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Vorticity-based estimation of vertical velocities from radar data: Accuracy and sensitivity.
(2007)
In this thesis, we make use of the weak formulation of the vorticity equation and the mass continuity equation to calculate the vertical component, w, of the wind field V&ar; , given the two horizontal components u and ...
Exploring transparency: a new framework for responsible business management
(2016-02-08)
The purpose of this paper is to critically review the relevant literature on transparency, provide a comprehensive definition of transparency, and present a new framework for facilitating the adoption of transparency as ...
AN ANALYSIS OF WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY RESOURCES FOR THE STATE OF KUWAIT
(2012)
Kuwait is an important producer of oil and gas. Its rapid socio-economic growth has been characterized by increasing population, high rates of urbanization, and substantial industrialization, which is transforming it into ...
THE EFFECTS OF A TWELVE WEEK SEDENTARY BREAK INTERVENTION VERSUS A STANDARD WALKING PROGRAM IN ADULTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES
(2014-05-09)
PURPOSE: To determine if a 12-week program designed to increase breaks in sedentary time will improve blood glucose control compared to a standard 12-week walking program for patients with Type II Diabetes. METHODS: 19 ...
Assessing the impact of non-conventional observation types on high-resolution 3DVAR analyses and ARW-WRF forecasts
(2016-12)
This work looks at the impact on high-resolution analyses and forecasts of several non-conventional data types available within the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Urban Testbed. A major focus is an evaluation of the added value ...
SURVEY OF CATALYST AND REDUCTANT EFFECTS ON OXORHENIUM CATALYZED DEOXYDEHYDRATION OF GLYCOLS
(2015-02-06)
Sustainable and renewable carbon sources are of great interest for long term succession of humankind. The sugars and polyols derived from cellulosic biomass offer such a sustainable feedstock considering cellulosic biomass ...
A Global Perspective on Public Relations Professionalism: Mapping the Structure of Public Relations Associations’ International Networks
(Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 2014-09-01)
Associations play a powerful role in socializing practitioners. The presence of public relations associations across the world is one more step toward professionalization for the entire profession. This study examines the ...
An investigation of the effects of IT investment on firm performance: The role of complementarity.
(2006)
The concept of complementarity has been introduced into IT-based firm performance research in order to address inconsistent magnitudes of the impacts from IT investments across studies. This dissertation seeks to understand ...
CONSEQUENCES OF HABITAT TRANSITIONS ON LOCOMOTIVE TRAIT DIVERSIFICATION AT THE MICRO- AND MACRO-EVOLUTIONARY SCALES
(2015-05-08)
Contemporarily evolving systems provide a unique opportunity to characterize the direction, pattern, and rates of phenotypic change among multiple species. The damming of streams to create reservoirs results in a change ...
Seismic Vulnerability of Residential Structures in Nicaragua
(2009)
In recent times, many parts of the world have seen a trend of increased construction with reinforced concrete and masonry block systems. These systems can provide excellent seismic resistance when they are designed by an ...