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Survivors Of Suicide: What Are Their Struggles And How Do They Heal?
(Social Work, 2013-07-22)
The purpose of this study was to answer five questions: 1) what are the coping strategies of suicide survivors?; 2) what percentage of survivors have post-traumatic stress?; 3) what percentage of survivors are at risk of ...
Point Modules Over Regular Graded Skew Clifford Algebras
(Mathematics, 2013-07-22)
In this thesis, I consider point modules over regular graded skew Clifford algebras.First, I define a notion of rank (called μ-rank) on noncommutative quadratic forms. To every (commutative) quadratic form is associated a ...
Dynamic Performance Of Offset-preloaded Two Pad Foil Bearings
(Mechanical Engineering, 2013-07-22)
Commercial application of the air foil bearing (AFB) in microturbomachinary have been acknowledged. Absence of external pressurizing and lubricating system makes them light and compact. Simple construction, low friction ...
Improving Productivity Of Tunnel Boring Machines
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-07-22)
Tunneling with tunnel boring machines (TBMs) is one of the most mechanized and sophisticated processes within the construction industry. However, there are risks when venturing down several hundred feet where the conditions ...
Integrated Modeling Approach For Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based Power Generating System
(Mechanical Engineering, 2013-07-22)
Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems have been recognized as the most advanced power generation system with the highest thermal efficiency with a compatibility with a wide variety of hydrocarbon fuels, synthetic gas from ...
The Walloon Immigrants Of Northeast Wisconsin: An Examination Of Ethnic Retention
(History, 2013-07-22)
This thesis examines the unusually enduring retention of ethnic culture by the Walloon Belgian immigrants who settled in northeastern Wisconsin between 1853 and 1857, as well as the combination of circumstances which enabled ...
The Correspondence Theory Of Truth: The Root Cause Of Fundamentalism In America
(Humanities, 2013-07-22)
Christian fundamentalism in America is alive and well and serves as an impediment to the progress of a democratic society because of its tendency to seek universal subordination of all truth to "Biblical truth". In this ...
An Investigation Of Concurrent Variations In Blood Oxygen Saturation And Cerebral Blood Flow During Apnea
(Biomedical Engineering, 2013-07-22)
Sleep apnea derived from Greek word "apnoia" which means "without air or temporary interruption in breathing", is a sleep - associated breathing disorder that involves a decrease or complete stop in airflow despite a ...
Durability Studies Of Controlled Low Strength Material Using Native Soils As Fine Aggregates
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2013-07-22)
Controlled Low Strength Material using native soils as fine aggregates is an effective option in addressing issues relating to strength requirements, sustainability, and project cost. Using native soil in the place of ...
Control Of A Teleoperating Robotic Arm Subject To Time Delays
(Mechanical Engineering, 2013-07-22)
Robotics in Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS) can be explored to its full potential if there is complete transparency between the surgeon and the virtual environment. In the setup, haptic device which conveys force from ...