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Theses/Dissertations from 1997
An examination of sex bias in the Wisconsin Personality Disorders Inventory, Jennifer Davis Kopeny
An experimental study using writers' workshop in the writing classroom, Lorrie Kubaszewski
An analysis of the perceptions of daycare providers toward inclusion, Sheila Lairson
Effects of oral and written drill on oral grammar correction of middle school students, Donna J. Manovich Laugel
Investigation of a novel concept for the development of SiC nanophased reinforcement MoSi₂, Jong Ik Lee
Millimeter-wave spectrum analyzer using slanted optical gratings, Kueiming Max Lee
Liquid mercury optical scintillator for simulation of atmospheric turbulence effects on laser beam propagation, Roger Thomas Lindquist
Sexual selection and plumage ornamentation in a socially monogamous passerine, the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), Susan U. Linville
Development of a methodology for fabrication and characterization of nanophased reinforced composites from the silicon carbide-aluminum nitride system, Ahmad Husin Lubis
An analysis of the attitudes of fifth grade social studies students toward the use of cooperative learning techniques, Carolyn C. Lyons
A comparison of the status of arts education in Ohio's public schools and the schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Christine Anne Marino
The effect of mood manipulation on levels of health behavior, self-efficacy, intentions, and vulnerability, Dain Allen Martens
Teacher attitudes and knowledge of peer tutoring, Jeannie Martino
A descriptive study of the perceptions of middle school teachers on inclusion versus self-contained classrooms for learning disabled students, Sarah Davidson Martin
A descriptive study of the effect of oral proofreading on the editing process for typically developing and learning disabled middle school English students, Karen R. McDonnell
A quasi-experimental analysis of the effects of using manipulatives to teach mathematics to fifth graders, Michele T. McGeean
A comparison of mathematics scores of students instructed in the morning versus the afternoon, Diane Barbara Melvin
Aggression in abused children: an examination of the role of blame and self-efficacy, April Joanne Metzger
Learning disabled students in the college setting: grade point averages, graduation rates, and academic support services, Karen Falter Meyer
Religious coping and stress reactivity: a comparison of collaborative, self-directing, and deferring religious coping styles, Amy M. Miller
Robust high range resolution radar target identification using a statistical feature based classifier with feature level fusion, Richard Alan Mitchell
Rhetorical analysis of a top-down social movement: a case study of the Wise Use movement, Mark A. Morman
An automated full field three dimensional velocity field measurement technique capable of measuring flows in very thin liquid films, Hirohisa Motomura
A research paper to determine the literary interests of second grade students, Annette C. Murray
An evaluation of a meaningful writing program in a kindergarten classroom, Darla Jean Myers
An analysis of teacher opinions toward the use of rewards, Debra Neal
Religious psychology in Women who run with the wolves demonstrated in light of the concepts of Carl Jung and Karl Rahner, Jean Nickelman
An evaluation of second grade students' attitudes toward learning to spell using a traditional spelling program and an individualized spelling program, Doreen K. O'Brien
A study of differences in male & female students' achievement in high school algebra 1, Philip R. Ogrod
Are distinctive requirements for superindendent certificationlicensure extant in the fifty states?: a critical analysis, O. Randolph Overbeck
Incentives for homework completion: do they motivate middle school students who are learning disabled & developmentally handicapped?, Sheryl A. Overholser
Teachers' attitudes toward inclusion, Linda R. Payne
An algorithm for boundary location estimation and detection from ultrasonic B-scan data using a multiple independent transducer architecture, David Andrew Persing
An analysis of the relationship between grade point average and its predictability for passing the Ohio Proficiency Test, William Joseph Petrello
A study of life status outcomes of former special education students, Kelli Pfiffner
Augmentative communication systems: a case study of the team decision-making process, Adama M. Pflaumer
Methods for teaching reading: preference versus usage, Cheryl C. Tobin Prether
Students' academic performance attitudes toward school in elementary multi-age and traditional school settings, Rhonda Yvonne Price
A correlation study comparing parental involvement and academic achievement, Kelley Layne Profitt
The integrated early childhood program: an option for parents, Pamela Pursifull
Positive reinforcement and its effects on the self-concept of the inner-city child, Constance L. Quinlan
An analysis of the effect of two types of homework on student achievement, Mary Rable
Effects of prenatal exposure to cocaine, Margaret A. Renz
Effect of water vapor on the oxidation and thermo-mechanical behavior of SiC and Si₃N₄ ceramics, Hongsang Rho
Survey of student attitudes toward using computers in an elementary school, Terri A. Ritzler-Clarke
The effects of rap music videos on adolescent males' attitudes toward women, Amy Elizabeth Robinson
A study of computer usage patterns in the elementary classroom, Nancy A. Ruttkay
Opinions toward implementing computer technology into K-12 education in the state of Kuwait, Ammar H. Safar
High strain rate characterization of low-density low-strength materials, Omar Sawas
Leadership characteristics for collaboration: perceptions of elementary school principals, Mary Jo Hannel Scalzo
The impact of disturbance on the structure-function relationships of wetland ecosystems: implications for ecological restoration, Robert M. Schneble
Processing, network formation, and mechanical behavior of liquid crystal photopolymers for structural applications, John Weber Schultz
A study comparing test scores of learning disabled students with and without adaptations, Pamela J. Schultz
A descriptive analysis of using the inclusion approach in elementary schools, Rebecca Schulze
Sign language: its impact on learning, Carma L. Sheely
A design and evaluation of a method of teaching piano to seventh grade middle school students, Beverly A. Sheridan
Student arithmetic error rate with and without calculators, Susan Temple Simcox
Benefits and shortcomings of entry-level administrator mentoring programs: the first-year principal's perspective, George B. Simon
The quantum theory of semiconductor lasers: phase diffusion, Michael Sokol
Security verification using fingerprint in joint transform correlator, Boon Yi Soon
The influence of task probability on information integration and focused attention task performance, Anthony J. Sottile
A study to determine first grade students' attitudes and performances toward learning phonics in the whole language classroom, Beth Ann Steflick
Application of the intrinsic relationships between hardware and software, Mark Morgan Stephenson
Development of microstructures for optimum fatigue strength of Ti-13Nb-13Zr, Julia Lynn Stojak Maurer
Private school teachers' knowledge and attitudes about the whole language philosophy, Rebecca S. Stroh
The impact of a cooperative learning program on the attitudes of sixth grade students toward social studies, Mark Andrew Sutton
An analysis of parent attitudes toward reading at home, Abby A. Taylor
Effects of blade geometry on mixing in gas-liquid systems, Aaron J. Thomas
Bit-error rates for communication systems using twin-photon beams, Sergio N. Torres
Development of a fracture mechanicsthreshold behavior model to assess the effects of competing mechanisms induced by shot peening on cyclic life of a nickel-base superalloy, René 88DT, Marsha Klopmeier Tufft
Mood induction in the laboratory: a comparative study of mood induction procedures and their effects on memory, Lourdes María de la Uz
Process and structure: integrating visual arts and mathematics for students with multiple handicaps, Nancy A. Spoerl Vogel
Investigations and subsequent advancement of a holographic interferometry system, Patrick Clayton Wade
The effects of oral reading and silent reading on the reading comprehension of ninth grade students, Hannah Fye Ward
The early intervention team and its perceived understanding of the parents' rights and role, Janis S. Watson
A descriptive analysis of the moral stages of development of ninth-, tenth-, eleventh-, and twelfth-grade students, Gary Phillip Wegley
Masculine gender role stress: extending construct validity, Phillip Wayne Winfield
The effects of cooperative learning on achievement and attitude of secondary students, Kathleen Wood
A true-experimental analysis of the effects of using two spelling practices to help second grade students memorize spelling words, Tina Ruth Woodruff
A descriptive analysis of the congruence between theoretical and practical uses of standardized testing versus authentic assessment, Beth Anne Wyandt
Analysis of stress distributions in metal-matrix composites with variations in fiber spacing, Robert Neil Yancey
Evaluation of surface-modified carbon fibers using inverse gas chromatography, Jin Ye
Manufacturing as a function of time, Reginald Tomas Yu-Lee
Development of a confocal, tandem-scanning Raman microprobe for studies of residual surface stresses in ceramics, Andrew Zakel
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
AIDS in the classroom: are we ready?, Dana Click Adams
Stigma in the line of face: self-disclosure of patients' HIV+ status to health care providers, Robert R. Agne
Distortion-invariant pattern recognition using adaptive correlators with wavelet features and non-linear processing, Farid Ahmed
Teacher's [sic] views towards inclusive schooling: a profile of one elementary school, Sarina H. Alesi
The views of adolescents entering junior high school, Camille P. Alexander
An evaluation of the attitudes of elementary and intermediate teachers toward the inclusion of art in the elementary and intermediate school curriculum, Katherine M. Anello
An instructional handbook for teachers of attention deficithyperactivity disorder, Julie Foell Anstaett
Unidimensional versus multidimensional workload scales and the effect of number of rating scale categories, Christopher R. Anthony
LQG-based fuzzy logic control of active suspension systems, Mahesh N. Ariyakula
Photon statistics of a Q-switched laser, Hassan Ashour
The effects of context and fragment size upon word fragment completion, Robin A. Bajpai
Surrendering to life: an exploration of the experiential and theoretical constructs of human transformation, Jane Baker
A study of the perceived frustrations of non-traditional students in traditional teacher education programs, Donna Marie Barron
A handbook integrating children's literature and upper elementary mathematics, Elaine Eisemann Bennett
A model instrument to survey the factors in the home environment which affect the reading ability of children, Paula Marie Bennett
A study to determine the effectiveness of Chapter I in the Sidney city schools: between the years 1994 and 1995, Ann Bennion
Atmospheric turbulence characterization of a low altitude long horizontal path, Wesley Allan Bernard
Study of the relative residual surface stresses on 6H silicon carbide ceramic due to machining using laser Raman microprobe spectroscopy, Joseph L. Binford
Evaluating the effects of computer assisted instruction on student achievement in mathematics, Linda G. Bingham
A parental guide to understanding inclusion in the elementary classroom, Bexley city schools, Bexley, Ohio, Linnea T. Blanchard
The impact of a cooperative learning program on the attitudes of sixth grade students toward science, Jeanne Michele Bolser
Notes and bytes: an evaluation of some software used in teaching music in four-year-old kindergarten through grade eight, Sherrie L. Brainard
Motivation of adult degree learners, Pamela Briggs
The effect of teaching floral iconology in a series of art lessons to eighth grade students, Charisse Brining
What may influence students to drop out of high school?, Cynthia May Broerman
A study analyzing the perceptions of fifth-grade students toward science teaching methods, Andrew J. Brownfield
A handbook of creative writing lessons which integrate the visual arts, Linda L. Brown
A communication approach to boundaries as an alternative training program for health care professionals, Lynn Teresa Bruce
Teaching strategies for technology in the elementary classroom, Kathryn V. Bruney
An analysis of educators' perceptions of the school district in which they teach, Tiffany Marie Callahan
The influence of differing degrees of closure on integral and focused attention tasks using object displays, Stacy Ann Canaras
Molecular evolution of the dissimilatory nitrate reductase: a survey to assess its diversity, Brent Craig Christner
Student athletes' perceptions toward their participation in school-based athletics, Robert D. Christy
The effectiveness of career planning courses in enhancing career decision-making self efficacy, Susan H. Cox
Handbook of sensorimotor activities for preschool teachers, Brenda J. Davies
The effect of enrichment activities on the attitudes of at-risk students toward curriculum, Traci Danielle Davis
A handbook for integrating historical fiction into a high school American History course, John F. Day
The study of indirect effects from atmospheric lightning upon a full authority digital engine control system, Joseph M. DeBoy
Volume holographic memory for laser threat discrimination, Mark Lee DeLong
Attitudes of sixth grade students toward reading textbooks and recreational reading, Karen H. DeSue
A quasi-experimental analysis of the effects of intensive vocabulary instruction on fourth grade students' knowledge of Ohio history, Mark Charles Diaspro
A descriptive study of year-round elementary school, Sharron Welsh Donaldson
Absolute radiometric calibration of an on-orbit infrared sensor using stars, Mark Donofrio
A serial data communications system using personal computer parallel ports, Colleen Barbara Donohue
Burnout and Type A behavior pattern among community mental health workers, Deborah Ann Dornbusch
Pattern recognition of traffic signs with a personal computer (PC), Philip Lavern Douville
Calculator usage with the T-E-M-T-T-problem solving method: its effect on student achievement with math story problems, Larry Duggins
The design of hands-on science lesson plans for fourth grade, Cynthia M. Eager
A study of teachers' opinions towards technology usage in their curricula at the secondary level, Nancy Kay Eben
A historical investigation of fiscal equity of Ohio districts: from statehood through the Perry County decision of 1994, Patricia Lisetta Ellis
A study of the socialization and self-concept of home-schooled children as compared to the traditionally-taught public school children, David DeNeal Enix
An evaluation of the effects of computer usage on the attitudes of sixth grade students toward writing, Karen Lynn Enix
An analysis of attitudes of high school students and educational professionals toward keyboarding skills and applications, Donna S. Fernbacher
A qualitative study of reading attitude and home environment, Ann Elizabeth Findley
A study to determine the congruency between the prescribed curriculum for high school vocational business students and the entry level skill demands of business, Janet Leslie Miller Fisher
Handbook: the practice of peer mediation using conflict management skills at the middle school level (grades 56), Becky L. Flaherty
The effect of inquiry-based teaching on the achievement of seventh grade life science students, Tessa Lynn Floehr
High temperature lubrication of rolling contacts with lubricants delivered from the vapor phase as oil-mists, Nelson Howell Forster
Cigarette smoking and repressive coping: an examination of susceptivity to anti-smoking messages, Lisa Maria Elizabeth Frantsve
A handbook for using creative dramatics in elementary Ohio history, Shawn Marie Fry
Laser Doppler velocimeter measurements in the near-wake of a low pressure axial flow fan, Timothy John Fry
Adolescents' career identity: the influence of family structure, Melanie A. Gallimore
A handbook of children's literature to supplement the social studies curriculum in the elementary grades, Jacqueline J. Gardner
A descriptive analysis to analyze if fourth grade students recognize the benefits of being read aloud to by their parents, Kerri Lynn Gayheart
Improving your child's reading ability: A handbook for parents of primary children, Marsha Genteline
An Analysis of Parent Perceptions Toward the Concept of Inclusion in the Elementary School, Diane Gibfried
An analysis of parent perceptions toward the concept of inclusion in the elementary school, Diane Friemoth Gibfried
How to help your child become a successful reader: a handbook for parents of children in kindergarten through grade 5, Susan Goellrich and Janet Rosenthal
The effect of thermally stressed additized jet fuel on O-rings, John Gracki
A national study of board of education members' perceptions of school governance using a collaborative governance model, Stephen R. Grant
An analysis of student learning style and attitude toward school, Jolene Master Greer
Parents' knowledge and attitudes of inclusionary education, Deborah F. Guyer
An analysis of teacher attitudes concerning the use of fairy tales in the elementary classroom, Angela M. Haer
Cognitive workload and performance evaluation in a telemedical simulation, Jennifer Jean Hahus
The effect of implementing a repetitive multisensory approach with language delayed preschool children, Theresa Lynette McClain Haist
Factors related to attrition from residential chemical dependency treatment, Jon Evans Hapner
An analysis of teacher attitudes toward Black English in the classroom, Yenetta B. Harper
Improving the manufacturability and performance of PHEMTs using the single-layer integrated-metal field effect transistor (SLIMFET) process, Charles K. Havasy
The synthesis, structure, and tribological properties of niobium nitride films of varying crystal structure, Kathleen Scott Havey
An analysis of student-athletes academic performance during the season compared with the off season, Richard G. Haynes
Reinventing teacher evaluation: a study of the impact on beginning teachers, Judy Ann Hennessey
A study investigating student and teacher attitudes toward science and science education, George Ellis Henry
Examining interactions between a mother and her twins, Judith L. Hensely
A guide to integrate reading and writing, Cynthia L. Hill
Optical fiber electric field probe utilizing poled polymer films, Karen Elizabeth Hiser
A comparative study of eighth-graders and ninth-graders taking the Ohio ninth-grade proficiency test for the first time, Diane R. Holland
An analysis of elementary and middle school indicators of failure in high school students, Beth Ann Hughes
A study to assess criteria second graders use to select reading material, Susan K. Hundley
Motivating middle school students to read, Barbara A. Hunt
Fourier phase spectrum error comparisons using speckle imaging with bispectrum reconstruction and deconvolution from wave front sensing, Cynthia Anne Hyde
Molecular and physiological characterization of genetic loci common to the two nitrate reduction systems of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01, Vida R. Irani
Teachers' attitudes about the education of students with severe multiple disabilities, Wendy Y. Jacobs
Factors influencing Wright State University School of Medicine graduates' choice of practice specialty, Donald B. Jentleson
Infrared image registration and high-resolution reconstruction, Eric Anthony Kaltenbacher
Band selection and performance analysis for multispectral target detectors using truthed Bomem spectrometer data, Ajay Kanodia
An evaluation of the effects of a sport program designed to diminish the aggression of male patients in a mental health facility, Cynthia Ressler Keefer
Attitudes of students and teachers on inclusion, Lori Ann Kershner
An evaluation of a series of lesson plans which integrate synectics into a high school photography program, Barbara F. Kessler
Algorithms for color image processing, Reonghee Kim
Chaotic energy transfer processes in an intracavity-frequency-doubled solid-state laser system with a sparse-mode spectrum, Daniel Richard Klemer
An experimental study comparing the effects of teaching methods on reading comprehension of eighth grade students, Karen Klosterman
The impact of parent involvement of a high school's Spanish classes, Tara Koenig
Experimental investigation of a wetting binary liquid mixture in the thin film region of a meniscus in a capillary pore geometry, Kiran Kumar Kolli
Parents' perceived attitudes and levels of importance concerning inclusionary education, Elisabeth A. Kollner
The artroom as social studies laboratory, Mary Susan Kuntz
Experiments with design parameters for a computer communication network using simulation, Keehoon Lee
Knowledge and attitudes of regular elementary education teachers, about inclusionary classrooms, Elaine R. Luchini
Toys in science: a quantitative and qualitative study, Joyce M. Luthman
Strategies for use of Myers-Briggs personality type in secondary composition instruction, Molly Grannan Maloof
An analysis of student perception of the alternative assessment techniques, Melanie S. Markunes
Development of a numerical method for studying longitudinal and vertical acceleration effects on pitching and non-pitching airfoils, Jed E. Marquart
Physical educators' attitudes toward the inclusion of students with disabilities into regular physical education classes, Susan K. McCain
A descriptive analysis of teacher perceptions on student retention, Karen L. McCorkle
Using journals in the seventh grade reading and language arts classroom, Carol McDonald
Comparison of APD and fiber pre-amplified PIN detectors for direct detection ladar systems, Shawn Allen McDonald
A study of attitudes of high school sophomores toward vocational education courses, Jeffrey S. McManus
Universityurban public schools science project, Julia L. McNeal
Comparison of flat, semicircular, and parabolic impeller blades in gas-liquid agitation, Saida Wassila Meratla
The effects of the Jigsaw II method of cooperative learning on academic achievement in social studies, Cheryl Michael
Analysis of and applications for a liquid crystal optical phased array, Mark Joseph Missey
A software debug alternative for high performance processors: a feasibility study, Linda Jean Moore
An experimental study using inquiry in science, David H. Morgan
Correcting for mutual coupling effects in an adaptive linear array beamformer, Thomas Eric Morton
Feature selection techniques for the classification of outdoor sound sources based on their acoustic emission signatures, John Charles Mossing
First grade students' attitudes toward two spelling methods, Alecia Joan Myers
The effectiveness of periodic review of critical algebra skills during a traditional geometry course, Susan Gallogly Myers
Applications of optical parametric oscillators to eye safe laser radar, Michael D. Nelson
A critical analysis of teacher incentive grants: implications for educational leadership, Charles Stephen Oborn
Classroom climate and its effects on self-esteem, Robyn M. O'Donnell
Zebra mussel clump orientation and reorganization in response to nozzle head velocities in a laboratory flume, Leslie LuChar Orzetti
The effects of classroom management on the academic performance of at-risk students, Stephen Charles Paprocki
A writing workshop handbook for first grade, Kristina L. Pascale
Strategies for encouraging recreational reading in secondary adolescents: what takes place in six Fairfield County high schools, Theresa A. Patterson
Variables predictive of student success in honors pre-algebra, Nell L. Petry
Feasibility of fuel cell cogeneration at an industrial site, Scott Brandon Phelps
A guidebook of supplementary hands-on science experiments for the sixth grade teacher, Rebecca L. Piercy-Molfenter
A handbook for the presentation of phonics in a whole language classroom, Shari J. Powell
Fabrication of polymer composites using laminated object manufacturing, Brian Edward Priore
The viability of the Aim for Success program for 9th grade at-risk students at Gahanna Lincoln High School, Mary Lou Purdy
A handbook containing strategies helpful in enabling middle school students to master basic math facts, Thomas A. Purkey
Mechanistic studies of the reaction of hydroxyl with acetaldehyde over an extended temperature range, Moshiur Rahman
A quantitative study of the attitudes of high school teachers toward homework, Michelle D. Rammel
A research study: the essential components of leadership programs for parish directors of religious education, Patricia A. Rau
Using historical fiction novels to improve content information in history, Deborah Lynn Mulherin Reeder
Parent awareness of the positive affects of inclusion plays in developing elementary students' self-esteem: a handbook, Amy L. Regula
A study of the relevant literature concerning three classroom structures; departmentalized, teaming, & self-contained, Mary Beth Riddle
Artificial neural networks for the control of nonlinear systems: performance shaping, Michael Raphael Ried
An experimental study using student-generated and literature-based material to teach grammar in an eighth grade English class, George Tierney Rieger
A handbook of social studies and science based thematic units for second and third grade students, Janice L. Risko
An experimental study on how the use of cooperative learning techniques affect the attitudes of second grade students toward learning, Kari Andrea Rohrig
A handbook of hands-on science activities for first grade teachers to use with their students, Robin Blume Root
Correlation of Iowa Test scores and percent body fat composition in third graders using computations for RHO (p) rank order correlation coefficients, Connie Marie Salupo
Nonlinear partition-based filters for signal restoration, Ahmad Mohammad Sarhan
A study to evaluate teacher perceptions of inclusive practices in an elementary school, Susanne M. Schaffranek
The influence of role structure and intimacy within divorced single parent families on late adolescents' romantic relationships, Jackie Lynn Schimming
An analysis of problems teachers encounter when implementing a whole language-based instructional program, Janine Scott
A comparative study of the perceived effectiveness of student leadership in high schools, Lin Sell
Neuropsychological sequelae of CNS prophylactic treatment for childhood survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Judith Marie Shade
Sliding mode control of induction machines by use of nonlinear switching surfaces and sliding mode state estimation, Randall Alan Shaffer
Opinions of fifth graders toward a variety of reading instructional strategies, Teresa D. Skillings
Connecting language through reading comprehension and word recognition activities, D. M. Slaven
Training in exceptionalities for general education teachers, Sandra L. Slobodzian
A handbook of alternative approaches to ability grouping for reading in elementary classrooms, Susan Ginette Smith
A study of attitudes of third grade students toward creative writing after using computer programs, Terrance Allen Smith
The quantum theory of low-threshold lasers, Michael Sokol
The relation between perfectionism and dysphoria: a question of self-blame or lack of personal control, Christopher E. Staub
An analysis of teacher perceptions of the authentic language assessment approach, Susan G. Stickel
Factors affecting binder burnout from laminated ceramic parts: synthesis of a mathematical model, David Erik Strong
A manual of hands-on science activities for first graders, Vicki L. Struewing
A descriptive analysis of elementary teachers' attitudes toward methods of teaching arithmetic facts to children, Julie A. Swank
Design and performance of an infrared spectroscopic ellipsometerreflectometer for thin-film characterization, Michael Scott Thomas
The effects of art experience and the presentation context of paintings on levels of interest, pleasure, and monotony, Pamela Padwick Thompson
An assessment of the mycorrhizal fungal status of wetland prairie plant species: implications for ecological restoration, Stephen D. Turner
Seriously emotionally disturbed before and after the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142), Susan Verkest
The plant and mycorrhizal fungal community dynamics of a desertified region of semiarid northern Chile, Sarah Healy Vigderson
Integration of computer resources with third grade curricula, Gaeleen Marie Wacht
Perceptions of primary students toward writing in the classroom, Mary Kay Walblay
Does parental involvement create higher reading achievement?, Beverly Warren
Problems in the implementation of technology in an educational setting, Brian Paige Welch
Investigation of the role of additives in the improvement of jet fuel thermal stability using a quartz crystal microbalance and oxygen monitoring, Shawn Douglas Whitacre
The public leftist scholar and the new rhetoric, Christopher L. Wilkey
Effects of scene modulation, image blur and noise upon human target acquisition performance, Denise LaVerne Wilson
The effects of domestic travel on the attitudes of high school seniors in the USA toward travel as an educational tool, Ralph Merton Wood
An analysis of parent perceptions toward homework, Cristyne M. Yanity
Achievement differences between public and private schools, Kristen E. Yeager
Personal versus ideological locus of control and political perspective, David Scott Yoder
Strategies for teaching literacy in kindergarten and first grade: a handbook for teachers, Kay Lynn Young
Gender differences in personality traits and life-coping strategies in the prediction of adolescent suicide, Mary Rose J. Zink
A parental handbook for the multiage classroom: a developmental approach to learning, Pamela Sue Zwick
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
A survey of the computer needs of the faculty and graduate assistants of the School of Education at the University of Dayton: a training program plan, Fahmi H. Abboushi
Process discovery: automated process development for the control of polymer curing, Frances Louise Abrams
The problem of reactivity in the assessment of self-efficacy: a treatment study, Sharyl Ann Altum
The redesign of an experiment for the absorption of carbon dioxide from CO₂-air mixture into water and sodium hydroxide solution, Jacqueline Adjoba Anim
Synthesis and fracture resistance behavior of NbNb₅Si₃ powder metallurgy composites, Leslie Steele Apgar
Raman microprobe studies of the relative residual surface stresses on silicon carbide and silicon nitride ceramics due to machining, Muhammad Arif
Myopia and personality: characteristics of early-onset, late-onset and normal vision individuals, Kathleen Marie Ayers
Parental factors which influence a child's performance in reading, Peggy R. Back
Terror management and helping behavior, Dennis Bailey
A handbook to integrate children's fiction and science benchmarks" in the primary grades ", Amy J. Bain
Media technology for evangelization in Nigeria: a case study of the Kaduna Media Service Center, David R. Baka
Perceptions of effective phonics instruction, Constance B. Baker
A study of interdisciplinary teaming related to eighth grade students' performance on the Ohio Ninth Grade Proficiency Test, Laura Nicholson Baker
Eve, the evolution of a character from Genesis through the pastorals, Leslie Ducatt Baynes
A comparison of two methods of teaching reading vocabulary: cooperative learning teams and whole-class traditional instruction, Catherine D. Beard
A descriptive survey of computers in the kindergarten through twelfth grade classrooms, Shelly S. Albert Becker
Utilizing an integrated reading and writing approach to teach Romeo and Juliet to ninth graders, Theresa Beldner
Discipline based art education: a handbook for elementary art teachers, Suzanne E. Bell
To what extent do the factors which lead to teacher burnout in special educators apply to regular classroom teachers?, Kimberly S. Benham
Evaluation of damage evolution and material behavior in SigmaTi-6242 composite using nondestructive methods, Dianne M. Benson
The stories of adolescent mothers: hearing their voices in context and community, Julie King Biddle
Contemporary attitudes towards Mary in the United States: the reception of ecumenical dialogues by clergy and laity of eight denominations, Donald Boccardi
An experimental study using the readingwriting approach in a seventh grade language arts classroom, Ann M. Bohman
A mural made of clay!, Patricia Boone
A handbook for literature-based writing lessons, Beth Boose-Johnson
Others' perceptions of self-handicappers: claimed depression and alcohol use as self-handicapping strategies in men and women, Charles Ronald Borger
Practices, effects, and attitudes of tracking in secondary school English programs, Karen Ann Brackman
A resource guide for collaborative teaching, Nancy A. Bradley
An analysis of students' attitudes toward reading as it relates to whole language teaching strategies, Sara L. Bradley
A quantitative comparison of various secondary and tertiary processing methods for the purpose of tracking low observable targets, David Alan Brager
A difference of opinion: contrasting the opinions of part-time and full-time adult vocational educational students, Patricia J. Branscome
Educators' and parents' perceived attitudes towards and level of importance concerning home schooling, Kelly A. Braun
The effects of parental involvement on reading achievement and attitude, Patricia M. Brehmer
A descriptive analysis of high school teachers' implementation of selected research-based teaching models, Lisa L. Brewer
Digital restoration of dispersion-degraded images from a liquid crystal optical phased array, Ronald James Broessel
Linking sixth grade science experiments to the Ohio Model Competency Based Science Program, James A. Browning
Moire metrology by interferometric fringe projection with computer analysis, Jay Michael Brown
Effect of interfacial dynamics on the heat transfer of an evaporating meniscus, Jeffrey Richard Brown
Developing strategies to encourage and improve parent participation in an early childhood program adapting the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, Kristen P. Brown
Administrative mentoring programs: their perceived impact upon entry-year principals in urban school districts, Norris L. Brown
An individualized spelling program for first graders, Terry A. Brown
Prospective memory: the difference between older and younger adults, Jacqueline Malie Brucker
The design and development of a generative curriculum handbook, Amy Elizabeth Burns
A descriptive analysis of teacher attitudes towards the privatization of public education, Mina Psihountas Busch
Exposure to literature and its effects on writing, Michelle C. Bushnell
A varsity volleyball coach's handbook, Martha R. Cain
Attitudes and perceptions of business people and educators involved in businesseducation partnerships about the partnership, Delila Gilson Callahan
A comparative study of the television viewing habits of children in a typically developing preschool classroom versus children in an integrated preschool classroom, Cynthia Ann Calobrisi
A handbook of genre-based literature activities for intermediate language arts, Margaret C. Carpenter
Orality and audience analysis: teaching writing in the correctional classroom, Timothy Douglas Catalano
A handbook for substitute teachers, Sue A. Chaney
Optimal extraction of scattering mechanisms from measured data, Hirsch Michael Chizever
Curriculum tracking: a historical perspective 1893-1983, Meridith B. Ciano
The function of voodoo in Rita Dove's Parsley" and Yusef Komunyakaa's "Blues chant hoodoo revival" ", Will McClain Clemens
The integrated reading/writing program versus the basal reading program in a third grade setting, Dawn Elizabeth Coats
The effects of implementing sentence combining instruction on eighth grade students' writing, Juanita Cocklin
A handbook for integrating children's multicultural literature into a fifth grade social studies course of study, Natalie J. Combs
A teacher's resource manual for utilization of the computer to integrate the curriculum, Lisa A. Craft
The effects of inference inducing or detail questions on preliterate children's story comprehension, Nan Eileen Croy
Immaculate Conception and original sin in recent authors: a study in the relationship between these two doctrines, Timothy Davison
The principal at risk: career threatening problems and intervention strategies, Joseph Russell DeLuca
The effects of Mozart" and "Blackhawk" on the writing productivity of junior high students ", Jo Anna DeMotte
Communication strategies international students use to improve their levels of attributional confidence, Eugenio Oblitas Diaz
Isothermal high-frequency high-cycle fatigue of the Ti-47Al-3Nb-2Cr-0.2W (at%) gamma titanium aluminide alloy, Evan Jarrett Dolley
Thermionic arc drop and ignition point correlations with respect to emitter temperature, cesium pressure, and interelectrode spacing as potential design tools for a planar converter, Brian Donald Donovan
The effects of anticipatory and retrospective questioning on the story comprehension of fourth graders, Rhonda Nichole Douglas
An analysis and evaluation of short vowel instruction in a modified in-class Writing to Read program, Virginia Addeo Dowd
Characterization of the Maxflo T impeller, Joseph J. Duffy
The effect of the integration of science and mathematics on science achievement of eighth grade students, Kimberly Marie Dunn
Flame stability in a step swirl combustor, Mark D. Durbin
Implementation of an individual reading and writing program, Karen S. Elder
Heterogeneously and ability grouped second graders and the effects on achievement test scores, Helen Ann Ellis
The effect of traditional and team teaching approaches upon student learning in earth science, Gary R. Elsass
The relationship between late adolescents' family roles, family functioning, and college adjustment, Jennifer Marie Emmerich
A study to determine promotion or retention of at risk first grade students, Barbara J. Falknor
Literature packets to promote reading aloud to kindergarten children, Barbara J. Faller
Middle school survey for parents of sixth graders, Patricia Ferguson
The effect of previous levels of workload in a simulated flight task, Douglas Scott Fischer
An analysis of the attitudes of high school students toward mathematics after instituting the use of graphing calculators, Nancy Lockwood Fisher
The development and evaluation of a curriculum guide for seventh grade computer science, David W. Florkey
The marketability of an art education degree in a non-school setting, Rhonda Foreman-Cook
Direction finding with compensation for electromagnetic effects, Edward Michael Friel
A descriptive study of teacher attitude toward portfolio use in the elementary classroom, Karen A. Fritter
An induction motor drive using a resonant DC link inverter, Gregory Louis Fronista
A literature-based activity manual to aid early childhood teachers to create a caring classroom community, Linda Fuls
Teaching a unit on William Shakespeare to intermediate students, Amy Sera Fultz
Exploring Catholic school teachers' attitudes on using whole language, Debra Taylor Garmhausen
A comparison of interdisciplinary teaming and traditional departmental organization at the seventh grade, David Alan Gates
A survey of the attitudes of third grade, regular education students toward third grade, special education students who were mainstreamed in their classes, Charlotte J. Gay
An analysis of the academic achievement of the adopted child, Natalie L. Geiger
The case for initial, required, intrusive advising: quantitative and qualitative arguments, Richard B. Gilman
Combining classical rhetoric with a reading and writing curriculum in a high school English classroom, Ruth Ann Goldfine
Growing" and other stories ", Julia Kristine Goodwin
Teaching 'at risk' inner city ninth grade students reading comprehension skills utilizing newsstand publications, Francis A. Groach
The ultrasonic degassing of jet fuel to reduce deposition, Marc A. Hanchak
A comparative study of the self-contained and the departmentalized methods of instruction at the elementary (1-6) level, Margaret V. Harris
Tactile feedback for a force-reflecting haptic display, Christopher John Hasser
An analysis of opinions of fifth grade students toward computer networking, Marcia Sue Hayes
The oral hygiene status of boys versus girls, Sheranita L. Hemphill
A literature-based handbook for integrating second and third grade mathematics, Carol Lynn Henry
Effects of age on perceived risk of warning labels, Janet Katherine Herries
The effects of parental conflict and conflict resolution on attitudes toward marriage among university students, Tina M. Hooper
Handbook of language readiness activities for parents to use with kindergarten children, Jodi K. Houseman
Repressive coping: a contributor to health problems?, Charlotte M. Huffer
Real time hybrid target recognition using generalized and wavelet pre-processed matched filters, Khan M. Iftekharuddin
The impact on student's NCE reading comprehension scores when reading comprehension is reinforced by computer proficient teachers, Sharon K. Jones
Analysis of fatigue crack growth in continuous fiber reinforced titanium matrix composites, Stephen Girard Kaldon
A study of various approaches to the reporting of pupil progress and which is preferred by parents, Kaye E. Kelly
Folding the Jesus-Sophia metaphor: a basis for a non-androcentric Christology within a Christian feminist interpretive community, Kristina Marie Kerscher
A handbook to support teachers of the handicapped in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices, Maria Adkins Kimmel
An integrated reading and writing curriculum: kindergarten through college, Gina Marie King
Perspectives of a sixth grade inclusion program, Doris Knuth
A handbook for library skills using an integrated approach, Barbara Kohl
The effect of teaching mathematics in a literature-based classroom, Stephanie C. Kortyna
Violence and aggression in entertainment and the social development of fourth grade students, Tracey S. Kramer
Use of positive illusions: a defining feature of mental health or a manifestation of repressive coping?, Jennifer M. Kuss
A study to determine if the use of manipulatives with low ability third grade students increases mathematical problem solving skills, Marilyn Sue Leas
A study of teacher opinions towards censorship of library books, Sandra Lea Leigh
The effect of a differentiated kindergarten program on achievement test results, Margaret Middendorf Libecap
A comparative study of portfolio assessment and report cards in an urban school district, Julie Aikins Manning
Development of a new scale measuring attitudes toward senior adults, Jennifer Ann Margrett
Development of a digital control system for a laboratory-scale distillation column, Vasja Marjanovic
Active pulse compression for LADAR range resolution improvement, Leonard Thomas Masters
A comparative study of Opening eyes to mathematics and the adopted textbook program, Jane B. McClain
Guidelines for establishing a charter school as a resource center for home-schooling parents, Margaret L. McCoy
The impact of television on students' attitudes and academic performance in a seventh grade English class, Susan Elizabeth McCrabb
An analysis of the social benefits of multi-agemulti-grade classrooms, Diane J. McDonald
An analysis of teaching spelling by using high frequency words, Stacy Ann McMahon
An after school tutorial program 1994-1995, Rhonda Jean Metcalf
Convective momentum and heat transfer in flows with two characteristic length scales, Edward Donald Michaels
Risk perception for warning labels in young and old adults, Laura G. Militello
An analysis of instructional strategies for vocabulary development, Phyllis A. Miller
An experimental study using active learning in special education, Patricia Kay Moore
Contemporary issues in educational technology: challenges, processes, tools, and solution options in K-12 applications, D. Verne Morland
Research study to determine learning disabled students success in inclusion classrooms, Anna Nowitsch Mote
A study of the Rebecca Sitton's spelling program in a third grade classroom, Joan Schmidt Mote
Middle school teacher's perceptions of cooperative learning, Rosemary A. Muller
A study of parents' attitudes toward a more informative but nongraded report card, Andrea L. Muntz
Three-phase boost active power factor correction for diode rectifiers, John Gerard Nairus
The effects of maternal employment on family flexibility, Jennifer Black Neu
Handbook for the implementation of aesthetics in the Art I curriculum in Beavercreek High School, Carolyn F. Newhouse
The effects of illustrations upon reading comprehension, Marlene K. Nichols
Image smoothing with minimal distortion, Vasiliki Evangelia Nikolaou
The Magnificat, canticle of a liberated people: a hermeneutical study of Luke 1:46-55 investigating the world behind the text by exegesis; the world in front of the text by interpretive inquiry, Mary Catherine Nolan
Collegial governance in selected formal and informal Catholic institutions past and present: implications for Catholic school leadership, Ronald James Nuzzi
Characterization of the linear electro-optic properties of thin-film poled polymers, Ned Francis O'Brien
Developing divergent productive thinking skills in a whole language classroom using the model Talents Unlimited, Virginia Y. Ostberg
Evaporation of liquid seed droplets in laser velocimetry, Gary Charles Ostdiek
Team performance on a resource allocation problem (TRAP), Kevin D. Packingham
Using children's literature to improve the understanding of Chinese culture among K-6: an activity handbook, Angela C. Pan
Heat transfer and flow in a square duct with ribs, John Charles Paschall
A guide for primary teachers to integrate children's literature into the music curriculum, Merry K. Pathan
An analysis of high school students' attitudes toward using computers, Darla J. Patrick
Improving student achievement and attitudes in elementary mathematics through written error-correcting feedback on tests, Vickie E. Peltier
An examination of parents' attitudes concerning retention and the influence of academic achievement, Kathy L. Penfield
A parametric study of the factors affecting the open and filled hole performance of fiber reinforced composite materials, Margaret Frances Pinnell
The relationship between North Central participation and school effectiveness: a study of selected Ohio high schools, W. Dean Pond
The mythification of 'X': Reality bites and the rhetorical circumscription of a generation, Trevor Gary Potts
An inclusion program for grades first through sixth, Sharon K. Puterbaugh
Two dimensions of communication climate and teacher willingness to upwardly communicate in open and closed climate secondary schools, Timothy Jay Rafferty
A three component laser velocimetry investigation of the flowfield downstream of a bluff body, Charbel N. Raffoul
Characterization of factors involved in sperm nuclear decondensation in vitro in sea urchin egg extracts, David Mark Raskin
Validation of a multilevel token economysocial reinforcement adolescent treatment program, John Stanley Reece
An analysis of student perceptions towards learning mathematics in a technological preparatory curriculum, Daniel F. Reese
An experiment in using recorded books in a first and second grade Chapter One classroom, Jeannie M. Richardson
An assessment of intensive scheduling, Visha A. Ritter
Computer aided diagnosis: detection of cancer in breast magnetic resonance imaging, James A. Robertson
Simulation and modelling of a switched reluctance motor drive, Eric J. Ruckstadter
Gas-liquid agitation with mixed impeller systems, Molly Irene Russell
The effects of multiage grouping on the revision skills of second and third grade students, Erin M. Sanchez
An analysis of the opinion of teachers and students toward the pilot program: The 6-trait analytical model of writing assessment and instruction, Deborah L. Sarmir
An analysis of the effects of guided imagery on typing scores of high school students, Sharon K. Saunders
A teacher's manual for diabetes education in an intermediate elementary classroom, Lori Saunier
Analysis of immunogenicity of cellular envelope proteins (CEP) isolated from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, John Walter Sawvel
Giftedlearning disabled children: are they being serviced?, Ann Schroeder-Aaronson
A handbook for implementing a hands on science program in an elementary classroom, Belinda M. Seagraves
Guidelines for caregivers to enhance development of creativity in toddlers and preschoolers, Patricia Seipel
Thermal degradation of alternative fuels, Santosh Devendra Shanbhag
The effects of the graphing calculator and algebra, Kimberly S. Shaw
A descriptive analysis of the use of computers in the elementary school, Sharon K. Shaw
A comparison of learners placed with the same teacher and learners placed with different teachers in grades one, two, and three, Ruth Ann Silvers
A physical fitness test, test performance point matrices and a composite scoring rubric for middle school physical education, Lanny Mikell Simmons
An analysis of the effects of journal writing on problem solving, Cheryl Rae Skamfer
The design and development: a survey of fifth grade teachers in the Hancock County School District, Kim Slough-Jordan
Imagery ability and the five factor model of personality, Vicki Lynn Smith
A handbook integrating reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar into secondary language arts programs, Jennifer Anne Sorg
Pixel registration for super resolution enhancement in staring infrared imagers, Thomas Melvin Stadtmiller
A handbook of literature-based, hands-on science activities for teachers of kindergarten through third grade, Jill M. Stelzer
An instructor's handbook of cooperative learning strategies for adult learners in English as a second language programs, Sandra Lee Stewart
An experimental study using dialogue journals in writing, Jane Andrea Ervin Taylor
The effect of graphing calculators on creating and identifying conic sections, Robert W. Tenney
Predictors for school readiness, Terri Lynn Thomas
The historical development of biblical Mariology pre- and post-Vatican II (1943-1986 American Mariology), James J. Tibbetts
A handbook for science teachers on ways to use laserdisc technology in teaching earth science to seventh graders, Mary K. Toops
A handbook for parents who wish to promote literacy in their pre-schoolers, Cheryl Lynn Upperman
A handbook of literature-based reading activities for the intermediate grades, Jennifer J. Vance
Development of a mammography curriculum, Beverly J. Van Den Einde
The effects of cooperative learning on academic achievement of pre-calculus students, Anthony W. Wagner
Assessment of the preparedness of lay Catholic high school principals to be faith leaders, Theodore J. Wallace
A DPIV investigation of flow pattern instabilities of axial-flow impellers, Richard William Ward
Parent communication in a second grade whole language classroom, Christina Watts
An evaluation of behavior modification on time on-task among students with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, Susanne Elizabeth Weber Sleeper
A comparison of science process skills of fourth grade students using alternative assessment, Shirley Welshans
Male pronuclear development in vitro in sea urchin egg extracts, Melissa Lynn Westbrook
The effects of critical thinking instruction upon secondary science students, Mary E. West
The efficacy of assisted reading techniques: a review of research, Suzanne S. Williams
The effect on learning of replacing an expository text with a narrative text in a junior college accounting principles course, John P. Woeste
Young adult faith development: qualitative analysis in Northeast Mississippi, Amy Jo Wortmann
The gas phase decomposition and trimethylolpropane phosphate neurotoxin formation potential of tricresyl and t-butylphenyl phosphates, Robert Loren Wright
Knowledge attainment of Chinese culture by American adult students in a Chinese language school, Ming-Min T. Yen
Creating a school to serve, protect and educate inner city African-American males and preparing them for adulthood, Darryl Young
The development of an interdisciplinary unit on pioneer life for second grade, Lori E. Yowler
Studies of jet fuel thermal stability, oxidation and additives using the quartz crystal microbalance and oxygen monitoring, Paula Zelesnik
Combustion studies in a well-stirred reactor, Joseph Zelina
An exploration of early childhood educational programs in Sidney, Ohio, Debra L. Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
Henry V: the Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh films, Henry Thomas Ahrens
