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Thin-ideal Depictions On Retail Fashion Web Sites Popular With Teenage Females: An Exploratory Content Analysis
(Communication, 2010-07-19)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the body type portrayals teenage females are exposed to during an online shopping experience. The researcher conducted an exploratory content analysis of prominent ...
Failure Assessment In Aerospace Systems Via Integrated Multi-functional Sensors
(Electrical Engineering, 2010-07-19)
Integrated sensors fabricated on flexible substrates show lots of promise due to their ability to conform on non-planar surfaces. Potential applications could be smart-skin and wearable electronics which can be used on ...
The Diverse Adolescent Relational Aggression Scale: Develpment And Validation
(Social Work, 2010-07-19)
Relational aggression (RA) includes rumor spreading, social isolation, talking behind someone's back, staring, and threats to withdraw friendship. RA is associated with verbal and physical aggression, and these aggression ...
Social Exchange And Post-employment Citizenship: Evidence From Public Accounting
(Accounting, 2010-07-19)
In this study I examine why some ex-employees more than others choose to benefit their former firm (post-employment citizenship). The study is based on social exchange theory and involves former employees of a Big Four ...
Implementation Of Security Within GEN2 Protocol
(Electrical Engineering, 2010-07-19)
In this thesis, I propose and evaluate several methods to integrate security within the identification process and memory access processes of the ISO 18000-6C (or GEN2) passive UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) ...
Microstructural Evolution Of Surface Layers During Electrolytic Plasma Processing
(Materials Science & Engineering, 2010-07-19)
Electrolytic Plasma Processing is an emerging technology for surface modification. The EPP process is based on electrolysis of an aqueous electrolyte by application of an electrical potential between the workpiece and ...
Stress Analysis Of Laminated Composite Beam With I-section
(Aerospace Engineering, 2010-07-19)
The advantage of material properties and flexibility of choosing material have made composite materials a primary preference for structural application. Unlike isotropic materials, the parametric study of composite beams ...
Testing & Design Life Modeling Of Polyurea Liners For Potable Water Pipes
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-07-19)
Currently, there are various renewal methods available for different applications, among which coatings and linings are most commonly used for the renewal of water pipes. Polyurea is a lining material applied to the interior ...
The Combined Effect Of Tiotropium And Formoterol On The Functional Status Of Patients With Moderate-to-severe COPD
(Nursing, 2010-07-19)
This double blinded placebo controlled pilot study examined the use of combined inhaled medication for patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. The inhalation of formoterol versus placebo was studied when combined with the ...
Effects Of The Exotic Invader, Tamarix spp., On Aspects Of The Aquatic Ecosystem At McComb Creek, Presidio County, Texas
(Biology, 2010-07-19)
The effects of saltcedar, Tamarix spp., invasion in riparian zones of the western United States have been well documented. These include, but are not limited to soil salinization, and shifts in hydrology and water use. ...