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Theses/Dissertations from 2002

Design of a ring array of high gain antennas, Mohamed W. Mohamed

Meta-raps : an effective approach for combinatorial problems, Reinaldo J. Moraga

College students' attitudes about computers related to gender-identity and learning-style interactions, Timothy R. Morris

Alternative school success factors : a program evaluation of PACE Center for Girls, Inc, Marilyn B. Moser

Simulation and performance analysis of a wireless local area network, Sylvester Maurice Nabritt

The effects of a supplemental computerized reading program on the comprehension of first grade readers in rural south Florida, Deborah A. Nauss

Job satisfaction of Florida's high school assistant principals as a factor in the maintenance of an administrative work force, Mary E. Neal

Hybrid learning approach based on adaptive resonance theory and reinforcement learning for computer generated agents, Susumu Ninomiya

Performance of health centers in networks, Judith Ortiz

Application of intelligent methods for improved testing and evaluation of military simulation software, Robert M. Patton

Induction activities and main sources of assistance : third year teachers' perceptions of support, Nancy Ann Pender

Development of a comprehensive quantitative ergonomic evaluation methodology for bio-defense detection systems, John A. Picciuto

Propagation of low-coherence fields in inhomogeneous media, Gabriel Popescu

Using economic models for process improvement to evaluate the performance of control charts, Chintanai Praisont

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High Frequency Communication System Modeling and Performance Enhancement, Employing Novel Adaptive DSP Techniques, Murad M. Qahwash

Characterization of chemical structure, morphology, and mechanical response of polyurethane surface domains as a result of exposure to common chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) environments, Jeffrey E. Ramsdell

Change facilitator styles : principals of the north learning community, Orange County Public Schools, Patricia Baggett Ramsey

The development, analysis, and application of a multifactor, quantifiable confined space human performance model, Kristine Margaret Relvini

System infrastructure needs for web course delivery : a survey of online courses in Florida community colleges, Glenn A. Ricci

Evaluation of a community college fitness course on self-efficacy to exercise, Tammy M. Sabourin

Robust control based on estimating nonlinear uncertainties, Apiwat Saengdeejing

The total learning environment of the web-based courses at the University of Central Florida, Sharon M. Schepise

New principal support programs and job satisfaction, Kathleen McGuigan Schwartz

Diffusion of ni through cu twist grain boundaries and influence of diffusion induced recrystallization on volume diffusion in cu-ni couples, Stephen M. Schwarz

Extent of collaboration between the school library media specialist and the school level technology specialist within the State of Florida, Victoria Anne Bilz Seavers

Robustness measures for stochastic resource constrained project scheduling, Basma R. Selim

Factors influencing motivation and adherence to exercise : testing the cane model of motivation, Wendy Swalm Shore

Synthesis and characterization of sol-gel derived nanomaterials and nanocrystalline electroless metal coatings, Satyajit V. Shukla

Success factors : a study of students who completed the summer program for academic careers in engineering at the University of Central Florida, Jacqueline Ann Barnes Smith

Online education at nine state universities in Florida, Jennifer Lynn Vanderhorst Sparrow

Motivating students toward a career in healthcare : self-efficacy, emotion, and task value in high school health occupations students, Linda M. Speranza

Multicampus university organizational structure and branch campus administrative problems : an iteration and expansion of Hill, Mem Stahley

The categorization and parameterization of simulation input models using neural networks, Martin J. Steele

Factors affecting attrition of practical nursing students, Margaret C. Stickney

Fractal antennas, Philip Wan Sing Tang

An investigation of educator professional development delivery preferences, Maggie W. Teachout

Musical background experiences of grade eight choral students, Ann Y. Tyler Bynum

Public school negligent tort litigation regarding foreseeable school violence incidents, Laura Verry Sidoran

A flexible and efficient image retrieval system, Khanh Vu

Staff development via the web on child abuse issues, Linda Jean White

An analysis of Long's reactive behavior patterns relative to the success of students in a community college algebra course, Carole Edwards Williams

Spectroscopic and microscopic characterization of Nd3+ uptake by calcite, Sandra H. Withers Kirby

A taxonomy of didactic features and an evaluation framework for team-oriented simulation-based training systems, Robert Leroy Wittman

Florida "A" high school webmaster perceptions on faculty use of internet school websties, Erwin J. Wunderlich

Copper interconnect reliability on integrated circuits, Wen Wu

Adaptive control of pre-fetching, Qi Zhu

Pathways to homelessness and social support among homeless single men, single women, and women with children, Carole Zugazaga

Theses/Dissertations from 2001

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Computing a Diameter-constrained Minimum Spanning Tree, Ayman Mahmoud Abdalla

Dependency-tracking object-oriented multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) formulation on a large-scale system, M. Alexandra Ahlqvist

X-ray microscopy of live biological micro-organisms, Ma'an Nassar Raja Al Ani

Two-section gain-coupled DFB lasers and their application for wireless networks, Mohammed Al Mumin

Novel approaches in adaptive resonance theory for machine learning, Georgios Christos Anagnostopoulos

A Study of the success of the Abeyance Alternative Schools Program, Kimberly K. Armellini

Using historical fiction to explore the integration of U.S. history and language arts in the eighth grade, Lynne M. Bailey

An Assessment of Community College Students' Learning Styles, Choice of Instructional Delivery Method, Withdrawal Rates, and Performance in Writing Intensive Courses, Eva S. Berg

How student support programs, services and activities affect retention rates among community college minority students, Roger S. Billings

Postsecondary continuing education choices of graduates of a central Florida school-within-a-school magnet program, Karen L. Blondeau

Parameter estimates for fractional autoregressive spatial processes, Young Hyun Boissy

A case study: climate, best practices, administrative support, and staff attitudes in a middle school inclusion program, Kimberly Daniel Boyd

Florida's public higher education institutions which use partnerships/strategic alliances to increase non-state resources, David G. Bradford

A transcript analysis of the characteristics of first-time-in-college students who fail their first preparatory mathematics course in a community college, Wendy E. Bush

Educational leadership internships : perceptions of participants attending the University of Central Florida January 1993 - May 1997, Megan J. Caldwell

An analysis of the relationship between stress and middle grade principals in Florida public schools, Evelyn A. Brady Chandler

Novel textural features and techniques for image segmentation and classification, Dimitrios Charalampidis

Model extensions for evaluating investment timing strategies with duopolistic competition, Shih Shen Chou

A study of the perceptions of central florida first-year secondary teachers regarding the effectiveness of selected induction activities, Katherine Cummings Clark

Microstrip antenna-coupled infrared detectors, Iulian Codreanu

Screening designs for large numbers of variables, Rosida Coowar

Efficient restoration of digital images with physical optics blurs, Thomas P. Costello

Increasing the credibility of anthropomorphic computer characters: the effects of manipulating nonverbal interaction style and demographic embodiment, Andrew J. Cowell

A master's program and teacher change : the impact of the Lockheed Martin Academy for mathematics and science on beliefs and pedagogy, Debra C. Daniels

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Design and Applications of Volume Holographic Optical Elements, Steven C. Dunn

A Study to Determine if a Correlation Exists Between Student Scores on the Florida Writing Assessment Program and the Verbal Section of the SAT, Phyllis Ann Edwards

The literacy practices of first through fifth grade teachers who are believed to be outstanding literacy teachers, Carolyn Fletcher Egana

A description of a staff development program : preparing the elementary school classroom teacher to lead environmental field trips and to use and integrated subject approach to environmental education, John J. Egana

Photo-thermo-refractive glasses: crystallization mechanism for optical applications, Hugues G. Francois Saint Cyr

A computer simulation of leaky surface acoustic wave transducers, Kevin J. Gamble

Real-time synchronization of behavioral models with human performance in a simulation, William John Gerber

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Use of Incremental Adaptation and Habituation Regimens for Mitigating Optokinetic Side-effects, David A. Graeber

A curriculum resource manual for novice and out-of-field teachers of preschool varying exceptionalities programs: assessment of need, construction and validation, Linda C. Guest

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Low Voltage Regulator Modules and Single Stage Front-end Converters, Wei Gu

An inquiry into problematic K-12 public school law issues within the state of Florida, John C. Harris

Customization of knee implants and optimizations of bone-implant interface, Ola Lars Anders Harrysson

Genetic algorithms and an indifference-zone ranking and selection procedure under common random numbers for simulation optimization, Henrik E. Hedlund

An analysis of motivation and achievement in the algebra I classroom utilizing the cane model of cognitive motivation, Maria Viego Hedrick

A study of academic gains and other perceived benefits experienced by single-track, year-round education students in Florida, Constance Dillon Helton

Instructional reading practices identified by fourth grade teachers in high achieving, high poverty schools, Barbara Hoines

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Is there a difference in learning styles of honors versus non-honors students as assessed by the GEFT?, Debra Lee Hollister

Framing change process : an exploration into a model of mentoring and its relationship to change at HMS, Carolyn Walker Hopp

Image processing and learning for computer vision enhancement, Khaled Fatehy Hussain

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A Unified Approach to Dynamic Modeling of High Switching Frequency PWM Converters, Christopher J. Iannello

Examining the impact of the guided constructivist teaching method on students misconceptions about concepts of Newtonian physics, Hyatt Abdelhaleem Ibrahim

Dielectric resonant grating structures for narrow-band filtering applications, Donald Kenneth Jacob

A methodology for modeling human decision making in computer generated objects, Major Michael J. Johnson

A comparative study of four school districts in the state of Florida: the impact of zero tolerance policies on student offending and administrative approaches for maintaining school discipline, Ted D. Johnson

Effects of Bi grain boundary impurity segregation on the grain boundary diffusion of Ni into Cu symmetric twist grain boundaries, Brian W. Kempshall

Effectiveness of metacognitive strategies for training performance support systems, Denise Rose Kiernan

Multiple quantum well integrated optic switches, Cheolhwan Kim

Methodology for evaluating the level of service (los) of toll plazas on a toll road facility, Jack Klodzinski

Effect of pictorial icon interface on user-learner performance, Maria Lorna Azul Kunnath