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Optimization Of Reconstruction Parameters In Brain Activation Studies
(Biomedical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Diffuse Optical Imaging (DOI) is being extensively used in brain activation studies for the quantification of hemodynamic changes in the cerebral cortex. Many investigators have utilized the commercially available CW5 DOI ...
A Study On The B Family Of Shallow Water Wave Equations
(Mathematics, 2009-09-16)
In this dissertation we study b family of shallow water wave equations which include classical Korteweg-de Vries, Camassa-Holm and Degasperis-Procesi equations. We first establish the models of the Camassa-Holm and ...
Characterization And Cooling Capacity Enhancement Of A Porous Ceramic Wick Based Coldplate
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
Current passive cooling methods of aerospace and military, high heat-flux electronics include the use of thermal planes made of exotic metal alloys, which have been designed, at a great expense, to have high thermal ...
Solution Processed Optical Coatings For Solar Cell Applications
(Materials Science & Engineering, 2009-09-16)
In the recent past the demand for higher energy conversion efficiency of solar cells is on the rise. Extensive research is carrying out and many new methods have been proposed by changing either fabrication process or ...
High-order Numerical Schemes For High-speed Flows
(Mathematics, 2009-09-16)
A numerical scheme with high order of accuracy is necessary to resolve small length scales in flow transition and turbulence processes. However, numerical simulation for shock-boundary layer interaction, shock-acoustic ...
Software Capacity Planning: A Methodology For A Portfolio Of High Technology Product Development Projects
(Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, 2009-09-16)
High technology product development projects make extensive use of engineering software during the product development process. The suite of engineering software tools deployed during product development represents a ...
Empathic Accuracy And Computer-mediated Communication: Testing The Effects Of The Target Partner's Attractiveness, Self-disclosure And Trust
(Psychology, 2009-09-16)
This study examined empathic accuracy in a Computer-Mediated Communication setting. The attractiveness of the perceived interaction partner was manipulated and used as an independent variable. Participants were 48 dyads ...
An Auction Mechanism For Grid Scheduling And Resource Allocation In The Context Of Atlas
(Computer Science & Engineering, 2009-09-16)
The technological advancements in the areas of computing and networking over the recent years have led to an emerging infrastructure known as Computational Grids, which provides users with the flexibility of pervasive ...
Experimental Investigation Of Flow Boiling And Spray Cooling On Enhanced Surfaces In FC-72
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
In this study the effect of a recently developed, thermally conductive microporous coating on flow boiling and spray cooling performance was studied using FC-72 as the working fluid. The overall goal is to further increase ...
Religious Roots Of Punitive Attitudes
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2009-09-16)
Considerable research has been conducted on the causes of punitive attitudes towards criminal offenders. This study focuses on the possible effects religion may have when influencing opinions on correctional practices. ...