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The Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra: An Historical Perspective of the Organization
(2011)
The Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra is a renowned professional wind band founded in 1960 under the aegis of the Buddhist organization Rissho Kosei-kai. Originally named the Tokyo Symphonic Band, the group was renamed in 1973 ...
Mechanisms of enzymes of the a-aminoadipate pathway: Homocitrate synthase from Thermus thermophilus and saccharopine dehydrogenase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(2011)
The &alpha-aminoadipate (AAA) pathway for lysine biosynthesis is nearly unique to higher fungi, including human and plant pathogens and euglenoids; an exception is the thermophilic bacterium Thermus thermophilus. . ...
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR STEEL CONGESTION RELIEF IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES UNDER MONOTONIC AND SEISMIC LOADS
(2011)
Since the beginning of this PhD research, the author has endeavored to determine how to resolve the issues involving steel congestion in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Three potential solutions to this problem were ...
SOLDIER RAPE, OUR OWN WORST ENEMY: THE EFFECTS OF DEPLOYMENT, SEX RATIOS, AND MILITARY BRANCH ON THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF ACTIVE DUTY WOMEN IN THE US MILITARY
(2011)
Since 1988, the Department of Defense (DoD) has conducted wide-scale surveys about the sexual assault experiences of active-duty military members. Despite the growing body of research on this topic and widespread gender ...
Essays in Corporate Finance and Bond Interest Rate Volatility
(2011)
This dissertation is a collection of three essays in corporate finance and bond interest rate volatility. Chapter 1 investigates the impact of TARP preferred stock on two different types of outstanding preferred stock. The ...
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY OF CONCRETE SLABS ON GRADE
(2011)
Drying shrinkage is one of the major causes of cracking in concrete slabs on grade. The moisture difference between the top and bottom surface of the slabs causes a dimensional or "shrinkage" gradient to develop through ...
SEPARATION AND FENCHEL-TYPE DUALITY THEOREMS FOR FUNCTIONS WITH INTEGER AND REAL VARIABLES
(2011)
The concepts of convex and concave functions are of critical importance in optimization theory. These concepts arise for both functions of real (that is, continuous) variables and functions of integer variables (that is, ...
Concept questions with peer-led vs. teacher-led discussions in a high school physics course
(2011)
Introductory physics classes attempt to guide students while they develop the mental structures and schema necessary to consistently apply the Newtonian concept of force to various situations. Science education research ...
An exploration into the predictors of turnover in the healthcare field: A meta-analysis
(2011)
A substantial shortage of professionals in the healthcare field (e.g., nurses, physicians) places a priority on retention and turnover research. The purpose of the present research is to examine the relationships between ...
Minutes of a Regular Meeting, The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, October 26-27, 2011
(The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, 2011-10-26)