elevated Thermal Environment And Seasonal Acclimatization On The Thermal Tolerance Of The Western Mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis
(Biology, 2008-09-17)Gambusia affinis, the western mosquitofish, is a very hardy, live-bearing fish that has invaded freshwater habitats worldwide. The success of the western mosquitofishs' invasion is due to its reproductive capabilities and ... -
The Effects Of An Early Intervention Program On Physical Symptoms In A TMD Population
(Psychology, 2013-03-20)Aims: 1) Identify comorbid, non-specific symptoms of CSS, and TMD specific symptoms across three groups of Axis I RDC/TMD disorders, 2) investigate the influence of three interventions on TMD specific and comorbid symptoms ... -
EFFECTS OF ASSESSMENT AND ASSIGNMENT REGIMES ON CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTICIPANTS IN HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE EMERGING FROM HOMELESSNESS
(2021-04-06)Homelessness response systems evolved over the last 20 years into institutional regimes that assess and assign homeless people to a limited set of housing programs based on individual characteristics and experiences of ... -
Effects Of Base Station Power Control And Soft Handoff On The Outage And Capacity In The Forward Link Of CDMA Systems
(Electrical Engineering, 2007-08-23)This thesis focuses on the capacity analysis of the forward link of code division multiple access (CDMA) systems by characterizing the base station (BS) power distribution. With the rapid growth of data and multi-media ... -
The Effects Of Behavioral, Geometric And Heavy Vehicle Traffic Flow Characteristics On Capacity And Emissions At Roundabouts
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-11-01)Modern roundabouts, first constructed in England in the early 1960s, are becoming increasingly popular replacements for signalized and stop controlled intersections in the United States. Roundabouts were introduced to ...